Body Positive Style Guide - Inspiration For All Shapes & Sizes

S Choosing the G BEST STYLES for your BODY TYPE Body Positive (#BoPo) isn't only a movement - it's a feeling! But sometimes brands make it tricky to be #BoPo to the fullest! Your personal style should compliment your body type and heighten your confidence. Not hide it! You are a woman, be proud of what you've got! Flaunt it girl! Below is a guide sure to help you find the right style to feel great for your body shape! Stats on Body Types Here are the stats for the average North American woman: Hourglass Straight Inverted Triangle Apple Pear 26% 18% 22% 9% 25% The majority of women fall into 1 of 8 body shapes. While manufacturers create styles based on the following average dimensions, #BoPo women know - average doesn't always define you. 44% women with TB CUP 26% TC CUP women with 36C 32.5" 5'-4" Average breast size according to Time Magazine Average increase in cup size since 1995 Ideal waist size for women according to Dr. Oz Average height for an American woman YOU are better than average. Styles for your body Since you come in all shapes and sizes, it's not easy to always find the styles that suit your shape or your personality. Here is a guide to help you out: Tops Jeans Dresses Jackets Sweaters Scoop necklines, 4 length sleeves Wide leg, flared, or mid-rise skinny jeans Mini dress with a plunging v-neck, or princess cut Fitted & military style jackets Low buttons, belts, wrapped cardigans Hourglass Ruffles, halter tops, boatnecks & off the shoulder shirts Long & lean, bootcut, or skinny Tuxedo jacket or a blazer with a flare Chunky dainty classics, turtleneck Anything A-line Straight Layers, cowl neck & off the shoulder looks Mid-rise straight or trouser cut, or high waisted classic straight leg Short Structured waist or defined dress cropped jackets Large necklines, stitched zipped cardigan Pear Halter tops & off the shoulder looks Wide leg, flared, or mid-rise skinny jeans Wrap dresses Tie waist belted sweater jacket Belted cardigans, wrap sweaters Inverted Triangle Wide v-necks, off the shoulder & flutter sleeves Dark colored straight leg denim or trouser styles with a líttle flare. Button downs, V-necks, pleated Cowl neck Wrap dresses Apple Blazers Sources Produced by: www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/826747/dressing-for-your-body-type www.marieclaire.com/fashion/tips/famous-celebrity-body-shapes#slide-5 www.youbeauty.com/body-fitness/dressing-for-your-body-type?page=D2 www.cosmopolitan.com/celebrity/fashlon/Find-Your-Perfect-Jeans-Style#slide-1 www.hercampus.com/style/most-flattering-fall-trends-your-body-shape?page=D4 www.fitnessmagazine.com/beauty/guides/makeovers/flattering-sweaters-for-your-body-type/?page=4 www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/839947/the-best-sweater-style-for-your-body www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2098288/Why-women-tell-lies-weight--actually-NINE-POUNDS-say.html www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/jun/10/body-image-anxiety-eva-wiseman www.shopyourshape.com/body-shapes.html www.myfoxdc.com/story/19453659/dr-ozs-know-your-5-the-lifesaving-numbers-you-need-to-know BreauCoo