If you’ve ever tried on workout clothes and thought, “Why does everything either look boxy or ride up?”—you’re not alone. Athletic or rectangle body shapes often get left out of the fit conversation.

The body-positive movement has encouraged people, especially women, to see beauty in all shapes and sizes, and it's reminded us that body ideals are culturally constructed and not based on science.

The body type is influenced by a lot of things, like genes, age, or muscle mass. Knowing your body type and knowing how to dress for your body type will make you look more confident and attractive.