As they say, “beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.” A certain number on the weighing scale or measuring tape cannot classify a woman as attractive or unattractive because all women are beautiful in one way or another. All we need is a little something that can help us enhance and accentuate our favourite features and assets correctly.
Right, ladies? Now, this is possible if we understand our bodies better and dress accordingly. For example, a woman’s body can be grouped into five key categories. These include – The Hourglass - This means that you have a balanced shape, with perfectly aligned hips and bust-line and a thin waist. The Pear – This shape is characterized by large hips and narrower shoulders and bust. The Inverted Triangle - It is when your upper body is voluminous than your lower body.
The Rectangle – Women with this body shape have the same measurements for all the sections of their bodies. The Apple - This means that your upper body is heavier than your lower body. Knowing which category you fall into can help you select the right lingerie, which is the foundation of every outfit.
And, as we all know, when you look and feel your best, you can take on the world! In this blog, we’ll help you understand your body type and the best bras and panties suited for you. Let’s go –
Hourglass Figure
The name is derived from the ‘sand-filled hourglass’ & is one of five traditional female body shapes described by the fashion industry. You have an hourglass body shape if your hip and bust measurements are nearly equal in size, with a narrower waist measurement.
Ladies, if you fall into this category, count yourself lucky! Why? Well, because most selection of bras and panties, including shorties and briefs for women, as well as strapless bras will not only sit stunningly on your hourglass figure but also accentuate your curves.
Triangle or Pear Shape
Women who have this type of body have fuller hips in proportion to the upper body (chest & shoulder). This body type is also known as the “pear” shape. Now, if you are a woman with a triangle-shaped body who possesses J-Lo style coveted curves, and are looking to balance out your figure, start selecting lingerie that draws attention upward.
For starters, invest in some good push-up bras or underwired bras to get more definition at the top. And for underwear, select hipster panties and/or briefs for women to minimize the size of your lower body, as well as enjoy extra coverage & comfort.
Inverted Triangle
An inverted triangle body shape is characterised by broad shoulders and/or bust that narrow down to the hips. This makes a woman’s body appear like an inverted triangle.
For females with this type of body shape, it is advisable to select simple, everyday bras, padded non wired or multiway bras with a halterneck strap, while picking out ladies panties, such as bikinis, in order to attract more attention to your lower body.
Rectangle
Women who fall in this category usually have small hips and shoulders, with little to no definition to the waist and an athletic-looking silhouette. Lingerie that is best suited for this type of body shape includes plunge bras or padded bras, as they enhance your bust and create perfect curves.
Whereas, bottomwear for women with this body shape includes high-waisted hipster panties in satin or silk that is bound to cling to the figure to create more shape.
Apple
Curvaceous women with wide hips, narrow waist and large busts fall into this category. The apple shape—also referred to as a circular or round shape can be a little tricky to style. Hence, it is important for you to decide whether you want to accentuate your natural shape or balance out the proportions.
The best and safest lingerie option for women who have an apple-shaped body is to select stunning shapewears or pick a beautiful matching set that enhances your curves and are super comfortable too. However, if that’s not a feasible everyday option, check out brands like Jockey, who offer a wide range of comfortable and stunning plus size bras that are designed with seamless cups & side panel support.
For underwear, you can select Jockey full briefs that are tailored to provide maximum coverage and unlimited comfort. Beautiful ladies, we hope you got an idea of what your body type is and which style will look best on you. So, now, what are you waiting for? Go pamper your body today!
