Say No
Worst Plus-Size Rectangle Styles
The plus-size Rectangle body shape has balanced shoulders, bust, and hips – but lacks definition in the waist. As you've learned, wearing the right clothes can create that visual waistline that complements your naturally balanced silhoutte. But (you guessed it), wearing the WRONG clothes can undo the gifts nature blessed you with… and make your midesection stand out like a beacon! Read on to find out what plus styles to avoid. Period.
Say No To Styles That Don't Give You Feminine Curves Where You Need Them
Steer clear of plus-size tops…
- With sleeves that end right at the edge of your shoulder, making your arms and shoulders resemble those of a linebacker
- That create the dreaded uni-boob look (most tops with high necklines, such as crew-necks)
- That make your shoulders look narrower, such as tops with a weak shoulder line
- With huge patterns that attract all eyes to your middle
- That balloon out at your stomach, making you appear larger (such as baggy peasant tops)
- With horizontal stripes which widen your middle
- Made with Lycra or other stretchy materials that bunch and pucker against your belly, making it look (aak!) bigger
Worst plus-size rectangle tops: Sleeveless; baggy; peasant tops; lycra; stretch-cotton.
Run from plus-size coats and jackets with…
- Double-breasted collars, especially those made from a thick material like wool
- A square shape, which will make you look wider (double aak!)
- A long, straight cut that doesn't taper in at your waist
Worst plus-size rectangle jackets: pea coats; straight-cut; square or boxy jackets; Chanel jackets.
Avoid plus-size dresses…
- That are full length and fitted, making your middle look rounder
- In thin fabrics that cling to your middle
- In a square or boxy shape from your bust down to your hips
Worst plus-size rectangle dresses: ankle-length; shift-dresses; sheathes.
Walk away from plus-sized skirts…
- In a fitted pencil shape that make your already slender lower half look smaller… and your upper body and torso bigger in comparison!
- That fall to your ankles, making your butt and thighs look pancake-esque
- With ruffles that cover up your legs
- That bell out from your waist
Worst plus-size rectangle skirts: pencil; ankle-length; prairie; ruffled.
Say no to plus-sized pants that…
- Taper down your legs
- Have a large flare that makes you look heavier overall
Worst plus-size Rectangle pants: leggings; skinny jeans; stovepipe pants; wide flares; pallazzo.
Put a stop to fabrics that…
- Stretch, pucker, or bunch, such as stretchy lycra cotton
- Shine, revealing every lump and bump, adding bulk
Worst plus-size rectangle fabrics: lycra; satin; silk.
Ditch shoes and boots with…
- Square toes that mimic your boxy shape
- Chunky heels, wedges, or soles — adding weight to your legs
- Ankle ties and straps that visually chop off the line of your leg
Worst plus-size rectangle footware: square-toe; chunky wedge; ankle straps.
Ignore Accessories Like…
- Square-shaped handbags that fall to your waist, adding bulk to your torso
- Tiny handbags out of scale with your frame
- Long necklaces that fall to your middle, creating a visual beeline to your belly
- Tiny earrings that are dwarfed by your full-sized frame
- Tight belts around your waist
Worst plus-size rectangle accessories: boxy, waist-length handbags; small clutches; long pendant necklaces; delicate stud earrings; tight belt around the waist. Now that you know what styles to shun, find out what to wear to rock your plus-size rectangle body shape. Or get the latest on plus size style on our blog.