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(a) Apple body shape (b) Triangle (pear) body shape
The apple shape, which is also referred A woman with a triangle shape is also
to as a round shape is determined referred to as a pear shape. A triangle
by the following characteristics: shape is for women who are bottom
(i) The shoulders bust, waist, and hips heavy. Women who are smaller on the
are uniform, but the shoulders and top and bigger on the bottom are typically
hips may be slightly narrower. considered to have a triangle shape.
(ii) A waistline is rather undefined. This body type is different from the inverted
(iii) The bust is larger than the hips. triangle shape. The following are some
characteristics for a triangle (pear) shape.
Recommended dressing techniques (i) Wider hips and thighs than shoulders
(i) Use an outfit to balance the and bust.
shoulders, bust, waist, and hips.
(ii) Curvy lower hips with lower back
(ii) Use lines to focus the eye where part being the biggest part of the body.
you want more emphasize. They can
help to create curves, lengthen, or (iii) Face and neck are slender in relation
emphasize favourite parts of the body. to the overall body size.
(iii) Prefer garments with smaller Recommended dressing techniques
patterns and of bright colours.
Keep this in mind when choosing (i) Pay attention above the waist
your outfits. Refer Figure 9.6. regarding colours, lines and details.
(ii) Wear separates i.e (tops and skirt or
trousers).
(iii) Wear clothes with light and bright
colours that attract eyes above the
waist.
(iv) Wear clothes with dark colours
below the waist and softly pleated
skirts, pants, or flat-front pants.
Dressing techniques, which are not
recommended for a triangle (pear) shape
(i) Do not wear light, bright coloured
or printed skirts or slacks with dark
Figure 9.6: Best female tops for apple body tops.
figure
(ii) Do not wear skimpy tops or flat shoes.
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