How I Dress for My Figure, Size Inclusivity Matters

Today I am going to share with everyone my own dressing-for-my-figure story: everyone is unique and real women celebrate our differences (but a little styling tip wouldn’t hurt). Did you know there are more than 11 body shapes of women out there? I consider my body shape to be broad-shouldered pears, where most of my weight is in my hips and thighs, plus broad shoulders on the top. Yup, with all that going on, finding the right type of tops that fits me has always been my struggle. If you're gifted with broadness and feeling a bit self-conscious, I've got loads of simple solutions that I have learned over the years to make you look and feel great.

 Tops: mock neck creates a great shape with your shoulders, it’s also one of the most popular trends right now for Fall. To keep the layering game strong, I also like to pair with an ultra-chic cropped jacket, choosing a silhouette that hits right at or above the hip. When selecting your tops, make sure the seam lines are made to fall on the edge of your shoulder, so if they're anywhere closer in toward your neck, it will make your shoulders appear further extended.

 Bottoms: A-line or wrap skirt is perfect for my shape, pair with a fitted top to balance your shape and show off your waistline. Skinny jeans are also closet staple for boots weather; however, sometimes it could make your top half look more voluminous. The trick here is to pair with a V-neck tee or a jacket that elongate your figure such as cardigan or a trench coat.

 Accessories: Like v-neck tees, long necklace is also a must, it brings the eye naturally downward.

 Now you might ask me, where do you find brands that are size inclusive? My go-to brand for years now has been Stitch Fix. At Stitch Fix, they use data science and expert technical designers to create the best fitting product for every client. Not only the brand carries all the sizes you can imagine (Women’s sizes 0-24W and XS-3X, Maternity and Petite, and Men’s sizes XS-3X), but also it constantly collects feedback from clients to understand their fit and style to improve for future fixes. To learn more about Stitch Fix’s size inclusivity here.

 I hope that helps! Are any of you broad-shouldered too? What tips and tricks have you picked up along the way to help make getting dressed easier? I would love to hear, remember to leave me a comment below!

Thanks for Reading <3