Understanding Your Body Type and Embracing Your Unique Silhouette
- Kendyl Leuck
- May 28
- 1 min read
When starting the journey of personal style, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by endless trends and conflicting fashion advice. Trying to keep up with what’s “in” often leads to frustration when those looks don’t feel right or flatter the body as imagined. One foundational tip can make all the difference: start by understanding your body type.
Whether presenting in a masculine or feminine way, knowing your natural body shape is the key to building a wardrobe that feels both comfortable and authentic. Recognizing features like broader shoulders, a defined waist, or fuller hips allows for more intentional styling. It’s not about fitting into a specific mold — it’s about working with your unique proportions to create balance and highlight what you love most about your body.
For those with a more masculine presentation, this might mean leaning into structured pieces that emphasize strength and clean lines. For those with a more feminine shape, it could be about embracing silhouettes that accentuate curves and bring harmony to the figure. Regardless of gender expression, understanding your body’s framework helps you shop with purpose and dress with confidence.
Once body type becomes a tool rather than a limitation, dressing transforms from a daily challenge into a creative expression of self. Fashion becomes less about chasing trends and more about curating a personal style that celebrates who you are — naturally and unapologetically.
Want to dive deeper into understanding your body type?
Download this free PDF excerpt from my book, complete with body type overviews and interactive activities to help you get started.
Xx,
Kendyl
