How to Dress a Rectangle Body Shape?
21 Mar 2024
Many people believe that the "rectangle" body shape is masculine. This statement has been successfully debunked by celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman, and Julia Roberts. The rectangular body shape actually is the dream of many modern supermodels. The unconspicuous waistline and the lack of roundness here are not considered a disadvantage, on the contrary, thanks to this body looks slim. But not all the "rectangle" body shape women know that most of the supermodels have similar and almost perfect parameters.
Designers appreciate this type of physique for its versatility: you only have to adjust a few things, and any bow looks spectacular. You might ask how to dress as a rectangle" body shape to emphasize the advantages of the figure and hide the disadvantages.
How to increase the sense of femininity if you have a rectangular silhouette? What point to emphasize, and what need to avoid when selecting outfits? We tell you what clothes are suitable for the figure "rectangle", how to combine things, and what to avoid.
If you have a "rectangle" figure or, as it is also called, "H-silhouette", this blog is created especially for you. Slowly but surely, putting one brick at a time, together we will build the perfect closet for you.
Designers appreciate this type of physique for its versatility: you only have to adjust a few things, and any bow looks spectacular. You might ask how to dress as a rectangle" body shape to emphasize the advantages of the figure and hide the disadvantages.
How to increase the sense of femininity if you have a rectangular silhouette? What point to emphasize, and what need to avoid when selecting outfits? We tell you what clothes are suitable for the figure "rectangle", how to combine things, and what to avoid.
If you have a "rectangle" figure or, as it is also called, "H-silhouette", this blog is created especially for you. Slowly but surely, putting one brick at a time, together we will build the perfect closet for you.
What Is a Rectangle Body Type?
First, let's define what figure is called a rectangle. The peculiarity of this complexion is proportional shoulders and hips together with a wide body, which makes the silhouette seem straight, without any curves. Advantages here are athletic legs, neat buttocks, and general fragility. If you want to accurately determine the type of your body shape, you can measure the parameters of chest-waist-hips. If the difference between them is no more than 20 to 22 cm, then nature has awarded you with a rectangle body.
Quite often representatives of this type of silhouette have an athletic and sporty look. In adolescence and young adulthood, they can even be thin and have an almost model-like appearance: sharp shoulders, flat stomachs, long legs, and no obvious hips. In this case, the girl is practically the standard of the supermodels on the catwalks.
It should also be added that the "rectangle" is of two types: slender and full. Sometimes it is called I-type and H-type, "slender" and "full" columns.
1. Slender Column
"Slender column" is a typical model figure. For such parameters to choose clothes and making a basic closet is not difficult. Probably, that is why Pret-a-porter gurus prefer such girls: it is easy to realize any idea.
To make it easier to understand what the figure looks like in life, pay attention to Cameron Diaz, Keira Knightley, and Jessica Alba. From top models, it is Natalia Vodianova, Gisele Bündchen, and Kate Moss.
2. Full column.
Less reminiscent of the body shape because of the slightly increased size. The chest becomes more pronounced, the abdomen is slightly rounded, legs remain slender. Hence the difficulty in determining the type of appearance. However, the closet for the figure "rectangle" on the H-type to pick up is also quite simple.
As an example, you can take Britney Spears or Liza Minnelli. At different periods, they lost weight and gained weight, so the type became more or less expressive.
Quite often representatives of this type of silhouette have an athletic and sporty look. In adolescence and young adulthood, they can even be thin and have an almost model-like appearance: sharp shoulders, flat stomachs, long legs, and no obvious hips. In this case, the girl is practically the standard of the supermodels on the catwalks.
It should also be added that the "rectangle" is of two types: slender and full. Sometimes it is called I-type and H-type, "slender" and "full" columns.
1. Slender Column
"Slender column" is a typical model figure. For such parameters to choose clothes and making a basic closet is not difficult. Probably, that is why Pret-a-porter gurus prefer such girls: it is easy to realize any idea.
To make it easier to understand what the figure looks like in life, pay attention to Cameron Diaz, Keira Knightley, and Jessica Alba. From top models, it is Natalia Vodianova, Gisele Bündchen, and Kate Moss.
2. Full column.
Less reminiscent of the body shape because of the slightly increased size. The chest becomes more pronounced, the abdomen is slightly rounded, legs remain slender. Hence the difficulty in determining the type of appearance. However, the closet for the figure "rectangle" on the H-type to pick up is also quite simple.
As an example, you can take Britney Spears or Liza Minnelli. At different periods, they lost weight and gained weight, so the type became more or less expressive.
Styling the Rectangle Body – Tops
Most often, girls with the "rectangle" body shape are bothered by the lack of a curvy waist. In this case, you can add volume to the hips and shoulders to visually create the feeling that you have an hourglass physique body shape. Or simply emphasize your waist with a belt and emphasize the beautiful shoulders.
