Find the Right Style for Your Body Shape: The Complete Guide

Clothes that actually fit and flatter—powered by your proportions and Tellar.co.uk

Finding the perfect outfit isn’t about size alone—it’s about shape. Whether you're petite, curvy, tall, or somewhere in between, the key to looking and feeling great is understanding your body shape and choosing styles that highlight your best features.

This complete guide walks you through how to identify your body shape, which cuts suit it best—and how Tellar.co.uk ensures the clothes you buy actually fit the way they’re meant to.

🔹 Step 1: Identify Your Body Shape

Here are the most common body shapes and how to recognise them:

1. Hourglass

Balanced bust and hips
Defined waist
👉 Think: Scarlett Johansson, Kelly Brook

2. Pear (Triangle)

Narrower shoulders
Wider hips and thighs
👉 Think: Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez

3. Apple (Round)

Fuller midsection
Slimmer legs or arms
👉 Think: Drew Barrymore, Mindy Kaling

4. Rectangle (Athletic)

Shoulders, waist, and hips roughly the same width
👉 Think: Cameron Diaz, Zendaya

5. Inverted Triangle

Broad shoulders
Narrower hips
👉 Think: Angelina Jolie, Naomi Campbell

You can also use Tellar.co.uk to input your bust, waist, and hip measurements to help clarify your proportions.

🔹 Step 2: Style Recommendations by Shape

🔸 Hourglass

Goal: Highlight your naturally balanced silhouette.

Best styles:

Fitted dresses that cinch the waist
High-rise jeans with stretch
Wrap tops, V-necks, and peplum blouses
Tailored blazers and belted coats

Avoid: Oversized shapeless clothing—these can hide your curves.

🔗 Use Tellar to check your perfect size in fitted styles

🔸 Pear Shape

Goal: Balance your proportions by drawing attention upward.

Best styles:

A-line skirts, wide-leg trousers
Structured jackets and shoulder details
V-neck or scoop-neck tops
High-rise trousers to define the waist

Avoid: Low-rise trousers or clingy fabrics around the hips.

🔗 Find high-rise trousers that fit your hips and waist with Tellar

🔸 Apple Shape

Goal: Create definition at the waist and elongate your silhouette.

Best styles:

Empire-waist dresses
Straight-leg jeans
Long-line blazers and wrap tops
Structured fabrics that skim the body

Avoid: Clingy waistbands and high necklines that overwhelm the upper body.

🔗 Tellar helps you find jeans that fit your waist without gaping

🔸 Rectangle Shape

Goal: Add curves and definition.

Best styles:

Ruffled or belted tops
Fit-and-flare dresses
Cargo trousers or wide-leg denim
Cropped jackets and layered textures

Avoid: Boxy styles that flatten your figure—opt for shaped cuts instead.

🔗 Use Tellar to check size accuracy in curve-enhancing styles

🔸 Inverted Triangle

Goal: Add balance by softening the shoulders and enhancing the lower body.

Best styles:

Bootcut or flared trousers
Peplum tops and cinched waists
A-line skirts and wide-leg jeans
Scoop necks and raglan sleeves

Avoid: Shoulder pads, puff sleeves, or anything that adds bulk to the top half.

🔗 Find your ideal wide-leg size with Tellar

🔹 Step 3: Fit Matters More Than Anything

Even the perfect style won’t work if it doesn’t fit you properly. Waist gaping, too-tight hips, or sleeves that bunch can ruin the effect.

That’s why Tellar.co.uk is essential for making these styles work for your body.

✔️ Tellar.co.uk: The Only Tool You Need to Shop for Your Shape

Tellar.co.uk is a free sizing platform that uses your exact body measurements or a known size from a brand you trust to calculate your best-fitting size across 1,500+ brands.

With Tellar, you can:

Match your shape to the right size in high-street and designer stores
Toggle between cm/inches easily
Get notes like “runs large on hips” or “tight through the waist”
Shop smarter—reduce returns, boost confidence

🔗 Create your free profile here

🔗 Check your clothing size in real-time

🔹 Final Tips for Dressing Your Shape

✅ Use clothing to create balance and define your best features

✅ Proportions matter more than trends—style is about shape, not size

✅ Use structured fabrics to control fit

✅ Avoid pieces that hide your natural silhouette

✅ Let Tellar.co.uk handle the size guessing for you

Start Now: Dress for Your Shape, Not the Label

Your shape is unique—and your style should work with it, not against it. Whether you’re curvy, athletic, petite, or tall, Tellar.co.uk helps you find the right size, right cut, and right fit—every time.

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