How to Find Clothes for Your Shape

If you’re in the market for some new clothes, you will want to find the right cuts and style for your body type. Here is how to find clothes for your shape that will help you feel stylish and look great.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Full-length mirror
• Pants
• Skirts
• Shirts
• Fitted sweaters
• Blouse
• Tights
• Flats
• Heels

1. Take a critical look at your own body in a full-length mirror. Be as objective as you can and try to identify its greatest weaknesses and also its biggest strengths.
2. Decide which are your problem areas that you want to minimize.
3. Note which areas you are proud of and want to highlight with your clothing choices.
4. Select wide leg pants to slim wide hips.
5. Wear straight leg styles to show off long legs.
6. Choose skirts for a flattering effect.
7. Look for blouses with open necklines to call attention to a thin neck and pretty face.
8. Try sleek, fitted sweaters to slim your upper half.
9. Realize that dark tights can help hide less than perfect legs.
10. Use flats with cropped pants or skirts that stop at the knee for a look that will flatter many body types.
11. Opt for heels if you want to lengthen your legs and look instantly taller and slimmer.
12. Be open to trying on lots of different shapes and styles.
13. Ask salespeople for recommendations on what will look good on you.
14. Bring a friend shopping with you for a second opinion.

Tips & Warnings

• If you find a cut that looks particularly good on you, search for the same style in a few different colors and fabrics.
• Notice what other people with similar body types look good in and try the same type of styles.
• Remember that you can have your off-the-rack clothing tailored to fit you perfectly.
• Wearing the right undergarments can make a big difference. Be sure you have a good bra and panties with no lines to make your body look its best.
• Don’t forget to check the back view when you try on clothes. You want to be sure you look at good going as you do coming.
• Don't be discouraged if it takes you some time to find the right items.