Putting aside all of the trends and any popular notions of what looks good or not, I believe we all have a particular style silhouette, in which we feel the most comfortable and confident. These silhouettes can be broken into three groups: the Column, the Pyramid, or the V-shape. I like to visualize these silhouettes as trees because trees are grand, powerful, and beautiful in different ways. They are also living just like us and so they adapt and change as they grow.
This is how we can picture the three style silhouettes:
The Column is shaped like a Cypress Tree and is the style silhouette of the person who feels best with a fairly even silhouette from top-to-bottom. An outfit example would be a blazer, straight-leg trousers, and loafers or heels. This is a put-together, traditional look, and you can get creative with layering texture and pattern.
The Pyramid is shaped like an Evergreen Tree and is the favorite of people who feel best with volume below the waist. This silhouette will create either an hourglass shape for their already curvy figure, or simply more drama on the bottom. Think of fitted tops with wide-leg pants or A-line skirts, possibly with statement shoes.
The V-shape is shaped like a Palm Tree. The person who favors this silhouette likes wearing things with bulk up top, paired with bottoms that are barely there. The pantless trend has been perfect for them. For example, wearing menswear blazers with short shorts or mini skirts could be their go-to. A shoe (not restricted to, but perhaps a heel or simple ballet flat) and leg that seamlessly flows works well for this silhouette.
It is important to know your silhouette so that you can then adapt current trends to your comfort zone, using them as inspiration but still feeling like yourself. You may love an outfit that doesn't suit you when you try it, but knowing your style silhouette will allow you to create a similar look with similar impact, in your own way.