We’ve talked a lot about general body shape and how different Plus Size Body Shapes look best in different styles and cuts of clothings. The pear shape, the apple shape and hourglass shapes are all beautiful and amazing figures and each has different ways to accentuate their best features and downplay the ones that aren’t as favorble. Beyond the typical body shapes, however, is a subcategory of body shapes that have to do with height proportion. These are vertical body shapes.
Understanding your vertical Plus Size Body shape is yet another tool you can use to make the most out of your wardrobe and your looks!
Longer legs and a shorter, more rectangular torso can be altered with different clothes to appear more balanced. The right clothes can help you achieve the illusion of a longer, leaner body shape. Try to choose tops that emphasize your shoulders and flow through the waist, with a hemline between the lower hip to the tip of your fingers. Avoid any horizontal seams across the torso.
Hints for the Long Legged, Shorter Torso Vertical Body Shape
The following are great Plus Size fashion picks for your body shape:
- Un-tucked tops
- Tops and dresses that flow through the waist
- Skirts and pants with narrow waistbands or no waistband
- Straight and flared skirts
- Low-rise or hipster pants
- Straight and flared pants
You can take charge of your Plus Size Body Shape and find the right fashions for you!