Rectangle body shape women have equal bust and hips with slightly smaller waist. They have lack of curves so to look good and perfect, rectangle body shaped women must choose apparels which compliment their body type. The styling aim is to add volume to create some curves via clothes. If you fall in this category, follow the simple styling tips given below to look gorgeous and appealing everyday in ethnic wear like salwar suit, saree and lehenga.
1. Salwar Kameez & Kurti for Rectangle body Shaped Women
What to wear
Layered, empire-waist or jacket style and long anarkali with lots of kalis & huge Ghera to add volume and create some curves. You can also go for sleeveless anarkali suits to show off your beautiful arms
Frock style short kurti and kurti with flare or empire-waist for creating an illusion of curves
Heavily embroidered kurti or apple shape kurti with Patiala salwar or salwar to add volume to the hips
Wear belted kurti with printed leggings
Neckline such as collar, turtle/high neck, scoop, sweetheart and V neck
What to avoid
A-line or straight salwar kameez or kurtis
Very loose and very tight fitting clothing that shows no curves or highlight your body type respectively
Tight churidar as it makes your legs look thinner
2. Tips to select perfect Saree for Rectangle body shape
What to wear
Saree made from fabric like cotton, brocade, tissue and organza to add volume to your slim body type
Heavily embellished or embroidered saree/lehenga style saree
Wear big and bold print saree with deep neck blouse to prevent rectangular look. If you are petite, then go for small prints and thin border
Necklines like turtle, v-neck, boat, scoop, sweetheart & halter neck as well as tube and corset blouse
3. Select Right Lehenga for Rectangle body Shaped women
What to wear
Straight cut, fish cut and full-ghera lehenga to look heavier
Small choli that ends at bust line or peplum choli
Necklines are same as mentioned in saree
What to avoid
A-line lehenga
4. Accessories for Rectangle Type Figure
Handbags like box clutch, Satchel and hobo handbags
Big earrings with statement or chunky necklace (V shaped) to bring attention upward
Kamarband with sarees and lehengas
Layered bracelet, wide cuffs or bangles
5. Shoes for Rectangle body shaped women
Pump, strappy heels, ballet flats, flat peep toe shoes or with high to medium heels
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