How to dress my body!!!!! (ladies, help me)

Looks to me like you're an inverted pear/triangle, but close to an hourglass which makes it a little easier. (Shoulders wider than hips, top-heavy bust.)

"The main aim is to create the illusion of an hourglass shape by discreetly adding volume around your hips to balance your broader top half, while flattering your shoulders. Strong shoulders are an asset, as long as you keep everything else in proportion." link: http://www.channel4.com/4beauty/app/for-my-body-shape/inverted-triangle

I feel like you could do things suited for hourglass shapes and still get away with it though. I think the simplest way to tackle it is to do brighter/lighter colors and patterns around the hips and solid/darker colors for the top so it balances.

in for tips. i'm clueless.

It looks like you have the apple body shape. Oh wait, maybe inverted triangle. I thought that was the same thing. I don't get these shape classifications!!! If you look for style guides for that shape it would probably be helpful. Sorry, I can't help. Your body type is very different from mine. I wouldn't know where to begin to give advice. You are beautiful!! :flowerforyou:

I am very hour glassey. I really like cotton based shirts with a little bit of spandex. They are super easy to wash and they fit to bodys really well. If they stretch they shrink back up in the wash:)
Favorite places: Ross, Old Navy, Gap, Value Village
Pants are a hit and miss, but anything that is "Stretch" usually is the better choice. As you lose weight they still fit, as your bending and moving throughout the day you don't get the dreaded back gap.

our body shapes are similar, though your chest is bigger than mine... I know how frustrating that can be, so many shirts are made small in the bust and it's aggravating! You also have a short waist (distance from breast to bellybutton) like I have. I typically look for shirts that are made longer than what you find in the average store. Old Navy makes some of my favorite tanks which they just brought back this year (they have lace trim) and their normal tanks are way longer than average, I find that adding this length to my toso make me appear a bit leaner. I wear them alone and also under stuff that I don't feel is the right length. I also wear a lot of dresses in the summer. I usually buy ones that are cinched under the breast, they can be hard to find because if they are made this way the bust is usually too small, but when I find one that fits my body looks great! I have found some great ones at old navy as well. Also, not sure how old you are, but check different areas of the store you are in. For a long time I couldn't bring myself to give up the Junior's section... I found that the Misses sections has some realy cute items are built a little more for my body type.

Got a couple dresses made like this and they look really good on http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=91340&vid=1&pid=386546042

Hmmmm..... this is actually tougher than I thought! Trying to help someone find appropriate clothing from afar! LOL

There are so many designs and styles of stuff out there that it's hard to suggest something without seeing you in it. My only tip for you would be that "fitted" pieces will help make you look taller/thinner than full, blousy, billowy, shapeless stuff.

Can't say for sure without a side profile but looks like you are an H to me. I'm not seeing a 9" or more difference between your waist and hips to make you a pear or hourglass and you don't seem to have the length between your bottom rib and hipbone for a really defined waist.

http://personalimageguide.com/dress-for-your-shape-the-h-body/

And this..

https://www.google.com/search?q=Wrap+tops&safe=off&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Dq6hUdWrCIGY9QTm5YCQBQ&ved=0CFUQsAQ&biw=1600&bih=799

I love tops and dresses with empire waists. The ones with no gathers show off a smaller waist and the ones with gathers hide a bigger middle. For you I would go with no gathers!

well IN MY OPINION a peplum dress or top would look very nice on you, you have slim arms and a larger chest and narrow hips

i cant get my link working its been a while since ive done it, but theres examples!
GOODLUCK
http://imgur.com/XSCd1Sw

Same shape. I'm either an elongated triangle or hourglass with a short waist- I'm 5"5

What looks best for me is :
* fitted form clothes,
* waist emphasis (ie wear belts around your natural waist underneath non-shaped cardigans or jackets and you'll see the difference)
* skinny jeans or leggings (have dumped bootlegs)
* a v-neck top half- a necklace or scarf can create this shape- you don't need to wear a V all the time. forget box and loopy necklines (sorry forgot the term).
* cropped jackets, no lapels.
*shoes with a heel to elongate legs

Don't shy away from colour or print- you'll look fab.

I've been reading a few blogs for inspiration:
http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2010/11/body-shapes-explained-defining-points.html
http://girlwithcurves.com/Gallery

I'm an apple/inverted triangle with my biggest proportion being my chest.
The thing I found most flattering is a casual black jacket that has no more than two buttons that do up under the bust with a deep V shape at the neck, it should be no linger than past your hips. If you team this with almost anything, you'll look great =]

Looks to me like you're an inverted pear/triangle, but close to an hourglass which makes it a little easier. (Shoulders wider than hips, top-heavy bust.)

"The main aim is to create the illusion of an hourglass shape by discreetly adding volume around your hips to balance your broader top half, while flattering your shoulders. Strong shoulders are an asset, as long as you keep everything else in proportion." link: http://www.channel4.com/4beauty/app/for-my-body-shape/inverted-triangle

I feel like you could do things suited for hourglass shapes and still get away with it though. I think the simplest way to tackle it is to do brighter/lighter colors and patterns around the hips and solid/darker colors for the top so it balances.

This lady knows her stuff
the "discreetly adding volume around your hips".... maybe try a peplum top? They pull your waist in tight and then the peplum just gives a bit of shape around the hips and hides the tummy x

Looks to me like you're an inverted pear/triangle, but close to an hourglass which makes it a little easier. (Shoulders wider than hips, top-heavy bust.)

"The main aim is to create the illusion of an hourglass shape by discreetly adding volume around your hips to balance your broader top half, while flattering your shoulders. Strong shoulders are an asset, as long as you keep everything else in proportion." link: http://www.channel4.com/4beauty/app/for-my-body-shape/inverted-triangle

I feel like you could do things suited for hourglass shapes and still get away with it though. I think the simplest way to tackle it is to do brighter/lighter colors and patterns around the hips and solid/darker colors for the top so it balances.

I concur.

OP, I have a similar body shape and am tall. I avoid floaty skirts and dresses (unless cut on the bias), opting for fitted short skirts (I like block jewel colours) and dark coloured non-fussy tops. I also avoid button down blouses (scared of busting out). Trousers work (tailoring in general is good), and I like chunky belts that sit on my hips. I wear a lot of dresses which tend to be fitted or clinch in at the waist (wrap around jersey dresses work well).

I also second the "go shopping and try everything on" option. I do this regularly with a good friend, and we push each other to try shops we would normally avoid.

Have fun :flowerforyou: