Whether you are tall or short your bust, waist and hip measurements tend to be quite similar.

You are fairly straight up and down, without much of a waist.

H Shape would have a full neck, broad back, average bust and a balanced figure with undefined curves.

You glorious H-shapes are a designer’s best friend. You’re the perfect model shape, with slim hips, and even shoulder, bust and waist measurements.

Everything you wear looks like it was made for you – not the other way around!

You do need to be a bit careful that you don’t come off looking boy-ish, so our tips for you include adding some curves to your otherwise stunning figure.


Top tips for H-shapes

Add curves to your frame by building on your shoulders and your hips and cinching in your waist-line. This will enhance your slim yet feminine physique.

Give Mother Nature a boost by enhancing your chest area. Choose designs that accentuate your bust rather than strapless numbers that flatten your chest.

Flowing skirts with cinched waists, deep necklines, princess-cut dresses. It's all about the curves, baby

Ball dresses for H-shapes

Empire lines are perfect for adding shape at the bust. Gorgeous, material-rich floating, flowing dresses look fantastic on H-shapes, as do princess-cut dresses and feminine mermaid-style fishtail designs. As long as it's feminine and curvy it will work for you.

Colours for H-shapes

Choose colours and patterns to show off your frame. Be careful with dark colours, especially black as this can make you look severe and boyish. Emphasise your feminine side, H's!.

Shoes for H-shapes

Another stiletto wearer, the H-shape really can pull anything off. Keep it feminine and sexy, and you're home and away.

You have great legs, so show them off with stunning heels!

Underwear for H-shapes

H-shapes should aim at visually increasing the breast and hips and bottom and at the same time trimming the waist visually smaller to give the look of a curvier figure!

DO emphasise your arms, waist and legs.
DON’T wear vertical lines or loose garments that hide your curves.

Celebrity H Shapes

Keira Knightley, Uma Thurman, Misha Barton, Alessandra Ambrosia, Anne Hathaway, Cameron Diaz, Hillery Duff, Kate Hudson & Kelly Ripa.

But remember ..... No matter what body shape you are, everybody looks beautiful when they are happy and smiling. So get out there and work it girls!

Photo Credits to the Designer Dresses by Jovani for their amazing Prom Collections - thanks guys you rock!!