A Guide to Proportion, Movement and Comfort
Dressing is an intuitive art. It begins with understanding the harmony between proportion, movement, and the way a fabric feels against the skin. When a garment follows the body’s natural lines, it creates a sense of effortless confidence.
At GRIZAS, we craft pieces from linen, silk, wool, and cotton – natural textiles that don't just sit on the body but breathe with it. This guide is designed to help you navigate our relaxed silhouettes and find the perfect match for your unique shape.
The Pear Shape: Balancing the Line
The pear silhouette is defined by fuller hips and thighs, paired with a more delicate upper body. The goal is to draw the eye upwards, creating a beautiful equilibrium between the shoulders and the hips.
What to choose for this shape:
Crinkled Silk Tunics: Our signature crinkled silk linen tunics, especially those featuring artful prints, are exceptional for this shape. The rich texture and vibrant patterns (such as the Terra or Aged Copper motifs) naturally draw the gaze to the upper body, while the fabric's soft drape skims effortlessly over the hips.
Textured Layers: Pieces with visual weight, like the Short Crinkled Silk Jacket, add subtle structure to the shoulders, further balancing your proportions.
Artful Details: High necklines, cowls, statement scarves or necklaces work wonders to keep the focus on the décolletage and face.
The Hourglass: Enhancing the Curve
With a balanced bust and hips and a naturally defined waist, the hourglass shape thrives on fluid fabrics that follow the body’s curves without restriction.
What to choose for this shape:
Waist-Focused Designs: Wrap styles are your quintessential hero pieces. The Wrap Leaves Viscose Dress adjusts to your form, highlighting the waist while the fabric drapes elegantly.
Flattering Necklines: V-neck silhouettes, such as the Crinkled Silk Linen Dress, frame the décolletage and maintain a harmonious balance.
The Rectangle: Creating Dimension
A modern, clean silhouette where the shoulders and hips are aligned. The secret to styling the rectangle shape lies in layering and textures that add soft volume and depth.
What to choose for this shape:
A-Line Silhouettes: Pieces that suggest movement, like the Trapeze Cotton Jersey Jacket, add dimension to the upper body.
Soft Volume: The Sage Check Linen Dress uses a balloon silhouette and functional pockets to create a gentle, feminine shape that feels contemporary and light.
The Oval: Flow and Elongation
Often carrying softness around the midsection with slimmer arms and legs, the oval shape is beautifully complemented by elongated lines and breathable, non-clinging textiles.
What to choose for this shape:
Vertical Lines: V-necklines and cowl necks, such as the one on our Side Pocket Linen Dress, create a longer vertical flow.
Artful Layering: A boxy blouse in Gauze Linen layered over slim trousers balances proportions perfectly, providing coverage while maintaining an airy feel.
Dressing with Natural Confidence
Many women move between body shapes over time. Dressing becomes most intuitive when guided by comfort, proportion and fabric rather than fixed categories.
GRIZAS designs support this philosophy through relaxed silhouettes, natural textiles and a belief that style grows from self-awareness.
When clothing feels natural on the body, confidence follows.
