Body Shape Guide
A-shaped body type: the Hello Moon guide to creating outfits that reflect your style
Understanding the A-shaped body type
If you have an A-shaped body type, your hips are naturally more prominent than your shoulders. This silhouette, also known as the “inverted triangle” or “pear” shape, is one of the most common body types among women.
At Hello Moon, we prefer to view body shape as a tool for understanding yourself rather than as a list of rules to follow. The goal isn’t to transform your silhouette, but to understand why certain cuts appeal to you more and how to easily create outfits that make you feel good.
The good news? An A-shaped body type offers countless possibilities. You can play with volume, fabrics, colors, and accessories to create very different styles according to your mood.
Understanding your body shape
Body shape is simply the way volume is naturally distributed across your silhouette.
It can be a useful tool for understanding:
- why certain cuts appeal to you immediately
- why others seem less harmonious to you
- why some outfits give you a sense of “just the right balance”
But it does not define your style. At Hello Moon, we prefer to see body shape as a starting point, not a rule.
How to take your measurements easily
To better understand your body shape, you can look at three areas: your shoulders, waist, and hips.
In front of a mirror, the idea is simply to identify:
- what is the most structured
- what is the most defined
- what is the softest or most fluid
That is more than enough to determine your body shape.
The 6 body shapes
A, V, H, X, O, 8
A-shaped body type
The lower body is more prominent than the upper body. The most common visual goal is to create a natural balance between the shoulders and hips.
👉 Highlight your shoulders with ruffled tops, puff sleeves, Breton tops, V-neck, square, boat or off-the-shoulder necklines.
👉 Dark-toned bootcut, flared, straight-leg or mom jeans are recommended. High-waisted styles and fluid fabrics are also recommended.
V-shaped body type
Your shoulders are more prominent than your hips. The goal is to play with volume to balance your lower body with your upper body.
👉 To soften the shoulders, opt for fluid blouses, backless or wide-strap tops, small prints, and long tops.
👉 Straight-leg, mom, or bootcut jeans are ideal. Loose-fitting trousers, such as culottes or palazzo trousers, create volume and elongate the legs. Prints and bright colors can be the fashion highlight of your outfit.
H-shaped body type
Your shoulders, waist, and hips are in harmonious alignment. This is a very versatile silhouette, allowing you to experiment with almost any cut.
👉 Round, V-neck, or boat necklines, turtlenecks, shoulder details, and puff sleeves are all suitable. Wrap tops and belts help define your waist.
👉 Cigarette and paperbag trousers are must-haves. Low-rise styles are recommended. Slim, boyfriend, and bootcut cuts also work very well.
X-shaped body type
The waist is naturally defined, with a balanced proportion between the shoulders and hips. This silhouette suits fitted clothing, but not only.
👉 Fitted shirts, V-necklines, wrap tops, and cowl necks are particularly flattering.
👉 Loose, fluid trousers highlight the length of the legs. Slim and bootcut jeans are recommended.
O-shaped body type
The shapes are softer (less defined) and harmoniously balanced. Flowing clothing that adds movement is recommended. Add a structured piece to give your outfit that extra touch.
👉 Tops that fall to the hips, V-neck, round, square, bateau or Bardot necklines enhance the décolleté. Empire and wrap styles elongate the silhouette and define the waist.
👉 High-waisted trousers enhance the shape of the buttocks. Straight and wide-leg cuts rebalance the silhouette.
Hourglass body shape
Very similar to the hourglass body shape, with more defined curves. The idea is to accentuate the waist if you want to play up this shape.
👉 In general, fitted cuts are recommended. V-neck or square-neck styles and slightly unbuttoned shirts flatter your curves.
👉 Choose high-waisted bottoms, slim, mom and bootcut styles! Cigarette and carrot-leg trousers also flatter the legs very well.
Why does it work?
Our eye is naturally drawn to lines, shapes, and contrasts.
An outfit works when:
- the proportions are visually balanced
- the shapes work well together
- or, on the contrary, create a deliberate contrast
There is no right or wrong combination. Just different effects.
Our ideas for your wardrobe
At Hello Moon, we believe that a great outfit starts with the right combination. That’s why we select clothes that pair easily with one another. The goal isn’t to fill your wardrobe, but to help you put together outfits that make you feel good, without spending long minutes hesitating in front of your closet.
Take high-waisted jeans, for example! The same piece can complement a multitude of styles depending on your mood:
- with a flowing blouse and ankle boots for a feminine, elegant silhouette
- with a T-shirt and a denim jacket for a casual everyday look
- with a slightly tucked-in knit sweater and a belt to naturally define the silhouette
- with a blazer and loafers for a more polished outfit
A wardrobe’s richness isn’t measured by the number of clothes it contains, but by how easily they can be combined. This is the philosophy that guides every Hello Moon selection.
Béryl’s advice
Whenever I select a new piece, I always ask myself the same question: what will you wear it with once it’s in your wardrobe? If I can easily imagine several ways to style it, it has earned its place! Because the clothes we wear often are usually the ones that naturally fit in with the rest of our wardrobe.
Hello Moon wardrobe essentials
No matter your body shape, certain pieces really do make life easier:
- a well-cut pair of jeans
- flowy trousers
- a lightweight shirt
- a knitted sweater
- a blazer or structured jacket
- a flowy dress
- a more fitted dress, depending on your mood
- a long coat
- a belt
- an easy-to-carry bag
The idea isn’t to have lots of clothes, but to have the right basics for effortlessly creating outfits.
Useful links to help you choose your clothes more easily
Useful links to help you choose your clothes
To complete this guide, discover our other essential content:
Choose the right size
➡️ Size guide
Find the colors that suit you best
Better understanding fabrics
Tops & T-shirts • Shirts & Blouses • Jeans • Trousers • Shorts • Skirts • Dresses • Sets & Jumpsuits • Blazer • Sweaters & Cardigans • Jackets & Coats • Shoes • Accessories
What about during pregnancy?
Pregnancy is a time when your silhouette naturally changes. That’s why advice related to body shape often becomes secondary to comfort.
Some styles can be particularly comfortable to wear, such as fluid dresses, loose blouses, elastic-waist trousers, or soft knitwear. Fabrics containing a touch of elastane or offering a fluid drape generally adapt more easily to changes in your body.
Every pregnancy is different, so the most important thing is to choose clothes that allow you to move freely and feel comfortable every day.
