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Ethnic Wear for Different Body Types

By Jhilmil D Saha @jhilmildsaha
Everyone wishes to wear gorgeous ethnic clothes that are in trend these days. Right from simple casual wear sarees to flowy Anarkalis, the market is filled with various options. But not all pattern and style suit each and every body type. To look your best, it is important to learn about your body type and pick up a style or pattern that suits it. Below given are some tips that will help you pick the right ethnic wear depending on your body type.
Ethnic wear for different body types
1. Women with pear shape body have a well-defined waist and larger hips that exceed the shoulder width. For this figure, it is essential to pick an outfit that brings focus to the upper portion while taking away the attention from the bottom area.
Ethnic wear for different body types
When shopping for ethnic wear, one must go for light colored Anarkalis that gently flare from the waist. Ensure there is a good amount work on the top area to draw the attention. Pick up ethnic outfits with pastel color tops and dark color bottoms. You can also wear flared bottoms with fitting tops like a Patiala salwar and a tight fitting kurta. Beautiful party wear sarees with heavily embroidered blouse will also work wonders for this figure.
Avoid wearing tight bottoms as this may bring focus to your broad bottom. Also, dont pick outfits made of clingy fabrics.  
2. An hourglass figure is best defined as a well-proportionate body. The bust and the hips are in line with a well-defined waist. Women with an hourglass-shaped figure are blessed. Most of the outfits suit this body type. This figure can beautifully carry gorgeous Anarkalis, party wear sarees, and fitting kurtis with leggings. A simple cotton casual wear saree to would look stunning on a person with an hourglass figure.
Ethnic wear for different body types
Women with this figure should opt for fit and flared kurtis to highlight their curves. An anarkali with an empire line cut would be the best. Ethnic wear with ill-fitting tops is a complete no. Also, do not pick dresses that are made of heavy fabrics as these will add volume to your body. 
3. Women with square shaped body type do not have many curves. Hence, the main objective is to give curves to the body by opting for the right kind of ethnic wear. Pick up kurtis with deep and wide necks. 
Ethnic wear for different body typesCasual wear sarees can be worn with blouses with deep neck and back. You can also opt for Anarkali dresses made of a heavy material to add volume to your body. Avoid wearing too tight dresses as this may highlight your boxy figure.
4. Women with an apple shaped figure have more weight around their tummy area as compared to other parts of the body.They have a huge midsection, but their hands and legs are lean. Hence, it is important to choose dresses that draw attention to the lean parts of the body. One must pick up ethnic dresses that slim down the overall appearance. 
Ethnic wear for different body typesOpt for kurtas with A-line cut and tight fitting churidars. Avoid yoked kurtis, tops with deep V neck and pleats, and loose salwar. Do not accessories your neck as this can draw attention to your upper half.
By Amelia Smith

Ethnic wear for different body types

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