How To Dress For Your Body Type: Rectangular Figure

At Whimsy you will find that each piece we have can be used in many ways. And there are items 

that will be flattering to every body type. We will be giving you posts about each different body type. What is yours? Each figure has it's great characteristics, 

and each has those things we'd love to hide! 

Not sure what your body type is? Check out our 

Body Type Diagram.

This week we will be focusing on a 

rectangular figure

or straight figure. 

While this body type is very sought after it

actually is difficult to dress at times. 

Let's begin! 


There are many positive aspects about being a Rectangular
body type. You share the spotlight with some 
really beautiful women. Some you may recognize are:
Cameron Diaz, Nicole Kidman,Hilary Duff
 Cheryl Crow and Rachel Hunter

At Whimsy we cater to every body shape.

When dressing your rectangular body there 

are several easy tricks to adding some curves

just where you want them. 

Our own lovely Karen is showing 

the benefit of wearing a longer 

A-Line skirt. Rectangular body types

can look lovely in longer skirts

thanks to your long legs. Add 

some definition at the waist with a top

that cinches at the waistline and is 

broader at the top. This gives the illusion

of a much more curvy figure...

 Necklines to look for are scoop or v-neck; the waist should be fitted as seen in this Whimsy dress. 

If you have a small bust, ruffles at the bust 

add more dimension to the shape.

  

Top tips to remember:

1. Create a more dramatic waistline with

a cinched waisted dress, a wide belt or a low

belt.

2. Increase your curves visually with a fuller

skirt or dress. Avoid wide legged pants. 

3. If your are more flat chested be sure 

to choose tops with gathered or cross-over

shapes to add volume. 

4. Enjoy your beautiful shape!

You have a very envious body type.

Dress is properly and you will feel

fantastic.

Come into Whimsy today to find several

items to fit this body type.

Still confused? Our in-house stylists

will be happy to help you find that 

perfect outfit that fits 

the Rectangular body type.