WHICH SUIT FITS MY FIGURE BEST?
Finding the right garments to suit your figure can be a challenge. Whether you have an hourglass figure, an inverted triangle or an apple shape, there are trousers and blazers that best flatter your figure. Here are some tips for choosing the right trousers and blazers for your body type.
WHAT BODY TYPE DO YOU HAVE?
APPLE SHAPE
If you have an apple shape, you have a full belly and breasts with narrow hips and legs. Choose high-waisted trousers with a straight or flared leg to camouflage your belly and hips. Avoid skinny jeans and low-waisted trousers as they emphasise your belly and hips. For these women, trousers with elastic at the back are often a godsend! Pair these trousers with a fitted blazer to emphasise your waistline.
PEAR FIGURE
If you have a pear shape, you have wider hips and legs with a narrow waist and upper body. Choose trousers with a straight or wide leg to balance your legs with your upper body. Avoid skinny jeans and trousers with a tight fit as they emphasise your hips. Pair your trousers with a blazer with a fitted fit to emphasise your waist.
HOURGLASS FIGURE
If you have an hourglass figure, you often want to emphasise your narrower waist. Choose high-waisted trousers with wide legs, such as wide trousers or flared trousers. These create a long, slim line that benefits your figure. You can pair these trousers with a fitted blazer or blazer with a bow tie to emphasise your waistline.
INVERTED TRIANGLE
An inverted triangle means you have wider shoulders compared to your hips. To balance your figure, choose trousers with a straight or wide leg to give your lower body more volume. Avoid skinny jeans and trousers with a tight fit as they draw attention to your upper body. Pair your trousers with a blazer with a narrow lapel to soften your shoulders.
RECTANGULAR FIGURE
A rectangular figure means you have little waist and an even distribution of your hips and shoulders. Choose trousers with a low waist and a skinny or straight leg to create the illusion of a waist. Avoid high-waisted trousers with wide legs as they will make your figure disappear. Pair your trousers with a fitted blazer to emphasise your waistline.
ABOVE ALL, WEAR A SUIT YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE IN!
Of course, it is also important to remember that these tips are only guidelines. Most importantly, wear what you feel comfortable with. After all, it’s your body and your style. For example, if you love skinny jeans and feel good in them, by all means wear them! There is no need to squeeze yourself into a garment that doesn’t suit you or you don’t feel comfortable in.
Besides, there are always exceptions to the rule. For example, maybe you are an upside-down triangle, but don’t like wide-legged pants and instead feel best in skinny jeans. In that case, you can choose to follow your own style and experiment with different fits and styles until you find something that suits your figure and that you feel comfortable in.
In short, finding the right trousers and blazers for your figure can be a challenge, but with these tips, you can make a good start. Remember, the most important thing is to wear what suits you and makes you feel good. Look for clothes that reflect your personality and style and that you feel confident in.
