You just discovered that you have an inverted triangle body shape. That’s fantastic!
You are one step ahead of the best style journey.
But you need some inverted triangle outfits ideas and that’s what I am here for.
Today I am gonna share aesthetic inverted triangle outfits. You are gonna also discover what are some things that you must have in your wardrobe.
Since you are here you probably already know what having an inverted triangle body shape means. So, I am not gonna talk much about it today.
Here is my full guide to understand everything about the inverted triangle body shape.
But let me remember the most important thing about this body shape.
Having an inverted triangle body shape means your shoulders are wider than your bust, waist, and hips.
So, it’s the largest part of your body.
Now, let me share what you should look for when you are going shopping.
A-line skirt
There are several reasons why A-line skirts work for inverted triangle body types.
- First off, they enhance the hips and create curves with A-line skirts and dresses.
- A-line skirt adds a width to the hips and thighs. That makes your silhouette look more balanced.
- A-line styles typically cinch at the waist, creating curves and a more hourglass-like shape. This also helps you to avoid being too boxy.
- Since the bottom of an A-line skirt or dress flares out, it visually neutralizes the broadness of the upper body. So, shoulders are not the largest part of your body anymore.
If we even forget all of these, it’s the fact that A-line has a very flowy silhouette. That makes the outfit look very feminine. Don’t you think so?
Bell sleeves
What are bell sleeves?
This is when the regular sleeves are flared and flowy after the arms. Why should you wear tops with those sleeves?
Here are some reasons:
- The subtle volume at the lower sleeve helps balance the lower body. That makes your proportions look more even.
- It also looks very feminine and elegant.
- Since bell sleeves already add some volume, pairing them with A-line skirts or flared pants creates harmony in your outfit.
Little tip here: wearing something that adds just a little bit more volume to your lower body is a great idea here.
For example, A-line skirts, wide-leg pants, or pleated trousers will add some volume and help create lower-body balance.
Belted trench coat
We are talking about inverted triangle outfits ideas and I couldn’t miss a good belted trench coat here.
It’s a great choice for an inverted triangle body shaped women.
Here is why:
- Inverted triangles often have a straight waistline, and a belted trench coat creates the illusion of curves by cinching at the waist.
This helps to draw attention away from your shoulders and visually makes your body look like an hourglass.
If you wonder what are differences between hourglass and inverted triangle body shapes, check out my article.
And in case you need more trench coat outfit ideas here is also my article. This is where you are gonna disocver so many stylish, modern outfit ideas with a trench coat.
- The long structure and open front create vertical lines, which help elongate your body. Trench coat also will help you to avoid the upper body from looking top-heavy.
- And like A-line the shape of trench coat helps to add width to the hips. This balances the upper body. And also making your silhouette look more proportional.
Fitted waist blazer
- Inverted triangle body shapes often feature a straighter waistline, and a fitted blazer can create the illusion of curves by cinching at the waist.
This again makes your body look like an hourglass shape.
Plus fitted waist blazer shifts attention away from broad shoulders.
- Single-breasted blazers are best because they have a slimming effect, unlike double-breasted styles that can make the torso look wider.
- A blazer with a structured fit and vertical seams draws the eye downward, which makes the body look more proportional.
In case you decided to look for that fitted blazers you should go for the one(s) that have;
✔ Single-breasted design – Creates a slimming effect.
✔ Darts or seams at the waist – Helps define the waist.
✔ Hip-length or slightly longer – Stops at a flattering point without cutting off the body shape awkwardly.
✔ Minimal shoulder padding – Prevents making the shoulders look bigger.
Flare pants
As you already probably guess the main trick for inverted triangle body shaped women is to add some volume to the lower body.
This is the one rule that you should remember if you have that body shape.
This is what flare pants do as well.
- Flare pants widen at the bottom, adding volume to the lower half and creating balance with the upper body.
- The fitted top portion of flare pants hugs the hips, while the wider hemline adds curves. This creates a more hourglass-like shape, rather than a top-heavy look.
- The flare at the bottom shifts focus away from the shoulders and upper body. This helps elongate the legs and create a more proportional look.
- The long, flowing lines of flare pants visually lengthen the legs, making the whole body look more elongated and streamlined. That way you can prevent looking boxy at the top.
Bigger handbag
You may be like WHAAAT?
But yeah, when you have an inverted triangle body shape it’s important to avoid wearing tiny or small bags with your outfit.
Instead go for larger bags.
- Larger handbag adds visual weight to the lower half. This helps you to create a more balanced silhouette of your body.
This is especially effective when carrying the bag at hip level rather than on the shoulder.
- A crossbody bag or a structured tote worn at the hip directs the eye downward. That helps you to get less attention to your shoulders.
All of these tips are tricky, aren’t they? But I love how simple they are.
Longline cardigan
When you want to look taller and slimmer you need to opt in for clothes that have some vertical lines on them.
Or at least the ones that are long and adds that long vertical line to your body.
You have a longline cardigan for this.
A longline cardigan is a great choice for an inverted triangle body shape because it helps balance proportions, soften broad shoulders, and elongate the body.
- The long, open front of a cardigan creates vertical lines, which visually lengthen the torso and balance a broader upper body.
- Since inverted triangles have narrower hips, a longline cardigan adds movement and flow around the hips and thighs, which helps create balance.
If the cardigan has a belt or tie at the waist, it can help create a more hourglass-like shape.
