How to dress for Oval Body Shape.

 

Dressing for Oval Body Shape

Oval body shape has a round body shape with narrow shoulders and slim legs

Features of Oval Body Shape:

• Stronger upper shoulders and arms.
• Round belly.
• Slim legs in comparison to the upper half of the body.
• Fuller face and short neck.

Selecting the best dress for you next party

Shirts

• To have that elongated look, use vertical stripes shirt.
• Avoid horizontal stripes that draws attention on your frame and size.
• Always button down for a round elongated face or The collar of your shirts should be standard collars.
• Try to wear same color shirts and pants that'll give you a slimmer frame
• Great choices of shirts for Oval male body are, Cowl necks, polo shirts, or wide crew necks.
• Go for full fitting shirts, always check neck size and the arm length. Shirts that doesn't fit will make you look dull and uncomfortable.
• Avoid contrasting colors that may shed light on your middle tummy.

Jackets

• Wear single-breasted, long parka jackets.
• Wear Dark colors  that reach below your waist and not very thigh(Mid-thigh) to help elongate your appearance.
• Avoid blazers with pads on the shoulders.
• Avoid heavy fabrics. Wear fitted suits with light and soft fabrics to conceal the bulk on your body frame.
• To avoids drawing too much attention to the back of your body, wear single vented jacket with vents at the back.
• Try navy blue or black suits. Dark colors suits will give you a slimmer look.
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Trousers 

• Midriff in your pant ought to become free and never belted so tight that it squeezes and wrinkles.
• Always go for fit clothes or loosely tapered trousers especially around trouser legs and sleeves, as loose ones will make the limbs appear smaller.
• Casual trouser with light fabrics provides a good drape and gives you a figure hugging look.
• Ensure that the trousers fabric isn't too heavy and the trouser cut is not too tight.
• Formal trouser having flat front works best for your shape to disguise the extra weight around the tummy.

Jeans

• Medium rise jeans are another great fashion and comfort booster for your body type.
• Jeans with wide leg patterns will balance the proportions between the upper half and lower half, but consider dark colours and larger pockets on the bottom for an elongated and  slimmer frame
• Avoid boot cut and straight leg jeans as jeans flare will enhance your frame.
• Avoid tucking in or buttoning the jeans to prevent any bulk appearance around your stomach.
• Low rise jeans are not ideal as they may fit tightly around your stomach making it more uncomfortable.