Body shape · shoulders wider than hips
Inverted triangle
Shoulders or bust are wider than the hips, the silhouette tapers downward, and the widest point is the top rather than the waist.
The proportions of this shape
A body shape is how three widths relate to each other — not a dress size.
Proportions
Shoulders100%
Waist78%
Hips84%
Each bar is measured against the widest point of the silhouette: these are typical proportions for the shape, not your measurements.
What works for you
Cuts that read your proportions in your favour.
Volume belowA-line and full skirts, wide-leg trousers, palazzo cuts — the bottom half catches up with the shoulders.
V-necklinesA V breaks up the width of chest and shoulders, where a boat neck stretches it further.
Soft shouldersSet-in sleeves with no padding, raglan cuts, lighter fabric — the shoulder line stops growing.
Lighter, richer bottomsColour, print and texture below move attention to where the volume is needed.
What works against you
Nothing is forbidden — these simply take more effort to wear well.
Shoulder pads and epaulettesAnything that widens the shoulders adds centimetres to the widest point of the silhouette.
Horizontals across the chestBold stripes, patch pockets and ruffles on the bust make the top half wider still.
A narrow bottom halfSkinny jeans and tight pencil skirts sharpen the contrast: wide above, narrow below.
Try it on yourself
Every tool works from a single photo.
