{"id":130436,"date":"2025-06-24T15:45:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T13:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/?p=130436"},"modified":"2025-06-24T15:45:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T13:45:53","slug":"personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;m A Personal Stylist &#8211; Here&#8217;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-16::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-16{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-17::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-17{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-18::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-18{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>As a personal stylist, I&rsquo;ve helped hundreds of women transform their wardrobes and boost their confidence. One thing I&rsquo;ve noticed is how many of us misunderstand our own body shapes. These misconceptions often lead to clothing choices that don&rsquo;t flatter our natural silhouettes or make us feel our best.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Forcing yourself into one body type category<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Im-A-Personal-Stylist-Heres-18-Things-Most-Women-Get-Wrong-About-Their-Body-Shape-1.jpg\" alt=\"Forcing yourself into one body type category\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20300'%3E%3Crect%20width='300'%20height='300'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Forcing yourself into one body type category\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" loading=\"eager\" data-src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Im-A-Personal-Stylist-Heres-18-Things-Most-Women-Get-Wrong-About-Their-Body-Shape-1.jpg\" class=\"eager-load\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Im-A-Personal-Stylist-Heres-18-Things-Most-Women-Get-Wrong-About-Their-Body-Shape-1.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sumissura.com\/en\/blog\/pear-body-shape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Sumissura<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Most bodies are a blend of multiple shape categories. You might have hourglass proportions with apple tendencies, or pear characteristics with rectangular elements.<br><br>Embracing your unique combination leads to better style choices than trying to fit perfectly into one box.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Dressing for someone else&rsquo;s body<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Forcing-yourself-into-one-body-type-category.png\" alt=\"Dressing for someone else's body\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Forcing-yourself-into-one-body-type-category.png\" alt=\"Dressing for someone else's body\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Forcing-yourself-into-one-body-type-category.png\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/style-beauty\/a8652796\/size-16\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Cosmopolitan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Celebrity inspiration can mislead you. What works on a 5&rsquo;10&rdquo; model with a rectangular frame won&rsquo;t necessarily flatter your 5&rsquo;4&Prime; hourglass figure.<br><br>Focus on real-world examples of stylish women with proportions similar to yours instead of celebrity looks.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Hiding your curves instead of celebrating them<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dressing-for-someone-else.jpg\" alt=\"Hiding your curves instead of celebrating them\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dressing-for-someone-else.jpg\" alt=\"Hiding your curves instead of celebrating them\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dressing-for-someone-else.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/curvy-summer-fashion-staples-8679466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u00a9 Byrdie<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Loose, shapeless clothing often makes curvy women look larger, not smaller. Strategic tailoring that skims your curves creates a more flattering silhouette.<br><br>Define your waist with belts or fitted sections to showcase your natural shape rather than drowning in fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Believing vertical stripes always slim<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hiding-your-curves-instead-of-celebrating-them.jpg\" alt=\"Believing vertical stripes always slim\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hiding-your-curves-instead-of-celebrating-them.jpg\" alt=\"Believing vertical stripes always slim\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hiding-your-curves-instead-of-celebrating-them.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/PlusSizeFashion\/comments\/1blt69g\/breaking_a_cardinal_rule_of_fat_girl_fashion_and\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u00a9 Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>The width and spacing of stripes matter more than direction. Thin, widely-spaced vertical stripes can actually widen your frame instead of lengthening it.<br><br>Consider scale too &ndash; larger bodies often look better in medium-width stripes rather than skinny ones.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Wearing the wrong bra size<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Believing-vertical-stripes-always-slim.jpg\" alt=\"Wearing the wrong bra size\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Believing-vertical-stripes-always-slim.jpg\" alt=\"Wearing the wrong bra size\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Believing-vertical-stripes-always-slim.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordstrom.com\/browse\/content\/blog\/bra-fitting-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Nordstrom<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>An estimated 80% of women wear incorrect bra sizes! This creates unflattering silhouettes and can make clothes fit poorly across your entire upper body.<br><br>Get professionally measured annually &ndash; your true size might surprise you and transform how tops and dresses look.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Ignoring proportion in outfit planning<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wearing-the-wrong-bra-size.jpg\" alt=\"Ignoring proportion in outfit planning\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wearing-the-wrong-bra-size.jpg\" alt=\"Ignoring proportion in outfit planning\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wearing-the-wrong-bra-size.