The V-shaped silhouette
Athletic elegance: balancing volume to highlight your legs and soften the shoulder line.
In fashion, presence comes from harmony. Understanding your unique shape helps you make the most of it. The V-shaped silhouette has a strong upper body, with shoulders wider than the hips. Often found in athletes, this shape offers a powerful presence to celebrate.
“Your aim: draw the eye downwards, balance your proportions and highlight your legs.”
What to choose
- Necklines: V and round necklines draw the eye towards the waist and soften the emphasis on the shoulders.
- Bottoms: Choose flared or wide-leg trousers to create volume where you want it.
- Details: For a smaller bottom, pockets and flaps on trousers help create shape.
- Colours: Play with contrast: darker shades above and bright colours or patterns below.
- Cuts: Wide straps are a good choice when you want to reveal your shoulders elegantly.
- Fabrics: Choose structured, slightly heavier fabrics for tops to maintain a clean line.
What to avoid
To avoid emphasising the width of the upper body, steer away from boat and square necklines. Thin straps, puffed sleeves and shoulder pads draw extra attention to the shoulders. Very straight skirts add little volume at the hips and can emphasise the difference in proportions.
With a better understanding of your silhouette, express your style with confidence.