We all picked out the “perfect dress” on a rack, tried it on and were disappointed and to say it didn’t happen to most of us would be a lie. It’s no secret that dressing to suit our body type has immense value since an outfit that fits our body like a glove instantly makes us much more comfortable and confident.

By fully knowing your body structure, flaunting your dream outfit easily becomes a reality. A contemporary yet comfortable garment that adapts to our body type goes a long way towards making us feel the most confident, daring and stylish version of ourselves.

So how do you start finding the perfect fit for your body type? Claiming that it is essential to know our body type in order to find the perfect fit, Purvi Rohit Pugalia, co-founder of Not So Pink, listed the following fashion tips to solve our dress style problems.

1. The shape – Stand in front of a large mirror and see if you have curves with a defined waistline (apple-shaped), or if you have a straighter build (rectangle), if your hips are wider than your shoulders (apple-shaped). pear), or if they are quite balanced (hourglass). Knowing this will help you take the next steps and learn how to dress best for your body type.

2. The material – The choice of fabrics according to the morphology is just as important as the outfit itself. Fabrics can attract or distract attention from certain parts of the body. Choose cotton over wool and chunky knits, as they can make the upper body appear bulky on a pear-shaped silhouette. Spandex and leather are great for having full-blown hourglass curves. Satin and silk skim the rectangular body, and shiny, clingy fabrics lack the generous amount of stretch needed for apple-shaped bodies.

3. The patterns – Patterns and prints can unbalance the outfit. Bold prints work well for the upper half of pear-shaped bodies, and busier patterns should be avoided for bottoms in an hourglass body type. Prints and patterns in subdued colors are perfect for apple-shaped body shapes, and prints in bright colors are a must to give the rectangular shape a curvier appearance.

4. Colors – The colors provide a significant widening or slimming effect. Apple shapes can keep darker colors at the bottom to instantly slim curves and pair them with brighter colors at the top. If you have a pear-shaped body type, choose darker shades for the rear, hips, and thighs. Hourglass women can avoid light shades on the lower half of their body as it might make them look taller.

5. Accessories – Choose accessories to draw attention to your best features. Scarves accentuate your cleavage. For pear-shaped women, heels work best because they elongate the legs. Tie tops are every hourglass-shaped girl’s favorite waistband, and low-rise waistbands add much-needed mass and volume to rectangle-shaped bodies.

These guidelines for finding the perfect fit are just a start to understanding the basics. Most women are a combination of these body types and it’s all about mixing and matching until you find what works for you.