Use What You've Got, Girl!

Dressing for your body type is essential to great style and wearing the right clothes for your body is the key to looking fabulous.  You will have to determine your body type first and then dress accordingly. There are four common body types that most women fall into, hourglass, pear, apple and ruler or more commonly known as the boyish figure. Here are some ways to determine your body type and work with it!

Hourglass

How to tell if you are an hourglass:
-You have a defined waist.
-When you put on weight it is evenly distributed throughout your body.
-Your bust and hips are the same width.

The hourglass shape is the traditional womanly shape. Trendy and high fashion styles can tend to look too tight on you and sexy clothing can make you look a little too sexy. But don’t be shy, wear clothes that show off your coveted figure. Try a low cut V-neck blouse with a lacy cam underneath to accentuate your bust. Always cinch a belt on your waist to define your curves. Also a hip-hugging pair of skinny jeans or a pencil skirt will draw the attention to your lovely hips.
(Celeb Style Inspiration: Kim Kardashian)

Tube (Boyish) Figure

How to tell if you have a boyish figure:
-You have little to no waist definition.
-Your bust, waist and hips are all one length.
-Your body shape appears to be rectangular.

The boyish figure is very narrow head-to-toe. It is easy to pull off any outfit with this figure but creating womanly curves can be a challenge. Look for clothing with boning to help shape curves. Also a great push-up bra is a must have for this body type. Experiment with ruffles and frills to bring out femininity. Forget about the boyfriend jeans and blazers, unless you want people to get you confused with him. A pair of flared jeans will make the legs look curvier and they will be oh so trendy next year.
(Celeb Style Inspiration: Cameron Diaz)
Pear
                                  How to tell if you are pear:

You have a defined waist.
– Your bottom half is fuller the rest of your body.
-Your bust is much narrower than your hip-line.

Pears tend to have a very small waist and slim arms, Your thighs however can be on the larger side. A-line skirts and dresses are perfect for pear shapes they will even out you portions. A statement necklace so popular these days is also a great way for pears to draw attention upward an away from their bottom half. A deep cleavage is a possibility, although we wouldn’t copy Jennifer Lopez on that one.
(Celeb Style Inspiration: Jennifer Lopez)
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Apple 

How to tell if you are an apple:
-Your waistline is undefined.
-Your haps and waist are the same width.
-Your overall appearance is round.

Apples struggle with extra weight in their mid-section. They tend to conceal your tummy with a great wrap dress which will also bring in your waist to create an hour-glass shape. Trumpet skirts that flare out at the bottom also create the curves you need and show those beautiful legs.
(Celeb Style Inspiration: Reese Witherspoon)