Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services.Any shopping experience is a trial-and-error process.
You try a few garments on, see what works and set aside the rest. But why should we waste time when we can shop smarter? The key is to know your body type, and some have more ease with finding items that work than others — including those of Us with athletic builds.An athletic body type (or rectangle shape) is typically categorized by not having prominent curves — but possessing fairly even shoulders, hip measurements and evenly distributed weight.
Shopping for tops and bottoms may be easy, but with dresses, it’s a different story. So, what should you look for if you fall into this category?The key is to play up your strong suits, which in most cases are the back and the arms!
You’ll want to look for racerback styles, halters and pretty much anything strapless. Backless numbers are also ideal, and if you want to enhance the bust even more, go for a deep-V plunger!
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