Mary help college Addis Ababa

Department of fashion design Level-2

assignment about

Types of body shapes

Name- weynshet fenthune

Type of female body shapes
 1.rectangular body shape
§ The rectangular body shape is characterized by a
straight silhouette with not many curves,
shoulders and hips of similar width, little to no
waist definition and very long legs.
v Rectangle Body Type

Ø Fashion ‘Dos: Ø Fashion ‘Don’ts:

ü Structured blazers with shoulder ü Double-breasted blazer
padding ü Sleeveless tops
ü Tops with horizontal stripes ü Suits and blazers with no proper cut
ü Dark-coloured trousers ü Tight or slim-fitted pants
 2.inverted triangle body
shape
 The inverted triangle body shape is
characterized by broader shoulders,
which taper down to a narrower
waist and hips, presenting a striking
silhouette.
v Inverted Triangle Body Type

Ø cloth ‘Dos: Ø cloth ‘Don’ts

 Slim-fitted shirts and blazers that  T-Shirts with a scoop neckline
taper at the waist  Printed tops that draw attention to
 V-neck T-Shirts the shoulders
 Straight-leg pants or jeans  Skinny jeans
 3. Triangle Body Type
 Triangle body shape, also known as the “pear body shape” , is one of
the most common body types out there! Its most striking feature
is the beautiful, curvy hipline that is visually broader than the
shoulders
Ø Triangle Body Type

v Fashion ‘Dos v Fashion ‘Don’ts

 Shirts with vertical stripes  Fitted polo shirts
 Streamlined, structured blazers with  Tops with bold prints centred around
shoulder padding the midsection
 Single-breasted suits  Slim or skinny pants and jeans
 T-Shirt with panels  Pleated pants
 Regular-fit jeans
 4.diamond body shape

 diamond body shape is a body type characterized by its unique
proportions. Women with this silhouette have small and narrow
shoulders with a small bust.
5.Hourglass Body Shape

§ The Hourglass shape is characterized

by shoulders and bust that are equal
to the hips and a waist that is well-
defined.
Ø Diamond Body Type

v Do wear: v Don't wear:

§ tops and bottoms in the same
colours  clingy fabrics
§ low necklines  fitted clothes
§ un-tucked tops  fabric with large patterns
§ tops and dresses that flow through  high necklines
the waistline  belts
§ straight flat-fronted pants in soft,  tucked-in tops
flowing fabric
 pleats
§ straight and slightly flared skirts
 narrow or tapered skirts/pants
Ø Hourglass Body Type

v Do wear:
v Don't wear:
§ fitted and semi-fitted clothes
§ soft, clingy, flowing fabrics  bulky fabrics or baggy styles,
§ low to medium-low necklines because they will hide your
§ dresses with defined waistlines figure
§ straight and gently flared pants
§ straight and gently flared shirts
§ accessorise your waist with a belt
to flatter your figure
§ anything comfortable for you
 
6.oval body type
ü Women with this type of
body usually are larger in the chest and
abdomen areas.
Ø Oval Body Shape

v DO v DONT’s
• Opt for round or V-shaped necklines • Oversized garments
 Create vertical lines with garments  Turtlenecks, roll necks or closed
 Opt for solid colours necklines
 Fluid fabrics that flow  Large prints
 Rigid and padded fabrics