Best Tops for a Rectangle Body Shape
Tops with structure and shaping can build the look of curves.
This guide is for the rectangle body shape: bust and hips within 5% of each other, with a waist between 75% and 85% of the wider measurement.
Look for
- Peplum tops, ruffles and gathered hems
- Wrap tops, twist-front and cinched-waist styles
- Layers such as a cropped jacket over a longer top
- Off-the-shoulder, halter and sweetheart necklines
Skip or adjust
- Boxy, straight tops that end at the hip
- Long, loose T-shirts with no shape
- Tops in stiff fabric that stand away from the body
More for the rectangle body shape
Tops for other body shapes
These are starting points, not rules. If you love a style that isn’t listed, wear it.