You're a "D" (diamond) if:
You're a D if
- similar to the A, the shoulders are more narrow than the hips
- the waist is the widest part of the body with a full tummy
- small to medium bust
- proportionately slender arms and calves
- carry your weight lower, in the stomach and hips
(Diamond) Shape Style Profile
Best Looks
Balance a wider middle by elongating your frame and and drawing straight or slightly flared lines from the waist.
Stylist tip
Lower and wider necklines and details in the shoulders and sleeves are stylish paired with straight or relaxed (no, not baggy) bottoms. Look for shirt hems that hit above or below the waist to avoid creating a horizontal line across the widest part of the body. Creating a column of colour either through a colour blocked style or by wearing the same colour head to toe with a colourful cardi or jacket on top is easy and really flattering.
Essential Basics
- wide V neck top
- sweater with side splits
- draped top that is fitted over the bust and skims the middle
- straight tunic that tapers at the waist and flares out a little with the help of darts or side slits with leggings
- brightly coloured silk blouse
- belted waist top
- cowl neck sweater
- dark, fine gauge open cardigan that hits below the hips
- light coloured layering tank
- sweatheart neck tank
- tops with vertical details or epaulettes
- mid rise straight leg or flared dark denim with high and / or large back pockets
- relaxed soft pant with straight or narrow ankles
- a-line or gathered skirt that skims over the bottom
- soft flowy wrap dress
For ongoing D Shape inspiration, follow Smithery on Pinterest.