5 Fashion Bloggers Who Expertly Dress For Their Body Type

Updated on 6/8/2016 at 12:25 PM

If part of your job is posing for the camera, then you've likely mastered how to work your angles and know exactly what outfits look best in photos. That's why we're confident that fashion influencers know how to dress for their body types. Between the countless #OOTDs, selfies, and event photos, their careers often depend on getting the best snaps and showing off the most flattering look. That's a lot of pressure but a lot of insight, too.

So we tapped right into five of our favorite fashion-girl feeds for some sound advice. Whether hourglass or athletic, these women have figured out exactly what works for their figures time and time again, so we're taking notes. Inside, get the breakdown and study up on the takeaways to celebrate your body with every outfit you choose.

Julia H. Engel

Body type: Wider hips and smaller top half.

The look: Follow Julia's feed or blog and you'll notice that the influencer's penchant for girlie dresses and full skirts is an integral part of her aesthetic. Not only do they lend her the classic, ladylike look she's known for, but they also help play up her best assets for the camera. Full skirts draw the eye to her tiny waist, emphasizing the narrowest part of her frame — a perfect choice for anyone looking to highlight their waist and upper body while camouflaging their lower half.

Hannah Bronfman

Body type: Hourglass

The look: Hannah's abs might as well have their own Instagram feed. The HB Fit founder and style star knows just how to put her Insta-famous tummy on display, highlighting her toned waist and helping to accentuate her hourglass curves. She relies on crop tops and body-skimming dresses for evenings out and boyfriend jeans and tanks or button-downs knotted at the waist for casual days off. Any of her #OOTDs is a lesson to girls everywhere to flaunt your curves and showcase your middle to get the most of your hourglass frame.

Nicolette Mason

Body type: Curvy

The look: Nicolette has fun with fashion, always, showcasing her shape with bright colors and well-chosen cuts. She balances skinny jeans with flowing vests or wears fit-and-flare dresses to complement her figure; she adds cool-girl touches like a leather jacket or denim vest to layer. Scroll through her feed, and you'll quickly realize the importance of proportion and how easy it is to highlight your body type with the same outfit formula.

Jessica Stein

Body type: Athletic; straight up and down

The look: Jessica (aka Tuula Vintage) may not have ample curves, but she knows how to work what she has. Relying on fitted minidresses, shorts, tanks, and fitted denim, she's careful not to lose her shape in a ton of fabric. With body-conscious silhouettes and patterns like horizontal stripes, she creates the illusion of a curvier frame. Even when she is wearing looser silhouettes, she's careful to showcase her legs with a slit and add a waist-cinching tie to define her athletic build.

Olivia Palermo

Body type: Petite

The look: Olivia Palermo's petite, yes, but she knows exactly how to play up her frame. Relying on a closet stocked with skinny jeans, pencil skirts, and culottes, Olivia highlights her smaller frame with body-skimming, though not constricting, silhouettes. If you're wondering how she makes culottes work, it's simple. She expertly plays with proportion, balancing volume on bottom with a fitted blouse or blazer and choosing heels to elongate her leg line. Her other no-fail trick? A skinny belt to cinch the waist on everything from a Winter coat to a breezy sundress. Works every time.