Dresses
Best:
- Jumpsuit (jumpsuits show off curves and add volume to the lower half)
- Wrap (creates a focal point to a typically loose-fitting garment)
- Fit and flare (highlights the waist and flows effortlessly from the hips)
- Sheath (fits perfectly but still has room for comfort)
- Bodycon (accentuates curves, hugs curves at bust and waist areas, gives off elongated appearance)
- Striped skater dress (doesn't draw much attention, subtly compliments your curves).
Avoid:
- Flowy styles (be careful especially if they don't define the waist, but add a waist belt if you're unsure).
Skirts
Best:
- Maxi skirts (must-have as they strike a balance between both casual and glamorous)
- Maxi in a wrap cut (draws the eye across curvy hips and up to the waist)
- Pencil skirts (flaunts those curves, can be worn at almost any occasion).
Avoid:
- Boxy (doesn't show off lovely curvy figure)
- Straight styles and stuff fabrics (doesn't work well with your shape)
- Skirts with big voluminous pockets, ruffles or other embellishments around the hips (adds volume) but if you do this, make sure to balance them with details around the chest.
Accessories
Best:
- Waist belts (to show off your tiny, defined waist
- Statement earrings (to draw attention to the face and neckline)
- Light scarves (great accessory to pair with any outfit. But opt for light fabric so that it isn't too much volume on top)
- A good, well-fitted bra (thrusts bust forwards).
Avoid:
- Belts around the hips (adds extra, unwanted volume around the area)
- Bra that's too big, small or wrong size and style in general (won't match your balanced figure)
- Scarves that are heavy (make you seem top-heavy).
Shoes
Best:
- Pointy toe shoes (makes your legs look longer whether it's heels or flats)
- Nude pumps (they pair well with almost anything and leg lengthening)
- Shoes that accentuate curves: rounded toes, peep toes or bows.
Avoid:
- All shoes are acceptable.
Shirts
Best:
- Wrap (to highlight your waist)
- Keyhole (sexy detail that shows off curves without being too revealing)
- V-neck (the neckline draws the eyes towards the defined midsection)
- Peplum (this top mirrors this body shape perfectly, shows off tiny waist with volume at shoulders and hips)
- Wrap blouse (draws attention to the waist without any extra area to bust area)
- Deep necklines (too make everything look balanced and curvy)
- Tops that end just below your hip line (instantly makes you appear taller and slimmer).
Avoid:
- Shirts that are too boxy (won't do favours for the figure)
- High necklines (makes bust area look too bulky).
Jeans
Best:
- High-waisted (this rise accentuates your defined waist for a flattering fit)
- Flared (this silhouette beautifully balances curvier hips and thighs)
- Wide-leg (like flared jeans, this style gives proportion to lower half)
- Skinny (shows off your natural curves).
Avoid:
- Avoid bootcut styles with fading around the hips, which attracts attention to the widest point. If you like jeans with this look, opt for styles with ripped details around the lower thighs and knees (but not higher up the legs).
Trousers/pants
Best:
- Belted-waist (belts aren't your best friend)
- Stretchy (these pants follow the curves for a more comfortable fit)
- Flowy (accentuates the waist whilst leaving room for curvy hips)
- High-waisted (a flattering and comfortable rise for all ages)
- Flared pants (creates a longer and slimmer appearance to the legs).
Avoid:
- Boxy (just avoid boxy in general for this figure shape)
- Low-rise as they make the hips look wider and legs shorter.
Jackets
Best:
- Moto (great jacket for fall with some edge)
- Belted (even more attention to the waist with belted detail)
- Cropped (hem lands above hips to show off bottom half)
- Longline belted (a long jacket creates illusion of longer legs).
Avoid:
- Straight, boxy styles with shoulder details (makes you appear boxy and top-heavy)
Swimwear
Best:
- Bold prints (tropical patterns play up your curves without overpowering the frame)
- High-rise bottoms (put spotlight on the waist with this vintage style)
- Constructed tops (underwired bikini tops provide much-needed security)
- Rouched one-pieces (hugs your curvy shape and supports it).
Avoid:
- Almost anything goes. Just avoid mismatched patterns, colours and styles that can throw the bikini top and bottom out of harmony.
