Guide: How to Style Your Tunic

Women’s tunic tops are one of the most versatile clothing pieces one can own, particularly in warmer months. 

These come in a several different lengths and fits and here is a quick guide on how to sport each one of them to flatter you the most.

Pear

Opt for tunics with side vents with a good neck opening to broaden your shoulders and a slight taper at the waist if your body is pear shaped to prevent it from clinging. And since your heaviest part is beneath the waist, make sure the tunic falls either below your widest area or above, but not right at it. Also opt for a chunky necklace to add more bulk to the top half in a flattering way.

Apple

Avoid clingy tunic if you are apple shaped and focus on your legs and neckline. Make sure your tunic has a fine V-Neck and is not too long as it helps in directing the attention towards your face. Even the darker colours and smaller patterns help the illusion that you are smaller on top. Remember you want the focus on your face. Opt for earrings and shorter necklace and say big no to chunky necklace.

Hourglass

A fitted tunic is ideal for an hourglass figure. Sleeveless pattern is also a great option for such body shape. 

Full Figure

Say no to the shapeless tent if you have a full figure. It is all about the balance between clingy and loose tunic for this body shape. Make sure your wrists and collarbone are visible as these features always help in getting the slimming effect. 

Vertical stripes, solid shape and smaller prints are the way to go as well. If you wish to cover your bottom, make sure you opt for a long enough tunic.

Rectangle Shape

With rectangle shape it quite difficult to find a flattering shape. However there are tunics out there for you, just look for the ones that cinches at the waist to create the illusion of a curve in the waist.

Petite

Those with petite shape must opt for a shorter tunic. Empire waists are not for such body shapes and hence you must just avoid them altogether when it comes to tunics. If you have love for long tunics go for the ones with belt look.

How to style them?

1. Opt for slender bottoms like skinny or straight jeans not baggy or flared with loose tunic. And a fitted tunic will look best with a boot cut pant.

2. If you are planning to style a tunic with shorts make sure the shorts are longer than the hem of it. 

3. A belt on a tunic looks great, but then eschew necklace if you are opting for belt.

4. Opt for wedges if you pair your tunic with Bermuda shorts in