How to Dress for Your Body, As It Is Today

Because your body isn’t a before or after — it’s now.

Let’s get one thing straight: your body is not a trend.

We live in a world where the shape of a woman’s body seems to be seasonally dictated. One moment, the waifish 90s heroine is back. The next, voluptuous curves are headline news. It’s exhausting. Its nonsense.

Radical self-acceptance begins with dressing the body you have right now, not the one you’re chasing or mourning which is why at Bohemian Traders, we design women's clothing for every shape and every season.. Your body has moved you through births and breakups, career highs and chaotic Monday mornings. She deserves celebration, not scrutiny.

A New Kind of Style Guide

This isn’t your average "how to dress for your shape" article. We’re not here to hide your tummy or balance your bust. We’re here to talk about how fashion can serve you through every season of life. From the hormonal waves of perimenopause to the liberating calm of your 50s, dressing well isn't about rules, it's about resonance.

Whether you're an apple, a pear, or proudly defying every fruit metaphor, our focus is on fit, feel and flow. Let’s explore how to build a wardrobe that honours the body you have today.

First, Let's Ditch the Myth of "Flattering"

If you’ve ever been told to dress to flatter your figure, chances are the advice came wrapped in a message about minimizing, smoothing or concealing. Not here.

At Bohemian Traders, flattering means feeling like yourself. Like taking up space. Like letting your waistline do its own thing while your outfit works with you, not against you.

The Everyday Art of Dressing Your Shape

Here’s how we think about body types, not as boxes to squeeze into, but as gentle frameworks for dressing with intention.

If you carry weight around your middle (Apple):

Choose silhouettes that create ease and movement through the torso. A-line dresses, soft shirting and elasticised waistbands are your best friend. Our Poplin Opera Dresses and Oversized Structured Shirts give you room to breathe, literally and stylistically.

Lean into: V-necks, boxy shirts, bias-cut skirts, relaxed tailoring.

Avoid: Anything that clings or feels restrictive around the waist.

If your hips and thighs are your most prominent feature (Pear):

Balance your proportions with playful tops and clean-lined bottoms. Voluminous sleeves and oversized shirts pull the eye upward, while wide-leg pants elongate the leg line.

Lean into: Bold shoulders, belted dresses, full skirts, French-tucked shirting.

Avoid: Fabrics that grip around the hips or cut your frame mid-thigh.

If you’re straight up and down (Rectangle):

Create curves with volume, texture, and shape. Cinched waists, puff sleeves, flared skirts — all these details can add softness and movement.

Lean into: Peplum tops, tiered dresses, wrap styles, colour blocking.

Avoid: Head-to-toe boxy cuts without contrast or interest.

If your shoulders are broader than your hips (Inverted Triangle):

Bring balance with skirts that swish and pants that play. Focus on drawing the eye downward with bold prints, interesting hemlines and softly structured bottoms.

Lean into: Wide-leg pants, V-necklines, draped silhouettes, wrap dresses.

Avoid: Boat necks or strong shoulders without softness below.

If your bust and hips are proportioned with a defined waist (Hourglass):

You’ve got natural curves — highlight them with wrap dresses, shirred bodices and anything that accentuates your waist without pinching.

Lean into: Fit-and-flare dresses, elasticated waist styles, soft tailoring.

Avoid: Boxy cuts that obscure your natural shape.

Your Style, Your Story

As we age, our style becomes less about trends and more about truth. You know what works. You know what makes you feel good. Trust that.

At Bohemian Traders, we create clothes that move with you. That celebrate your softness, your strength, and everything in between. Whether you’re stepping out in linen shorts or swanning around in silk, your clothes should honour your full and fabulous life.

Let go of the rules. Embrace the real. Because dressing your body as it is today isn’t a compromise — it’s an act of power.

Discover our collection of body-loving silhouettes here.

Because style starts with self-respect.