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/jolynneshane.com\/fashion-tips-understanding-the-rule-of-thirds.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Jo-Lynne Shane<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Balancing your top and bottom halves creates visual harmony. If you&rsquo;re pear-shaped, adding volume or interest up top balances wider hips.<br><br>Think of your outfit as a complete picture rather than separate pieces. The relationship between elements matters more than individual items.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Misunderstanding your vertical proportions<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ignoring-proportion-in-outfit-planning.jpg\" alt=\"Misunderstanding your vertical proportions\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ignoring-proportion-in-outfit-planning.jpg\" alt=\"Misunderstanding your vertical proportions\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ignoring-proportion-in-outfit-planning.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rashmib.com\/post\/what-s-your-body-s-vertical-balance-why-it-helps-to-know-about-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Rashmi B.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Many women focus only on width, ignoring whether they&rsquo;re short-waisted, long-waisted, or have shorter legs relative to their torso.<br><br>Knowing your vertical proportions helps determine ideal hem lengths, where to place belts, and whether high-waisted or low-rise styles flatter you best.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Buying clothes that don&rsquo;t fit your current body<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Misunderstanding-your-vertical-proportions.png\" alt=\"Buying clothes that don't fit your current body\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Misunderstanding-your-vertical-proportions.png\" alt=\"Buying clothes that don't fit your current body\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Misunderstanding-your-vertical-proportions.png\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/thepluslifeblog.com\/style-tips-for-plus-size\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; The Plus Life<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Holding onto &ldquo;someday&rdquo; sizes keeps you stuck in a negative relationship with your body. Dress the body you have today with love.<br><br>Well-fitting clothes for your current shape look infinitely better than too-tight items from your past or aspirational future sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Thinking black is always slimming<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buying-clothes-that-don.jpg\" alt=\"Thinking black is always slimming\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buying-clothes-that-don.jpg\" alt=\"Thinking black is always slimming\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Buying-clothes-that-don.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/40plusstyle.com\/how-to-look-taller-and-slimmer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; 40+ Style<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Navy, chocolate, plum, and charcoal often create a more flattering slimming effect than harsh black, especially as we age. These rich tones add dimension while still streamlining.<br><br>The cut and fit of a garment impact its slimming properties far more than color alone.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Overlooking the power of tailoring<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thinking-black-is-always-slimming.png\" alt=\"Overlooking the power of tailoring\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thinking-black-is-always-slimming.png\" alt=\"Overlooking the power of tailoring\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thinking-black-is-always-slimming.png\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/alterations-express.com\/2021\/08\/23\/are-alterations-tailoring-actually-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Alterations Express<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Even inexpensive clothes look expensive when properly tailored to your unique proportions. Most ready-to-wear items are designed for an imaginary &ldquo;average&rdquo; that rarely exists.<br><br>Budget for alterations when shopping &ndash; perfect fit transforms everything from jeans to blazers.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Wearing prints that fight your frame<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Overlooking-the-power-of-tailoring.jpg\" alt=\"Wearing prints that fight your frame\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Overlooking-the-power-of-tailoring.jpg\" alt=\"Wearing prints that fight your frame\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Overlooking-the-power-of-tailoring.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sianvictoria.com\/blog\/short-girls-guide-to-looking-taller\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; sian victoria<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Scale matters tremendously with patterns. Petite women often disappear behind large prints, while tiny patterns can look busy on larger frames.<br><br>Choose print sizes proportional to your body. The right scale creates harmony rather than visual competition with your natural shape.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Misplacing your waistline<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wearing-prints-that-fight-your-frame.png\" alt=\"Misplacing your waistline\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wearing-prints-that-fight-your-frame.png\" alt=\"Misplacing your waistline\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wearing-prints-that-fight-your-frame.png\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/50isnotold.com\/how-to-belt-a-dress-for-a-flattering-shape-over-50\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; 50 Is Not Old<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Your natural waist sits at the smallest part of your torso, usually above your belly button. Many women mistakenly place belts or waistbands at their lower abdomen.<br><br>Highlighting your true waistline creates the most flattering silhouette, regardless of your body shape.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Choosing the wrong rise in pants<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Misplacing-your-waistline.