What are the fashion rules for different body shapes?

Whatever your shape, the main rule is to choose clothes that create a visual balance for your body. 
Let’s take a look at some of the dos and don'ts!

Apple: Apples have most weight around the middle so don’t accentuate this area. 

DO: empire line tops and dresses, longer lines. DON’T: shorter tops and jackets.

Pear: Pears have most weight around their bottoms, thighs and hips. 

DO: tops with strong colours or details. DON’T: tight skirts and trousers.

Strawberry: Strawberries are largest in the upper body.
DO: wide-leg trousers, A-line skirts. DON’T: shoulder pads, tapering trousers.

Hourglass: the curvy Marilyn Monroe shape. 

DO: wrap tops and dresses, fitted shapes, narrow belts. DON’T: shapeless clothes.

Rectangle: rectangles have somewhat straight bodies, which can be accentuated with the right clothes. 

DO: fitted dresses, wide belts. DON’T: low-rise jeans, shapeless dresses.