Hey #HVVgirls, we heard you!
Dressing for your body type or finding a cut that flatters you can be quite a challenge sometimes. Well, fret not! In the final part of our Love Your Vase blog post series, The HVV team has compiled a list of power pieces to complement our body shapes. Still a little bit hazy on the details? Reading our guide to Dressing For Your Body Shape is a great starting point to learn more about the beautiful and unique vases each of us were born with!
The first step to loving yourself is through acceptance. If you have been criticizing yourself for all these years, why not try to approve of what you already are. The key to looking beautiful is about how you feel, and not what is reflected in the mirror. Change your perspective instead of changing yourself and stop trying to fix what is not broken. Body confidence comes from within and real change begins with self-love and self-care.
Apple Shape
(Inverted Triangle)
○ Generally well-proportioned
○ Shoulders are broader than hips
○ Waistline may not be well-defined
○ Body may not be as curvy through the hips
Pear Shape
(Triangle)
○ Shoulders are narrower compared to hips
○ Waist is wider than bust
○ Hips are fuller
○ Rear is fuller
Rounded
(Oval)
○ Tendency to gain weight in your stomach, back and upper body
○ Typically have a bust that is wider or same width as hips
○ Waist may be widest part of body frame
○ Shapely, slender legs
○ Full, shorter neck
Athletic
(Rectangle)
○ Not particularly curvy
○ Waist is not small nor well-defined, but rather straight
○ Width of shoulders and hips are nearly equal
○ Weight is evenly distributed throughout the body
Hourglass
(Curvy)
○ Generally curvy throughout
○ Well-defined waist
○ Bust and hip evenly proportioned
○ Fuller bust, hip or thighs
Solace Button Down Maxi Dress - Pale Sage
Also available in Pale Lavender
$49
Most flattering for: Apple, Pear, Athletic, Hourglass
V-neckline ✓
Maxi length ✓
Fit and flare ✓
Kismet Gingham Maxi Dress
$38
Most flattering for: Apple, Pear, Athletic
Halter neckline ✓
Emphasis on arms ✓
Open back ✓
Slit to flaunt your legs ✓
Astoria Floral Wrap Midi Dress
$44
Most flattering for: Apple, Pear, Rounded, Athletic, Hourglass,
Defined waist ✓
V-neckline ✓
Elbow-length sleeves ✓
Midi length ✓
Dark base ✓
Tip: Wrap dresses are versatile pieces that can fit almost every body shape because of the flexibility to adjust and define your waistline
Halette Floral Mini Dress
$38
Most flattering for: Apple, Pear, Athletic
Ruffled neckline ✓
Sleeveless ✓
Mini length ✓
A-line ✓
Dauphine Printed Smocked Dress
$38
Most flattering for: Apple, Pear, Rounded, Athletic,
Open neckline (when worn off-shoulder) ✓
A-line ✓
Mini length ✓
Lotte Floral Peplum Blouse
$34
Most flattering for: Apple, Pear, Rounded, Hourglass
V-neckline ✓
Defined waist ✓
Peplum ✓
Anglia Gingham Cropped Top - Green
Also available in Black
$30
Most flattering for: Pear, Rounded, Athletic
Form-fitting ✓
Scoop neckline ✓
Salut Cropped Blouse - White
Also available in Pale Lilac
$33
Most flattering for: Apple, Pear, Hourglass
Puffy sleeves ✓
Fitted and structured ✓
Tailored silhouette ✓
Button-ups ✓
Vista Shirt
$33
Most flattering for: Apple
Relaxed ✓
Button-ups ✓
V-neckline ✓
Montclair Tunic - White
Also available in Black
$34
Most flattering for: Apple, Pear, Rounded, Athletic, Hourglass
V-neckline ✓
Peplum ✓
Fit and flare ✓
Cinched waist ✓
Tip: Empire-waisted tops helps to hide your tummy (and is also our favourite top to wear for buffets 😛)
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Roubelle Floral Pants
$34
Most flattering for: Rounded, Hourglass
High-waisted ✓
Straight cut ✓
Prints ✓
Ondine Contrast Stitch Denim Skirt
$38
Most flattering for: Apple, Pear, Athletic, Hourglass
A-line ✓
Structured ✓
Mini length ✓
High-waisted ✓
Etienne Floral Midi Skirt - Off-White
Also available in Black
$38
Most flattering on: Apple, Athletic, Rounded, Hourglass
High-waisted ✓
A-line / Flared ✓
Knee-length ✓
Peri Wide Leg Jeans - Medium Blue
Also available in Light Blue
$40
Most flattering for: Apple, Pear, Athletic, Rounded, Hourglass
High-waisted ✓
Wide-leg ✓
Dark coloured denim ✓