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Wrap cardigans and fitted cut-away styles are great for you. Avoid double breasted buttoning, big collars, shoulder pads and embellishments like epaulets as they make your broad shoulders appear even broader.
Pockets are great and should sit below your waist to add some curves to your hips. Choose a jacket in a muted or darker color and wear it with something bright or light on your bottom half. This will help balance your broad shoulders. In case you are still unsure about which jacket to use we have a nice online test which jacket should be used for which body typ e. This will give you a more balanced figures and counteracts the wider top volume of an inverted triangle figure.
Flared sleeves also work well for an inverted triangle. Great styles for you include trench coats, cocoon, A-line capes or trapeze coats. Stay away from embellishments on and around your shoulders; only buy trench coats without epaulets. Shoulder pads, big lapels and double breasted jackets are a no-go. To show your gorgeous shoulders, go strapless.
For balance, add some volume at the bottom, e. Your best dresses add some volume at your hips to balance your shoulders. Peplums, mermaid and A-line are great styles for an inverted triangle. T-shirt, tunic, bias cut and one strap dresses are also great. Your skirts should add volume to your hips to balance your shoulders: A-line, bias cut, full circular styles, voluminous maxi skirts, kick pleats, tulip, diagonal draped, mermaid, tapered,….
Wear your skirts in bright colors, horizontal stripes and patterns. They should be lighter or brighter than your top. You have a wide range to choose from: You can also add some weight to your lower half with the right color or fabric. Wear trousers in bright colors and patterns. For business trousers, you could use a light grey or beige and wear it with a dark top in black or brown.
Shorts look great on you! Wear them rolled up, with pleats, in bright colors,….
Your shorts should have pleats and fuller legs to add width your hips. Short jeans also look great on you, especially if you roll up the pant legs a bit. If you are a petite inverted triangle and have nice legs, you can go for pleats in very short shorts. This will make you appear taller and your legs leaner. If you have a long waist or are very tall, pick a longer short that is more flowing to balance out your length.
Your jeans can be straight, cigarette or flared. You can also go for side pockets or baggy jeans. Get your jeans in lighter colors or even bright and shiny colors like red or yellow. This will balance your shoulders. There is no other body type that wears jumpsuits as good as an inverted triangle.
Style advice on what to wear and how to look your best for your inverted triangle body shape and type. Discover the womens clothes and styles which flatter and. As a Personal Stylist, the most important thing to me in fashion is knowing you body shape! It. is vital!! If you want to dress well, you need to.
You have a wide array of choices here: Go for long pendant necklaces and big rings to draw the attention away from your shoulders. Avoid chunky necklaces and big earrings. You can go for bright and colorful shoes, embellishments and patterns to create visual balance with your wide shoulders. Add interest to your lower half with embellishments on your shoes or bright colors.
Rather go for a medium to chunky heal over a stiletto, but skip platform heels and wedges. Slouch knee boots, ankle boots, cowboy boots and Uggs also look great on inverted triangles. As an inverted triangle, to play down your body shape, choose a bag with the opposite shape to your body shape: To celebrate your body type, choose a bag with the same features as your body type: The size of your body matters as well in choosing your best bag.
For a petite woman, petite bags are better. For a big woman, a big bag matches her way better. No matter what you wear, always remember: Your clothes should make you feel great and enhance your inner and outer beauty. They should reflect who you are, not be a cage or uniform. You have a beautiful body. You can wear classic styles and more daring styles like thongs and deep V necklines. Bottoms with light or bright colors, ruffles, prints and embellishments are great to add volume to your hips. To play down your bust, you can wear tops in darker or muted colors.
Avoid extra padding, ruffles or embellishments. Make sure your top gives you enough support and coverage if you are busty inverted triangle. You might need to look for a shop that sells tops and bottoms separately as your top needs a size more than your bottom. And you are beautiful. You have reached the end of our guide for inverted triangle body shapes.
We hope you found some inspiration on what to wear while showing off your incredible body! We are happy to hear from you in the forum below! November at Hello Laura, Thanks for your comment!
It is true that you have to consider more than just your body type to find the right style. Your height and proportions long legs — short torso or short legs — long torso are important as well. For the neckline, face shape and size of your chest play an important role.
V-necklines are great for round faces. If you do want to wear knee length or maxi dress, make sure you emphasize your waist. The perfect maxi skirt for you is not too bulky and ends between the end the ankle and about an inch above the floor. Hope that was helpful! Hi Laura, did you try a wrap dress V-neck , knee length? If you have great legs, you can also go for a shorter version! On many body body calculators I range between rectangle or pear. My measurements are about 42,36, Would I be an inverted triangle?
My friend says I have a rectangle upper body with like pear thighs. Hello Jessica, I am not sure what kind of measurements you are sending with the 42,36, Anyway, if the calculator says you are a pear, you definitely have some pear tendencies. Jessica, you might be a mixture of two shapes. Our 5 body shapes are a starting point to find out your best styles. Be open to find the best of more than one world if you fall into two categories.
My bust measures 40 as does my lower hip. My shoulders measure 18 inches across from arm joint. My upper hip is My waist is 32 inches. My buttocks are not flat. I am 5 ft 3 inches tall. What shape am I? Could I be a mixture of two body shapes. Hello, please measure your shoulders like we explain here: The 5 body shapes are a starting point to find out your best styles.
Hello Chiku, before you do the makeover of your wardrobe, you should know that there are a lot of tall and slim inverted triangles that can wear almost everything.
In fact, this is why a lot of women on the catwalk are inverted triangles. Some inverted triangles are that lucky, some are not — and for the latter, these tips are of great use. Do not just throw out something, check how it looks on you before you toss it out. Thicker straps or a halter neck will minimise shoulder width.
If you are fortunate enough to have slim arms, accentuate them with sleeveless tops. But bear in mind the strap advice given above. A V-neckline will draw the eye away from the shoulders and towards the bust line. However, beware of plunging necklines if you have a larger bust. Also keep away from boat-necks. Cropped tops and jackets are another no-no. Do not wear tight, clinging Lycra-type tops, as these will draw attention to a thick waist and a large top half.
Wear tops that go just past the hip. This will hide the waist and divert attention away your slim legs. Wear trousers or skirts that are fuller or have a flare to add width to hips and legs.
Never wear great big earrings or necklace. They will draw attention to your shoulders. Instead, keep all large jewelry to your lower half. Large, chunky bangles and bracelets will draw eyes to your slim hips. You could carry a large clutch bag, too. Steer clear of floaty tops or anything remotely billowing, as you will give the illusion of being all-around big.
Shoulder pads or puff sleeves are big fashion mistakes for someone an inverted triangle shape. Wraps and crossover tops are generally flattering for this body shape. To balance the shoulders and hips, go for patterned bottoms, tulip-shaped skirts, and wide-leg pants. Create more oomph for your non-existent waist with a decorative belt.
Here are 10 famous people with the same body shape as you: Tip If you are on the shorter side, it is easy to look chunky with this body shape. What Body Shape Are You? Can I wear high waisted shorts with an inverted triangle body shape? This website uses cookies As a user in the EEA, your approval is needed on a few things. This is used to identify particular browsers or devices when the access the service, and is used for security reasons.
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