Triangular Body Type
Attributes
- Shoulders are more narrow than hips
- Weight is concentrated in the hips, butt and thighs
General Stylist Tips
The creation of more width in the upper torso will balance the voluptuous hips. Achieve this by the following…
- Wear bright/bold colored tops and neutral bottoms
- Style lines or details that draw attention away from the lower torso
- Horizontal lines and large patterns on top, solid colors on the bottom
- High-waisted skirts and pants elongate the silhouette
- Racer back straps which curve in close to the neck elongate the shoulders
Stylist Tips for Fall/Winter
- Dresses
- A feminine cut with a belted waist and a-line skirt will flatter this shape. Check out Nanette Lepore's style for an example. Another great option is Banana Republic's sexy dress featuring a tie neck and a-line skirt.
- A mod style with balloon sleeves in a fall floral print is right on trend.
- The basic sheath dress with a twist is a wonderful option for an updated classic look. A style that has front pleats (see Cynthia Steffe's version) will draw the eye inward. When paired with a tailored jacket it provides the shoulder structure to balance your silhouette.
- A trapeze shape dress will flow easily over your sexy hips.
- A dress with kimono sleeves is a modern and feminine way to balance your shape.
- Blouses
- Puff, balloon, kimono...these are all sleeve styles you should become familiar with. Basically, they are slight variations on a voluminous sleeve and work great to balance your silhouette.
- Ruffles!! Use this design detail to attract attention to your upper body. Worn at the neckline or cascading down the front of the blouse, this feminine addition works great for you.
- Tie neck tops are so on trend. A more conservative approach is a slouchy blouse featuring a loose tie at the neckline. For a night out a halter style with a bow is fun and flirty.
- Pants
- Menswear inspired loose pants that flow easily over and camouflage the lower torso. If you are wearing a more voluminous top you will want to stick with straight leg pants.
- Slim fit cropped pants will streamline your hip area.
- Bootcut is the tried and true silhoutte that works for your body type. Work it girl!
- Some triangle girls can wear the skinny but you have to do it right. Ensure they are kind of bunched up at the ankle so it's not a complete peg leg. Also be sure to wear a top that is hip length.
- Skirts
- The flared skirt that is so popular this season is the skirt of choice for you.
- A high-waisted skirt creates a longer flattering silhouette. Make sure it is not too tight or tapered, these styles will only accentuate your lower torso.
- This season's newest style, the bell skirt, works great for you. It has just enough volume to flow easily over your hips.