Best Dresses for an Inverted triangle Body Shape
Your shoulders and bust are wider than your hips, so soften the top and add movement at the hem.
This guide is for the inverted triangle body shape: bust at least 5% bigger than the hips, with a waist under 85% of the bust.
Look for
- A-line, fit-and-flare and tiered skirts that add volume below the waist
- V-neck, scoop and halter necklines that soften the shoulder line
- Wrap dresses with a flowing skirt
- Prints, colour or texture on the skirt half
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- Puff sleeves, strong shoulder pads and heavy ruffles at the bust
- Boat necks and off-the-shoulder cuts that emphasise shoulder width
- Tight pencil-style dresses with no movement at the hem
More for the inverted triangle body shape
Dresses for other body shapes
These are starting points, not rules. If you love a style that isn’t listed, wear it.