Choose tops with wider necklines, such as V-necks and scoop necks
Wear darker colors on top and lighter colors on the bottom
Avoid shoulder pads, puff sleeves, and structured shoulders
Pick jackets and blazers with soft, unstructured shoulders
Wear vertical stripes and elongating patterns
Use lower-contrast outfits to reduce upper-body emphasis
Add volume to the lower body with flared pants, wide-leg pants, or A-line skirts
Choose bottoms with details, prints, or brighter colors
Keep sleeves simple and fitted rather than bulky
Wear hairstyles that add width around the jawline or lower face
Improve posture by relaxing the shoulders and avoiding overemphasis of the upper back
Build lower-body muscle to balance proportions
Reduce upper-body muscle growth if you want less shoulder width
Avoid exercises that heavily target the deltoids and upper traps
Focus on lower-body and core training instead
Consult a stylist for personalized proportion-balancing outfit choices