If you have an overall equally portioned body shape you are considered a rectangle (or boyish shape). Rectangles generally have great legs, balanced thighs and great arms. You may have a moderate bust size and undefined waist, if so your biggest challenge will be to develop a curvy look.
What a Rectangle Should Wear
Do’s and Don’ts for Tops
- Do wear tops with low cut necklines, V-necks, scoop, boat necks and sweetheart necklines. You will do fine with frills, ruffles or spaghetti straps. Try layering your tops to form an illusion of a curvy waist and add volume to your bust area.
- Don’t wear baggy tops, short length tops or turtle necklines. Stay away from oversize tops without a wide empire belt to create a waist.
Do’ and Don’ts for Skirts
- Do wear A-line or flared skirts. Pencil skirts will work nicely to form a curvaceous lower silhouette. You have beautiful legs so draw attention to them.
- Don’t wear straight skirts as they do not create curves. Other than that your lucky, you can wear most any skirt with your body shape.
Do’s and dont’s for Dresses
- Do wear dresses that add volume to your bust. If you have a more prominent bust choose lower necklines, but if not choose higher necklines with a scoop, boat or sweetheart design. You can wear most any dress but try to choose ones that gives the appearance of a curvy waist.
- Don’t wear dresses that hang straight down.
Do’s and don’ts for pants
- Do wear skinny jeans or Capri. Choosing pants with button or embellishments around the hip area will add nice volume.
- Don’t wear straight pants or cargo pants.
The goal for the rectangle (boyish) shape is to add volume to your bust and hips while developing the appearance of a curvy waist. Be sure to draw attention to your amazing legs.
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Its great to wear things that are flattering to your figure. Since the plus size body comes in all forms it is important to know your body type to take the frustration out of shopping.
Thanks for your post Glen. It’s really the only way a person can ever master shopping for their plus size needs and this is especially true for internet shopping.