Women with a figure "rectangle" should choose shirts that add volume in the shoulder area, as well as draw the waist. Suitable models with a narrowed waist, draping under the bust or expanding downward. Also, some models of tops allow you to visually increase the chest, such as blouses with a deep V-neck and puffy sleeves, which have come into fashion recently. Such blouses look good with jeans, but they can be worn with any summer skirt or shorts.
When choosing a classic shirt should pay attention to the model with breast pockets to visually emphasize the chest. Also, girls with a rectangle figure are suitable for all blouses with decor in the chest area - bows, ruffles, ruffles, jewelry.
To emphasize the waist, choose models of blouses with a stocking or diagonal pattern. Blouses and tops with ruffles along the chest line, as well as models with a boat neckline, will help to emphasize the shoulders.
Bandeau tops and crop tops are good for summer if you have a trim body. They can be combined with a loose bottom, as narrow pants or skirts will emphasize the "rectangularity" of the silhouette.
People who have small breast sizes are ideal for oversized sweaters, which do not go to girls with lush shapes, as they add volume. Wear trendy oversized sweaters with tight pants and mini skirts to create a trendy outfit.
Girls with a rectangle figure are not suitable for blouses and tunics' rectangular silhouettes, especially with a low waist, because they emphasize the lack of feminine curves. Instead, choose fitted blouses, T-shirts, and tops, combining them with a moderately voluminous bottom, do not forget to indicate the waist with some decorations. This way, the silhouette will be balanced and harmonious.
Women with a figure "rectangle" should choose shirts that add volume in the shoulder area, as well as draw the waist. Suitable models with a narrowed waist, draping under the bust or expanding downward. Also, some models of tops allow you to visually increase the chest, such as blouses with a deep V-neck and puffy sleeves, which have come into fashion recently. Such blouses look good with jeans, but they can be worn with any summer skirt or shorts.
When choosing a classic shirt should pay attention to the model with breast pockets to visually emphasize the chest. Also, girls with a rectangle figure are suitable for all blouses with decor in the chest area - bows, ruffles, ruffles, jewelry.
To emphasize the waist, choose models of blouses with a stocking or diagonal pattern. Blouses and tops with ruffles along the chest line, as well as models with a boat neckline, will help to emphasize the shoulders.
Bandeau tops and crop tops are good for summer if you have a trim body. They can be combined with a loose bottom, as narrow pants or skirts will emphasize the "rectangularity" of the silhouette.
People who have small breast sizes are ideal for oversized sweaters, which do not go to girls with lush shapes, as they add volume. Wear trendy oversized sweaters with tight pants and mini skirts to create a trendy outfit.
Girls with a rectangle figure are not suitable for blouses and tunics' rectangular silhouettes, especially with a low waist, because they emphasize the lack of feminine curves. Instead, choose fitted blouses, T-shirts, and tops, combining them with a moderately voluminous bottom, do not forget to indicate the waist with some decorations. This way, the silhouette will be balanced and harmonious.
Dresses for Rectangle Body Shapes
Coco Chanel and Jacqueline Kennedy also received a gift from nature's "rectangle" body shape, which did not prevent them from wearing dresses and looking elegant. The length of the dresses does not matter: short, and long versions are acceptable, as well as models up to or just below the knee.
Despite the fact that this body shape looks boyish, there are many styles of dresses that can decorate it. The main thing is the cut of the dress.
First, we have to mention the empire style dress. They are simply created for figures in which the waistline is weakly expressed. The bodice can be made with draperies or use other options for decoration, it will draw attention to the chest and give it more volume. Dresses of this style are sewn from soft flowing fabrics, so the skirt is softly enveloping.
Secondly, there is no point in refusing slip dresses. But to visually give the figure the necessary curves, you need to properly use color combinations. So, the use of diagonally placed stripes in the waist area, works wonders, visually the figure will acquire a silhouette close to the "hourglass" body shape. Another option is that a two-color dress with side inserts that form the desired silhouette.
Third, you can wear the shirt dresses, but it is better to choose a model with a flap or with an offset line of the clasp. Slender girls can wear the fitted dresses. To disguise the lack of curvy body shape, it is worth choosing models in which the bodice and skirt differ in color. Also, instead of a thin strap or belt, you should use a wide belt.
The perfect evening dress can be modeled with an asymmetrical neckline on one shoulder. The length of such a dress can be any. Slender legs can be demonstrated by wearing a mini outfit. But no less interesting looks and a long outfit, it can be sewn with a high cut on the skirt. To draw attention away from the imperfect waist area, decorative details are used at the level of the chest or shoulder line. For example, you can attach a large brooch in the form of a flower on the shoulder.
You can wear fashionable dresses today in the style of the 50s with a rectangular body shape. But to make this outfit look good, you need to make sure that the bodice is tight, the belt is wide, and the skirt is lush enough. Slender legs allow girls with a "rectangle" figure to wear a mini dress as well. You do not need to choose a model that is too tight, instead, it will look much better with a short dress of semi-fitted or A-silhouette...
