Female Figure Types

Introduction

Each human body is unique and has different height weight propositions. When it comes to female body identification each and every part of the body is plays an important role particularly in the fashion (Apparel) Industry. The Ready to Wear or Ready made garments were playing important roles in the market. Apart from this the designers were rocking with their unique designs in various fields like cinema, advertisements and etc, So Both Ready Made garments as well as customized garments need the body structure and shape of the human. The ladies were more sensitive and particular in garment fitting as well as elegance of the garments. In that scenario here we are going to discuss about five common groupings of Female body structure and their appearance. The standard body measurements were framed with respect to the average of body measurements and it won’t suit for all body measurements expect who has the similar body shape of ideal figure. Due to the uniqueness of the female body structure the retailers and manufactures of the garment industry facing lot of problems like Fit, Brand image as well reputation of the company.

Classification of Female body shapes

Common groupings of female has classified into main five category

• Triangular shape
• Inverted Triangle shape
• Rectangular shape
• Hourglass shape
• Oval shape.

(I) TRIANGULAR SHAPE

The triangle body type of female has narrow shoulders than hip & heavy with bottom mainly in buttocks but defined waist. The bust will be small to medium. Upper body above waist is smaller than lower body below the waist. This shape is well defined shapes & shows curve lines of the body.

The Triangular body shape also can be called as A Frame, Pear shape as well as Christmas tree.

If Hip measurement is 5 percent more than bust / shoulder measurement, the female has the Triangle body shape.

Figure 1(Triangle body shape)

The female models must select the dress code which will give more comfort as well elegance towards their body shape. The garment should have curve lines that must define the shoulders, hips as well as waist.

The selected garment style should match with the body shape and also body features of that particular person.

Suitable garments for triangular body shape.

1. Tube tops /dresses
2. Belt with tube top/dress is good option
3. Semi fitted clothes
4. Short sleeve (or) Sleeveless tops / Dresses
5. Medium to high neckline dresses
6. Straight to gently flared flat-fronted pants and A-line shirts.

Note

The person should not wear the cloth which is highlight their waist as well as fitted garments because that will make them look very straight.

The person also should avoid low neck garments because it will emphasis their flat bust.

Baggy tops & baggy pant are not suitable for them.

(II) INVERTED TRIANGLE SHAPE

In the name it indicates that it is reverse to triangular body shape. The Inverted triangle body type of female has shoulders are wider than hips & heavy weight in upper body and also in stomach. This kind of female usually has large bust/chest & very narrow hips with thin shaped legs. (Slim legs)

Figure 2 (Inverted Triangle Shape)

If the difference between shoulder and hips are more than 5 percent means, the female has Inverted Triangle shape.

The Inverted triangular body shape also can be called as cone as well as V frame.

In this the female shape shoulder is wider so the particular females can prefer V neck line garments & three quarter sleeves & they must use well-adjusted brassier because they used to have large bust.

 ENHANCE THE INVERTED TRIANGLE BODY SHAPE.

The following dresses will be most suitable for the inverted triangle body of female

Tops /Dresses that flow through the waist, A line skirts, Flared pants, bell bottoms & high waist pants, Fish cuts, Shorts, chunky shoes & earrings.

Note: They must avoid wearing the garment made up of bulky fabrics as well as bulky style & High neck line as well as big collars on shirts, Tapered skirts and pants.

(III) RECTANGULAR SHAPE

Rectangular body shape females have fewer differences between the bust, waist & measurement which are around less than 5 % & they have not curvy figure like above body shapes.  In this shape there is no definition at waist line & has equal body proportions.

It can be called also as banana shape, ruler & H Frame.

Figure 3 (Rectangular Body Shape)

 ENHANCE THE RECTANGULAR BODY SHAPE.

The body shape has some advantages that cloths hang well from a strong shoulder, so who has this shape they can prefer wide variety of styles. So the model should wear the well-structured clothes.

The people can prefer the wide necklines & shoulder pads if necessary.

A line dress, Layered tops, Blazers, long jackets and capes are most suitable garments for this shape. They must avoid the garment which highlight the waistline of the body because in this shape the waistline not defined.

HOURGLASS BODY SHAPE

Female related to this body shape has equally broad on shoulder and in hip area. It has well defined thin waist. The waist measurement is very less when compare to Shoulder and hip measurements. It has been around 10” and above. The hour glass shape is very suitable example for this body shape. It is very beautiful shape of female and has lovely curve toward the waist area. It also can be called as X frame body shape.

To enhance this body shape one must select the well fitted garments that must define the waist and that can able to enhance the particular shape for both top torso as well as bottom torso garments and one must avoid loose fitted garments which does not define the waist area.

Figure 4(Hour glass Body Shape)

The recommended necklines for this shape are Scoop, V Neck, Square, Sweet heart & off shoulder. The wide & narrow necklines with embellishments won’t suit for this body type.

The fitted sleeves are suitable & wide sleeves won’t suitable for this body type.

OVAL SHAPE

Female related to this body shape has large bust and narrow hips. The waist is undefined and the chest and belly portion has found with weight. The legs were found as skinny. They also used to have full and shorter neck and graceful legs than other figure body types. It also can be known as circle, rounded, Apple, Diamond and ‘O’Frame

Figure 5 ( Oval Shape)

To enhance this body type one has to select the garment which needs give the slim look to the waist area & one must avoid loose fitted garments as well as wide striped garments.

Conclusion

Each and every human has unique body structure especially female have more concern about their body shape and elegance of their look towards dressing. So it is important to know what kind of garments will suit for us in concern of body shape.