Rectangle

What works and what to avoid

Rectangle — the shoulders and hips are about equal, the waist is not defined. Shape comes from structure: dense fabric, a crisp shoulder, a firm collar. A belt creates a waist where the figure does not define one; an open layer (a waistcoat, an unbuttoned shirt, a long jacket) draws two verticals along the sides. Soft knitwear without lines makes the silhouette flat. A high rise works together with a tucked-in top, a belt or a structured jacket.

Tips

• A rectangle gets its shape from structure: firm fabric, a defined shoulder, a crisp collar. Soft knits with no lines flatten the silhouette.
• A belt on a shirt, jacket or dress creates a waist where your figure does not mark one. A single accent at the narrowest point is enough.
• An open layer draws two vertical lines down your sides: a vest, an unbuttoned shirt, a long jacket. A rectangle reads leaner for it.