If you’re into K-pop, K-drama, or K-beauty, then you must have noticed how impeccable the style of fashion almost every Korean, both men and women, seem to have. Fashion has always been a significant aspect of South Korean culture but it’s never been as immense as it is today.
Anyone from any background can wear Korean fashion. Looking smart and stylish is easy if you take the time to find the most appropriate clothes for your body type. It matters little if you have broad shoulders, are plus-sized, or have the hips of a pear. This guide will help you pull off Korean fashion as per your body type.
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Rectangle Body Shape
Also known as the ruler, or banana, this body type is for women whose bodies aren’t as curvy. Since the waistline is not well defined, the body frame might come off as a bit masculine. The rectangle is a common body type among Asians, not just Koreans.
Because women with this body type are proportional throughout, to pull off a K-fashion look, they need to create the illusion that there are curves. Wearing wrap dresses or fitted tops from Korean clothing brands will do well in imposing curves on women with this body type. Add a belt as well to make the waist appear smaller.
Pear Shape
A lot of Korean women have the body shape of a pear. This means that they are fuller at the bottom half than at the top. This also means that they have a small waist, almost equal to their shoulders, with their hips being the widest part of their bodies.
For the pear-shaped woman who wants to create a balance, use bright tops, dramatic sleeves, neck accessories, or statement earrings to draw attention to the upper half of your body. Remember to use a bright lipstick and combine the look with a dark bottom for good color contrast.
Strawberry Shape
This body shape is somewhat the opposite of the pear shape. This is because strawberry-shaped bodies are fuller on the upper part. If you fall under this category, try to avoid wearing oversized dresses that will give off a boxy silhouette.
Try to put more priority on the more attractive parts of your body to achieve a flattering look so if you’re not comfortable about your legs, you can take away interest from that area by wearing shoes with vibrant colors or prints.
K-Fashion Is the in Thing
Korean fashion is largely seen as elegant. The way Korean fashionistas use layering in their fabrics and textures to look conspicuous seems almost effortless. Regardless of if your body is classified as apple, pear, or strawberry-shaped, there is a wide variety of outfits that can easily go with your body type.
The most important thing to note, however, is that you should not base your final look as per the person who modeled the look. We all have different body dimensions. Manage your expectations and you will add a boost of confidence to your look and style.