The RECTANGLE Body Type
How to identify and dress it

If you have a RECTANGLE shaped body, you are in very good company.

This balanced, streamlined shape is very common in women and can look effortlessly chic and elegant. If your shoulders, waist and hips are fairly even in width, you may sometimes feel that clothes fit reasonably well overall but don’t create much shape or definition.

The good news? Once you understand how to dress your RECTANGLE shaped figure, getting dressed becomes so much easier.

With the right shapes, fabrics and outfit combinations, you can create a look that feels balanced, polished, flattering - and wonderfully confident.

Do you have a RECTANGLE Body Type?

You may be rectangle shaped if:

• your shoulders and hips are similar in width
• your waist is less defined
• your figure appears fairly straight up and down
• you may have a smaller bust and bottom
• clothes often fit without major pulling or clinging, but can feel shapeless

Many RECTANGLE shaped women struggle with:

• clothes that make the body look too straight or boxy
• dresses that hang without defining the figure
• jackets that don’t create enough shape at the waist
• knowing how to add curves without overdoing it
• finding styles that feel feminine, flattering and modern

If any of that sounds familiar, no problem, you don't need a different body you simply need the right styling approach.

The Secrets to Dressing a Rectangle Body Type

...is to create shape, add definition in the right places and choose styles that give your body more curve and movement.

Small changes can make a remarkable difference:

• the right neckline can add softness and interest to the upper body
• the right sleeve can create shape and balance
• the right jacket cut can define the waist and add structure
• the right skirt or trouser cut can create more curve through the hips and legs
• the right outfit proportions can make your whole silhouette look more elegant

And this matters even more after 50, when many women want to look chic and modern - but not as if they are trying too hard. The goal is not to dress younger. It's to dress in a way that looks fresh, flattering and stylish now.

and the Common Mistakes...

Many RECTANGLE shaped women have spent years choosing simple, straight styles because they seem easy to wear. Unfortunately, that often leads to clothes that:

• make the body look flatter or squarer than it is
• hide any natural shape you do have
• feel too plain or lacking in interest
• create a silhouette that looks stiff rather than elegant
• fit perfectly well, but don’t do very much for you
• Another common mistake is choosing fashionable styles without checking whether the cut works for your figure. A trend can look wonderful on the hanger and still do nothing for your shape.

That’s why understanding flattering lines and outfit balance is so powerful. Once you know what to look for, shopping is quicker, easier and far less frustrating.

What Usually Works Beautifully for a RECTANGLE

The Princess of Wales and how to soften the Rectangle with Phase-Eight

While every woman is unique, rectangle shaped figures often look especially elegant in:

• tops that add softness, shape or detail
• necklines that create interest and femininity
• jackets that define the waist or add gentle structure
• skirts and trousers that create curve through the hips and lower body
• dresses that shape the waist or add movement
• outfit combinations that break up straight lines and create more dimension

The magic is in the detail; shape, scale, proportion, fabric and where the eye is drawn.

And that's exactly where most women need more than a quick list of "dos and donts" because knowing you should 'create shape and definition' is one thing, knowing exactly which tops, jackets, skirts, trousers, and dresses to choose and how to put them into real outfits - that's something else entirely!

Ready to dress your figure with confidence?
Introducing
The RECTANGLE Shape and Style Guide

The Rectangle Shape and Style Guide

You've learned the basics of dressing a RECTANGLE shape. Now discover how to put that knowledge into practice.

The RECTANGLE Shape and Style Guide takes you further, helping you understand your figure and choose clothing styles that work with your natural proportions.

With clear explanations and beautifully detailed illustrations, you'll discover how different shapes, cuts and styles work with your figure - so you can make more confident choices when shopping and getting dressed.

Inside your guide, you'll discover:

• Understand your shape: Learn what defines a RECTANGLE figure and how your proportions influence the way clothes fit.
• Find the styles that flatter: Explore clothing shapes and styles that work with your figure, and understand why some choices are more flattering than others.
• See the difference: Use the clear illustrations to help you visualise how different styles work with your shape.
• Make more confident choices: Develop a better understanding of what to look for when choosing tops, jackets, skirts, trousers and dresses.
• Build your own style: Use what you've learned to make choices that suit your figure, your lifestyle and your personal taste.

This isn't about hiding your shape or following rigid fashion rules. It's about understanding your figure, recognising what works for you and discovering how to dress in a way that makes you feel stylish and confident.

The Rectangle Shape and Style Guide

A practical, illustrated digital guide to understanding your shape and choosing styles that flatter you.

An instant digital download - read it on your preferred device and return to the guidance whenever you need it. Ready to discover the styles that work for you?

Get your PEAR Shape and Style Guide and start making more confident, informed choices about the clothes you wear.

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