Style Tips For a Curvy Body

Ritu MathurMay 16 2012

Features of a curvy body

A curvy body shape is one with a slender waist and larger hips and breasts as compared to the waist. Curvy women are full bodied and their curves show well. A curvy figure is possible only when a woman's body frame is neither too tiny nor too large. Christina Hendricks, Kim Kardashian, Kate Winslet and Drew Barrymore are some of the Hollywood beauties who have curvy bodies.

KIm Kardashian
KIm Kardashian

Best tops for curvy body

The best tops for a curvy body are flowing fashion tops. Flowing tops take away attention to the arms and shoulders and therefore, leave the problem areas out of focus. Carefully choose the flowing tops though; don’t choose fashion tops that are too clingy or too form fitting because they will accentuate your problem areas. Fit but not tight should be the thumb rule. The bubble casual tops can be a great choice as they draw attention toward the shoulders and create a very feminine look.

Flowing fashion shirts styled with a belt, adjusted at the right place, make Barrymore's curvy body look sexy.
Flowing fashion shirts styled with a belt, adjusted at the right place, make Barrymore's curvy body look sexy.

Best pants for a curvy body Curvy women can also wear pants and flaunt their assets in an elegant way. You may find it a bit difficult to find flattering pants, but you will find them if you pay attention to few details. Select those pants which are straight cut and fit on your legs. Stay away from wide legged options. Rollover pants are also a great option for curvy women. You can wear them as high or as low as per your convenience but make sure that the leg opening should not be too tight or too loose. A subtle flare or boot cut will also look good on you.

Avoid wide legged pants and opt for pants with straight and fitted finish
Avoid wide legged pants and opt for pants with straight and fitted finish

Best dresses for curvy body When it comes to curvy body, maxi dresses are the best option. You can wear maxi dresses in bold color and patterns. The best thing about maxi dresses is that they effortlessly hide the problem areas and create a slim look. Maxi dress is one of the most comfortable piece of clothing as far as casual clothing is concerned and can bring out the best in you.

Flowing dresses like a maxi can help hide the body flaws and accentuate your curves just at the right points.
Flowing dresses like a maxi can help hide the body flaws and accentuate your curves just at the right points.

Best skirts for curvy women

When it comes to skirts, curvy women can look their best in pencil skirts. Knee length pencil skirts look best as compared to A–line skirts or straight cut skirts on their curvaceous frames. Wearing pinstriped skirts or skirts in monochrome colors is the best option as it hides all the bulk and gives an elongated effect.

Best outerwear for curvy women

If chosen carefully, curvy women can look very gorgeous in outerwear too and there is no need to shy away from them. Opt for darker and stiffer fabrics. When buying jackets, look for jackets with shoulder pads, but do not go overboard as the idea is to even out the padding of your shoulders with your hips. Also, keep an eye on seaming because seaming will give your jacket a structured look and will create a slimming effect. Try to choose a jacket which goes at least half way down the hips; it will help in creating a sleek look.

Choose a seamed outerwear for a slimmer fit.
Choose a seamed outerwear for a slimmer fit.