2. Identify the body shape
DIAMOND
Figure
Characteristics of
Diamond body shape:
Wider midriff and waist
Narrower shoulders, hips and
thighs.
Average to smaller bust.
High hip curve.
Smaller to flat buttocks.
Mid-body heavy.
3. Clothing style for Diamond body shape for formal wear:
Female: • A-line, belted dresses are go-to styles as they will create balance
between the shoulders and hips.
• Soft, flowing fabrics also enhance the elegance of the silhouette.
• Low-cut on top and mini- or midi-length on bottom.
• Dark colors on Bottom
• Detailed necklines
• Low necklines.
4. Clothing style for Diamond body shape for formal wear:
Male: Focal point in the form of a tie to draw attention up and close to
the face to take away attention from the large midriff
Medium sized belt
Dark colors on bottom half
Not very low or very high waist
Flat fronted pants without bulky fabrics
Third layer in the form of jacket
5. Countering techniques for Diamond body shape:
Minimizing midriff, waist and high hip area
Emphasizing shoulder area
Lead attention inward to waist and up to
face
Filling out shoulders and leg area
Smooth, loose fit over mid-body area
8. Identify the body shape & define the countering techniques.
Inverted
Triangle
Figure
Countering techniques for
Inverted Triangle body
shape:
Minimizing upper torso
Emphasizing center-front at neckline
or anywhere below waist
Leading attention inward at
shoulders toward neck
Fill out area below waist with soft
fullness or design detail
Smooth loose fit above the waist.
9. Clothing solutions & design options in formal wear for women:
a) Blouses and tops with U, V, scoop, or
asymmetric necklines
a) Wide leg pants in a crop length, pairing them
with a simple top in a neutral – defining the waist
with a cute belt.
b) Soft fabrics such as a simple sweater tucked
slightly into a pleated, full skirt will bring more
volume to the lower half, which balances the
proportions.
Shoulders or bust are wider than the waist & hips.
Goal – adding volume to lower half to balance
upper body.
10. Precautions should be taken while selecting a wardrobe to satisfy:
personal, professional and social requirements
1. Choose style shapes with characteristics appropriate for the environment
and the weather or season of the year.
2. Choose style shapes with characteristics appropriate for the mood, occasion,
or activity.
3. Choose style shapes with characteristics that reflect the values of the wearer.
4. Choose style shapes with characteristics that are compatible with, or that
reflect, the wearer’s personality.
5. Choose style shapes, or silhouettes, with characteristics that flatter the
wearer’s face and figure.
6. Avoid clothing styles that expose or emphasize, and therefore reinforce, a
figure variation that the wearer don’t want noticed.
7. Narrow shapes and tight-fitting or clingy fabric expose whatever body part
is underneath, generally emphasizing it.
8. Look for clothing styles that will naturally accommodate the figure type and
any other figure variations.
9. Look for clothing styles that naturally cover, camouflage, counter, and
minimize to create attractive illusions about body areas that one may
consider less attractive and reinforce or emphasize the most attractive
characteristics about the figure.
10. Choose style shapes with characteristics that look, feel, and hang
appropriately for the fabric of the garment.
11. Choose style shapes that will fit in well and coordinate with the existing
wardrobe.
11. Pictures of garments suitable for Inverted-Triangle
body shape for a female
Peplum-A built-in
waist creates an
hourglass-like
shape around hips.
Scoop-neck: These
tops make the
collarbone, focal
point of the top half.
V-neck-This
shape opens up
the chest to create
a long, lengthened
neckline.
Crewneck-A
great everyday
option, a higher-
cut top.
12. Pictures of garments suitable for Inverted-Triangle
body shape for a female
Wrap-Loose-fitting
fabrics add
movement and space
near the hips.
Waist-length-
Creating
structure from
shoulder to
waist fills out
the top half
evenly.
Cropped-A
shorter hemline
helps focus the eye
towards the waist.
Belted-As with
cropped, longer
belted styles also
accentuate the
waist.
13. Pictures of garments suitable for Inverted-Triangle
body shape for a female
Cropped wide-
leg: The fuller
leg line is a no-
brainer for
balancing the
shape.
Boyfriend-
this baggy
style creates
curves
around the
hips and
thighs.
Flared- Balance
out the shoulders
with this more
shapely cut.
Straight-leg
Whereas skinny
jeans exaggerate
the shape, these
balance it out.
