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Issues | This is great for work, a meeting or an evening out. The pencil skirt softens the straightness of the rectangle body shape and adds curves. It balances the top half of the rectangle body shape whilst defining the waist. The full length sleeves are not too straight with some volume and texture to create a softer curved silhouette from the shoulder. The v-neck elongates the body creating a vertical line. Pointed toe heels further enhance this look with a statement necklace and pops of ruby red.

Hello Sunshine | The key to styling the rectangle body shape for a bathing suit is adding some curves to the current boxy shape. The two toned swimsuit helps to break up the proportions of this body type. The ruching and tied belt on the waist cinches the waistline pulling it in to give that hour glass appearance. The high cut full coverage of the bottom half helps full out the hips. This is an excellent option for chic daytime pool party or resort chic swimwear for the rectangle body shape.

Denim Trend | This is great for a casual day or night out with the girls. The double breasted jacket is fine on a rectangle shaped person as this particular jacket pulls in at the waist to define the shape. Embellishments like buttons are waist up drawing the eyes there. The dress is a silky cowl camisole so this neckline de-emphasizes width of the rectangle shaped body and the skirt of the dress flares a little to add volume. The boots are pointed to further create a vertical line and elongate the body. The play on texture adds dimension and depth to the outfit

Fresh Perspective | A beautiful outfit for brunch and morning to afternoon meetups. Add depth and texture to the straight rectangle body shape with these printed trousers. The shoulders on this crew neck sleeveless top have softer lines de-emphasizing the straight and boxy lines of the rectangle shaped body. The trench coat for outdoors can be worn open or with a tied belt to help define the waist. The huge lapels and collar draw the eyes up. The pointed toe boot helps add vertical lines and height to the body. The statement earring also brings the focus to the face and adds textural interest and dimension to the outfit.

Orange Soda | Errands, day out, meetup with the girls to a quick brunch enjoy straight bootcut jeans in a dark wash balances the proportions on a rectangle shaped body (look for a mid rise as high rise can widen the waist and low rise can straighten out any waist to hip curve). The darker wash and straight cut lengthens the silhouette. A wrapped and ruched top helps define the waistline. Ensure top ends at the hip line( not mid thigh to appear boxy nor waist to emphasize the width of it). A v-neck naturally emphasizes the vertical line of the silhouette. The softness of the flowy sleeves offer subtle volume and curves to the sharp angular lines of the rectangle. A pointed toe elongates the silhouette.

Ruby Lucas | Add some curves to the rectangle body shape with this crew neckline, mini flutter sleeve and flared hem. Statement earrings draw the viewers eyes to the top half of the body adding volume and pomp. These red bottoms are the right height and shape to elongate the silhouette. This look serves fierce at any meeting in the office or at the after work wine bar or cocktails with friends.