Dress Your Body Type: Curvy Petite Figure
If your Curvy Petite, model after celebrities like Reese Witherspoon, Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
For the curvy petite figure, finding clothes that do not overpower your frame and still, minimize your curves is one of your biggest challenges. First, let's find out if you are a curvy petite figure. If you answer "yes" to most of the characteristics below, then read on.
You have full bust and hips.
- Your voluptuous curves are well proportioned with your body.
- Your goal is to elongate your figure.
- You feel your hips and upper portion could be smaller. You want clothes that slim your curves instead of drawing too much attention to them.
- You are shorter than 5'5"..
What to wear?
Flattering Tops
- Tops that are open at the décolleté are most pleasing to the eye such as v-necklines, scoop neck, and boat neck.
- To accentuate the waist, pick a belt that can pair with a solid blouse. Halter tops are also
flattering. - For outerwear, shop for single-breasted
jackets, a belted trench or princess cut jackets.
- When it comes to work environment and wearing button-up blouses, be cautious of the space
between the buttons. It tends to open a bit. A quick solution to this problem is putting double-sided tape to secure the fabric. Works perfect! - Items to throw out: waist length puffer jacket. This item tends to cut the body in half. Before
purchasing any garments be sure it elongates your body. - Stay clear of big prints and patterns that over-power your petite frame.
Slimming Bottoms
- For professional occasions, invest in a knee length pencil skirt that is slightly tapered. This skirt accentuates your curves to your best advantage.
- Also a knee length a-line skirt is great for any occasion.
- Shop for fitted jeans that sit low on the hips. Boot-cut and straight leg jeans help elongate your height.
- Pin-stripe pants also do a wonderful job of elongating the lower portion. Another bonus to these pants is you can wear other colors besides just black.
- Tapered Capri pants are great for warmer climates.
- Throw out the flared capri pants. The flare with cut the legs and eliminate length in the legs
- Avoid pleated and ankle tapered pants.
Dresses
- Choose dresses that adjust to your curves like a belted dress or a wrap dress.
- Sheaths, sun dresses, and princess shaped dresses are also basics to shop for. These dresses help elongate the figure and gently smooth the curves.
- Picking the right fabric is important. Be cautious when it comes to thin and flimsy fabrics. The thicker, more structured fabrics appear more elegant and drape well.
- Be cautious when picking out a long dress. It may swallow you.
What about those swimsuits
When it comes to swimwear, pay for quality. Invest in one that fits well and is made to last.
- Halter tops elongate and flatter the curves.
- Swim tops that include bra support are a must. A sweet heart neckline really plays up your feminine figure.
- Shop for suits with 18% or more in spandex. The extra spandex gives more support.
No, Nos!
- Don't be ashamed of your curves. Marilyn Monroe had voluptuous curves and she is now known for being a sexy icon.
- Consider Shopping Online as an Alternative. If you hate that strong light in the store dressing rooms and unhelpful salespeople, you may want to shop for swimwear from the privacy of your own home. Most online stores have great customer service, but always check their return policy before you buy swimsuits. Click here to visit our recommended shopping website.
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