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FIND BUSTY FIGURE TIPS

If you have a busty figure, model after celebrities like Salema Halyek, Eva Mendes, or Jessica Simpson.

You are blessed with a generous bust-line but haven't a clue how to balance your shape. You probably feel like people only see what's below your face. Well, lucky for you women pay thousands of dollars to have that bust-line. That's not the only plus; there are ways to wear certain fashions to complement not flaunt.


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FIND FULL & CURVY FIGURE TIPS

For Full & Curvy Figures, watch celebrities like Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and America Ferrera for styling ideas.

For the curvy figure, you want to minimize those curves, but not deny them. Right? Your #1 challenge is finding beautiful, trendy clothes that fit. First, let's find out if you are a curvy figure. If you answer "yes" to most of the characteristics below, then read on.

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FIND PEAR SHAPE FIGURE TIPS

Jennifer Lopez is a great example of a pear shape. She knows how to play up her best features. www.people.com

So you think you may have a pear shape figure? Well, since this is the most important part of developing the your image, let's make sure. If you answer yes to all of the statements below than you most likely have the pear shape figure:Pear Shape


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FIND TALL & SLIM FIGURE TIPS

Celebrities such as Nicole Kidman, Katie Holmes and Heidi Klum are women to imitate when it comes to dressing a tall and slim figure.

Do you struggle with shopping for the perfect outfit to bring out your girly side? If you match the profile below, you may have a tall and slim body type:


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FIND PETITE FIGURE TIPS

Natalie Portman, Christina Rucci and Kristen Bell are great examples of petite figures. They are all under 5' 2" tall and do a wonderful job elongating their figures on the red carpet.

Do you find yourself searching through racks to find something to put on your petite frame? Well, a lot of women would kill to have your small figure but you say, "I can never find anything to wear. Everything is always so big." If you answer "yes" to almost everything below, you have a petite figure and should read on to find out what garment is best for your shape.


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FIND CURVY PETITE FIGURE TIPS

If your Curvy Petite, model after celebrities like Reese Witherspoon, Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Your voluptuous curves are well proportioned with your body.


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Dress Your Body Type: Pear Shape Figure

Jennifer Lopez is a great example of a pear shape. She knows how to play up her best features. www.people.com

Pear Shape Figure - Dress Your Body Type, Online ShoppingSo you think you may have a pear shape figure? Well, since this is the most important part of developing the your image, let's make sure. If you answer yes to Shop Pear Body Types -- Find Clothes that Fit!all of the statements below than you most likely have the pear shape figure:

  • You have narrow shoulders. Your bust and waistline are small and petite.
  • You have more voluptuous hips, bottom and thighs.
  • You are blessed with the bootylicious syndrome.

What to wear?

The challenge is finding apparel that balances the upper portion with the bottom. Our goal is to visually slim your bottom half and play up your top.

Flattering topsJennifer Lopez is a great example of a pear shape. She knows how to play up her best features.. as stated in People Magazine

  • Trendy slim-fitted empires,scoop-necks or boat necks, button up blouses, detailed tops balance the pear figure.
  • For colder days, wear princess, single-breasted or a-line coats and jackets.
Slimming Bottoms for a Pear Shaped Gal... Find wardrobe successes with Dress Your Body TypeNo, Nos!
  • No tops that hit right at the waist and No waist length puffers

Slimming Bottoms

  • Knee-length a-line skirts with flared hems narrow the hips of the pear shape.
  • Low-rise pants, boot-cut pants and jeans best compliment the proportion.
  • Always buy pants that fit well in the hip area and then visit a tailor to take in the waist or adjust the length.
No, Nos!
  • Don't wear super full or clingy skirts.Choose Empire Waisted Dresses and Knee-Length for your best choices in dresses
  • Please no drawstring pants, gathered, pleated, cuffed, or tapered ankles.
  • Be cautious when it comes to skinny jeans.

Dresses

  • Empire waist with a-line skirt look the best on pear shapes. This rule is perfect to use for formal events.
  • Also, an empire waist at knee-length is exceptional for a cocktail party such as the classic black below.
No, Nos!
  • The same rule applies for skirts has it does for dresses. No full and clingy dresses.

What about those swimsuits

A swimsuit is the hardest piece to work with as you already know. Don't worry. There are swimsuits made just for you but this is what you have to look for.

  • Find lighter tops and pair with darker bottoms.
  • Purchase bikinis or one-pieces with wide-set straps to disguise the smaller shoulders or upper frame.
No, Nos!
  • Stay away from boy-leg styles or super-high cut legs.
  • No vertical stripes for the bottom half.

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