Everyday trousers are a wardrobe essential, so get it right every time by sticking to simple rules according to your body shape.

Hourglass â?? This type is said to be the most attractive body shape, so think yourself lucky if you carry an hourglass frame. If you are not sure, this shape tends to have a full bust, shapely legs, but not particularly large hips. The attribute which stands out most with an hourglass shape is the waist, which tends to be quite small. This is the key area which you want to accentuate when you choose the perfect everyday trousers to wear. High waisted trousers or trousers with a low waist are ideal for this shape,as are trousers which fit well around the waist, showing off your main feature. Stay clear of baggy trousers, and choose those which are wide legged and loose fitting. It’s also a good idea to team your trousers up with a gorgeous waist belt.

Apple â?? If you have an apple body shape, you will tend to carry most of your weight around your midriff, giving you quite a thick waist. You will not tend to have big hips, but it will be hard to determine any waist definition. With this shape, you should wear everyday trousers which are straight, wide or with a slightly flared leg, which will create more of a balance between your top and bottom half. Dark colours are a good idea, and you should invest in some fabulous belts to wear with your trousers. These will give definition around your middle area, and take the attention away from your bigger top half.

Rectangle â?? Normally associated with athletic, or very slender ladies, the rectangle shape is one in which the weight is distributed evenly across the whole body. The hips will not really be any bigger than other areas of the body. There is not one particular ‘problem area’ for this type of shape, or one area which puts on weight easier than other areas. Ladies with a rectangle shape are lucky, in that they can wear any style of everyday trousers and still look great. However, if you want to create the appearance of hips, then you should opt for wide legged or flared trousers. As with the other shapes, you should wear a belt with your trousers, as this will create the appearance of a waist.

Pear â?? The pear shape is said to be the most common type of body, and some would say, the most womanly. Pear shapes are curvaceous, and tend to have a bigger bottom half to top half, with a larger bottom, hips and thighs. The shoulders for this shape of body tend to be small, with the top half being more slender than the bottom. When you put on weight, it will tend to go straight to your bottom half, so you need to think about this when choosing your perfect everyday trousers to wear. There is no point in wearing trousers which cling to your thighs and bum, as this will only make the area look larger. Choose trousers with a wide/straight leg and those which sit below the waist, as this will help balance out your whole shape. Dark coloured trousers will also make you appear more slender than brightly coloured trousers. The black straight legged trousers pictured above would be perfect for you.

Whilst what you wear is really important, how you wear it is even more important. Acessories are an important part of most outfits and without them an outfit often looks incomplete. A belt is one of the most useful accessories that you can own for completely transforming the look of an outfit. A belt can change the shape of a top dress or coat completely adding and defining your shape, it can also highlight a particular part of your body drawing the eye towards it. Finally a belt can make a statement in its own right, perhaps with an ornate buckle or some sort of embellishment or just by being a contrasting colour or texture to your outfit. A belt can also be very useful for holding your trousers up and covering the waistband of your trousers.

If you are very slim but would like to create the illusion of having curves, try wearing slightly baggy clothes cinched in at the waist with a belt. Over sized cardigans will work particularly well for the winter with a belt over it to add some shape. You can also try wearing a wide belt low over your hips which will create the impression of curves.

For those ladies lucky enough to have an ultra feminine hourglass shape, a belt is essential. As your waist is the narrowest part of your torso, you should always use a belt to really define and highlight it. Go for bold colours and interesting textures like patent and snakeskin. Generally speaking well fitted clothes will usually look best so the belt will not change the shape of the clothes just emphasis the waist. If you do decide to wear loose or baggy clothes, a belt is really important as it will prevent them from looking shapeless and define your shape.

Empire line dresses and tops are incredibly flattering for apple shaped ladies. They highlight the narrowest part of the torso and the fabric gently skims over the tummy. Generally those without a waist should not highlight the fact by wearing a belt around their waist but wearing it a little higher can give any dress or top the appearance of having an empire line. A belt in a contrasting colour worn over the empire line of the dress is also a great way to further draw attention to this area which is very flattering.

Pear shaped ladies usually have relatively narrow waists in comparison to their hips so a belt is a great way of drawing the eye up to the waist and away from the hips. Boot leg jeans and a line skirts worn with a fitted top will all look great with a belt around the waist.

You can even change the look of a coat of jacket by adding a belt. Try wearing a brown leather belt with your neutral rain coat or trench coat for a really stylish look.

There are so many of us ladies out there who just want to look and feel great in our clothes; feel fashionable and feel confident. In recent years we have started to discover the secret to looking fabulous- Body Shapes. If you know your correct body shape, then there is plenty of advice available on the types of clothes that you should wear, and the types that you should avoid. Of course, every single one of us looks different, and two pear-shaped people may be one taller than the other, or have a few more wobbly bits than the other. However, finding your shape isnâ??t always the exact case, but if you can find the one you are most similar to then you are already half-way to a better looking and more confident you!

Here is how to tell which body shape you are: The four most common shapes are Apple, Pear, Hourglass, and Rectangle. If you are an Apple shape, your upper body will be bigger than your lower so it is important to draw attention from your waist to your legs. Jeans are an excellent way to do this especially if they have back pockets to give your bottom a slight curve. Avoid tight/skinny jeans as they will make you look even bigger on top, avoid dark tops with lots of patterns, and wear A-line or short skirts 1-5inches above the knee. And wear the correct sized bra- four breasts is really unattractive!

