Essential Little Black Dress

No matter your shape, there are simple style strategies that help you look and feel your best. Here’s how to dress each of the five main body types with confidence:

Hourglass
You have balanced shoulders and hips with a naturally defined waist.

Style Tip: Highlight your waist with belts, wrap styles, and fitted silhouettes. Choose fabrics that follow your curves without clinging too tightly.

Pear
Your hips are wider than your shoulders, and you may carry more volume in your thighs or bottom.

Style Tip: Draw the eye upward with interesting necklines, earrings, or layered tops. Look for styles that skim the hips, like A-line skirts or wide-leg pants.

Apple

You carry more fullness in your midsection with slimmer legs and arms.

Style Tip: Choose structured tops that create shape. V-necklines, open layers, and longer tunics help elongate your frame and draw attention upward.

Rectangle

Your shoulders, waist, and hips are fairly uniform with minimal curves.

Style Tip: Add definition with belts, ruching, or peplum styles. Play with textures and layers to create the illusion of shape and movement.

Inverted Triangle

You have broader shoulders or a fuller bust with narrower hips.

Style Tip: Soften your top half with v-necks or scoop necklines. Add visual balance below with fuller skirts, wide-leg pants, or pieces with volume at the hips.

The most important thing? Wear what makes you feel confident and comfortable. When your clothes align with your body and your style, everything else falls into place.

Style has no age limit — it evolves as you do. The key is to dress in a way that reflects who you are now.

Style Tip: Choose pieces that fit well, flatter your shape, and make you feel comfortable. Look for structure in jackets, smooth fabrics that don’t cling, and cuts that highlight your best features.

Bonus Tip: Skip trends that don’t serve you. Instead, wear styles that align with how you want to show up — strong, radiant, and confident.

A well-edited wardrobe is built on timeless, go-to pieces you can mix, match, and wear often.

Style Tip: Start with core items that work for your lifestyle. Every woman should have:

Build on these with a few personality pieces to reflect your unique style.

Effortless style is about being intentional, not complicated. A polished look doesn’t have to take a lot of time.

Style Tip: Stick to this formula:

It’s completely normal to hit a style plateau — especially during life transitions. The good news? You’re just a few steps away from a style refresh.

Style Tip: Start by editing your closet. Remove anything that doesn’t fit, flatter, or feel like “you” anymore. Then define your style goals — what do you want to feel when you get dressed? From there, add key pieces that match the body and life you have now.

Need help? Try taking a body shape quiz or talking to a stylist for personalized guidance. Small changes can lead to big confidence.