Rectangle Body Shape: Ultimate Guides to 2023 Summer Bridesmaid Dresses

As summer approaches, are you struggling to pick the right bridesmaid dress for your rectangle body shape? Don't worry! Here's the ultimate guide to help you out.

Don't have perky breasts and hips? Desire an hourglass body shape? Not confident in yourself? Stop thinking like that! A rectangle body shape is also a beautiful and common figure. People with this body type have evenly distributed fat, so they are visually balanced and tend to have a comfortable and healthy appearance. Don't know how to dress, especially in bridesmaid dresses? Actually, a rectangular body shape has endless possibilities because its balance and long silhouette will come in handy.

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Part One: What Is a Rectangle Body Shape

We often say we have a rectangle body shape, but what exactly are its definition and characteristics? Is there only one type of rectangle body shape? Knowing these contents can give you a solid foundation for picking out the best bridesmaid dresses for summer! Of course, we also give you a better visualization of the rectangular shape through an example of a celebrity with a rectangular figure. Scroll down the page to continue reading!

Definition

A rectangle body shape possesses a long silhouette with almost equal width at the waist, hips, and shoulders, similar to "I" or "H". The lack of curves, which is the most common complaint among people with this body shape, makes the body appear like a column or a rectangle. However, in terms of aesthetics, many people consider a rectangle body to be a more ideal body type for women due to its proportions and curvature.

Characteristics

Before understanding the characteristics of the rectangular shape, see which celebrities belong to this shape, because rectangle body shape celebrities are common. Now, let's learn the characteristics of this body shape from these celebrities!

Anne Hathaway, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Garner, Heidi Klum, etc., are all typical celebrities with rectangle body shape.

Through these photos, we can summarize the traits of a rectangle body shape:

1. Absence of curves,especially in the waist and hips

• Your waist is less than 25% smaller than your shoulder or bust (waist/shoulders or bust ≥ 75).

2. Similar widths of bust, waist, hips, and shoulders

• Theirmeasurements are within 5% of each other.

3. Verticaland long silhouette.

Measurement methods:If you want to know how to measure your body size, take a look at this article: Link

Difference from an Inverted Triangle or an Apple Body Shape

1. Difference from an Inverted Triangle Body Shape

The common feature of the rectangular shape and the inverted triangle shape is that the bottom is flat, but the biggest difference between them is the difference in shoulder width and the shapes of their upper bodies.

• Differencesin shoulder width: Rectangle body shapes have shoulders that are closer to hip width, while inverted triangle body shapes have shoulders that are significantly wider than hips.
• Differences in shapes of upper bodies: The upper body of a rectangle body shape looks like the letter “H”, while the upper body of an inverted triangle body shape looks like the letter “V”.

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Difference from an Apple Body Shape

The common feature of rectangle body shapes and apple body shapes is that the waistline is not obvious, but the difference between the two also lies in the waist and the fat distribution.

• Differences in the shapes of their waistlines: Rectangle-shaped bodies tend to have a vertical waistline, while apple-shaped bodies tend to have a round waistline.
• Differences in fat distribution: The fat distribution of the rectangle body shape is even, so it has a flat midriff, while the fat distribution of the apple body shape is mainly concentrated in the waist, so it has a wider midriff.

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Part Two: Different Rectangle Body Shapes and How to Determine Them

Want to know what kind of rectangle shape you belong to? From the perspective of width, this subsection divides the rectangle body shape into three types: narrow rectangle body shape, normal rectangle body shape, and wide rectangle body shape. Read this section to learn about different rectangle body shapes and what kind of shape you are. This can help you choose ideal bridesmaid dress.

The principle of distinguishing different rectangle body shapes: On the premise that the body is like a rectangle, use the two indicators of body weight (BIM) and body frame (Body Frame Index) to classify the rectangle body shape and determine which kind of rectangle body shape you have.

Narrow Rectangle Body Shapes

It is shaped like the letter "I" or "h" and has extremely slim limbs. The width of the shoulders, chest, waist, and hips is narrow. Whether viewed from the front or from the side, people with this body type are very slim, with an even and low fat distribution.

