Dress Athletic Shape

Graphic Stripes for an Athletic Shape

Skip the subtle pinstripes or the solid-on-solid outfits. Show off your athletic shape with a bold pattern such as graphic stripes. Monochromatic stripes have beatnik sensibility, while bright hues create a preppy, sporty look. Fit is key when...

Peasant Blouses for an Athletic Shape

Flowing peasant blouses can add femininity and the illusion of curves to a slender athletic build. A peasant blouse has a soft gathered neckline and a loose fit, making it a comfortable year-round choice. Pair a peasant blouse with short shorts...

Wide Leg Trousers for an Athletic Shape

An athletic body shape is not easily complemented by wide-leg trousers. Your legs are slim and toned, and so could be made to appear thicker and chunky in an ill-fitting pair of wide-leg trousers. The key to making the look work for you is to seek...

Mixing Prints for an Athletic Shape

Athletic ladies tend to have fit, fabulous figures with toned arms, broad shoulders and square hips. Mixing prints strategically can emphasize your best assets and create the illusion of curves where they are lacking. If you don’t already...

Color Blocking for an Athletic Body Shape

With your athletic figure, color blocking is a good way to make a statement and add curves to your angles and edges. The color blocking look will highlight your natural curves and emphasize them, too. Color blocking is a very bold way to add color...

Bridesmaids Dresses That Flatter an Athletic Shape

With an athletic shape, you will have some killer slim legs, a slim yet undefined waist, a modest bust, strong elegant shoulders, a long neck and narrow hips. This is the figure of supermodels and envied by women the world over; still, you may...

How to Wear an A-Line Shape With an Athletic Shape

Just about everyone has been there -- you see a stunning dress in a style that doesn't necessarily flatter your body shape, but you just have to have it anyways. If you're an athletic-shaped gal, you may feel this way about the A-line style dress....

Clothes for an Athletic Body Type

Dressing for your body type is an absolute must if you want to step out looking your best. The good news about an athletic body is that your focus is on emphasis rather than hiding any flaws. You can embrace spaghetti straps and lightweight...

Bright-Colored Pants for an Athletic Shape

The trend toward hot-colored pants really highlights athletic shapes. The athletic figure is characterized by slim hips and an undefined waist. This figure is also known to be more angular than curvy. With this in mind, your slim legs and lean...

How to Wear a Shift Dress With an Athletic Shape

You've sweated and toned. Now you're ready to show off your athletic figure in a shift dress. Even if you're used to wearing terrycloth shorts and a T-shirt, let your body shine in something different. Shift dresses are great because they're...

Little White Dress for an Athletic Shape

Your athletic shape is model worthy; still, even though stunning supermodels such as Agyness Deyn share your shape and size, you may find it difficult to find the little white dress you want. Your body is amazing to dress, and clothes naturally...

Maxi Dresses for Athletic Body Shapes

Every woman wants to be fashion forward in a long flowing dress. To feel comfortable and look your best, find a dress that complements your body shape. Maxi dresses are one of the hottest trends leaving the runways of the fashion capitals of the...

Modern Wedding Dresses for Your Athletic Shape

When you go looking for a wedding gown, you'll probably find yourself trying on countless styles that do nothing to highlight your fit, fabulous figure. Familiarize yourself with your athletic body. An athletic shape has a small lower body with an...

How to Dress a Petite Athletic Shape

For every woman certain cuts of clothing make her look svelte and attractive -- and certain cuts make her want to cry serious tears when she looks in the mirror. Dressing your petite and athletic shape is way easy if you stick to specific cuts of...