How to Dress for Your Body Type with Astine Boutik

Finding clothing that flatters your shape is the key to confidence. Astine Boutik offers timeless, high-quality pieces designed to empower every woman, no matter her body type.

Hourglass Shape: An hourglass shape refers to a body type where the bust and hips are nearly equal in size, and the waist is significantly narrower, creating a curvy, balanced silhouette reminiscent of an actual hourglass.

How to dress an Hourglass Shape

• Highlight your waist with belted styles, wrap dresses, and high-waisted bottoms.
• Try fitted tops, structured blazers like the Jade Blazer, and body-skimming dresses such as the Valarie Dress.
• Avoid boxy or oversized pieces that hide your curves.

Pear (Triangle) Shape: The pear shape is a body type characterized by hips that are wider than the bust and shoulders, creating a silhouette similar to a pear. Key features include narrower shoulders, a smaller bust, a well-defined waist, and fuller hips and thighs. Weight tends to accumulate around the hips, thighs, and lower midriff. The goal in styling a pear shape is to balance the proportions by drawing attention to the upper body and emphasizing the waist while de-emphasizing the lower body.

How to Dress a Pear Shape

• Add volume to your upper body with structured tops, boat necklines, or puff sleeves. The Adina Long Sleeve Shirt and Amanda Sleeveless Top are great picks.
• Opt for A-line skirts like the Aurelia Skirt or wide-leg pants such as the Bella Flaire Pant to balance your silhouette.
• Avoid overly tight skirts and pants that emphasize your hips.

Inverted Triangle Shape: An inverted triangle shape is characterized by broad shoulders or a broad bust that taper down to narrower hips, creating a silhouette that resembles an upside-down triangle or "V" shape. The shoulders are the widest part of the body, wider than the waist, which in turn is wider than the hips. This body shape often appears athletic or sporty, with little waist definition and a narrower, flatter lower body.

How to Dress an Inverted Triangle shape

• Balance broader shoulders with wide-leg pants (Robin Slacks), A-line skirts, or tiered dresses.
• Choose darker tops and lighter or patterned bottoms to draw attention downward.
• Keep upper-body details minimal for a streamlined look.

Rectangle Shape: refers to a body type where the shoulders, waist, and hips are about the same width, with little natural waist definition, creating a straight, column-like silhouette without pronounced curves. Clothing for this shape aims to create the illusion of curves by emphasizing the waist and adding volume in strategic areas.

• How to Dress a Rectangle Shape
• Create curves with peplum tops, belted dresses, and skirts with volume.
• Try pieces like the Double Elegance Bodysuit or pleated skirts  for added shape.
• Layer with blazers or cardigans to define your waist.

Styling Inspiration: The Savoir Suit is a standout for all body types-its tailored fit and versatility make it easy to dress up or down, ensuring you always look polished and feel empowered.

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