The A-shaped silhouette
This shape has a lower body wider than the upper body. The shoulders are narrow and the bust smaller, while the hips are wider than the shoulders. The bottom is rounded and the waist defined.
Highlight your shoulders, torso and flat stomach
Show your arms and draw attention towards your upper body rather than your hips.
What to choose
- Tops with boat or square necklines
- Strapless dresses to highlight the shoulders and arms
- Styles with ruffles on the upper body to balance proportions
- Moderately colourful tops with dark bottoms for contrast
- A coat ending just above the waist
- Straight-leg trousers
- Straight skirts to skim over wider hips
What to avoid
- Peplum skirts or dresses
- Patterns on trousers or skirts
Advice for an A-shaped silhouette
Trousers, skirts and dresses
- Straight-leg and flared trousers suit this silhouette.
- Flared, straight and pleated skirts work well, but avoid pleats that add volume at the waist.
- Wrap and straight dresses flatter this shape.
Tops and coats
- Look for tops that add width to the shoulders.
- Choose tops, jackets and coats that end at the top of the hips.
- Add a belt to highlight the waist.
Accessories and underwear
- Draw attention to the upper body with jewellery, a scarf or a beautiful brooch.
Colours and fabrics
- Bold patterns and light colours can work well on the upper body.
- Wear darker colours below and lighter colours above.
- For trousers, choose firmer fabrics that are not stiff.
- Wide belts work beautifully with this silhouette.