How to determine:

1. You have the typical characteristics of a rectangle bodyshape, such as lacking pronounced body curves.
2. You have a small body frame, like an ectomorph body type.Body frame size is determined by a person's wrist circumference in relation to their height. If your body frame index is more than 11 (suitable for women), then you have a small body frame
3. Your BMItends to be below5. BMI (Body Mass Index) = kg/m²
4. One special perspective: Your BMI is between5 and 24.9, but your body frame index is much higher than 11. This means that you have a normal weight but a smaller body frame.

Body frame index = Height (inches) / Wrist circumference (inches). The following measurements in the table 1 below are considered as small body frame size.

Table 1: Small Body Frame of Different Heights

Normal Rectangle Body Shapes

It is shaped like the letter "H" and has slender limbs. The shoulders, chest, waist, and hips are normal and similar in width. Although the waist and hip curves are not obvious, this figure is well-proportioned, looks relatively healthier, and is more common in our daily lives.

How to determine:

1. You have the typical characteristics of a rectangular body shape, such as lacking pronounced body curves.
2. You have a medium body frame. If your body frame index is between 10.1 and 11.0 (suitable for women), then you may have 
3. Your BMI tends to bebetween 18.5 and 24.9. BMI (Body Mass Index) = kg/m²
4. Two special perspectives: 
•  Your BMI is below 18.5,but your body frame index is around or less than 10.1. This means you are underweight but have medium-to-large body frame.
• Your BMI is between25 and 29.9, but your body frame index is around or more than 11. This means you are overweight but have a medium-to-small body frame.

Body frame index = Height (inches) / Wrist circumference (inches). The following measurements in the table 2 below are considered as medium body frame size.

Table 2: Medium Body Frame of Different Heights

Normal Rectangle Body Shapes

Wide Rectangle Body Shapes

Its shape resembles a widened letter "H", but it is still a rectangle body shape. For women with this body shape, their shoulders, chest, waist, and hips are generally wide and close in width. There is more fat throughout the body, but it is evenly distributed, which does not look abrupt.

How to determine:

1. You have the typical characteristics of a rectangular body shape, such as lacking pronounced body curves.
2. You have a large body frame. If your body frame index is less than 10.1 (suitable for women), then you may have it.
3. Your BMI tends tobe 25 or above. BMI (Body Mass Index) = kg/m²
• Your BMI is between 25 and 29.9,and your body frame index is less than 10.1. This means that you are overweight with a large body frame.
• Your BMI is30 or above, and your body frame index is less than 10.1. This means that you are obese with a large body frame.
4. Onespecial perspective: Your BMI is between5 and 24.9, but your body frame index is much less than 10.1. This means that you have normal weight with a very large body frame.

Body frame index = Height (inches) / Wrist circumference (inches). The following measurements in the table 3 below are considered as large body frame size.

Table 3: Large Body Frame of Different Heights

Wide Rectangle Body Shapes

Part Three: Tips for Choosing Elements of Bridesmaid Dresses

After knowing your specific rectangle body shape, do you want to know how to pick out the best bridesmaid dresses according to these theories? This section targets the elements of the bridesmaid dresses that are suitable for your different body parts based on your body characteristics, including necklines, sleeves, waistlines, hemlines, colors, and fabrics. This will preserve your freedom of choice for your bridesmaid dresses, as you can pick different elements to form your own summer bridesmaid dresses depending on your preferences and aesthetics.

What is the overall goal with this body shape? That is, to create the illusion of curves and break up straight, horizontal lines while ensuring that your body remains balanced.

Necklines

The shoulder width of a rectangle is generally approximated by the width of the chest, waist, and hips. So, to break this pattern, you can achieve it with different necklines. They can show wider shoulders, narrower shoulders, or add layers to the shoulder shape. It makes your shoulders appear wider or narrower; however, it depends on which type of rectangle body shape you fall into. Besides, for women with any kind of rectangle-shaped body, try to avoid very square or boxy necklines, as they add straight lines to your body and make your body more square and dull.

