Whether it is broad shoulders, big hips or short legs, almost every woman has some part of their body they aren't fond of.

Even a rigorous workout schedule and diet can't always fix what women see as their flaws.

Experts say taking a look at your body and learning to dress for it - rather than squeezing into something or wearing clothes big enough to hide what you have -- can greatly help style image and confidence.

Ginger Burr of Total Image Consultants said dressing for your body type can make a significant difference in your appearance. It creates balance, allowing the eye to move easily over your body and up to your face.

While placing bodies into a type carries some negative stigma, Ginger believes it can give women confirmation that some of the frustration they feel when making clothing choices is valid. Some women can feel comfort that other women have broader hips or larger shoulders because of their body type, she said.

Burr doesn't recommend hyper-focusing on your body type. Instead, use it as a guide to find clothes that work for you.

What Type Are You

Burr divides women into seven body types:

The hourglass shape, curvy with a small waist. Women with this shape tend have shoulders and hips of the same width, and they usually have a full bust line. Burr said a fitted jacket or blouse complements the curvy body of this type.

Diamond-shaped women feel like they have no waist. Women with this shape look great in a longer jacket, which bypasses their full waistline, Burr said.

Tubular shaped women with no curves are sometimes considered boyish or athletic. They can go with layers or fun patterns to create volume.

The round category includes women with a more full upper body, including arms, shoulders and hips. These women often have slim legs and no defined waist. Burr recommends flat-front pants to slim the middle body and skirts to show off legs.

Triangle-shaped women can also be called pear shaped. Women with this shape tend to have narrow shoulders and upper bodies and are fuller in the hips and thighs. This is also the most typical shape for women's bodies, Burr said. Boat-neck tops can add perceived width to the shoulders to balance the hips, or empire waist dresses can draw the eye up.

The wedge shape defines women with broad shoulders, narrow hips and slim legs. It is also known as an inverted triangle. Burr recommends a V-neck top, which will draw the eye vertically instead of horizontally.

The rectangle shape means the hips and shoulders are the same width, with no defined waist. It is a very straight shape, but more full than the tubular body. A slightly tailored jacket can give the illusion of more curves.

Go With Change

Corinne Phipps, founder of Urban Darling is not a fan of characterizing body types, because she said bodies change throughout the years.

"To stereotype them into one category is not going to be appropriate from year to year," she said.

Body changes can happen with weight gain or loss, after having a baby or when women go through menopause.

Burr says not to ignore those changes. Wearing clothes that are too tight or too baggy in order to appear thinner will just make you look larger or frumpy, she said.

"It's all about taking an honest look at what your current body shape is," Burr said. "Sometimes, we tend to live in denial and/or feel embarrassed that our waists aren't as small as they used to be."

Learn what style your body looks good in, accept it and work with it, Phipps said. "You will be more comfortable, confident and chic when you are properly outfitted in clothing that fits correctly."

Acknowledging the change in your body is the biggest step, Burr said. Find parts of your body that you do love and bring the focus to them.

Those will full hips and a small waist look great in A-line skirts and fitted tops.

"Cinching the waist will guide the eye directly there," Phipps said.

Full-busted women should stick with tops that have a neckline below their collarbone, Phipps said. She recommends those with thick legs wear straight leg or wide leg jeans to compliment their legs.

If you don't like the way your waist has changed, don't wear a belt. Burr said a quick fix for that is to wear a belt with a sweater and put a jacket over it. That will give you the illusion of a small waist.

Too Trendy?

Don't feel like you have to wear the latest trends to be in style. If it doesn't work for your body type, skip it, Burr said.

"Style has little to do with trends and more to do with honoring your body shape, personality, age and lifestyle to make choices that look good on you," she said.

An example of this is puffy sleeves, which Burr said are in from time to time. If you are a wedge body shape and have broad shoulders, the last thing you want to do is add a little puffy sleeve to draw more focus there, she said.

"If you do not want people to look at a certain area, don't draw attention to it," she said.

In some instances, alterations can be made to the garment to adjust for body type differences. But, Burr said, people shouldn't want to wear something that doesn't look good on them.

Phipps said that with the variety of shapes out there, she consistently recommends staying away from clothing trends. She pushes classics likes fitted blazers, trench coats and a great pair of jeans.

"Classics are classic for a reason, they are tried and true and they work for the greatest number of people," she said. "What's chic one year is passe the next."

For every body type, the little black dress works wonders.

"Black is a great illusion, it makes us look slimmer, more chic and sophisticated than we often are," Phipps said.

Camisoles and cardigans are also universal. Mixing and matching either piece leaves a lot of room for creativity and personal style, Phipps said.