If you are unsure if you have a rectangular body shape, here are the 3 criteria that you can tell if you are or not. First, the easiest way to tell is that your bust, shoulder, and hips are approximately the same width. The second way to see is by looking if you have little or no waist definition. Lastly, just for you to make sure, if you have a rectangular body shape you would generally have a lack of curves since your weight gain will be evenly distributed throughout the body. What if you still want to have a professional stylist to see what shape you are, fear not, book a virtual style appointment to go over your concerns but also find your dream dress! 

Here are some tips for brides with rectangular-shaped bodies to style that compliments to best! 

Add Volume to Upper & Lower Body 

To enhance the waist, add volume to both your upper and lower body.  For the upper body, we recommend wearing a push-up bra. If you don't prefer having the enhancement on your cleavage area, wearing a dress with an embellished neckline or bust could also work the same magic too. Don't forget, to achieve this effect, wearing a dress with a structured material/fabric would also work as well!

Check out these Afarose dresses that have included these enhancing necklines! 

Shop Noemi A 

Shop Regina

Shop Vita 

Shop Lucine

Add Volume to your Upper Body 

By wearing the right type of sleeve style, it could add volume to your upper body. 

Here's our general rule of thumb: avoid sleeves that are shapeless and without volume. We wouldn't want that those fitted sleeves to give you that straight and rigid look. 

Here are the Afarose dresses that got your back (sleeves)!

Shop our beautiful Astrid dress that will make you look like a fairytale princess 

Pearlette sure does give you that Victoria upper-class lady look, do you also agree? 

Detachable sleeves that give you that boho+romantic vibes, Maxine A is your best choice 

A summer wedding favorite has definitely needs to be Illaria! The tulle+dress in champagne color just gives it a soft and romantic look. 

Or Visually Pulling the Waists In 

As we mentioned earlier that rectangular body shape has no waist definition, here are some tips and tricks to create the effect! You can choose a figure-hugging/corset dress, define the waist with a belt/sash, avoid 2 piece dresses. Most importantly, avoid too many details around the waist.

Here are some Afarose dresses that got you could help you show off some curves! 

Angela is all about the ruffles, ruffles, and ruffles! 

Nola A's corset+belt design is a win-win situation for your rectangular body shape brides

Charmaine's unique sash belt gives us this nostalgic style of wedding dresses back in the day. Super waist-defining but elegant at the same time 

Lastly, the body theory works great in most cases. For wedding silhouette, however, we recommend choosing it based on your style preference! Also, as Black Friday is around the corner, we recommend you check out the new arrivals we have in store so you'll be super ready when Black Friday comes!