1. NecklinesSuitable for Narrow and Normal Rectangle Body Shapes

For women with narrow rectangle body shape, their shoulders are narrower, so it is more suitable to use necklines that can show their shoulder width. If you also have this body shape, it’s good for you to refer to this method. These necklines can not only widen your shoulders, but also increase the volume of your upper body. More importantly, they can show your aura and formality, which are in line with the tone of a grand wedding.

There are 6 types of common necklines that can flatter your shoulders: off-the-shoulder neckline, illusion neckline, asymmetric neckline, Queen Anne neckline, scoop neckline, and cowl neckline.

• Off-the-shoulder neckline: They come in a variety of shapes, so you can pick one with curved or rounded lines and avoid choosing one that is too sharp and straight. If you want to be more feminine and elegant, the combination of off-the-shoulder necklines and sweetheart necklines can be a good investment.
• Illusion neckline: If you want to make yourself look more fairy-like, you can't go wrong with this type of neckline. Their naturally sheer features allow you to show off your elegant collarbones while also creating the illusion of wider shoulders.
• Asymmetric neckline: If you are looking for something different, then an asymmetrical neckline can meet your needs. It comes in a wide variety of shapes and has many options for you. The asymmetrical design adds sophistication and uniqueness to the neckline to become the finishing touch to the bridesmaid dresses, which can shift your visual focus upwards.
• Queen Anne neckline: This type of neckline features a dipped neckline design in the front, and its straps start at the outer edge of the chest and widen towards the neck. If you want to flatter your shoulders, which don’t look narrow, then consider this neckline.
• Scoop neckline: They have large curves that expose a large area of your shoulders, neck, and hollow area. By choosing this type of neckline, you will be incredibly sexy and stunning.
• Cowl neckline:This type of neckline consists of a loosely draped fabric collar, usually rounded, that falls below the collarbone. Due to these qualities, they add layers to the neckline, which creates a natural casualness and effectively shows off your elegant shoulders.

2. Necklines Suitable for Normal and Wide Rectangle Body Shapes

Normal rectangular body shapes have moderate shoulder widths, while wide rectangle figures have wider shoulders. Because of its square shape, try to avoid choosing too wide and straight necklines. Round, curved, and narrow collar shapes are more suitable.

There are 8 types of necklines that can flatter your shoulders: V-necks, sweetheart necklines, turtlenecks, cowl necklines, halter necklines, keyhole necklines, spaghetti strap necklines, and bow tie necks.

• V-neck: A V-neck is made up of two lines that slope downward into a "V" shape. This neckline is very flattering for many body shapes, including rectangle figures. It can visually create the effect of contracting the width of the shoulders of a rectangle figure. V-necks can change depending on the angle of the "V". The deeper the "V", the more cleavage may be revealed and the sexier the wearer will be.
• Sweetheart neckline: This type of neckline can reveal your elegant shoulder and neck lines. Its lines span the body, and the center of the neckline resembles a slight "V" with curves to accentuate the fullness of your bust. This is very friendly for rectangle figures. And if you want to further make your breasts bigger, you can choose some breast pads appropriately to achieve it.
• Turtlenecks/ High neckline: A turtleneck wraps around the neck and sits below the chin. If there is extra fabric, it is usually folded up. For rectangle body shapes, this neckline is a good choice because it gives the illusion of contracted shoulders by visually centering the shoulders.
• Cowl neckline: A cowl neck is a flattering neckline made up of loosely draped fabric that hangs from your neck or collarbone. It can beautify a variety of body types, especially rectangle body shapes, as it neutralizes the straight lines of your body.
• Halter neckline: A halter neckline is a tie neckline that is tied at the back of the neck. The straps or ties can be thick or thin and can be matched with other necklines, such as the strapless style. The halter neckline accentuates the shoulders and draws the eye upward, creating a balancing effect.
• Keyhole neckline: A keyhole neckline is a small slit or keyhole located on the front of the top. There can be both large and small keyholes. This neckline shape slims the shoulders by focusing the vision of the rectangle body shape on the keyhole.
• Spaghetti strap neckline: This type of neckline has two straps on either side to hold the bridesmaid dresses in place. They can be designed in combination with a sweetheart, cowl, or round neckline. If you want to be cool and refreshing at your friend’s summer wedding, you can't go wrong with this neckline.
• Bow tie neck: They can be collared or collarless and are very friendly to rectangle body shapes. If there is no collar, the tie is sewn to the edge of the neck and tied in the front. With a collar, the bow tie neckline is tied up in the front under the collar or made in a special neckline shape like an off-the-shoulder neckline. In either form, they are classic, flatter your shoulders, enhance the visual effect of your dress, and make you incredibly elegant and beautiful.

