Inverted Triangle Characteristics

No definition between waist and hips

Broad, square shoulders

Hips narrower than shoulders

How To Create Visual Balance

~ Below waist level you should wear clothes that make your hips look wider

~ Voluminous and bulky clothes or layers should be worn on your lower half, nowhere near your bust

~ You can accentuate the idea of your waist with a belt

Avoid

~ Necklines that make you look broader on top e.g. boat or Bardot, big straps, halter neck tops or big shawl collars

~ Details, patterns, pockets on your thigh and hip area and belts on your hips

~ Styles that extend or draw attention to the shoulders e.g. ruffles, layers, bows, puff sleeves or shoulder pads

~ Boxy cut or boyfriend style jackets

~ Patterns on your top

~ Wide or bulky scarves around your neck or shoulders

Ideas and shapes for work, dressy and casual

Dresses For Inverted Triangle Shapes

Layers which start below the waist are an excellent way to create the illusion of curvier hips.

The narrow neckline gives the illusion of narrowing the shoulders. The fitted waist and wide hem broaden the hips and lower body.

Narrow neckline and drapes over waist and hips add volume and create balance on the body.

Jackets And Tops For Inverted Triangle Shapes

Long tailoring with gentle a-line skimming hips creates definition and shape.

Kick flared hem adds a little bulk around the hips to balance the body.

Bow detail creates focal point at the hip and waist region thus drawing the eye away from dominant shoulders.

Skirts And Trousers For Inverted Triangle Shapes

The multi layers & detailed trim add volume to the hip so as to balance with the shoulders.

Slim fitted waist and gradual flare create width to balance broad shoulders.

Wide belt loops, side pocket details & straight or boot cut trousers or jeans, balance narrow hips with wide shoulders.

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