Inverted
Triangle
Strong Shoulders
With Narrow Hips
Here you will find the inverted triangle body shape explained, along with your style guide on how to dress an inverted triangle body shape.
If you have an inverted triangle body type, you have slender hips, a straight waist, athletic shoulders, and lean legs and arms. Your bust can be small or shapely. Your shoulders will be wider than your hips.
For this body type, like our beautiful model Grace, it’s beneficial to show off your lovely legs and add volume to the bottom half of your body to balance your shoulders This guide will give you the best tips for how to dress an inverted triangle body shape.
DRESSES FOR An inverted triangle BODY SHAPE
Dresses That Flatter
Shift dresses and A-line/fit and flare styles help create balance between shoulders and hips. Patterns, pleats, and lighter colors on the lower part of the dress will draw the eye downwards and away from the shoulders. If you opt for nipped or belted dresses, you will add definition to your waist.
tops FOR AN INVERTED TRIANGLE BODY SHAPE
Shoulders
On
Show!
When selecting a top, it’s important to focus on the sleeves and neckline. You’ll want to avoid widening your shoulders. Deeper necklines, such as v-necks and sweetheart necklines, divert attention from your shoulders. Wider sleeves like dolman or drop shoulder styles will also soften your shoulder line. Meanwhile, a cut-out sleeve like a halterneck acts as a frame for your shoulders, drawing the eye in and making your shoulder line appear less wide while still showing them off. This is one of my favorite looks for you.
jeans FOR AN INVERTED TRIANGLE BODY SHAPE
Denim
Styles
There are so many different styles of jeans that look awesome on you. You can wear any style that adds volume to the bottom half of your body. This includes baggier styles, boyfriend, bootcut, styles with side pockets, and pleats. If you want to wear a skinnier style, look for either a cigarette or straight-leg style, as these create balance with your shoulders.
skirts FOR AN INVERTED TRIANGLE BODY SHAPE
Your
Skirt
Finds
The same principles apply to skirts. Look for styles that add volume to the bottom half of your body, such as tulip, fit and flare, pleated, bias cut, and ruffled or layered styles, which complement your shape.
jackets and coats FOR AN INVERTED TRIANGLE BODY SHAPE
Styles
That
Flow
Jackets for an inverted shape should focus on styles that de-emphasize shoulders. Jackets with nipped-in waists, flared peplum styles, straighter styles that fall at or below the hip line, and waterfall styles all assist in flattering your body beautifully. A single-breasted style works better than a double-breasted style because a double-breasted style could add volume to the top of your body.
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