Sleeves

You have a variety of sleeve lengths to choose from: sleeveless, short sleeves, half sleeves, 3/4 sleeves, and long sleeves. The sleeve length you choose depends on whether you want to add volume to the upper or lower half of your body. However, try to avoid fitted sleeves, small crisp cap sleeves, or sleeves with padded shoulders, as they may add to the look of your column.

1.Sleeveless

A sleeveless bridesmaid dress is a great choice because it shows off your elegant shoulders and arms. But be careful that the neckline has curvature instead of sharpness. A soft or rounded line will give you a more harmonious shoulder, while a neckline with sharp lines may intensify your overall squareness.

2.Short Sleeves and Half Sleeves

Apart from fitted sleeves, you can consider these 5 types of sleeves: puff sleeves, rolled-up sleeves, flutter sleeves, petal sleeves, cold-shouldered sleeves, and cape sleeves. Short sleeves emphasize your shoulders, and half sleeves emphasize your waist. Both of these sleeves are effective ways to break up your flattering body curves.

• Puff sleeves: Puff sleeves come in a variety of shapes, and are one of the boons for rectangular figures.
1. For wide rectangle body shapes, it is better to choose sleeves with more puffs at the cuffs.
2. For narrow rectangle body shapes, it is better to choose sleeves with more puffs at the shoulders.
3. For a normal rectangular shape, both are fine.
• Rolled-up sleeves: Slightly loose, rolled-up sleeves can give you a more spirited look, but won't make you look stiff and square.
• Flutter sleeves:They are loose-fitting tapered sleeves falling in folds over the upper arm.
• Wide rectangle body shapes are more suited to flutter sleeves that drape naturally over the upper arms.
• Narrow rectangle body shapes are more suited to flutter sleeves that extend horizontally from the shoulders, similar to short wing ruffle sleeves.
• For a normal rectangular shape, both are fine.
• Petal sleeves: These sleeves are joined at the top where the two edges overlap and have no seams under the armpits, making the sleeves look like flower petals.They usually fit your shoulders but do not make your shoulders look too dull.
• Coldshoulder sleeves: This type of sleeve is one of the off-the-shoulder They hang from the side of the arm, rather than from the top of the arm, leaving a hole that exposes the shoulder. The advantage of these sleeves is that they are suitable for all types of rectangle body shapes, allowing you to show off your shoulders while also giving your upper body more elegance.
• Shortbatwing sleeves / Short dolman sleeves: They belong to short sleeves, cut wide at the shoulders with deep armholes that end at the upper arm, leading to the illusion of widening the shoulders. So they are suitable for narrow and normal rectangle body shapes.
• Cape sleeves/ Circular sleeves: They are a specific style of short sleeve that are cut and seamed to fit on the shoulder and taper to nothing underneath the arm. In shape, they are more like umbrellas or caps covering your shoulders. And their length is mostly shorter than the elbow—very flared.

 3. 3/4 Sleeves and Long Sleeves

Want long sleeve bridesmaid dresses or 3/4 sleeve bridesmaid dresses? Here, we will recommend sleeves for you that fit rectangle body shapes. Again, avoid tight sleeves and opt for sleeves with shapes that are not exaggerated, which can accentuate your unique vibe. As a result, we have selected several sleeves from a diverse range of long sleeves to suit your needs: raglan sleeves, peasant sleeves, hanging sleeves, long batwing sleeves, and bell sleeves.