Despite the fact that this body shape looks boyish, there are many styles of dresses that can decorate it. The main thing is the cut of the dress.
First, we have to mention the empire style dress. They are simply created for figures in which the waistline is weakly expressed. The bodice can be made with draperies or use other options for decoration, it will draw attention to the chest and give it more volume. Dresses of this style are sewn from soft flowing fabrics, so the skirt is softly enveloping.
Secondly, there is no point in refusing slip dresses. But to visually give the figure the necessary curves, you need to properly use color combinations. So, the use of diagonally placed stripes in the waist area, works wonders, visually the figure will acquire a silhouette close to the "hourglass" body shape. Another option is that a two-color dress with side inserts that form the desired silhouette.
Third, you can wear the shirt dresses, but it is better to choose a model with a flap or with an offset line of the clasp. Slender girls can wear the fitted dresses. To disguise the lack of curvy body shape, it is worth choosing models in which the bodice and skirt differ in color. Also, instead of a thin strap or belt, you should use a wide belt.
The perfect evening dress can be modeled with an asymmetrical neckline on one shoulder. The length of such a dress can be any. Slender legs can be demonstrated by wearing a mini outfit. But no less interesting looks and a long outfit, it can be sewn with a high cut on the skirt. To draw attention away from the imperfect waist area, decorative details are used at the level of the chest or shoulder line. For example, you can attach a large brooch in the form of a flower on the shoulder.
You can wear fashionable dresses today in the style of the 50s with a rectangular body shape. But to make this outfit look good, you need to make sure that the bodice is tight, the belt is wide, and the skirt is lush enough. Slender legs allow girls with a "rectangle" figure to wear a mini dress as well. You do not need to choose a model that is too tight, instead, it will look much better with a short dress of semi-fitted or A-silhouette...
Outerwear and Coats for the Rectangle Body Shape
When it comes to outerwear, it is important to pay attention to the waist. Tapered models or products with a belt is favoured by people with a "rectangle" body shape.
Details in the chest area will help to expand the shoulder line. Choose products with a hood, accent buttons, and pockets.
Jackets should end below the waistline - it's better if they extend slightly to the hips.
Jackets and straight-cut jackets look good on girls with a "rectangle" figure. It is worth avoiding a loose cut.
Coats should also be either straight or fitted. Long coats below the knee are slimming and can visually make you look taller.
If you want to create an informal look, a biker jacket is a good choice for this task. It remains to add skinny jeans, and sneakers to get a little hooligan look, in which a voluminous backpack will fit well. Bombers and jackets look equally good.
What other outerwear to wear for women with a "rectangle" figure? Coats should be chosen with an exaggerated waist or basque. This option perfectly suits the type. Completes the image with shoes on a thin heel, a feminine handbag, or a clutch. But avoid boots on fluted soles and massive handbags.
Jackets should end below the waistline - it's better if they extend slightly to the hips.
Jackets and straight-cut jackets look good on girls with a "rectangle" figure. It is worth avoiding a loose cut.
Coats should also be either straight or fitted. Long coats below the knee are slimming and can visually make you look taller.
If you want to create an informal look, a biker jacket is a good choice for this task. It remains to add skinny jeans, and sneakers to get a little hooligan look, in which a voluminous backpack will fit well. Bombers and jackets look equally good.
What other outerwear to wear for women with a "rectangle" figure? Coats should be chosen with an exaggerated waist or basque. This option perfectly suits the type. Completes the image with shoes on a thin heel, a feminine handbag, or a clutch. But avoid boots on fluted soles and massive handbags.
Jeans for the Rectangle Body Type
The right pair of pants will help draw attention to your lower body. Choose wide or flared styles. Cargo, which is on trend for spring 2023, is also suitable. Look out for models with details on the hips, for example, with massive pockets or pleats.
Pants for the "rectangle" body shape should be with a low or medium fit, but not with a high waist. The latter creates additional volume in the waist area, and it is not needed there. Overstated emphasizes the lack of a waist, but you can always use an accent belt.
Straight-cut pants emphasize a rectangular silhouette - take this into account when composing the image.
If you like narrow jeans, then give preference to options that tightly fit the hips. One of the advantages of this type of rectangle body shape is the shapely legs, so they should definitely be shown. Shorts of any length, including minis, are suitable for this.
Pants for the "rectangle" body shape should be with a low or medium fit, but not with a high waist. The latter creates additional volume in the waist area, and it is not needed there. Overstated emphasizes the lack of a waist, but you can always use an accent belt.
Straight-cut pants emphasize a rectangular silhouette - take this into account when composing the image.
If you like narrow jeans, then give preference to options that tightly fit the hips. One of the advantages of this type of rectangle body shape is the shapely legs, so they should definitely be shown. Shorts of any length, including minis, are suitable for this.
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