Rectangular Body Shape

Rectangular Body Shape women have an athletic look with balanced bust and hips, but their waist is not as defined as an hourglass. Characteristics of a Rectangular Body Shape

• Average or Heavy Hips, Thighs and Butt
• No waist curve
• Average or Heavy Shoulders and Bust
• Straight Body Line

A rectangular body shape can be medium or large body frame, depending on their built and other body variations. With a weight loss or gain rectangular body shape have tendencies to form another body shape.

• If you have tendency to gain weight on the midriff than you can become a Diamond Body Shape.
• If you have tendency to gain weight on the upper body than you can become an Inverted Triangular Body Shape.
• If you have tendencies to gain weight on the lower body than you can become a Triangular Body Shape.
• A throughout weight loss can also turn you into a Petite body

My two rules on Rectangular Body Shape

• Highlight the fact that upper body and lower body are in same line.
• Create an illusion of a waist curve.

Tops for Rectangular Body Shape

• Wear peplum tops, bodycon tops, wrap blousons, shirts that can be styled with belts to emphasize/create the faux waistline.
• Opt for wider / lower necklines such as deep V, boat neckline to give an illusion of a broader shoulder.
• All types of sleeves look good, however, halter necks work the best in a casual environment and 3/4th looks best in a formal setting.

Pants for Rectangular Body Shape

• Belted trouser, Narrow fit trousers, flared pants with a defined waist are your go-to pants.
• Belts are a good way, and you can create an illusion of a waist curve with a contrasting belt for your trousers.
• Tucking in tops with a regular straight fit pant also adds interest to the outfit and style for this body shape.

Skirts for Rectangular Body Shape

• A Pleated , Belted , Peplum type of skirt is a good example to give an illusion of a defined waist. Tucking your tops in the skirt is also a great way to create a waist definition.

Dresses for Rectangular Body Shape

• Dresses that are pleated or Belted, Peplum, even sheath dresses look lovely on this body shape.
• If you have a small bust an average neck then high necklines work well.
• Dreses with halter necks will give you an appearance of a bigger bust.
• Avoid shapeless dresses, for more formal events.
• Anti-fit is a style and is cautious of not overdoing this style.

Jackets for Rectangular Body Shape

• Rectangular Body Shape women have a straight body line, hence wear jackets that are belted or have a predefined waistline. Curved silhouette of the jacket, draped style or a peplum style jacket works well with this body.Jackets can have shoulder pads to add some structure to shoulders but don’t go all crazy, let it be soft padding.

Swimwear for Rectangular Body Shape

• Invest in interesting necklines to get attention to the upper body
• Wear a small to medium size print throughout
• Focus on highlighting the bust and shoulders in bikini , monokini or tankini.

Denims for Rectangular Body Shape

• Flared types of denim like a bootcut / wide leg with a defined waist will look great for this body type.
• Belts are a good way, and you can create an illusion of a waist curve with a contrasting belt for your denim.
• If you are a small to medium body frame, then patterned denim around the hips and bum work well.
• Invest in Denim that can be worn with tops in a way to give an illusion of a waistline.
• Mid waisted denim is perfect for all body types, but your body type can also wear low waisted denim, that create a flow in leg line.