When you look good, you feel good! The best way to look good is to know how to style your body shape. This blog will teach you the best ways to dress for a strawberry body. Choosing the right clothing is key! The strawberry body shape is characterized by broad shoulders and a bust that narrows down to the hips. This creates an inverted triangle shape. Strong shoulders tend to give this body shape an athletic look. If you feel like this may be your body type, but aren’t sure, take our body shape quiz to find out! 

What is a strawberry body shape?

The strawberry body shape is characterized by strong shoulders that are noticeably wider than the hips. The bust can range from small to large with slight to no definition in the waist. It is typical to have a flat bottom, but strong slender legs. The strawberry body shape is portrayed as sporty and athletic. It is possible to have more than one body type characteristics. The biggest goal for dressing this type is to balance the broader shoulders, chest and back with the narrower lower body to create a balanced silhouette. This can be achieved by picking clothing that adds curves to the hips and bottom while creating a defined waist and taking focus away from the upper body and shoulders. 

Three tips to dress for a strawberry body shape:

If the strawberry shape sounds like yours, there are a few tips to style your body in the most flattering way. Here are three: 

1. Soften the shoulder line

To soften the shoulder line, you can play down the wide appearance of your shoulders by balancing them out with narrower hips. This can be done by using soft, draping, and weighty fabrics. It can also be helpful to avoid wide necklines that broaden the shoulders and other strong details such as shoulder pads. It is imperative to keep your upper body clean and uncluttered. 

2. Create curves around your hips

To create curves around your hips by adding volume to make your shoulders look smaller. Create the illusion of a waist with details or accessories, such as a belt. Pick clothes that add volume to your hips to make them look curvier. It can be helpful to draw the eye to your legs by wearing light and bright colors and adding details. Skinny and tight trousers, including pants with narrowing hemlines, are important to stay away from because they reduce the lower body. 

3. Draw attention to other areas of your body by using bright colors and detail

The goal for dressing this body type is to level the widened shoulders and chest with the more narrow lower body to create a balanced silhouette. This can be done by emphasizing the hips and legs with bright colors and details on the clothing. Embellishments around the pockets or other details below the waist add great interest to the outfit and flatter the wearer. 

 

Necklines & Tops: 

For a strawberry body shape, let your lower body and neckline steal the show! The right neckline for a strawberry body shape can play down wide shoulders and bust. Interesting necklines, such as deep and narrow V, can reduce the width of the upper body. Avoid off-shoulder and square styles which add width to the shoulder line.

 

Jeans:

When it comes to jeans, it is all about adding curves to your lower half. Wide leg jeans are an obvious choice because it adds dimension to your bottom half. Flared, boyfriend, and straight-leg are also great options! Avoid skinny jeans, jeans without details, or dark colored jeans that take away from your legs. 

 

Dresses:

Finding structured dresses with built-in shape that adds volume to the hips to balance the shoulders. To achieve this look, find dresses that flare out from the waist and hips. Simple, straight lines, and A-line styles are perfect. A fit-and-flare style or midi skirt also work well! Opting for belted dresses draws attention to the waist. If you want to show off your shoulders, strapless dresses are a great way to do that, but make sure you balance them by adding volume to your hips. 

Sweaters: 

Sweaters are classic and can be a great choice for colder weather. Knitwear can add volume to the upper body, making the best styles for strawberry body shapes straight-cut sweaters. Knitwear that has horizontal stripes and is thick and chunky should be avoided to keep attention away from the shoulders. 

 

Coats:

The best coats for strawberry body shapes are belted and nipped because they give the illusion of a defined waist. Darker colored coats are perfect because they provide a slimming effect. Details around the hips are excellent in adding interest and volume. Steer clear of big collars or any embellishments that draw attention to your upper body.

Jumpsuits: 

Jumpsuits can be your very best friend especially if you have a strawberry body shape because the garment lay nicely down your silhouette. The most important thing is to balance out the wide shoulders with emphasizing the lower body. Wide leg jumpsuits with a defined waist balances your silhouette. Patterns, details, and light colors on the lower body draw the eye. 

Accessories: 

Adding volume to the lower body can be created by detailed shoes. This can be done by color, embellishments, and patterns. Big shoes such as wedges or chunky heels work great! When it comes to jewelry, long pendant necklaces, big rings, and bracelets draw attention away from the shoulders. Avoid chunky necklaces and big earrings because they are too close to the shoulder line. Purses are another great way to accessorize! Choose handbags that rest on your hips or thighs with a long strap. Pick chunky, detailed, and brightly colored handbags. Some great options are long-strapped shoulder bags, hand held structured bags, and cross body purses. All of these will help to de-emphasize your upper body and shoulders.