Body type guide

Dressing an Inverted Triangle

An inverted triangle reads wide at the shoulder and narrow through the hip. The work is redistribution: add weight and interest below the waist so the eye travels the full length of the body.

Silhouette principles

Move detail downward — pleats, patch pockets, texture, and pattern all belong below the waist.
Keep upper layers matte and clean so the shoulder line recedes.
Use a full or wide leg to build lower-body volume and restore balance.
Long vertical layers cut the shoulder width without cropping the frame.

Garments to reach for

Pleated wide-leg trousers and A-line skirts
Raglan and dolman sleeves that soften the shoulder seam
Deep V and scoop necklines to lengthen the upper body
Textured lower halves — corduroy, tweed, heavy twill
Open long-line cardigans and unstructured coats

Cuts that fight the frame

Shoulder pads, epaulettes, and boat necks
Horizontal stripes across the chest
Puff or statement sleeves that broaden further
Tapered or skinny lower halves that narrow the base

Fragrance layering for this frame

Citrus-green accords with a soft musk drydown keep the top note light and airy, matching the visual strategy of lifting weight off the shoulders.

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