And don't even think that the men have it easier than the ladiesdo. Struggles with height (too much or not enough) and weight canmake pulling an outfit together quite a challenge. The followingguide will help you to distinguish how to wear certain clothes andwhat styles will look best and be most flattering for the 4 classicbody types:

For Her

Triangle Body Type

You can be classified as having a triangle shape if you are fulleron the bottom than on the top. Think celebrities like Jennifer Lopezand Beyoncé.

Goal in dressing to perfection: Balance your hips byemphasizing your shoulder or bust line.

You should wear: Bootcut, straight, or slightly flaredpants with simple design elements. Stick to dark, matte fabrics onthe bottom and contrast with volume, embellishments and interestingfabrics/design elements on top. This season, you can have fun playingwith vivid artist-inspired printed blouses or other embellished orjeweled tops and necklines. Batwing, puff or dolman sleeves are othergreat options. On the bottom, opt for flirty A-line skirts that thatdon't cling the body and are not too tight. Babydoll and empirewaist tops look great on a triangle shaped body as well.

You should avoid: Very low-rise pants, extremely slim orbaggy cut pants and very detailed and/or shiny bottoms. One style toavoid is tapered jeans, which will make you look both bigger andshorter. Steer clear of very plain or simple tops paired with moreinteresting bottoms as this will draw the eye down - which youdon't want.

Inverted Triangle Body Type

An inverted triangle body type is characterized with a broadshoulder or chest line and usually a slimmer waist and hip. Picturecelebrities like Jessica Biel and Angelina Jolie.

Goal in dressing to perfection: The aim is to balance thewidth in your shoulders and bust with your narrow hipline by wearingfuller, more interesting bottoms.

You should wear: Lower rise, bootcut or flared pants withinteresting details or fabrics. Keep the volume, embellishments andinterestic design details to the bottom. Halter necklines work wellto create the illusion of more narrow shoulders. Bubble dresses are agreat, chic choice to shift the volume from your top to your bottom.Delicate, lightweight and sheer fabrics are elegant and hangbeautifully in blouses and tops.

You should avoid: Double-breasted jackets and high-necktops. It's also a good idea to avoid tops with intricate detailingor jewel embellishments that might draw attention to your shoulders.

Hourglass Body Type

Women with an hourglass shape are typically large in the bust,slim at the waist and full around the hips. Celebrities like ScarlettJohansson and Pamela Anderson are hourglass shaped.

Goal in dressing to perfection: Balance the hip andshoulders or bust with a defined waist by simply emphasizing yournatural hourglass shape.

You should wear: Classic shapes and balanced top and bottomdesigns. Details at the waistline, like belts or colour blocking canbe very effective. Luckily, most feminine, form-fitting styles areflattering on an hourglass shape. Try wearing tailored suiting andhigh-waisted skirts. Classic-cuts, retro-styles and wrap dresseshighlight the natural waist. Fitted tops and blouses also look great.

You should avoid: Styles that hide the waistline, likebabydoll or bubble shirts and dresses, as these can sometimes beunflattering. Avoid fabrics that give the illusion of bulkiness tothe top or the bottom, like chunky knits.

Rectangle Body Type

Usually a rectangle body shape has a balanced hip and shouldersand minimally defined curves. Celebs like Avril Lavigne and NicoleKidman are rectangle shaped.

Goal in dressing to perfection: To give the illusion of asmaller waist and curves.

You should wear: Volume and details on both top and bottomto create curves. Strapless tube dresses, wrap tops, dresses andA-line skirts work well with your figure.

You should avoid: Shapeless or boxy styles, veryform-fitting tops and any bulk at the waistline, like large belts orgathering.

For Him

If you're under 5'8"

Men that lack in height can wear clothing strategically so thatthey appear taller than they really are. Celebrities like Sean Pennand Pete Wentz may be considered vertically-challenged.

You should wear: Professionally tailored suits made toaccommodate your height will work to make you look in proportion.Skinny ties can create an illusion of length. Another great trick isto show the cuff of your sleeve underneath your jacket, as this willelongate your arm.

You should avoid: Long suit jackets that stretch out yourtorso. Belts visually cut your body in half, making your legs appearshorter. Wide ties and wide shirt lapels should also be avoided.

If you're over 6'

If you're not a basketball player, the advantages of extremeheight can be hard to find and may pose some challenges in thewardrobe department. Celebrities like Ashton Kutcher and RyanReynolds stand a head above the crowd.

You should wear: Light or bright colours for sweaters,shirts and tees. Belts and pocket squares helps to break up the bodyand two-button suits with high-cut lapels will help to add width to anarrow frame. The goal is to de-emphasize your height and thick tieswith horizontal stripes will help add width to your torso.

You should avoid: Vertical stripes and skinny ties willonly make you appear longer and taller. Dark colours help to slim youdown if you are larger so you'll want to avoid blacks and any otherdark hues.

If you're over 250 lbs

If you're a big man, there's no doubt that you'll have atough time trying to find suits and dress shirts that fit well.Getting your neck size, your shoulder width and your waist size tocorrespond together in one shirt can be a challenge. Keenan Thompsonand Seth Rogan are good examples of big guys.

You should wear: Details to draw attention away from yourlargest areas are key. Wear a nice watch, cufflinks and pocketsquares to keep the eye away from your stomach. If you're wearing asuit, it's best to wear dark colours and to always keep the jacketbuttoned-up (unless you're seated, in which case, unbuttoned sothat the jacket doesn't pull from strain). Suspenders help to keepyour pants up so that you're not pulling or tugging on them. Ingeneral, stay clear of colours that are very bold or bright or anyloud patterns or prints.

You should avoid: Super-skinny or wide ties are not a goodlook for a large man. Keep all of your wardrobe pieces in balance sothat your entire look stays in proportion. Avoid wearing a largerthan necessary suit as this will only make you look sloppy and biggerthan you really are.