Identify Your Body Shape for a perfect fit

Choosing pants that flatter your figure involves understanding your body shape and selecting styles that enhance your best features while minimising areas you may want to de-emphasise. Here are some tips to help you choose pants that suit your figure as a woman:

1. Identify Your Body Shape

Determine your body shape, which could be apple, pear, hourglass, rectangle, or inverted triangle. Each shape has different characteristics that can guide your pant selection.

2. Apple Shape

1. • Opt for pants with a higher rise that sit at the natural waist to create a defined waistline.
   • Choose wide-leg or bootcut pants to balance out the proportions.
   • Avoid pants that are too tight in the midsection.

3. Pear Shape:

1. • Go for pants that have a slightly wider leg or flare to balance out your hips and thighs.
   • Dark-colored pants can help minimize the appearance of your lower body.
   • Draw attention to your upper body with embellished or detailed tops.

4. Hourglass Shape:

1. • Choose pants that are well-fitted and emphasise your curves.
   • Look for pants with a mid-rise or high-rise to highlight your small waist.
   • Bootcut or wide-leg pants can balance your hips and thighs.

5. Rectangle Shape:

1. • Opt for pants that create curves and add volume to your lower body, such as flared or wide-leg pants.
   • Experiment with patterns and textures to add dimension to your figure.

6. Inverted Triangle Shape:

1. • Balance your broad shoulders by choosing pants that add volume to your lower half, like wide-leg or flared pants.
   • Look for darker colors on top and lighter colors on the bottom.

7. Consider the Length:

1. • Choose the appropriate length for your height. Hem your pants to the right length to avoid bunching or dragging.
   • For petite figures, opt for cropped or ankle-length pants to elongate the legs.

8. Fabric and Texture:

1. • Choose fabrics that drape well and provide a flattering silhouette.
   • Avoid bulky or stiff fabrics that may add unnecessary volume.

9. Try Different Styles:

1. • Experiment with various styles like straight-leg, bootcut, flared, or wide-leg pants to see what complements your figure best.

10. Personal Comfort:

1. • Ultimately, prioritise your comfort and confidence in the pants you choose.

11. Tailoring:

1. • Don’t hesitate to have your pants tailored for a perfect fit. Tailoring can make a significant difference in how the pants look and feel on your body.

Remember, everyone is unique, so what works for one person may not work for another. Take the time to try on different styles, observe how they fit and make you feel, and choose pants that make you feel confident and comfortable in your own skin.

DE TIAMO’s 100% linen pants are carefully crafted to suite most figure types. Based on the fit desired you can choose a size up or down. They are made for comfort without being baggy and unstructured. Few linen pants can achieve such a look and feel. Our pants create an elegant silhouette and can be worn in many different combinations to suite each occasion.

DETIAMO has 100% linen ladies clothing to suit all body shapes. Check out our latest in fashion:

Suitable for all occasions – Linen Dresses

A variety of styles – Linen Tops

Stylish and sleek –Linen Jackets

Perfect for hot days – Linen Shorts

To find your perfect fit check our size guide

For tips on how to care for your 100% linen clothing view our washing instructions

For more information about the benefits of choosing linen clothing, read our about linen page.

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