• Raglan sleeves: A raglan sleeve is a one-piece sleeve whose upper part extends into the collar, leaving a diagonal seam from underarm to collarbone. These sleeves are very friendly to wide or normal rectangle body shapes, because they visually shrink the shoulder width, weaken the straight lines of your shoulders, and create the illusion of elongating your arms.
• Hanging sleeves: They are long sleeves that are open down the seam and hang down. And they add a great finishing touch to your arms and upper body. If you aspire to a strong halo and want to look like a queen, then these sleeves are for you, especially if you have any type of rectangle-shaped body.
• Bishopsleeves: They belong to long sleeves, fuller at the bottom than the top, and gathered into a cuff. For a rectangle body shape, this type of classic sleeves can add volume to the upper body.
• Bell sleeves: This type of long sleeve is fitted around the shoulder and upper arm and flares out to the wrist, like a bell. They can add elegance while adding volume to the upper half of a rectangle body shape. However, when considering this type of sleeve, you should pay attention to the choice of necklines. It would be better to combine bell sleeves with plugging V-neck.
• Long batwing sleeves: They are long sleeves, cut wide at the shoulders with deep armholes that lead to thin, tapered wrists, giving them a "wing-like" appearance. If you have any type of rectangle body shape, then you can consider these sleeves, as they add volume to your upper body while reducing piling up at the waist.

Waistlines

The choice of waistline is the key to improving the rectangle body shape. Infinite waist tightening to create an X-shaped body? This is the wrong approach. By choosing the right shape and position of the waistline, you can achieve the effect you want. As Coco Chanel, a French fashion designer, says, "Fashion is architecture: It is a matter of proportions." Bridesmaid dresses with a reasonable waistline can emphasize the advantages of your body shape, improve your body proportions, and make you look like an hourglass. So, how do you choose the waistline? Please read on. We have summarized 6 types of waistlines that are suitable for rectangular body shapes: X-shaped waistline, basque waist, open waist, empire waist, natural waistline, and asymmetric waistline.

• X-shaped waistline: For any rectangle body shape, this waistline is a good idea to visually narrow the waist. Because the X shape has a centralized nature, its center point can be naturally noticed for a narrowing waist effect.
• Basque waist: The Basque Waistline style creates a V-shaped or U-shaped figure below the natural waistline. By wearing this waistline type of dress, your waist will appear slimmer and your hips will visually appear fuller due to the waist contraction created by the waistline type.
• Open waist: This type of waistline will leave a portion of your waist exposed. This design makes your waist slimmer rather than exposing your inconspicuous curves because the waistline of the bridesmaid dresses is narrow, curvy, and has an eye-catching effect.
• Empire Waist: The empire waist is of the high waist variety, just below the breasts. This style lengthens your legs and shortens your upper body, so it works well to improve your body proportions. Among them, a wide empire waist may be better suited for a rectangle body shape.
• Natural waistline: This waistline is very common in bridesmaid dresses and generally rests at the thinnest part of your waist, between the rib cage and the hips. If you don't know what waistline to choose for your dress, then you may want to choose this kind of waistline that you can't go wrong with.
• Asymmetric waistline: As its name implies, this type of waistline is asymmetrical, resulting in their styles being very diverse and unique. For rectangular figures, it is wise to choose an asymmetrical waistline that focuses inward rather than expanding outward. Another point to note is that the waistline must be obvious.

Hemlines

Hemlines are one of the most important indicators of your choice of bridesmaid dresses. And you can use it to measure the length from hollow to hem to determine the length of the bridesmaid dress you want. The limbs of most rectangle-shaped bodies are generally relatively proportional and slender, so all kinds of hollow-to-hem lengths can be tried. Among them, floor length and ankle length are the safest, and there is basically no problem. But here, we will introduce you to more hemlines that may be suitable for you. You can pick and choose according to your preference, including mini length, above-knee length, knee length, tea length, ankle length, and floor length.

