Body Shape
Can I wear a creme color, strapless dress with a black waistband to a black tie affair? The dress comes slightly below the knees. I am 5 ft & 140 lbs & I am being honored at this event.
A creme color, strapless dress with a black waistband, slightly below the knees would be appropriate for a black tie affair for some figure types. A black belt on a creme color dress will make you look shorter. Since you are 5 feet tall and 140 pounds, a dark color cocktail dress or pants would…
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Can I wear a tea length skirt with a large floral pattern? I am a petite (5’3″) female and my legs are slim.
Tea length skirts or dresses and large prints look more flattering on tall women. In general knee-length dresses are more stylish on short (5′ 3″) petite females. If you are in your 20’s or early 30’s you can get away with skirts that are a little shorter if you have good-looking legs. Petite women can…
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What can I wear to a Christening? I’m 32yrs old, size 14, 5ft 3in, pear shape figure. I’m very self concious about how I look.
A Christening is such a beautiful event. You can wear a dress, separates like pants or skirt and a pretty top or a suit to a Christening. With your fuller thighs the goal is to add some interest to your top to balance with your hip area. When choosing tops and dresses wear V necks,…
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What looks more slimming, dressy black wide-leg or straight legged pants?
What looks more slimming, dressy black wide-leg or straight-legged pants? I’m a plus-size woman. I want to wear dressy black pants for a wedding. Dressy black straight-legged pants or pants with a slight boot cut style would look good with a blacktop. An all-black outfit will look stylish and slimming at a wedding. Wear black…
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What style of jeans should I wear with a classic blue & white plaid shirt? I am 13 years old.
A classic blue and white plaid shirt is a great investment. You can wear it with jeans/pants and skirts. The style of jeans you wear depends on your body type (triangle, inverted triangle, hour-glass or rectangle). In general, if you are an average height and medium weight female and have a triangle figure or rectangle…
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What are the best summer shirts to wear if you are large busted & thick upper wasted?
Cotton summer shirts are cool and comfortable in the summer. Tees that have “V” necks, square necks, boatnecks or wrap tops are nice on big busted women. Your top should fit nicely not too tight or too baggy. Tops with 3/4 length sleeves and dark colors will minimize large chests. A classic shirt style blouse…
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What websites will allow me to dress well? I am petite & have a limited budget but don’t want to embarrass my daughter.
If you want to dress well or be well dressed wear clothing that flatters your figure type, is age appropriate and is right for the event you are attending. You can do an Internet search for “petite clothing” to find stores or online shops. Look for tailored classics in monochromatic color schemes since you are…
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What kind of clothes (especially dresses) would give a slim 5’2″ ft female curves? I have a rectangular shape, small torso & a small bust.
Many girls/women would love to have a slim rectangular body type. Giving your shoulders and hips the appearance of width will make your waist appear smaller and give you a curvaceous look. Dresses with cinched in waists and off the shoulder dresses with flared skirts will widen your shoulders and tops. Tops and dresses with boatneck…
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Which boots will fit me best? I am a size 18, 5′ tall & I love boots but never know which ones to buy.
As far as getting boots that fit comfortably you’ll need to try a number of brands to find the perfect boots. When wearing boots avoid showing skin or you’ll look shorter. Black ankle or knee high boots with black leggings and a black skirt and black top will give you a slimmer appearance. A black…
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What style wedding dress do you suggest I look for? I am 5’4″ & 145 pounds with a C cup breast & somewhat curvy & will be wearing heels.
Before you go looking for your wedding dress get a proper fitting bra or shapewear. Simple wedding dress styles in a dressy fabric ( for example lace) with open necklines like V necks are especially flattering on large breasted gals. A dress with a wrap style top can be flattering also. Look at A line…
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