Body shape · Shoulders wider than hips
The inverted triangle body shape
You carry width up top — broad shoulders or chest, narrower hips. The goal is to soften the upper half and add a little presence below so the silhouette evens out.
The goal
Soften the shoulder line; add volume and interest below the waist.
How to tell
- Shoulders or chest are wider than your hips.
- You gain weight in the upper body first.
- Tops fit tight across the shoulders; bottoms run loose.
Skip
- Shoulder pads and heavy top detail
- Skinny bottoms that exaggerate the contrast
- High, wide necklines
What to wear for a inverted triangle shape
- Softer shoulders, V and scoop necklines
- Volume and detail below the waist
- Wider or straight-leg bottoms
- Darker tops, lighter or patterned bottoms
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Frequently asked questions
What is a inverted triangle body shape?
You carry width up top — broad shoulders or chest, narrower hips. The goal is to soften the upper half and add a little presence below so the silhouette evens out.
How do I know if I have a inverted triangle body shape?
Shoulders or chest are wider than your hips. You gain weight in the upper body first. Tops fit tight across the shoulders; bottoms run loose.
How should a inverted triangle body shape dress?
Soften the shoulder line; add volume and interest below the waist. In practice: softer shoulders, v and scoop necklines; volume and detail below the waist; wider or straight-leg bottoms; darker tops, lighter or patterned bottoms.
What should a inverted triangle shape avoid?
Shoulder pads and heavy top detail; Skinny bottoms that exaggerate the contrast; High, wide necklines.