A spring capsule for the rectangle body shape

Here are our picks with some tips along the way to inspire you as you put together the perfect Spring capsule wardrobe.

Tops

The best tops for your shape are those that will:

• work to enlarge your bust area,
• create the illusion of wider hips,
• and develop a more defined waist.

These goals leave you with a number of options. Some to keep in mind are blouses with embellished necklines, tops with ruffles and frills around the bust, peplum tops that add volume, fitted tops that nip in the right places and flare out, and wide open necklines.

• Sleeveless asymmetric blouse
• White frill blouse
• Yellow peplum top
• Fitted denim shirt
• Black boatneck top

Pants

As mentioned above, the rectangle shape can accommodate most any style. Keep in mind that this shape’s priority is to create the illusion of a more defined waist. The best approach to take with pants is to balance out your proportions. If you select a looser top, slim or skinny fit jeans are your best bet. If you have a tighter top, wide and flare leg pants will be your best bet. We recommend a flowy pant, as these will soften your body shape.

• Bootcut jeans
• Tan wide leg pants
• Black flared pants
• White skinny pants

Skirts

You may like to add volume to your lower body when wearing skirts. Tucking in blouses tends to look great on your shape, so selecting tighter tops with more voluminous bottoms will create a more curvaceous body shape. Full skirts, straights skirts with embellished hips (to create a fuller effect), and panel skirts are all great options for your body type.

• Blue paperbag tie waist skirt
• Floral panel pencil skirt
• White skirt
• Black embellished straight skirt

Dresses

A number of dress styles will complement the rectangle shape. To create an hourglass-like silhouette, we recommend selecting a dress that nips in at the waist or right under your bust area. Dresses that tie will also serve you well, as they will highlight the right areas of your body to create a more defined waist. To add more volume to your waist, a perfectly tailored peplum dress can also be a valuable investment. Bold colors and patterns can also create the illusion of a more filled out bust.

• White peplum dress
• Short sleeve check dress
• Striped belted dress
• Orange tie belt dress

Outerwear

Fitted pieces that nip in and flair out are best. These create the illusion of an hourglass figure and are best for creating a defined waist. Well tailored pieces (such as a fitted jacket) and strategically belted jackets will provide the right fit.

• Black fitted blazer
• Trenchcoat
• Brown long cardigan
• Fitted denim jacket

Shoes

As a rectangle shape, most shoes will work perfectly with your body type. Slightly higher heels or round toes also do an excellent job of presenting a longer and leaner look. For the season, elongate your legs with a bold colored pair of heels that stand out on their own (your figure can also be complemented by color blocking).

• White mule
• Flats
• Orange heels
• Slip-on sneakers

Accessories

When selecting the best accessories for your shape, you want to go with pieces that bring attention upward and round out your more angular features. Hobo style bugs and oversized round edge clutches are best for adding a curvaceous dimension to your body type. Statement earrings and larger or multi-strand necklaces also bring attention to your bust and face, which creates the illusion of a more pronounced upper body.

• Nude hobo bag
• Textured clutch
• Multi-strand necklace
• Statement earrings
• Sunglasses

Here are nine looks we put together from the pieces above that best flatter a rectangle body shape.

You can shop the capsule pieces featured above below.

Are you a rectangle shape? If so, what are some of your biggest style challenges?

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