Look Your Best: Stylish Outfit Ideas for The Rectangle Body Shapes

Dressing The Rectangle Body Shape

Welcome to Kat Alyse, your fashion playground where you already know you're a total knock-out. This blog isn't here to tell you how to be confident (because let's face it, you're oozing that already), we’re here to show you how to dress your rectangular body shape and make every outfit look phenomenal. When it comes to dressing the rectangle body shape, we're talking about turning heads at the office and stopping traffic on the weekend, all while celebrating the shape you’re in with style that's as unique as you are. Let's take what you love and turn it all the way up to stun!

What is The Rectangle Body Shape and How to Dress it

The rectangle body shape features proportioned bust, waist and hip measurements with subtle curves. The waistline is less defined, which gives a sleek figure from top to bottom. 

Style Tips:

• Waistline? Honey, that's your playground! Belts, cinched details, and wrap dresses are your best friends. Take advantage of clothing pieces that add dimension and create an appearance of curves.
• Patterns and textures? You bet! Play with bold prints, mix and match fabrics, and have fun creating unique outfits that reflect your fierce personality. After all, confidence is the ultimate accessory!

Top Styles to Consider:

When picking out tops look for designs that accentuate your waistline and add interest.

• Strapless tops can highlight your shoulders and bring a touch of glam to the whole look. Show off your arms as they add a sultriness or personality to your outfit choice.
• Embellished v necklines draw attention to the upper body visuals and accentuates it. It's all about flaunting your natural assets. 
• Belted Tops define your waist and enhance curves in the midsection of your body. Making the look more snatched and screams “she is it!”

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Dress Styles to Try  for The Rectangle Body Shape

Dresses are a way to showcase your figure and create a defined outline. 

• Wrap Dresses and Empire Waist Dresses: We’ve all seen how Diane von Fürstenberg showed us how it's done, and her iconic styles are still making waves today, with celebs flaunting their powerful, confident selves in these timeless pieces. These dresses are iconic because it gives you a stunning silhouette with a chic flare below the bust, adding just the right touch of dimension. 
• Fit and Flare Dresses:  It flares out at the bottom accentuating curves. Killer options because it defines your waistline but flares out your hips and moves with you. 

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PS: Feel free to belt anything and everything! Especially looser or flowy dresses to define your waist to play up with your silhouette. Just be sure to balance the top from the bottom.

Styles That Don’t Bring Out The Best in The Rectangle Body Shape

We know you already own these pieces, and although they might not always bring the best in your body shape, here's how you can make them work for you:

• Boxy Tops: These tops can obscure your waistline and give the impression of a straighter figure. To make them work, try tucking them into high-waisted pants or skirts to create some definition around your waist. You can also add a belt to cinch the waist and add shape. Layering with a fitted jacket can help provide additional structure.
• Cut Dresses: Dresses lacking defined waists may not complement your natural body shape. Consider adding a belt to create a more defined waistline and enhance your curves. Alternatively, you can layer a cropped jacket or cardigan over the dress to add structure and focus on your waist. This way, you can turn a simple dress into a more flattering outfit.
• Oversized Clothing: Loose, baggy attire may hide your curves and create an illusion of increased size. To make oversized pieces work, balance them with fitted bottoms or add a belt to highlight your waist. You can also layer with more structured pieces to bring balance to your outfit. Pairing oversized tops with more fitted pants or skirts can help maintain a proportional look.
• High Necklines: Garments with high necklines can make the bust appear larger and disrupt the overall balance. To make this work, you can layer with a long necklace to draw the eye downward and create a more balanced look. V-neck or scoop neck tops can also be worn underneath to break up the high neckline. Alternatively, you can wear high-neck tops with bottoms that add volume to your lower body for a more balanced appearance.

Celebrities with Rectangle Body Types to Take Inspiration From

Looking at celebrities, with rectangle figures can offer style inspiration tailored for your body shape.

• Lena Dunham: Lena embraces her rectangle shape by wearing outfits that emphasize her waist and add curves. She frequently chooses wrap dresses, peplum tops, and high-waisted skirts that create a more defined figure..
• Beth Ditto: Beth embraces her rectangle shape with bold, eye-catching outfits that add volume and definition. She frequently wears fitted tops, flared skirts, and dresses with strategic ruching and draping that enhance her figure.
• Nicolette Mason: The fashion influencer and blogger knows how to dress her rectangle shape with pieces that add volume and structure. She often wears A-line dresses, fitted blazers, and peplum tops that accentuate her waist and create a balanced look.

We already know we're rocking those curves, but finding clothes that truly make us feel like the queens we are? That's the cherry on top! Play with bold prints, embrace statement pieces, and don't be afraid to mix and match. You're a confident queen with a killer style, and these clothes are just your accessories – the perfect way to show the world what a boss you are. So keep slaying, Queen! We're cheering you on!