For those of us who tend to gain weight around the middle instead of the hips or thighs, it is very easy to become an O shape (also called apple shape) when we become a little overweight. This often happens due to hormonal changes during menopause. It is common with V and H shapes, who have precious little waist definition to begin with, and with those who are proportionally short-waisted (long legs-short torso or balanced with short mid-body). Of course, pregnant women also - temporarily - fall into this category.
If you are O-shaped:
Your waist appears as wide as, or wider, than your hips or shoulders
You are probably an H or V shape, or a petite, that has gained weight
You probably have great legs, and most likely beautiful smooth skin as well.
You will look great in:
Jeans/leggings with a long top
Longer jackets that hang open to create a column of colour
Empire line dresses/tunics
V-necks
Fabric that drapes but doesn't cling
Monochromatic outfits
Detail above the bust or below the knees
Larger-scale accessories such as chunky necklaces or interesting earrings
Avoid:
Waist detail like belts, pattern, gathers, pleats or pockets
Cropped or double-breasted jackets
Very fitted styles or bias cuts
A-line skirts
Goal:
Creating a Vertical or Column
Draw attention away from your middle and to your face and/or legs
Alterations:
Buy clothes to fit your waist and have it taken in over the hips/thighs
Famous O-shapes:
Lizzo
Octavia Spencer
Rosie O'Donnell
Nikki Blonsky
Gabourey Sidibe
Melissa McCarthy
Rebel Wilson (before her dramatic weight loss. She is now a V shape)
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