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing the wrong rise in pants\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Misplacing-your-waistline.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing the wrong rise in pants\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Misplacing-your-waistline.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.thejacketmaker.com\/types-of-pants-for-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; The Jacket Maker Blog<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Pants rise dramatically affects your perceived proportions. High-rise styles lengthen legs for short-waisted women but can awkwardly compress long-waisted figures.<br><br>The ideal rise should create visual balance between your upper and lower body, not cut you at your widest point.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Dismissing shapewear as uncomfortable or outdated<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Choosing-the-wrong-rise-in-pants.jpg\" alt=\"Dismissing shapewear as uncomfortable or outdated\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Choosing-the-wrong-rise-in-pants.jpg\" alt=\"Dismissing shapewear as uncomfortable or outdated\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Choosing-the-wrong-rise-in-pants.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/spanx.ca\/collections\/shapewear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Spanx<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Modern shapewear isn&rsquo;t your grandmother&rsquo;s girdle! Today&rsquo;s options smooth without squeezing, creating a clean foundation for clothes to drape beautifully.<br><br>Lightweight, targeted pieces like smoothing shorts or seamless bodysuits can transform how garments fit without discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Choosing necklines that fight your face shape<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dismissing-shapewear-as-uncomfortable-or-outdated.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing necklines that fight your face shape\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dismissing-shapewear-as-uncomfortable-or-outdated.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing necklines that fight your face shape\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dismissing-shapewear-as-uncomfortable-or-outdated.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/aireselect.com\/blogs\/aireselect-blog\/flattering-necklines-for-different-face-shapes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Aire<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Your face shape and neckline should complement each other. Round faces gain definition from V-necks, while angular faces soften with scoop or cowl necklines.<br><br>The right neckline frames your face beautifully and can even create the illusion of a longer neck or more balanced features.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Letting height dictate all your choices<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Choosing-necklines-that-fight-your-face-shape.jpg\" alt=\"Letting height dictate all your choices\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Choosing-necklines-that-fight-your-face-shape.jpg\" alt=\"Letting height dictate all your choices\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Choosing-necklines-that-fight-your-face-shape.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellorigby.com\/maxi-dresses-for-short-girls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Hello Rigby<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Petite doesn&rsquo;t automatically mean you can&rsquo;t wear midis or maxis. Tall doesn&rsquo;t mean you must avoid cropped styles. Proportion matters more than arbitrary rules.<br><br>A petite woman can rock a maxi dress with the right waistline definition and shoe pairing.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Assuming you can&rsquo;t wear certain colors<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Letting-height-dictate-all-your-choices.jpg\" alt=\"Assuming you can't wear certain colors\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Letting-height-dictate-all-your-choices.jpg\" alt=\"Assuming you can't wear certain colors\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-17\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Letting-height-dictate-all-your-choices.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitchfix.com\/women\/blog\/fashion-tips\/warm-and-cool-how-to-dress-for-your-skin-tone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Stitch Fix<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>While undertone matters, most women can wear any color with the right shade and placement. &ldquo;I can&rsquo;t wear yellow&rdquo; usually means you haven&rsquo;t found your perfect yellow yet.<br><br>Experiment with different intensities and placements &ndash; sometimes your challenging color works beautifully as an accessory.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Misunderstanding your shoulder width<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Assuming-you-can.jpg\" alt=\"Misunderstanding your shoulder width\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Assuming-you-can.jpg\" alt=\"Misunderstanding your shoulder width\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-18\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/it\/personal-stylist-wrong-about-their-body-shape\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/trendyuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Assuming-you-can.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"I&rsquo;m A Personal Stylist &ndash; Here&rsquo;s 18 Things Most Women Get Wrong About Their Body Shape\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mysteries-of-style.com\/how-to-determine-your-body-shape-and-proportions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; MYSTERIES OF STYLE<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Shoulder proportion relative to your hips determines much of your body shape. Many women mistake themselves for pears when they actually have balanced shoulders.<br><br>Stand in front of a mirror in fitted clothing and objectively compare your shoulder width to your hip width for clarity.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a personal stylist, I&rsquo;ve helped hundreds of women transform their wardrobes and boost their confidence. 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