Strong, athletic inverted triangles boast a broad chest and shoulders along with a tapered waist and hips. Red-hot skinny pants, fitted knits and simple shirts with standout collars will put you at the head of the pack when it comes to fall trends.
1The trend: Cozy knit-wits
The runway: Stella McCartney. When it comes to finding figure-flattering looks, color blocking is key. The patterns in this sporty sweater give the illusion of a narrower top, with the dark shades at the shoulders, pointing in to a lighter shade of gray. Black slacks dress it up. Game on!
2Your way:
A wide-necked sweater looks great on broad shoulders, and a kicky mini dress shows off those toned legs inverted triangle shapes are known for.
T by Alexander Wang chunky cropped cardigan, $240, and sleeveless Neoprene dress, $325, alexanderwang.com
3Your way:
If you want to downplay your broad shoulders, try a soft V-neck sweater and skinny jeans. Chill in the air? Knot a fun printed scarf at your neck to draw attention in even more.
Old Navy V-neck sweater, $24.94, Rockstar denim leggings, $34.50 and fair isle scarf, $18.94, oldnavy.com
4Your way:
Your way: Bring balance to an inverted triangle body shape by keeping things simple on top with a same-color knit sweater set and a printed maxi skirt on bottom. The long cardigan brings the eye down to those great gams. No knit-picking here!
Rachel Rachel Roy, cardigan, $139, top, $99, and skirt, $109, at Macy’s, Macys.com
5The trend: Fifty shades of red
The runway: Tommy Hilfiger. Shapely legs? Show them off in hot-red leather pants in a darker shade so you’ll look trendy, not trashy. A classic, narrow-cut jacket calms things down—and slims your shoulders, too. Match made in inverted triangle heaven?
Your way: Red pants are uber-trendy this fall, and, when worn with something simple and neutral on top, they’re lovely on an inverted triangle body shape.
Talbots cashmere sweater, $249, turtleneck, $79.50, and Marianne ankle pant, $99, Talbots
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6Your way:
Red pants are uber-trendy this fall, and, when worn with something simple and neutral on top, they’re lovely on an inverted triangle body shape.
Talbots cashmere sweater, $249, turtleneck, $79.50, and Marianne ankle pant, $99, Talbots
7Your way:
Want to make waves with a fun, bright red party dress this season? This boat-neck lace mini dress is sure to do the trick.
Shoshanna Janelle dress, $398, piperlime.com
8Your way:
Watch your back, Anna Wintour. You’re bound to be the most stylish one at the office when you arrive in this gorgeous deep-red leather jacket and high-waisted skirt. Cubicle catwalk, anyone?
J.Crew Collection leather jacket, $695, and gray windowpane skirt, $425, J.Crew, Jcrew.com
9The trend: Hot under the collar
The runway: Preen. Whether you add a printed collar to a solid blouse or a solid color to a printed blouse, something interesting going on around your neck is a serious trend for fall.
10Your way:
A statement-print silk blouse is sweet and just a little sassy with a contrasting black peter pan collar.
Kate Spade New York Jessie silk blouse, $298, Nordstrom
11Your way:
This chic ensemble brings out an inverted triangle’s inner animalistic style. Black is, of course, slimming, and a crisp white collar commands attention away from your shoulders. Then, the animal-print mini flatters your slim hips and legs. Do you hear the call of the wild? Might as well answer it, now, huh?
Milly Ellie blouse, $270, and miniskirt, $225, millyny.com
