Lingerie Styles for Different Body Shapes
Get the best fit to flatter your shape.
Everybody has a unique body shape! And you should feel confident in anything you choose to rock! With so many different options when it comes to lingerie and so many different body types it can be intimidating to know where to start. Lets discover the lingerie styles for differnt body shapes to make it easier!
Use this as a cheat sheet for lingerie shopping to make it a little bit easier and a lot more fun!
To start there are 5 general body shapes: Round(🍎) Rectangle, Inverted Triangle (🥕) , Triangle (🍐) , and Hourglass! Once you identify "your" shape, it's easier to shop for flattering lingerie. When you have flattering lingerie you'll feel like the confident fierce queen you are!
Knowing Your Body Type and What Features You Want To Flaunt!
🍎Round (Apple)🍎
This body type means you are rounded near the waist. Your upper body and torso may be wider than your hips.
When choosing lingerie take advantage of your shape by highlighting your breast/chest area and flaunt your legs.
🥪Rectangle🥪
this body type means your shoulders, waist, and hips are similar size.
When choosing lingerie you get to choose where you want to draw attention.
🥕Inverted Triangle (Carrot)🥕
This body type means you have a larger upper body (not always a larger bust), broader shoulders tapering to smaller hips.
When choosing lingerie you get to choose what features you want to enhance or minimize.
🍐Triangle (Pear)🍐
This body type means you have a smaller upper body (not always a smaller bust) that develops to larger hips.
When choosing lingerie take advantage of your shape by highlighting your top (clavicle, shoulders, and arms) while being playful with your lower half.
⌛Hourglass⌛
This body type means your shoulders and hips are of the same size with a slender waistline.
When choosing lingerie take advantage of your shape by choosing pieces that draw attention to your waistline.
Lingerie For Your Body Shape
🍎Round (Apple)🍎
- Teddies & Bodysuits: Hugs the contours of your body & accentuates your curves.
- A deep V-neck is also a great choice
- Halter Tops: Showcases your shoulders while drawing eyes upwards creating a balancing effect.
- Pair with High waisted panties will create a waist.
- Babydolls: Fitted on top with the loose bottom will define your bust & is playfully sexy on the bottom half.
🥪Rectangle🥪
- Corsets: Draws in your waist & creates curves that look stunning.
- Garter Belts: Brings in the waist.
- 3 Piece Sets (Bra, Garter Belt, Panty): Draws attention to each piece of your gorgeous body.
- Ruffled Tops and Bottoms: Creates a fuller top & bottom giving the illusion of curves.
- Teddies: For those with longer torso
- Crop Tops with Boy-Shorts: Elongates your chest & goes with your natural shape.
🥕Inverted Triangle (Carrot)🥕
- Halter Tops: Showcases your natural shoulders while drawing eyes upwards creating a balancing effect.
- Ruffled Bottoms: Creates the illusion of fuller bottom.
- Teddies: Creates a lovely V-Shape that compliments your body beautifully.
- Matching Cami Sets: Creates a relatively straight body shape.
🍐Triangle (Pear)🍐
- Bandeaus: This cuts straight across your torso giving the illusion of width.
- pair with a high waisted bottom
- Babydolls: Tight on top lose on bottom, compliments your body beautifully
- Flowy Gowns with or without a Silt: Fitted to highlight your top while being playful & sassy on your lower half.
⌛Hourglass⌛
- Corsets & Bustiers: Both cinch the waist to accentuate your hourglass figure.
- Garter Belts: Bring attention to your smaller waist
- Bra & High Cut Panty Sets: Highlights your curves.
- Anything: Every style works for your body.
Remember this guide is to get you going! You always have the freedom to choose what you want to wear. All that matters to us is that you feel great in it!
If you need more help we are always happy to help you in person at the Pretty Pussycat!