• Mini length: they end at mid-thigh. This length will make the bridesmaid dresses more lively and sexy and is perfect for rectangle body types to show their legs.
• Above-knee length: This hemline is about 1–2 inches above the knee and can usually make you more youthful, show off your well-proportioned calves, so it is one of the great choices for rectangle body types.
• Knee length: This hem meets at the knee. When it comes to styles of bridesmaid dresses for rectangle body types, consider an A-line or wrap-around silhouette.
• Tea length: It is about three to four inches below the knee. In general, hemlines of tea length bridesmaid dresses usually stops just above the ankle. A tea-length bridesmaid dress is ideal for formal and stately weddings because it is formal but also has a touch of casualness.
• Ankle length: Ankle length bridesmaid dresses rest at the ankle and are the common at weddings. It can make a rectangle body shape appear taller. And when combined with a tight, high waistline, it can effectively improve body proportions.
• Floor length: This length of bridesmaid dresses will make you look more gorgeous and noble and is one of the most ideal choices for rectangle body types. However, the floor length should not be too long, as it may cover the bride's aura and beauty.

Colors

The right colors can make rectangle body shapes more lively and flexible. If you are interested in how to match colors to rectangular figures, we will reveal it for you.

1. Single Colors

If you choose a monochrome bridesmaid dress, remember that to keep the bridesmaid dresses from looking dull on the rectangular shape, choose darker and neutral bridesmaid dresses with a bolder style or brighter and lighter bridesmaid dresses with a more simple style.

• Darker and neutral bridesmaid dresses with a bolder style can take advantage of the long, lean, proportional shape of the rectangle body shape to make you look formal, flattering, and sexy.
• Brighter and lighter bridesmaid dresses with a more simple style can take advantage of the potential youthfulness of the rectangle body shape to make you more lively, playful, and romantic.

2. The Combination of Different Colors

If you want to choose different color combinations for your bridesmaid dresses, then the floral colors or a combination of 2–3 colors may be more suitable for your rectangle body shapes.

• Floral colors are suitable and popular for summer because these colors represent freshness and nature. For a rectangle-shaped body, bridesmaid dresses in this color can cover up the original dullness of this body type and take advantage of a well-proportioned body, making the body look healthy, feminine, and energetic.
• The combination of 2–3colors can also achieve the aesthetics of making a weighty body shape more agile and light. And how to achieve this effect is the key to the choice of color. If you have a rectangle body type, the following principles should be followed when choosing colors:
1. Dark on the top, and light on the bottom.
2. Light on the top, and dark on the bottom.
3. Light on the top and bottom, deeper at the waist.
4. One color occupies a large area, and the rest occupies a small area.

The combination of different colors can be the same color system or complementary colors. Note that when you choose complementary colors, pay attention to the area of the color used; each color cannot be evenly distributed, so choose the color you need to emphasize to take up a large area.

Fabrics

If you have a rectangle body type, you need to choose fabrics that have pleats, add volume, or have a little stiffness, such as satin, cotton, linen, and silk. For fabrics with a little stiffness, choose bridesmaid dresses with curvy styles to sculpt your body shape. And avoid fabrics that are too tight or flattering, such as fabrics with too much spandex.

Part Four: Styles of Bridesmaid Dresses for Rectangle Body Shapes

In this subsection, we will introduce you to specific ideas for choosing a bridesmaid dress style to clear the way for your final selection. After getting the ideas, we also combined some specific bridesmaid dresses that fit the rectangle shape to analyze the advantages of them for you. Your body is unique and beautiful, so you don't need to cover it up, but rather find a symbiotic relationship between style, proportion, and the rectangle body shape. And we can help you achieve this harmonious, symbiotic relationship. Please keep reading!

