A "curvy" body is often considered the ideal of female beauty. Women with a curvy body often belong to the "hourglasses" category. They have generous bust and hips but a narrow waist. If you have a curvy body, you need to choose clothes that naturally emphasize your waist and balance the curves of the bust and hips.
Steps
Method 1 of 7: Advice on clothing "above"
Pay attention to the fit of clothing for the upper body. Look for garments that flatter your waist and bust, but avoid shirts that add too much volume unless you want to balance with garments that flatter the lower body more.
Step 1. Opt for tight garments instead of soft ones
Step 2. You could consider the empire style
This style has pleats on the sides of the waist and naturally emphasizes your curves.
Step 3. Look for shirts that have a belt
Thick belts are another way to draw attention to your waist, and some sweaters have a belt included in the model.
Step 4. Add a belt to a shirt
Buy a simple top, such as a bandeau, knitted top, or long-sleeved tunic. Remember to always look for snug (fit) cuts. Add a flashy belt or wrap the ends of the top around your waist.
Step 5. Consider dressing gown tops
These too close around the waist, showing off your curves.
Step 6. Wear tight fitting shirts only, and avoid boxy designs
Look for shirts that have pleats on the hips.
Step 7. Try a top that adds volume to the bust and shoulders, such as an empire-style tunic or a loose-fitting shirt with a belt at the waist
Always choose shirts that highlight the waistline, even if with a soft design like the ones just mentioned. Remember to combine them with garments that also add volume to the hips in order to maintain the proportions.
Method 2 of 7: Jacket Tips
The right jacket will help you emphasize your upper curves even more without unbalancing your lower ones.
Step 1. Look for fitted jackets that highlight the waist and widen at the hips
Step 2. Select a length that fits your height
Shorter women should opt for short jackets, while tall women should choose longer jackets
Step 3. Don't take double-breasted jackets, as they could add unwanted volume and ruin your figure
Step 4. Avoid jackets with too many pockets or details that could weigh down your curves and waist
Method 3 of 7: Pants Tips
Look for pants that balance whatever top you decide to wear.
Step 1. Look for pants with a high waist that emphasize your strong point
Step 2. Choose a pair of cigarette pants to combine with a fitted top
Step 3. Choose cargo pants with side pockets to balance curves when wearing a more voluminous top
Step 4. Choose boot cut jeans for added versatility
Choose a slightly flared pair to balance round hips.
Step 5. Avoid pants with belts, pockets or other details around the hips or back
These details will only add volume, completely unbalancing the curves.
Step 6. Go for dark jeans that help you look slim
Method 4 of 7: Skirt Tips
Choose skirts with the same criteria as trousers. Look for garments that balance the upper pieces, and opt for models that enhance the curves and not mortify them.
Step 1. Opt for pencil skirts and other cuts that hug your figure
Side-waisted skirts are perfect.
Step 2. Look for tight skirts that flare up or flare slightly downwards if you want to combine them with a more voluminous top
Step 3. Combine voluminous skirts, such as A-line ones, with a top that adds volume to the shoulders and bust
These skirts add some volume to the hips, balancing a fuller top.
Method 5 of 7: Clothing Advice
When it comes to dresses, there are many models that suit curvy women. Take guidelines for matching tops and bottoms and apply them to your choice of clothes.
Step 1. Look for skin-tight cuts that emphasize the waist and balance the upper and lower curves
Step 2. Consider dresses with a bodice that naturally separate the top from the bottom
These dresses usually have a clean cut that enhances the waistline to the maximum.
Step 3. Try a robe or empire-style dress
Both models enhance the waist by making it look even slimmer while accentuating the upper and lower curves.
Step 4. Look for skin-tight dresses with diagonal or bias cut to show off your legs and add something original to your style
Make sure they mark the waist, hug the hips and fall soft on the thighs.
Method 6 of 7: Look at the necklines
The right neckline can work wonders to enhance your figure. Pay attention to the neckline of shirts and dresses when you try them on.
Step 1. Try the bateau neckline to enhance the full bust
Step 2. Wear V-neck sweaters, because they draw attention to the bust
Step 3. Try the neckline that leaves the shoulders uncovered
Emphasize thin collarbones.
Step 4. Avoid necklines that are too tight like turtlenecks
They distract attention from life, and do not enhance your curves at all.
Method 7 of 7: Choose the Right Fabrics and Patterns
The fabric and pattern of a dress can make a difference in how it fits you. Look for fabrics that embrace curves, in simple colors and patterns so as not to unbalance them.
Step 1. Go for bright, soft fabrics that wrap around the body and highlight curves
Step 2. Avoid fabrics that are too stiff
They don't hug your figure and hide curves.
Step 3. Opt for shirts with vertical stripes
They streamline the figure, and the garments with pleats at the hips highlight the waistline.
Step 4. Stay away from flashy patterns such as floral patterns, giant polka dots or geometric patterns
These prints unbalance your curves.
Step 5. Go for simple patterns, such as vertical stripes
Step 6. Go for solid colors, especially clothes
Two-tone or solid-colored ones are great for enhancing a curvy figure.
Step 7. Stay away from dresses decorated with beads, sequins or other things
They weigh down the curves and do not always enhance them.
Advice
- Try on the clothes before putting them on, if possible. A garment may follow all the rules to enhance your figure, but once worn the fabric may not fall as it should or the pleats may not be in the right places.
- Slim your legs while wearing high heels. Many curvy women also have long, slim legs that need to be shown off. Even if you don't have them, slimming them with heels is a good way to have a feminine and balanced look.