For Pear shaped people (the most common) you usually have a smaller upper body than large so itâ??s important to find a balance between the two. Fitted tops in bright and light colours with different prints look fantastic and A-lined or flared skirts make your hips and legs look slimmer. With jeans and casual trousers, you should always stick to wide or straight legged types in darker colours. If you want to draw attention to your smaller top half and away from your hips, necklaces and earrings is a great way to do this.
If you are lucky enough to have an Hourglass figure, then you will have a perfect balance as your shoulders and curvy hips are equal in size. Do not be afraid of patterns- embrace them! They will completely accentuate your figure and make you look just wonderful! V-neck tops are probably the best look with some stretch denim jeans as they will accentuate your hips and narrow your waist even more than usual. For skirt lovers you should wear ¾ length or full length skirts, and the most important thing to remember is not to hide your fabulous figure with baggy clothes!

For Rectangle shaped ladies you will already know that you have a great pair of legs which you should proudly show off by wearing trousers or jeans with a low-rise, and back pockets to make your bottom look curvier. You can get away with wearing any type of skirt, pencil probably looking the most glamorous! Because your figure is straight up you should avoid wearing vertical patterns unless you want to look even thinner than you are (which isnâ??t always a good look) but go instead for scoop neck or v-neck tops to give you more of a curvy figure.

Hopefully this will give you an idea of what you are and what you should wear, so go and embrace it, have fun and look great!

Apple Shape – people who tend to put on weight around their tummies are generally described as apple shapes. They tend to have slimmer arms and legs, so occasion wear that makes the most of these features will look amazing. An empire line dress looks really good on apple shapes as it skims over the tummy hiding it. This floral patterned dress has a beautifully draping material. The black band under the bust highlights the slimmest part of the torso for a flattering effect.

Pear shape – the pear shape is probably the most common body shape as most of  us tend to put on weight around our hips and thighs. The key to finding a great dress for this shape is avoiding anything that clings around this are and look for detail on the top half or a wide neckline which balance out the wide hips. Look for occasion dresses with a line or straight cut skirts and ruffles or embellishment on the top half. This floral print dress is ideal as the sleeves make the top half appear wider balancing out the hips. The dress also skims over the hips which is much more flattering than a dress which clings.

Athletic Shape -some one with a smaller hips and bust can be defined as athletic. Athletic shaped ladies tend to be quite slim with good body tone. The key to dressing this body shape is usually to try and accentuate curves for a feminine look. Ruffles, belts or colour blocking at the waist will help to create the illusion of curves. This ivory print dress does just the trick with a contrasting colour belt.

Hourglass Shape -larger hips and bust with a small waist define the hourglass shape. Many curvy or hourglass shape girls are self conscious of their curves but they shouldn’t be as this is the most feminine of all the body shapes. The key to dressing this body shape is to add definition and ensure that the waist is defined, otherwise clothes can look shapeless. The contrast of the white belt against the black dress is a great way to define the waist. Black is also a very slimming colour for those who are a little self conscious of their curves. Add some brightly coloured accessories for  a bold and fun look.

A bolero or shrug is the perfect cover up for any body shape if the weather is not quite warm enough for bare arms. It is also good for those who prefer to cover their arms up. High heels are also a great way to add height for all body shapes and can also have a slimming effect.

The pear shape is the most common body shape in the UK. Whilst perhaps classifying body shapes is a huge over generalisation as each person is completely different, it is a useful way to find clothes that look good. The classic pear shaped women tends to carry weight around her hips and thighs, have a narrower waist and proportionally smaller top half.

Dressing a pear shape is all about balancing the hips and thigh area with other parts of the body and drawing the attention away from these areas or cleverly disguising them. There are a number of ways that you can do this:

Boot cut trousers - the width at the bottom of the trousers balances out the hips and the thighs making them appear narrower. details such as pinstripes are also a great leg slimmer.

A line skirt - the best every day skirts for pear shapes are the a line skirt, the a line hides the hips and thighs with a cut that skims over them. The relatively wide width of the hem also cleverly balances them making them appear narrower.

Wide neck top- a scoop, slash or boat neck top helps to provide the appearance of width around the neckline, again balancing the wider hips.

Detailed necklines – The perfect way to draw attention away from larger hips is to wear a dark colour on the bottom half and bright colours or detail around the neckline.

Fitted tops or jackets – by drawing attention to your more slender upper half, you will divert attention away from your lower half. Wear fitted tops or tailored jackets that have a fitted waist that sits just above or below your natural waist. Avoid tops or jackets that finish on the widest part of your hips.

Belts – one of the best features of a pear shaped women is their slim waist. You can ensure that your waist is defined and draw attention to it by cinching in slightly baggy tops with a belt.

Heels – High or medium heeled shoes are a great way to add length to legs which in turn makes the appear thinner. If wearing a skirt wearing dark coloured tights and shoes also works well.

Jewellery or scarfs – accessories are a great way of drawing peoples attention to a particular area. Accessories on the upper half of the body such as scarves, necklaces and earrings will all draw attention upwards and away from the hips. Bracelets and bangles should be avoided as they will tend to draw attention to hip level.

Dark colours on the bottom – it is always a good idea for pear shaped woman to wear dark colours on the bottom half. This will help to slim your hips and thighs (visually) and make your overall shape appear balanced.

If you keep these points in mind when shopping for a pear shape, you will always look in proportion, no matter what your size or weight.

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