Inverted Triangular Body Type
Attributes
- Shoulders/Upper Body appears wider than hips
- Weight is concentrated in the shoulders, upper back and/or bust
General Stylist Tips
Emphasis on the lower torso will offset the dominant upper body. Achieve this through…
- Wearing bright/bold colored bottoms and neutral tops
- Voluminous skirts and pants with attention getting design details; think lots of great pockets
- Horizontal lines, plaids, hounds tooth and any other great print bottoms
- Tops with a wide neckline that can be angled to fall off one shoulder or asymmetrical necklines
- Three quarter length sleeves end level to the waist so they will draw the eyes away from the shoulders
Stylist Tips for Fall/Winter
- Dresses
- Waist emphasizing dresses with an a-line or full skirt will balance out your top heavy silhouette.
- Opt for sleeveless or tube top versions to minimize the width of your shoulders
- Asymmetrical one shouldered Grecian inspired silhouettes that are so in vogue look great on you!
- Blouses
- Tops with a wide neckline that can be angled to fall off one shoulder
- Three quarter length sleeves end level to the waist so they will draw the eyes away from the shoulders
- Open necklines such as v-neck or sweetheart really highlight your assets!
- Peplum waisted blouses will work to create width in the lower torso balancing out your upper half.
- Pants
- This season's hot wide leg menswear inspired trousers create volume where it's needed.
- A low rise pant will make your torso seam longer while flared styles balance out your bust.
- Pants with pleats are a little more voluminous and lead the eye downward.
- Skirts
- The fifties inspired skirt is a trend you should definitely take advantage of. They will look fabulous on you!
- A peplum waisted skirt is the newest silhouette and will easily balance your figure, creating the illusion of a wider hip area.