We often hear about the body shape theory, and it's the ultimate weapon of makeover consultants. But what's its purpose? It's a way for everyone to better understand their body and thus enhance it. There are certain clothes that suit certain body shapes better than others.
However, fashion is a means of expression, not just a way to show off. And when you express yourself, there are no rules, except to enjoy yourself. In a previous article, we looked at THE H-shaped morphologies .
Today's focus will be on the A-shaped ones:
- What is an A-shaped body shape?
- How to choose your clothes?
- What is the ideal combination?
What is an A-shaped body shape?
To determine your body shape, you generally need to consider three parameters: shoulders, waist, and hips. Depending on the shape and size of each of these parts, we can define what type of body shape we belong to. A letter is used to give a schematic idea of the shape of this silhouette.
For A-shaped faces, which are one of the most common among women, the particularity lies in the shoulders, which are narrower than the hips. Among A-shaped faces (also called triangle, pyramid, or pear), there can be different versions depending on the size of the hips and chest. The common point of all the variants, however, remains a clear and elegant carriage, which makes the silhouette feminine and easy to dress.
Famous people like Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Sandra Bullock, Barbara Palvin and Kim Kardashian all have an A-shaped body and can be a source of style inspiration.
There are two possibilities when you have a triangular silhouette:
- Rebalance the silhouette by playing with volumes
- Emphasize the carriage of the head and shoulders
Now let's see what clothes to choose for this body type.
How to choose your clothes?
Now that we've established together what the advantages of pear-shaped bodies are, here's a list of clothes that will enhance it:
- Close-fitting tops : necklines, draped or pleated
- Skater dresses and skirts : defined waist with flared bottom
- Jackets with shoulder pads or well-structured jackets
- Bootcut or bell-bottom pants
- The fluid materials at the bottom
- Bustiers and asymmetrical tops
- Empire waist dresses
- Long dresses
Here's a non-exhaustive list of pieces that can help you dress while flattering your figure. There's nothing like a few visual examples to give you ideas.
For girls with small breasts , you can opt for a low-cut blouse with a skater skirt, tights and small square-heeled ankle boots that you can wear with a trench coat.
For girls with a generous chest , go more on a look consisting of a V-neck t-shirt with an oversized blazer and bell-bottom jeans for example.
If you don't want to accentuate the size of your hips and thighs, the pieces that you should definitely avoid are:
- Fully body-hugging dresses
- The frills and the thick materials
- Printed pants
- The slims
- Carrot pants
Why aren't these clothes ideal for a pear-shaped figure? Because they tend to add volume to the lower part of the body, which is exactly what we want to avoid (given that the thighs and hips are wider than the shoulders).
Despite this short list of items to avoid, there is still a wide selection of clothing available to dress A-shaped figures . In particular, two items that we haven't yet mentioned but which particularly interest us: the jumpsuit and the playsuit.
What is the ideal combination?
Jumpsuits and playsuits are ideal pieces because they are practical, comfortable and, with the right accessorizing, can be worn on different occasions.
For A-shaped bodies, you should opt for trouser suits because they allow you to highlight the waist and the way you hold your head without accentuating the volume of the hips and thighs. V-necks, one-shoulder tops, and short sleeves are also elements that enhance a pyramid silhouette in a jumpsuit.
For the design, favor solid colors and avoid all patterned jumpsuits because, as we know, prints tend to add volume. If you still want to wear patterns, separate your jumpsuit with a patterned top and solid-colored bottoms. In terms of materials, you should also favor fluid materials and avoid anything thick like velvet or tweed.
As for playsuits , for A-line silhouettes, it's not ideal because shorts tend to draw attention to the thighs, thus accentuating the imbalance between the shoulders and the hips. However, in fashion there are no prohibitions and it will always be possible to find a piece that you like and in which you feel good.
Here are some examples of jumpsuits and playsuits to highlight a pyramid shape:
Conclusion
Here we are at the end of this article. If we review the key elements for A-shaped body types, when the shoulders are narrower than the hips and thighs, you need to rebalance the silhouette by playing with volume. However, and we can't stress this enough, the most important thing is to enjoy yourself and feel good in your clothes.
For those who want to go further, we have written an article on how to wear a jumpsuit when you are petite .
See you soon !
The Ludis team 🐍