I’m so happy to be able to share this basic series on the triangle shape. I have been trying my best to share as much as I can on social media, but truthfully social media doesn’t have enough room for all the things I want to share. Before we get started, everything I’ve shared/linked below are items I’ve hand selected to suit your triangle shape. We all have different body dimensions, so this is a general guide. I do offer more personalized services where I can get you set up with your very own (tailored to you) personal styling profile, you can book that HERE. But I know these general styling tips below are incredibly helpful for your shopping and styling experience.
Measurements
My very first blog post is how to measure your shape, if you haven’t seen that yet you can check it out HERE (it’s how you determine your shape).
The triangle body shape: The largest measurement is the hips. Then following; the waist, then bust, and lastly the shoulders. Resembling a triangle. As a triangle when your body fluctuates you may see that when there is weight gain it typically goes to the hips over any other part of your body. Triangles are often referred to as pears because they both more narrow towards the top. Triangles have naturally beautiful curves, and the goal when styling is to balance the upper body to the hips.
Styling Basic’s
Below are several links and basic styles that flatter your shape. I tried to keep these styles relatively basic so you could see the styles and shapes of these pieces. I’ve not only shared flattering tops, bottoms, and dress styles but also necklines, sleeves, coats, jackets, blazers to play and style with. This may be cheesy, but I believe that fashion should be fun and you should feel confident in your skin and that the clothes only enhance your beauty. When it comes to shopping and styling make it your own. Incorporate your favorite colors, textures, and patterns!
Tops for the Triangle Shape
As a triangle you can have so much fun with your tops. Wrap, stripes, ruffles, and crop tops all draw the eye up and toward the center of your body. Embellished/ruffles/and flutter sleeves enhance your beautiful shoulders and upper body. Necklines are another way to add dimension into your tops. Boat neck and V-neck are a go-to for the triangles, and easy to find when shopping. But sweetheart and off the shoulder can be a more sexy and flirty style.
Bottoms for the Triangle Shape
Like I mentioned above you want to enhance your curves and balanced your hips. You can continue to compliment the triangle shape with how you pair your tops and bottoms. I LOVE the way flare leg pants look on triangle because it flatters your natural curves and give you a more hourglass appearance. Straight/wide leg and bootcut are beautiful too. When it comes to shorts, try to go for more of a looser fit, the same goes for skirts. The A-line style is so pretty!
Dress’s for the Triangle Shape
Wrap and paneled waist dresses are going to accentuate your waist, shift and bias dresses are going to lay beautifully on your hourglass silhouette. Sizing is everything, especially when it comes to dresses, make sure the shift and bias dresses fit you well.
Swimwear for the Triangle Shape
I will be devoting an entire post to swimwear for your shape next month! But I’ve linked some of my current favorites for the triangle shape below.
You can be in-between, two shapes… and sometimes even in-between 3. It’s why I offer personal styling sessions. I can tell you your exact shape(s) and tailor the session to you with styling and shopping tips to last you a life time. You can book your session HERE).
But there are a couple factors that come into play when you’re looking for the most flattering styles for your body. #1: Your measurements, you have to know your measurements. Not only does it help us determine your beautiful shape and how to dress it. But knowing your measurements will help with your shopping and styling experience. It helps you avoid some of the sizing/try-on/and returning issues you may run into without knowing your sizes. #2: How those measurements relate to your body; the shoulders, bust, waist, and hips. Weight and height do NOT factor into determining your shape. Body shapes work in proportion to YOUR own body, to help you flatter YOUR specific figure 🙂
Let me know if you use any of these styling tips. You can always tag me on social media (HERE for instagram) and (HERE for tiktok). I love sharing you guys on my social channels!