A 360 view: a unique way to look at your unique body

At Rita and Phill, we analyze your body shape using a 360 degree approach. This is unique to the average articles you’ve probably read online. The standard method is to look at your body profile from the front - but this gives only a 180 degree understanding of your silhouette. The missing piece is what your profile looks like from the side. Recognizing that a woman can be a rectangle shape from the front and an apple shape from the side helps us to create skirts that are truly a perfect fit for each woman’s unique body shape. This is only one of the many steps that we take when creating your custom skirt.

In the page below, we have analyzed your measurements and body images to determine your body shape. We then suggest a few ways to style your custom skirt to fit with different occasions. We hope you enjoy this personal lookbook, and please let us know if you have any questions or feedback.

What is an apple-rectangle body shape?

Women with apple-rectangle body shapes are a combination of both an apple and a rectangle shape.  The traditional definition of an apple body shape is that the shoulders are wider than the hips, with full busts.  Apple shapes tend to have broader shoulders and a smaller bottom, and have some fullness around their mid-sections.  This definition fits your shape in most aspects, except for the mid-section.  From your mid-section downward, your body shape is more like a rectangle shape, which is defined as having a waist and hips that are equally aligned with little waist definition.

This combination is quite common in women who are physically fit.  A common concern for women with apple-rectangle body shapes is that this silhouette looks disproportionate, with the top half much larger than the bottom half.  The goal is to create curvature in the right places and the key to doing this is to break up your silhouette - select items more suited for an apple shape on the top and items for rectangle shapes on the bottom.

Fashion tips for apple body shapes

TOPS

Apple body shapes should wear tops that are fitted just right. Tops that are too tight start looking too provocative (unless you are going out, in which case, flaunt it!). And tops that are too loose will add more volume, making you look bigger than you actually are. Also avoid volume-creating details such as ruffles.

TOP LENGTHS

Any item going on your top half (e.g. shirts, blouses, jackets, vest, etc.) should fall at or below your hip bone, to draw attention to the smaller part of your body.

CREATING BALANCE

Highlight your bottom half with fitted skirts or peplum skirts. For peplums, it’s better to select a peplum skirt over a peplum top. Peplum tops tend to be extremely fitted, causing your chest to appear bigger and bulkier.

AVOID LAYERS

Wearing many layers will add bulk to your upper body. Stick with simple blouses, jackets and accessories.

DRESSES

Dresses should be fitted, but not too bodycon. A-line bottoms are great for creating volume - just make sure the fabric has a bit of structure. A fabric that isn’t too flimsy, that has a bit of body, will help create volume and give you a more proportional hourglass silhouette. Avoid sheath dresses as the excess volume on the bottom half will drown out your butt, making you look even more straight on the bottom.

PANTS

Select pant styles that will help to create volume for your bottom half such as flared, boot leg, or wide leg. Straight body shapes have many options when it comes to where their bottoms should sit. Low and mid-waist have a neutral effect on rectangle body shapes and waistlines at your natural waist will help to create the look of a small waist. To enhance your rear end, choose pants with detailing such as pockets, pleats and subtle patterns.

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Beautiful both inside and out! Our lining fabrics are made of soft satin blends and come in a variety of vibrant colors. Traditional store bought skirts mostly come with a black lining or no lining at all. We provide you with different options so you can add a bit of your own personality to your custom skirts.

Rita and Phill fun fact: You’ll notice that our lining fabrics are extremely soft to the touch. This is because we do not use traditional lining fabrics, which can be quite dry and scratchy, with little to no stretch. Our lining fabrics are made from fabrics that are traditionally used for blouses and tops - meaning they are high quality fabrics that are smooth and very comfortable. Slip into a bit of luxury every morning!

Customize your skirt length to fit your height, or to create new looks for different occasions. We use our proprietary system to calculate the best length for you based on your height. If you would like a longer or short length (e.g. mini skirt, ankle length skirt, etc) we can easily make those adjustments for you. Simply measure down from the waist to your desired length and email us that measurement. All your body measurements are added to our database, so you will only have to go through the process once. If you have any questions or need any help with taking your measurements, just let us know!