This beautiful girl has proportion down to a science. Note that she has drawn attention to the most slender parts of her body: her waistline, arms, and collar-bone with the light-colored sweater. The belt adds a nice definition to the waist. As a rule, pear-shaped women should stay away from extremely busy prints on their lower body, but in this case, it works, because the attention is drawn upward. Make sure you wear a high heel or a wedge to keep things elevated and airy!
If you have an hourglass figure (think Christina Hendricks and Marilyn Monroe), congratulations! You're ideal. Remember to accent your curves with a fitted and tailored look. Pencil skirts are a Godsend for this body type. Have your skirts altered to fit - find an excellent tailor. My personal favorite is Jonathan from Alterations Plus. Notice how, as a fuller busted woman, this model has chosen a darker top. The necklaces help add a bit of glamour to the neckline, and the bangle bracelet draws the eye to a slender wrist and hand. Within reason, you can get away with almost anything. Just try to focus on one fabulous body part at a time and save a life, because you are a traffic hazard, love.
Jeans and casual wear for curvy women can be a challenge: in fact, there is a whole blog that is in the works on this subject. Jeans shopping is a nightmare for lush dolls. We find a pair that fits our butt, but then they gap at the waist, or we get the mid-day skinny jean creep. No one wants to see your thong, honey, unless it's in the bedroom. Low-rise jeans, on the whole, are NOT good for us. Try a mid-rise from Earl Jean, or Ariya - a company specifically geared for the zaftig girl. Here, the model shows us that casual can be super chic. The dark rinse of the jeans, and the knotted sweater - again, emphasizing her waist, are stellar. Check out Girl With Curves for even more inspiration.
Here we are with evening wear. This would be a perfect look for a wedding or a cocktail party. The vintage lace look is super hot, and she has kept things monochromatic - always super flattering for an odalisque, especially if you are petite. The line of her body is only slightly interrupted with the darker shoes, fine if you are average to tall. Personally, I would have chosen a nude heel, to lengthen the legs, but I'm a little stubby. ;) Also,make sure the dress is properly lined. I once wore the wrong underwear with a peekaboo lace dress, to my embarrassment. The 3/4 length sleeve is a prime flatterer. Most of us hate our arms - it's a fact. Even though no one ever tells me I have fat arms, I prefer to cover them. 3/4 is perfect. For the most part, curvy girls should avoid a cap sleeve, unless you are an apple shape with lithe extremities. Cap sleeves are my kryptonite.
This is the 101 lesson on proportion and silhouette. Remember, it's all about the waist. Show that puppy off - it's where your man or woman grabs you to pull you in for a kiss, and it deserves a little attention. Invest in a collection of fabulous belts, scarves and sashes. It's well worth it! I have two or three camel-colored belts in varying widths. They match everything, and tie my look together. If you are on a budget, small investments like these extend your style vocabulary immensely. Happy wardrobing!
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