Pleated skirt
We know pleated skirts are versatile for different looks. You can style any type of outfit with them.
Dress them up or down depending on your needs.
But …
We are not talking about pleated skirt outfits here.
You wonder why is it a good idea to wear pleated skirt as an inverted triangle body shaped woman?
Here is why:
- Pleated skirt adds more interest to your lower body.
That’s obvious!
- Pleated skirts add fullness and volume around the hips and thighs. This helps to create a more balanced, proportional look by drawing attention downward (no one is interested whether your shoulders are broar or not).
Pleated skirt is a very feminine wardrobe piece.
- The flowing, soft fabric of a pleated skirt helps balance the sharpness of a top-heavy figure by giving a gentle, feminine shape to the lower body.
- Pleats add movement and dimension to the lower half of the body, which creates a sense of balance between the top and bottom.
Printed bottoms
It’s a good idea to wear some printed bottoms at your lower body.
- Printed bottoms (whether they’re patterned pants, skirts, or shorts) help add visual weight to the lower body.
- Patterns, especially those that flare or add dimension (like pleats or ruffles), add fullness around the hips and thighs.
That makes the lower body look more curvy and proportionate to the upper body.
- Prints can shift attention from the upper body and focus the gaze on the lower half.
Pairing printed bottoms with simple, solid-colored tops (especially darker or neutral colors) keeps the outfit looking balanced and chic without overwhelming the figure.
Dolman sleeved clothes
Dolman sleeves have a wide, relaxed fit that starts from the shoulder and tapers down to the wrist. It doesn’t have that sharp line at the shoulders.
- The loose, drapey fabric of dolman sleeves helps add volume to the upper body but not to your shoulders.
- Dolman sleeves gently flow away from the body. It helps you to prevent the upper body from looking too structured or top-heavy, which is often a concern for inverted triangles.
Clothes with V-neckline
- A V-neckline naturally draws the eye downward. It creates a vertical line that helps reduce the emphasis on broad shoulders.
There are so many v-neck type clothes like dresses, tops. jackets etc you can wear. So you can simply go for any of them and wear them without any worries.
Is there anything more sexual than wearing V-neck? I don’t think so.
Cargo pants
Cargo pants are so trendy right now.
And fortunately you can wear them if you have an inverted triangle body shape.
I think you can guess the reason why cargo pants work well for your body type.
But let me still share some of them;
- First and already well-known reason why you should wear cargo pants is that it adds more volume to the lower body. Which makes that perfect balance between the upper and lower body.
Cargo pants are known for being comfortable and practical, making them ideal for casual outfits or a more relaxed look.
The looser fit around the hips allows for more freedom while still contributing to a flattering shape.
In the best case you should pair cargo pants with fitted tops.
When paired with fitted tops like a V-neck or a fitted blouse, cargo pants help create balance by adding structure to the lower half while keeping the upper body more streamlined.
Hope you understand that. If not, feel free to ask me anything.
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Belted clothes
I already talked a lot about belted clothes in today’s article. So, I am not gonna talk more about it.
I just wanted to show how much impact the belt has on the overall outfit.
So, if you are looking for the perfect dress for inverted triangle body shape look for belted options.
Would anybody look at your shoulders when you showed that narrow waist?! – Nope!
Wide-leg pants
- Wide-leg pants create volume around the hips and thighs. This helps to balance the wider upper body.
- The loose, flowing fabric of wide-leg pants adds visual width and fullness to the lower half, which evens out the proportions and draws attention away from the shoulders.
Plus the most important thing: they are popular right now.
So should you try them? – yes, for sure!
If you find printed wide leg pants that’s gonna be even better. Printed bottoms themselves are must have for your body shape.
So, this combination would be perfect for you.
Pair something solid on top to just don’t lose that perfect balance.
And don’t forget accessories.
They are must for every single outfit you make. No matter occasion, season or the place you are going.
Peplum tops
There are two must-have items that work great for almost all body shapes.
Peplum tops are the one.
- Peplum tops also add some volume on your upper body. But this is happening in the middle section of your body.
So, that doesn’t add any bulkiness to your shoulders.
But here is another great option that peplum tops can have for you.
Peplum tops are great for hiding your tummy area.
They have some volume on that zone so your tummy is not very defined. It actually doesn’t show in that extra fabric.
You can find more tummy hiding tricks here, in my article if you wish so.

Wrap tops and dresses
And the next essential wardrobe items that any women with any body shape can wear are wrap tops and dresses.
- The wrap style naturally creates a curved shape by gathering fabric at the waist, accentuating natural curves. This looks so feminine.
- The wrap creates an X-shape across the body, which helps to direct attention to the center of the body. That keeps the focus away from the shoulders.
- Wrap tops and dresses naturally cinch at the waist by tying or fastening fabric at the side. That helps create the illusion of a more defined waist.
This is important for inverted triangle shapes, as it counteracts the broader shoulders and draws attention to the waist. This is what provides a more curved, balanced silhouette.
So if you are looking for some broad shoulder women’s outfits first thing you should look for is wrap top or a dress.
They are essential for you.
And here we come to the end! Hope I helped understanding your body shape.
Actually, I think you already know everything about your inverted triangle body shape.
Remember, fashion is all about feeling confident and comfortable in what you wear.
By understanding what works for your body shape and experimenting with styles that bring out your best, you’ll always look and feel your best—no matter the occasion.
Thank you for being here, with me!
See you!