Summer Outfits For Different Body Shapes

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Dresses put in serious work as a one-and-done sartorial solution when creating summer outfits for every body shape. Need to make an errand run? Throw on a dress. Is it just too hot to function? Dress. At-home dinner date? You guessed it: the dress.

But while we celebrate the staple’s ease as a summer wardrobe staple, we believe that the season deserves more creativity and variety than just dresses alone. So we’re sharing tips on how to build summer outfits for different body shapes, the best styles for your figure, and what’s trending.

SUMMER CLOTHES FOR TALL FIGURES

Tall women can look forward to prints that pop and pieces that play up your height this summer.

1. Bright Bermuda shorts
A summertime basic, this length was practically made for ladies 5’9″ and taller.
2. V-neck camisoles
Stay cool in a silky camisole that feels more sophisticated and delicate than a plain tank.
3. Linen joggers
Airy and carefree, linen is one of five breathable fabrics you can wear to beat the summer heat.
4. Printed tunics
Enjoy a relaxed, effortless fit in a top that can go from a Zoom meeting to lounging.

SUMMER CLOTHES FOR PETITE FIGURES

Calling all women 5’3″ and under: Summer is your season to show a little bit of skin. The style playbook for petite figures is all about playing with proportions.

1. Rompers
For balmy date nights, bring the maturity to an adorable playsuit with statement heels or pointed-toe flats.
2. Cropped tops
Midriff-baring cuts have an elongating effect on your legs to make you appear a few inches taller.
3. Printed shorts
Try them in summer’s standouts patterns: edgy camo, resort-ready tropical, and retro florals.
4. Wrap mini skirts
Between the cutaway hemline and ruffling, this style is a flirty complement to your fave tees and blouses.

SUMMER CLOTHES FOR RECTANGLE-SHAPED BODY

The uniformity in the measurements of a rectangle-shape (also known as straight or athletic) means you have the freedom to accentuate whichever features you’d like.

1. Printed camisoles
Mood-boosting florals and painterly motifs fill out your upper half to give your frame a dose of dimension.
2. Distressed boyfriend jeans
Make a casual-cool statement in jeans with a slouchy, vintage-inspired fit.
3. Ruffled tanks
Match your sunny disposition to cheerful details that add volume and interest up top.
4. Crochet shorts
Get Coachella-chic in the season’s trending material that’s equal parts contemporary and boho.

SUMMER CLOTHES FOR THE INVERTED TRIANGLE SHAPE

Get ready to balance out those beautiful broad shoulders, ladies. If you have an inverted triangle embrace pieces that add volume to your lower half.

1. Flared skirts
Both A-line and flared skirts fill out your hips like magic, keeping things balanced with your shoulders.
2. Bodysuits
Make your collarbone the star with deep-scoop or low-cut-V necklines.
3. Culottes
Create fullness in your lower half with a cropped, wide-leg style and a fitted top for proportional styling.
4. Pleated shorts
You can’t go wrong with interesting details that draw the eye down to your hips.

SUMMER CLOTHES FOR AN HOURGLASS SHAPE

Summer outfits for women who have an hourglass figure consist of pieces that keep your balanced proportions in check and showcase your waistline all in one go.

1. Matching sets
Mirror your frame’s natural symmetry with a trendy co-ord in a bold pattern or single colour.
2. Cropped tops
Let your fave assets take centre stage when you opt for alternative necklines like one-shoulder and sweetheart.
3. Paperbag shorts
Put the spotlight on your slim waist and flaunt your sun-kissed legs on a warm day.
4. White skinny jeans
Your summer wardrobe isn’t complete without a curve-hugging pair that works with any and everything.