Body Shape
Can an hour-glass figure wear a maxi dress?
An hour-glass figure is the perfect body shape. If you are lucky enough to have this perfect body type you should emphasize your curves. A maxi dress that is belted or has an empire waist would be the most flattering on an hour-glass figure. Any maxi dress that doesn’t hide your curvy shape is your…
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What style(s) swimsuit is most flattering on large busted women?
Large busted women need to choose swimsuit styles that draw attention away from the bust area. A one piece bathing suit is more flattering on large busted women and suits with a skirt or trim in the hip area will draw attention away from the bust area. A suit with a dark solid color bodice,…
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Do I have a pear shape body type?
Do I have a pear shape body type? I think I have a pear body type because I have a big bum. I have a tiny bust, an hourglass-like waist, but thin thighs. I am tall and extremely skinny, (around 5′ 8″). What tops and what pants could I try? Pear shape body types are…
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What body type am I?
What body type am I? My measurements are listed below: Shoulder width = 34 inchs, Bust = 30 inches , Waist = 23 inches and hips = 34 inches. Knowing your body type/ shape is important. In order to look good you need to choose clothing styles that flatter your figure type. Similar shapes can…
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Where can I find shirts that fit my tall non muscular frame?
Shirts are modern and classic and will vary by brands. Different styles and different sizes fit a variety of figure types. Begin by looking at department stores like Macy’s or Bloomingdale’s. They have free personal shoppers that will pull together a variety of shirts in different styles, sizes and brands for you to try on…
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Do plus size women look slimmer in straight leg or flared leg pants?
The best way for plus size women to determine what style pants make them look slimmer is to try some different styles on and check the mirror. What is most slimming depends on your body shape and height. In general, straight leg pants are most flattering if you have a narrow body frame. If you…
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How can I look stylish considering that I am overweight? My weight is 230 lbs.
Being overweight makes looking stylish very difficult. However a monochromatic outfit in one dark color scheme like black or dark navy blue are your best bets. Wear with dark simple style shoes. A beautiful colored scarf around your neck area or good-looking statement earrings are ways to draw attention upwards away from your body. Also an…
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How can I improve my look?
Thanks for sending your photo. The first thing I noticed was your happy face and great hair style. Looking at the photo I see an inverted triangle. Your shoulders look wide and your legs look slim. The horizontal stripes on your top add width to your shoulder area and give the appearance that you carry…
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Do calf high boots make you look shorter? I am 5′ 2″.
Calf high boots are very stylish and can be worn by short women when their pants are tucked in if the boots are the same color as the pants. Same goes when wearing long pants over calf high boots stick with the same color pants and boots. Wearing any different color tops and bottoms will…
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How can I dress for my body shape? I am 5’3″ and 98 lbs. My body is slim & fairly healthy but my spine curves inward & I have a naturally large rear, my waist is very slim. Whatever I wear balloons out when it reaches my hips & hides the rest of my torso – so I always end up looking a lot chunkier than I am.
You sound very tiny. From your body shape description I am not sure what your body type is however it may be a triangle shape, narrower on the top than on the bottom. Draw attention away from your hip area if you do not want to call attention there. Printed tops with short sleeves and…
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