Dressing a Curvy Figure

Curvy women often have a hard time dressing their body shape, here are few tips to help you celebrate your beautiful self!

Dresses

The right dress can really bring out your best asset and make you look leaner. It is absolutely amazing! A classic is the empire waist with a V neckline, which emphasizes the smallest part of the body and elongated the neckline. Some on the women I worked with radically changed their opinion on dresses after discovering how flattering they can be. We went shopping for 1 or 2 dresses and they end up getting 4 of them!

Also, try prints they can be your best allies! A lot of plus size women avoid prints, which is actually a shame because they are an excellent way to trick the eye and bring the focus away from anything that makes you feel uncomfortable.

Avoid: small prints as you will look bigger in proportion to the print.

Accessories

Statement necklaces tend to be overwhelming for most women except tall women and curvy women. A statement piece will bring some flair to your outfit and balance your curves.

Avoid: small bag, shoes (kitten heels) and jewelry, as they are not in proportion with your figure. On the other hand, if you are wearing a statement necklace, you want to keep, the rest of the jewelry smaller so that there is only one focus in your outfit.

Bra

Every woman needs to wear the right size for bra. It is even more important when you are a plus size woman to keep the girls up and the waist defined. Looking for a great place for bra fitting, visit bratenders.com .

Jeans

Keep your jeans in a darker wash for a slimming look. I usually recommend a boot cut to balance the tights and the top half of the body.

Looking your best is about understanding how to play up your best assets and celebrate your true beauty, regardless of your size. So for the curvy ladies who think they can’t look good now, please keep this in mind. And remember, prints – the right ones – are your best friends.

Tags: clothing, curvy, overweight, self-esteem, women

This post was submitted by Silfath Pinto.

Author: Silfath Pinto (3 Articles)

Silfath Pinto, French and West African living in New York, is founder and President of Sense Your Style LLC, an Image Consulting and Wardrobe Styling company. Repeated suggestions by amazed friends as well as her impeccable eye for styling made her go for the obvious: embrace her passion for styling. Silfath offers Wardrobe Planning, Personal Shopping and Relooking Services as well as workshops and trainings for corporations and organizations. She aims at empowering men and women by helping them look their best and achieve their goals. She believes style must be accessible to all. Her contagious enthusiasm combined with a boundless patience as well as a pragmatic approach have been a valuable asset to her clients, helping them build a stylish and smart wardrobe, while saving time and money. She has even been called a "brilliant magician" on several occasions. Silfath is also a fierce promoter of Fashion Swap events and was featured on News 12 for a Clothing Swap story. She was also interviewed on Thrive Connect Radio Show to talk about Uncovering Your Magnificence and building your Personal Style. Born and raised in Ivory Coast, Silfath went to college in France. Prior to starting Sense Your Style, Silfath successfully worked as an auditor for KPMG for 3 years and at L'Oréal in Paris. She moved from Paris to New York in 2005. After 3 years in Reporting & Finance at ING Real Estate, she decided to focus on Sense Your Style LLC. Silfath holds a Master in Management and a Master of Science in Finance, both from EDHEC Business School- a French top ranked business school. She was trained as an Image Consultant at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, through the Image Consulting program.