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How To Dress A Oval Body Type (Men & Women)
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items The oval body type typically features a fuller midsection, broader torso, and less defined waistline. The goal when dressing an oval body shape is to create balance, elongate the silhouette, and define the waist.
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Mens
Here’s a few examples of things to add to your wardrobe to help build a wardrobe that works for you and your body!!
The vertical lines draw the eye upward, while giving a slimming/leaner appearance.
Men's Stripe Casual Button Down Shirts - Macy's
Well tailored vests create a slimming effect and add definition to your torso.
Men's Suit Vests - Macy's
Dark, well fitted jeans provide a slimming/elongated effect.
Men's Black Jeans & Denim Pants - Macy's
Men’s straight leg/tapered pants give structure and create a balance without adding bulk.
Men's Pants - Macy's
Henley or V-Neck tops draw the eye upward, create vertical lines therefore making the torso appear longer/slimmer.
Men's Henley Shirts
Single Breasted (only one set of buttons) blazers help pull in at the waist and give the appearance of definition.
Men's Blazers & Sport Coats - Macy's
Fitted polos provide shape without being too tight, and help define your upper body.
Men's Polo Shirts
Layering your outfit (e.g. button down kept open with a tee under it.) creates depth and interest and helps elongate your frame.
Men's Short Sleeve Casual Button Down Shirts - Macy's
A jacket with a little bit of shoulder padding can help add structure to the upper body, and help balance out the lower!
Men's Coats & Jackets - Macy's
Choose shirts that are structured but not too tight, and make sure they fall just below the waistline.
This helps avoid unnecessary bulk around the midsection while maintaining a clean, put-together look.
Men's Casual Button Down Shirts - Macy's
Women’s
Here are a few examples of clothing pieces you can add to your wardrobe to help complement your body shape!
Empire Waist dresses are great for drawing attention to the bust and creates a more defined waist line, all while skimming over the midsection.
Empire Waist Dress - Macy's
V-Neck (or scoop neck if you don’t like v’s) tops, create a visual vertical line. Drawing attention up to your face while giving your torso the appearance of being longer and leaner!
Women's V-Neck Shirts & Tops
Wrap dresses/tops are great for this body type, the crossover design cinches at the waist and creates curves and definition.
Women's Wrap Dresses - Macy's
Peplum tops gives some waist definition while the flowyness on the top can effectively cover the midsection and helps balance out your proportions.
Women's Peplum Shirts & Tops - Macy's
Ruching and draping are amazing for helping camouflage the midsection while adding some interest to your outfit!
NOCTURNE Women's Draped Long Dress - Macy's
Dark, well fitted jeans with a little bit of stretch can help smooth out the midsection and give a slimming appearance to your lower body!
Women's Dark Rinse Jeans & Denim Pants - Macy's
A-Line skirts help create balance, the slight flair at the bottom helps to balance out your hips/midsection
Women's A-Line Skirts - Macy's
High waisted, straight leg pants help elongate your legs and help smooth out the midsection.
Macy's
An outfit of all ONE color (monochromatic) creates a continuous line making the body appear taller and slimmer!
Women's Black Dresses - Macy's
A tailored blazer with structure, narrows the waist and helps give the illusion of a defined shape.
Women's One-Button Blazers - Macy's