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Wide body types have width in their bone structure. This is my guide for if you might be in the wide category and how to dress for this feature
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Features
Width appears in the bone structure. It means you are not narrow or balanced, but appear large in your width. You can be wide at any weight. These are some features to look out for:
wide shoulders (e.g. you often have to size up in jackets)
wide ribcage or bust
muscular, strong look when at a low weight
often triangle shaped (but not always)
sturdy feel
strong look
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Key style words
When thinking about the lines which work best for your silhouette, these are some key words to keep in mind:
loose
flowy
large
chunky
flared
undone
deconstructed
draped
blunt
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How to Style
You don’t have to include ALL of the following elements in an outfit to honour your width, but one to three details will help to create this impression. There are also lots of other elements I could include, but I think this is a good starting point!
Open necklines
Wide, open necklines which are far from the neck honour the width in your shoulders. The opposite would feel restrictive against you and make your shoulders disproportionate. This can include an off shoulder neckline, boat neck, Bardot neckline or even a round neck, or an undone shirt
Loose clothes
Clothes which are loose on the body create a harmonious look for wide types as they echo the width in their frame
Open hems
Sleeves, hems, legs should all be flared or open from the body for the best looks for wide types. This compliments their wide shoulders and creates a balanced look
Chunky footwear
Finishing your look with a little point is the perfect way to finish your look as someone with a narrow frame! Pointed toes, and delicate shoes generally will be perfect
Celebrities with Width
Adele
Amy Adams
Blake Lively
Demi Lovato
Elisabeth Moss
Emma Roberts
Eva Longoria
Florence Pugh
Hannah Waddington
Hayden Panetierre
Hilary Duff
Jameela Jamil
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lopez
Jodie Comer
Kate Upton
Kim Cattrall
Kristen Bell
Lea Seydoux
Lindsay Lohan
Meghan Markle
Miley Cyrus
Pink
Sarah Jessica Parker
Scarlett Johansson
Serena Williams
Sydney Sweeney
Tracee Ellis Ross
Vanessa Hudgens
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Wide body types have width in their bone structure. This is my guide for if you might be in the wide category and how to dress for this feature