BODY TYPES

Inverted Triangle

Broad shoulders, a medium to larger bust, an average waist, narrow hips, less defined waistline and shapely and long legs characterize the inverted triangle figure. Usually comes with your great legs and narrow hips.

- High Cut Panties draw attention to great legs (hipsters are perfect)
- Balconette bras display fabulous breasts prominently
- Full coverage bras provide all around support and can minimize to achieve balance
- Low rise panties lengthen torso and help define a waistline
- Embellished panties draw attention to the bottom half and create balance

Hourglass Figure

A woman with an hourglass figure has a medium to larger bust, defined waist, curved hips, shapely legs, and sometimes a protruding bottom. You have curves, might as well show them off

- High waist panties emphasize the pinup figure
- Try a Brazilian thong. It will have more width in the back and will accentuate the booty but also make it appear petite but prominent
- Embellished bra and panty sets will highlight your assets

Truth is... you can wear almost anything

Pear Shaped

Pear shaped body types have a narrow shoulders, smaller busts, as well as a shapely waist, generous lower hips and full thighs. With your waistline being small and feminine, you should embrace styles that accentuate your assets.

- Bralettes/triangle bras can add depth to smaller breasts
- Embellished bras draw attention to your upper half and create balance
- Demi and quarter cup bras can be extremely flattering to smaller breasts making them appear fuller
- Tangas make the behind appear less wide but very round by providing more coverage in the back
- Boyshorts will trim your hips and offer full coverage while leaving just enough exposed to feel sexy
- High waisted briefs will fight muffin top and eliminate overhanging flesh

Straight & Narrow

The straight body type is distinguished by an upper and lower torso that are equal in width, an average bust, large rib cage, undefined waist, flat bottom, and slender legs.

- Push up and plunge bras create cleavage and curves where there were few
- Contour bras will add shape and definition to the bustline
- Ruched briefs will round flatter bottoms and increase depth
- Thongs - make hips and butts look expansive
- Sheer styles can create more generous busts

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