LAUREN - 'H' SHAPE (typically referred to as the 'boyish figure')

You can be slim or chunky. Your shoulders and hips are evenly proportioned and your waist is less defined. Additional weight tends to accumulate on the stomach.

  • Hips, shoulders and bust are balanced
  • Subtle or no waist
  • Flat bottom
  • Straight rather than curvy body shape

Focus: Give the illusion of a smaller waist.

Look for: Gently shaped lines in tops to add more curves to your body.

Avoid: Anything which is too tight through the middle – it makes your waist and stomach appear larger. The exception is soft ruching through the body.

Shirts and Tops

Seek out round, high V, U and scoop necklines – they will draw attention to your shoulder width. Shaped panelled styles in shirts and tops will give the illusion of a smaller waistline.

Jackets

Choose fitted jackets with wide lapels, slightly flared at the hemline to give you a defined waistline.

Trousers

As you have well proportioned legs you can wear most trouser styles and look great!

Skirts

Opt for skirts which give definition to the centre of the body – the best look for you is a softly flared A line skirt, it will give shape to your waist.