• Overall goal: Create the illusion of curves, cinch the waist in, while making sure that the body is still balanced.
• Overall ideas:
1. Create curvesto break up the straight, horizontal lines.
2. Add volume where necessary on top orbottom and define your waist to create an X-shaped silhouette. Avoid waistlines that are low or drop waist.
3. Avoid shapeless silhouettes, and opt for silhouettes that extend your long vertical line and embrace your lean shape.
4. For narrow rectangle body shapes: elongateshoulders; for normal rectangle body shapes: minimize or elongate shoulders; for wide rectangle body shapes: narrow shoulder
5. Try to use a neutral or dark belt,or choose a bridesmaid dress with a neutral or dark waistline.
6. A well-structured bra can help define your bust.
7. Choose reasonable colors and patterns, and implement accessories for your bridesmaid dress.
8. Choose fabrics that have a little stiffness instead of shapeless or too stiff fabrics.

Bridesmaid Dresses Suitable for Narrow Rectangle Body Shapes

Sexy Soft Satin Side Slit Off Shoulder Floor-Length Mermaid Bridesmaid Dresses

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The idea of this off-the-shoulder bridesmaid dress is to utilize the narrow rectangle body shape of the sleeves in the design of the shoulders, waist, and hips. The shoulders are designed with thin off-the-shoulders to elongate the shoulders. The waist closure design naturally outlines the waist. And the horizontal, loose, and natural pleats at the hips effectively widen the hips, which further visually makes the waist thinner.

Sexy Off The Shoulder Soft Satin Side Split Long Mermaid Bridesmaid Dresses

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This mermaid bridesmaid dress is suitable for a rectangle body shape because of the shape of the body curves. The shoulder uses a neckline with a combination of straps, off-the-shoulder, and a V-neck to both accentuate your bust and widen your shoulders. The top half of the dress is V-shaped, which can effectively make your waist slim. The hips are denser horizontally, which can widen your hips. The natural mermaid silhouette outlines the curves of your body.

Simple A-Line Chiffon Spaghetti Straps Bridesmaid Dresses

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This one of the chiffon bridesmaid dresses is suitable for a rectangle body shape because of the shoulder and silhouette design. The neckline is a wide V-shape and has dropped shoulders and halter straps to widen your shoulders nicely. Next, it has a slight inverted V-shaped waistline, which allows for wider hips and a narrower waist. The overall silhouette of the dress is A-shaped, which is one of the ideal silhouettes for rectangle figures. The texture and stacking of the chiffon add volume to your lower half of the body. Combined with the light purple color, when you wear this gown, you want to be incredibly romantic and elegant.

Bridesmaid Dresses Suitable for Normal Rectangle Body Shapes

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The highlight of this bridesmaid dress is the asymmetrical silhouette and pleated design. The pleats are gathered at the waist, creating a visual concentration and thus achieving a waist-skimming effect. In addition, the asymmetrical silhouette and pleats add layers and volume to the top and bottom halves of the body. To sum up, this is a bridesmaid dress for a rectangle body shape.

High Low Spaghetti Straps Mermaid Asymmetrical Soft Satin Bridesmaid Dresses Online

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The strength of this blue satin bridesmaid dress is the design of the waist and silhouette. The dress has a V-neck with spaghetti straps. The pleats gathered towards the waist make the waist visually contracted. The bow tie at the waist adds to the overall liveliness of this dress. The bottom of the silhouette shows a downward contraction, similar to a pencil dress.

Chiffon A-Line Short Sleeves Elegant Floor-Length Bridesmaid Dresses

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This chiffon bridesmaid dress fits a rectangle body shape because of the neckline, sleeves, waistline, and silhouette. The combination of the flutter sleeves and the V-neck adds volume and elegance to your upper body. The X-shaped cinched waistline gives you a visually slimmer look, which shapes your upper body. The cascading pleats on the bottom add volume to your bottom half, and the A-line silhouette and chiffon make you more light, elegant, and gentle overall.

