Now that you’ve identified your 1–2 dominant features, it’s time for the moment you’ve been waiting for: discovering your body type.
Your body type is based on your real proportions, the features you’ve already identified through your wardrobe and your line drawing.
In this entry, you’ll match your dominant features to one of The 10 Body Types.
body type
wardrobe editing
fit + measurements
silhouette + proportion
color story
texture
multidimensional style
conflict + balance
full outfits
The 10 Body Types
Here are the 10 body types we’ll explore:
Dramatic
VerticalSoft Dramatic
Vertical + CurveFlamboyant Natural
Vertical + WidthSoft Natural
Curve + WidthDramatic Classic
Vertical + BalanceSoft Classic
Curve + BalanceFlamboyant Gamine
Vertical + PetiteSoft Gamine
Curve + PetiteTheatrical Romantic
Double-Curve + PetiteRomantic
Double-Curve
If you’re still struggling to determine your dominant features, this video might help! 🥰
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