How to identify which one is yours?

You’ve certainly heard that each woman has a “biotype”, haven’t you? But not all of us know for sure what type of female body we fit into and what this can influence. Therefore, it is important to better understand our body type to know what our body’s visual tendency is. Furthermore, of course: to choose those clothes that suit you best.

Do you want to know what female body types are and how choosing looks for each of them works? What to use and what to avoid? We made a list of the main tips to help you.

The main female body types

Female bodies are classified into 5 different types: inverted triangle, rectangle, triangle (also called pear), oval and hourglass (also known as guitar).

1 – “Inverted triangle” type body

This is a body type for women whose shoulders and back are wider than their hips. In other words, the hips in this case tend to be a little narrower. Additionally, the legs are also thinner. The waist is not so marked and the breasts are large. They are thinner and less curvy women, with the exception of their breasts.

In other words, for this body type, the ideal is to add volume to the hips and make them proportional to the breasts.

What to use:

• Blouses with ruffles at the ends;
• Vertical prints;
• V necklines;
• Crossed necklines;
• Challenge dresses;
• Chunky necklaces;
• Round and volume skirts;
• A-line and flared skirt;
• Flare, straight, wide, pantaloons and boyfriend pants;
• Belts.

What to avoid:

• Puffed sleeves;
• Shoulder pads;
• Square necklines;
• Printed shirts;
• Tank Tops;
• Tight skirts with tight blouses;
• Leggings and skinny pants;
• Chunky necklaces.

2 – Rectangle (or straight) body

These are those women who have practically no waist. Therefore, they have a more rectangular appearance. Generally, shoulders and hips are practically the same measurement. It is a very common body type in women who are taller and thinner, with longer legs. In this case, generally in this case the ideal is to mark the waist so that it appears a little more.

What to use:

• Loose blouses;
• Fitted coats and dresses;
• Pencil, A-line and flared skirts or fuller and more voluminous skirts;
• Flase, skinny, slim or boyfriend pants;
• Printed or voluminous pants;

What to avoid:

• Fitted blouses along with tight pants;
• Very loose clothes;
• Very short jackets;
• Blouses with very large prints;
• High waist pants.

3 – Triangle (or pear) type body

This is the most common body shape among Brazilian women. The hips are a little wider than the shoulders and the waist is thinner. Furthermore, women who have this body type usually have a wider lower part and small or medium breasts. Therefore, clothes are generally intended to disguise the width of the hips. Check out the tips:

What to use:

• Regatta t-shirts;
• Slimmer blazers and blouses;
• Shirts with V and U necklines;
• Looser dresses;
• Pieces with horizontal stripes;
• Overlays;
• Loose shorts;
• Flare, straight, slim and printed pants;
• Leggings or skinny jeans with shirts that cover the butt;
• Straight, A-line and flared skirts with little volume;
• Longer and more volume necklaces.

What to avoid:

• Belts at hip height;
• voluminous pants and skirts;
• Jackets and blouses that end above the hips;
• Skinny style pants, leggings and boyfriends;
• Pleated or ruffled skirt;
• Fitted and mermaid dresses;
• Low waist pants.

4 – Oval type

This is the type of body in which the waist – or abdominal circumference – is the widest part of the body. These are women who are a little more overweight or who find it easier to gain weight in the abdominal region. Therefore, in this body type, the ideal is to draw attention to the breasts and shoulders.

What to use:

• Puffed sleeves;
• Blouses that go beyond the hip line;
• Shirts with V-necks;
• Shirts with diagonal or vertical embroidery;
• Smocks, tunics and loose blouses;
• Darker clothes;
• Straighter skirts and pants;
• Flared and flared skirts.

What to avoid:

• Low-waisted pants;
• Slim and skinny pants;
• Clothes with lots of prints.

5 – Hourglass or guitar type

Some women’s “dream” silhouette: shoulders and hips of similar sizes, well-defined waist. The reason it is such a valued body type is precisely because it fits well in most pieces. However, there are still some tips to highlight this body type:

What to use:

• Pieces that highlight the waist;
• Cross-over dresses;
• Lighter pants and skirts;
• Cigarette and flare jeans;
• Belts and sashes;

What to avoid:

• Pieces that are excessively tight or excessively wide;
• Clothes with a very straight cut – especially in the case of coats;
• Very tight pants with very tight blouses;

So, do you know your body type? Did you like the tips for valuing it, regardless of what type it is? So, you might also like these tips here.