Bridesmaid Dresses Suitable for Wide Rectangle Body Shapes

Sexy Soft Satin Halter Side Slit Floor-Length Mermaid Bridesmaid Dresses Online

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What makes this halter bridesmaid dress suitable for wide rectangle body shapes is the neckline, waistline, and silhouette. The neckline of this gown is a halter neckline, which shows off your superior shoulder lines and collarbones and also visually narrows your shoulders. The tightened waistline has a triangle of exposed skin in the middle of the top, which can further make your waist thinner while showing off your sexiness. The hips have horizontal pleats, which can widen your hips and echo the top half of your body. The dress as a whole is like an A-shaped mermaid silhouette, so the lower half of the body is prominent. With a high waistline, this bridesmaid dress will more accentuate your body's curves.

Unique Sweetheart Side Slit Soft Satin Long Mermaid Bridesmaid Dresses Online

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The strength of this sweetheart neckline bridesmaid dress lies in the neckline, pleats, and silhouette. The sweetheart neckline with a slight V shape will make your bust fuller and show off your elegant shoulders, thus adding to your sexiness and charm. And the special horizontal pleats outline the curves of your upper body. The wide, belt-like high waistline slims your waist. In addition, the A-shaped mermaid silhouette accentuates the volume of your lower body and creates hip curves.

Sexy Soft Satin Side Slit V-Neck Long Mermaid Maid Of Honor Dresses Online

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What makes this bridesmaid dress suitable for a wide rectangle figure is the silhouette, the neckline, and the waistline. The overall silhouette of the dress is an X-shaped mermaid silhouette, which can shrink your waist, widen your hips, and play to the strengths of your figure to make you taller. The plugging V-neck allows you to show off your shoulders and neckline, and the X-shaped waistline further creates the illusion of a narrow waist. The sage green satin adds luxury to this simple and elegant dress.

Part Five: Summary of Bridesmaid Dresses for Rectangle Body Shape

A rectangular body shape is a great figure because it is full of endless possibilities. You can try on a variety of styles of bridesmaid dresses, including in your everyday wear. This article analyzes the goals and ideas for selecting your bridesmaid dresses from recognizing and identifying the rectangle body shape, the elements of bridesmaid dresses that are suitable for rectangle body shape and the styles that are suitable for rectangle body shape. We would be honored if you could take away from this plate of articles to help you choose your bridesmaid dresses! If you have any doubts, you can give feedback to our customer service. We will be pleased to help you to solve your problems.

FAQs

Can a Rectangle Body Wear a Mermaid Dress?

It depends on what type of mermaid dress you wear. If it is a too-tight mermaid dress, then it is not recommended to wear it. But if it is loose and the overall shape of the mermaid dress shows an X shape or A shape, then you can try to wear it because it can both trim your hips and add volume to your lower body. If the mermaid dress combines height, a tightened waistline, and pleats, your body's curves may be more clearly defined.

What Should I Avoid If I Have a Rectangle Body Shape?

Avoid oversized or extra-wide gowns with no waistline, as they will make you appear straighter. Dresses with straight cuts and straight lines also need to be eliminated because they can make you look rigid, magnifying the defects of the rectangle body shape.

How Long Should a Floor-Length Bridesmaid Dress Be?

It depends on your height. There are no set sizes for floor-sweeping bridesmaid dresses. But it is not advisable to drag the floor too far so as not to cover the bride's wedding dress.

How Can I Coordinate Different Styles of Bridesmaid Dresses?

You can discuss with your bridesmaids to jointly choose bridesmaid dresses in the same colors or similar colors that suit the wedding theme. And styles can be determined by themselves. This is the trendy mix-and-match bridesmaid dress of the moment.

How Do I Pick a Style of Bridesmaid Dress That Will Complement My Own Wedding Dress?

The first way you can do this is to ask at the place where you bought your wedding dress if there is a bridesmaid dress that matches your wedding dress. The second way is to try to choose the color of the bridesmaid dresses that matches your wedding dress. And the styles can be decided by the bridesmaids themselves, but it should not be too exaggerated. In short, the beauty of the bridesmaids makes you more beautiful and elegant.