Rectangle body shape - how to choose clothes that suit you?

A rectangle figure has shoulders and hips of roughly the same width and a less defined waistline. This shape works with a wide range of cuts: from minimalist, straight silhouettes to feminine combinations with a defined waist. With your clothes you can choose whether to keep a straight silhouette or create more defined contours.

A woman in a light suit with a belt at the jacket's waist

A stylist's advice for a rectangle figure

Create a waist accent.

Belted dresses, fitted jackets and high-waisted trousers help create a more defined waistline.

Use volume strategically.

Fuller sleeves, structured shoulders, A-line skirts and pleated trousers can help create more expressive proportions.

Play with layers.

A shorter jacket over a dress, an open blazer or a top tucked into trousers breaks up the silhouette and creates interesting proportions.

Don't shy away from straight cuts.

Minimalist dresses, relaxed shirts and straight jackets also look great on a rectangle figure. Defining the waist is not a must.

What to wear?

We recommend

  • Dresses with a belt or waist darts.
  • Jackets with a defined waist.
  • A-line and full skirts.
  • Pleated or high-waisted trousers.
  • Blouses with interesting sleeves and decorative details.

What to watch for

  • A very loose top and bottom at the same time, if you want to show your waist.
  • Long, straight dresses without a break in the silhouette, if you want more defined proportions.
  • A very low waistline, if you want your legs to look longer.

The great advantage of a rectangle figure is versatility. One day you can choose a structured, feminine silhouette, and the next a modern, relaxed and minimalist look.

Clothes for a rectangle body shape

Elegant longline relaxed-fit blazerElegant longline relaxed-fit blazer
€51.99

Sizes 38

Why we recommend it

Strukturētā plecu līnija palīdz līdzsvarot platākus gurnus, savukārt brīvais, pagarinātais piegriezums un atvērtā priekšpuse veido vertikālas līnijas, kas vizuāli pagarina siluetu. Īpaši piemērota bumbiera un ābola figūrai. Izteikta vidukļa gadījumā iesaku kombinēt ar pieguļošāku topu, bet platāku plecu gadījumā izvērtēt žaketes plecu konstrukciju.

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There is no need to stick to a single silhouette. What matters is finding combinations that fit your style and the way you live.

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