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Your body type is: Inverted Triangle

Step 2 - Dress Your Inverted Triangle Body Type
 


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How to Dress an Inverted Triangle Body Shape

The key to dressing an Inverted Triangle body type is to balance your broader shoulders, chest and back with your narrower lower body to create more of an hourglass effect. This is achieved by choosing clothes that add curves to your hips and bottom while creating a more defined waist. You have amazing legs so feel free to play with skirt lengths, but don’t go too short otherwise you will further a top-heavy look. Please click on the thumbnails below to learn more about how to dress an Inverted Triangle body type.

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shirt 1 for inverted triangle body type
shirt 2 for inverted triangle body type
 Shirts with deep scoop or V-necks narrow your upper body.
shirt 3 for inverted triangle body type
 Deep shawl collared shirts, particularly in dark colors with a light shell underneath will draw attention away from your shoulders and create a narrowing effect.
shirt 4 for inverted triangle body type
 Look for shirts with vertical details on the upper body. This will narrow your shoulders. A nipped-in waist and flared bottom will add curves to your hips.
shirt 5 for inverted triangle body type
 Deep V-neck wrap style tops that tie around the waist. A little flare below the waist will help add curves to your hips.
jacket for inverted triangle body type
 Look for jackets with deep V-necklines, a nipped-in waist and flared bottom. Jackets that hit at the hip bone are most flattering.
bottoms
skirt 1 for inverted triangle body type
 Full or ballerina type skirts add curves to your lower half and balance your broader, upper body.
skirt 2 for inverted triangle body type
 A-line skirts fill out your slight hips while balancing your upper body. Look for details around the hips or bold colors and prints to further enhance the effect.
pants 1 for inverted triangle body type
 Wide legged dress pants with pockets set far out on the hips help balance your figure. Flap style rear pockets add curves to your bottom.
pants 2 for inverted triangle body type
 Full legged cargo style pants are great on your figure. Look for pants with bold hip pockets to help balance your upper half.
dresses
dress 1 for inverted triangle body type
 Wrap dresses with a deep V-neck and full skirt help narrow your shoulders and give you a waist while adding curves to your hips.
dress 2 for inverted triangle body type
 Dresses with a deep V-neckline, a full skirt and fitted bodice are flattering to your figure.
dress 3 for inverted triangle body type
 Dresses with deep V-necklines and full or ballerina skirts will narrow your upper body while creating the illusion of curvacious hips.
dress 4 for inverted triangle body type
 Fitted coat or safari type dresses with large hip pockets, a deep V-neck and natural waistline help narrow your upper body while adding volume to your lower body.


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shirt 1 for inverted triangle body type
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shirt 3 for inverted triangle body type
shirt 4 for inverted triangle body type
shirt 5 for inverted triangle body type
shirt 6 for inverted triangle body type
Bottoms
skirt 1 for inverted triangle body type
skirt 2 for inverted triangle body type
pants 1 for inverted triangle body type
pants 2 for inverted triangle body type
Dresses
dress 1 for inverted triangle body type
dress 2 for inverted triangle body type
dress 3 for inverted triangle body type
dress 4 for inverted triangle body type

Clear Outfit
inverted triangle body type

How to Dress an Inverted Triangle Body Shape

The key to dressing an Inverted Triangle body type is to balance your broader shoulders, chest and back with your narrower lower body to create more of an hourglass effect. This is achieved by choosing clothes that add curves to your hips and bottom while creating a more defined waist. You have amazing legs so feel free to play with skirt lengths, but don’t go too short otherwise you will further a top-heavy look. Please click on the thumbnails below to learn more about how to dress an Inverted Triangle body type.

Next
print | close
tops
shirt 1 for inverted triangle body type
shirt 2 for inverted triangle body type
 Shirts with deep scoop or V-necks narrow your upper body.
shirt 3 for inverted triangle body type
 Deep shawl collared shirts, particularly in dark colors with a light shell underneath will draw attention away from your shoulders and create a narrowing effect.
shirt 4 for inverted triangle body type
 Look for shirts with vertical details on the upper body. This will narrow your shoulders. A nipped-in waist and flared bottom will add curves to your hips.
shirt 5 for inverted triangle body type
 Deep V-neck wrap style tops that tie around the waist. A little flare below the waist will help add curves to your hips.
jacket for inverted triangle body type
 Look for jackets with deep V-necklines, a nipped-in waist and flared bottom. Jackets that hit at the hip bone are most flattering.
bottoms
skirt 1 for inverted triangle body type
 Full or ballerina type skirts add curves to your lower half and balance your broader, upper body.
skirt 2 for inverted triangle body type
 A-line skirts fill out your slight hips while balancing your upper body. Look for details around the hips or bold colors and prints to further enhance the effect.
pants 1 for inverted triangle body type
 Wide legged dress pants with pockets set far out on the hips help balance your figure. Flap style rear pockets add curves to your bottom.
pants 2 for inverted triangle body type
 Full legged cargo style pants are great on your figure. Look for pants with bold hip pockets to help balance your upper half.
dresses
dress 1 for inverted triangle body type
 Wrap dresses with a deep V-neck and full skirt help narrow your shoulders and give you a waist while adding curves to your hips.
dress 2 for inverted triangle body type
 Dresses with a deep V-neckline, a full skirt and fitted bodice are flattering to your figure.
dress 3 for inverted triangle body type
 Dresses with deep V-necklines and full or ballerina skirts will narrow your upper body while creating the illusion of curvacious hips.
dress 4 for inverted triangle body type
 Fitted coat or safari type dresses with large hip pockets, a deep V-neck and natural waistline help narrow your upper body while adding volume to your lower body.