A t-shirt is just a t-shirt, right? You might think that until you put on one that ‘just doesn’t look right’. Keep reading to see which t-shirt will look best on each body shape and my favorite picks at every price level.
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Pear-shaped women are smaller through the chest and shoulders, have a defined waist, and are wider through the hips and booty area. (Not sure what shape you are? Take the Quiz!)
Look for t-shirts that…
Are fitted or semi-fitted. Loose t-shirts will hide your waist and make you look bigger on the bottom than you are. Choosing more fitted options helps define your curves.
Are boat neck, square neck, or scoop neck. The more horizontal the neckline, the better the t-shirt will look on you. That’s because it visually makes your top half look wider and more in proportion to your bottom half.
Have embellished necklines. If you love a little glitz- you’re in luck! Shirts with embellished necklines will look great on you.
Have sleeves shorter than elbow length. The best sleeve length for you is the middle of the upper arm.
Avoid t-shirts that…
End at the widest part of your hips. This will make you look wider than you are.
Are baggy...unless you are tucking them into something right at the waist (like a pair of high waisted pants or a high waisted pencil skirt).
Have basic crew necks.
Top T-shirt picks for Pear Shapes:
Want to know more about dressing your shape? You’re in luck- I wrote a blog post and created a whole e-book with outfit ideas just for Pears!
Apple shaped women have similar size chests/shoulders and hips/booty areas with a wider middle section. (Not sure what shape you are? Take the Quiz!)
Look for t-shirts that…
Are made from a substantial fabric. A thicker fabric will not cling to your middle area.
Are v-neck or scoop neck.
With hemlines that hit around your hip bones.
Have either short sleeves (middle of upper arm or shorter) or longer sleeves (middle of forearm or lower).
Avoid t-shirts that…
Made from a light-weight jersey. These will cling and accenuate your middle.
Have bright prints or patterns across the middle.
Top T-shirt picks for Apple Shapes:
Want to know more about dressing your shape? You’re in luck- I wrote a whole blog post about how to dress your best as an Apple!
Hourglass shaped women are fuller through the chest and hips area and have a smaller, defined waist. (Not sure what shape you are? Take the Quiz!)
Look for t-shirts that…
Are fitted or semi-fitted. Loose t-shirts will hide your waist and make you look bigger than you are. Choosing more fitted options helps define your curves.
Have hemlines that fall around your belly button. I know this sounds short, but it’s the most flattering length! Just make sure the shirt doesn’t show any skin when you raise your arms in a normal manner.
Have sleeves shorter than elbow length. The best sleeve length for you is the middle of the upper arm.
Avoid t-shirts that…
End at the widest part of your hips. This will make you look wider than you are.
Are baggy...unless you are tucking them into something right at the waist (like a pair of high waisted pants or a high waisted pencil skirt).
Top T-shirt picks for Hourglass Shapes:
Want to know more about dressing your shape? You’re in luck- I wrote a whole blog post about dressing hourglass ladies!
Inverted Triangle shaped women are wider through the chest and shoulders, have a defined waist, and have a smaller hip/booty area. (Not sure what shape you are? Take the Quiz!)
Look for t-shirts that…
Are fitted or semi-fitted. Loose t-shirts will hide your waist and give you a potato sack look.
Are v-neck, deep scoop neck, or crew neck. Look for necklines that have more vertical lines (like a v-neck) than horizontal lines (like a boat neck). This keeps your shoulders from looking wider than they are.
Have simple necklines and sleeves.
Have longer sleeves. The most flattering T’s on you will have elbow length or longer sleeves.
Avoid t-shirts that…
Have fancy sleeves (ruffles, poofy, etc.)
Have really thick fabric. You will actually be better off in t-shirts with thinner fabric.
Have boat necks.
Top T-shirt picks for Inverted Triangle Shapes:
Want to know more about dressing your shape? You’re in luck- I wrote a whole blog post about dressing inverted triangles!
Rectangle shaped women have equal size chest, waist, and hip areas. (Not sure what shape you are? Take the Quiz!)
Look for t-shirts that…
Are looser or semi-fitted styles.
Have any neckline. You’re lucky because any neckline will look great on you!
With hemlines that hit around your hip bones.
Have either short sleeves (middle of upper arm or shorter) or longer sleeves (middle of forearm or lower). This visually makes your waist seem more defined.
Avoid t-shirts that…
Are really detailed on either the top or bottom. You want to have something that is equally visual on the top of the shirt and the bottom.
Top T-shirt picks for Rectangle Shapes:
Want to know more about dressing your shape? You’re in luck- I wrote a whole blog post about how to dress your best- just for Rectangles!
Cheers,
Leslie
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