Women come in every size and shape, and all of them are beautiful. It’s not easy for women like us however, the women of the twelfth century, to follow todays’ fashionable nobles. We’re being confronted with their paintings in churches and palaces. We see the straight, long legs of beautiful noblewomen, with broad hips, a slight curve in their underbelly, a slim upper body and high breasts. Nothing is what it seems however, ‘cause let’s be honest: Don’t we all wear a corset? However, does your body not fit todays’ beauty ideals, but you still want to show off during the weeks of advent? Don’t worry! Historygasm has the perfect tips and tricks on what dress to wear according to your body type, and lined them up for you! We’re sure one of these will be the perfect fit for you to shine!
Pear-shaped
Broad hips and a slim upper body. Does this description sound like your body? That means you’re pear-shaped! Pears usually have small shoulders. That causes their lower body to look bigger. Wearing a cloak around your shoulders can help to fill in the contrast between your upper and lower body. Go for a plain dress, so your the cloak will catch the eye. We’re sure your whole community will look around when you walk past them in church!
Plank-shaped
Are you slender, but is your body also a bit straight? Planks usually like a bit more shape in their bodies. This can be easily done by adding a waistband to your outfit. Go for a plain drss with a nice waistband! A waistband will optically break your body, and bring attention to your beautiful waist and hips!
Apple-shaped
Is your upper body more voluminous than your lower body? This means your apple-shaped. It will suit your body type best to cover your upper body with a nice coat. The coat will look best when it reaches your thighs, and should be worn closed. This will give your waist a perfect shape, and they’re also nice and warm!
Hourglass-shaped
Hourglass-shaped body types are characterized by the fact that their shoulders and hips are the same width. Does this sound like you? Well lucky you then, because hourglasses can wear almost anything they want. For this reason, it’s good to accentuate your natural beauty by wearing a plain dress in a bright colour and a cloak. Make sure your cloak has a darker color, so everybody can see your flaunting dress. This way, possible suitors will be able to see your elegance quite well!
Triangle-shaped
Do you have wide shoulders and narrow hips? This means you’re triangle-shaped. Triangles have those nice, straight legs that are so popular nowadays, and you better show them to the world! Go for a short, loosely fitting cloak around your upper body. This way your amazing legs and slender figure will be well visible, with a nice accent on your upper body!
Which dress will you pick this advent period? Make sure to let us know!
Do these dress suggestions not agree with you? Make sure you check out the dresses of Eleanor of Aquitaine, a real trendsetter of the twelfth century!