How to look your best this spring by knowing your body type (Part 2) — Dressing the Inverted Triangle

The Inverted Triangle Shape

This body shape is defined by shoulders that are wider than the hips and a defined waist.  This is my body!  I took this picture with my trainer years ago but it was the best one I could find.  The photo illustrates how broad my shoulders are and how narrow my hips are — my shoulders are a full 5 inches wider than my hips. 

So how to achieve balance?

Minimize  shoulders w/

• Solid color tops
• Straps (they break up the width of the shoulders)

Add width to hips to balance shoulders w/

• Texture and patterns that make the hips appear larger
• Pleats that help to add width around the hips (like the dress here)
• A-line skirts

Keep the waist defined w/

• Belts
• Shirts that nip in the waist

Don’t know you shape?  Click here to figure it out!

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