How do you choose your abaya based on your body shape? You've probably seen a gorgeous abaya on a model or a friend, but when you tried it on, you didn't feel it looked good or suited you.
This is normal and happens to many people. The reason is simply that every body has a different shape, which gives it its own unique beauty and distinction. Knowing your body shape is an essential step toward choosing an abaya that will best showcase your appearance and make you feel confident and comfortable.
Together, we will review common body shapes and provide practical tips to help you choose your abaya based on your body shape.
What is your body shape?
Knowing your body shape helps you choose abaya styles, fabrics, and details that create visual balance, making you look your best and feel confident and comfortable. There are five main body shapes for women, and you can determine your body shape by looking in the mirror or measuring your shoulders, bust, waist, and hips. These shapes are:
- Apple Shape: Women with an apple shape have a larger waist than their hips, as fat accumulates in the abdominal area, creating a somewhat apple-shaped shape.
- Pear Shape: Pear-shaped women accumulate fat around the thighs, hips, and buttocks, with a well-defined waist. This somewhat resembles a pear shape.
- Rectangle shape: Women with this body type have balanced shoulders and hips, with a waist that is not clearly defined, giving a straight or ruler-like appearance.
- Hourglass shape: Women with this shape have a narrow waist and wider shoulders and hips than the waist, giving them an hourglass shape.
- Inverted triangle shape: Women with this shape have broad shoulders and relatively narrow hips, giving it the shape of an inverted triangle.
How to choose the right abayas according to your body shape
apple shape
Suitable abayas are those that flare out from under the chest, such as empire-cut and A-line abayas. Avoid abayas that are tight around the waist or stomach. Opt for softly draping fabrics with a V-neckline to elongate the neck. Wide or bow-tie sleeves are also flattering for this shape. As for jackets and coats, wear them open and choose straight-cut jackets.
pear shape
The A-line abaya is an ideal choice for women with a pear-shaped body, as it drapes gently over the hips without accentuating them. Detailing at the shoulders or chest helps draw the eye upwards and add width to the shoulders. Avoid abayas that are tight around the hips or have excessive detailing at the bottom. Opt for coats with shoulder detailing.
hourglass shape
This shape allows you to wear most abaya styles without any problem, but wrap-around abayas or abayas with a belt at the waist are best suited for this shape. The same goes for coats, with belts being the best.
Rectangle shape
Choosing abayas for women with this body shape aims to add curves to the body and create the illusion of a waist. Use belts to define the waist. Abayas with ruffles or details at the top and bottom can add volume, breaking up straight lines and creating this illusion. Coats with belts or peplum jackets that flare slightly at the waist or add volume at the shoulders are best.
inverted triangle shape
Abayas that add volume to the lower body are best for women with this shape, such as flared or full skirt abayas. Avoid large details at the shoulders or an overly wide neckline, as these will accentuate the width of your shoulders. Opt for a simple neckline, such as a V-neck. Coats that flare slightly at the hips or are open are ideal.
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