Let’s talk about silhouettes. I think it’s so valuable to know one or two outfit silhouettes that make you feel your best. For me, it’s a top and skirt like this set, any kind of midi dress or high waisted jeans with a fitted shirt. These are outfits that I know flatter my natural shape and therefore, make me feel confident.
I was able to quickly determined this because I happen to have the unusual job of photographing myself in different outfits for a living. But if that isn’t your chosen career (!!), I think this video is really helpful.
I consider myself somewhere between curvy and pear as my hips are my largest measurement and therefore I typically feel most comfortable in pieces that are loose and flowy on the bottom – skirts, maxi dresses, midi dresses. When it comes to pants, I like a straight or culotte leg with a super high waist to accentuate that feature.
I recently discovered these super high waist jeans designed for curves and I am obsessed (runs TTS). So much so I then bought this pair and this pair. Do you have some go-to silhouettes that you feel your best in?
polka dot top, also love this one | polka dot skirt, also love this one and this one | heels, also love these for less | sunglasses, $10 | bag, also love this one | earrings | gold coin necklace, locket and key necklace | chainlink bracelet | chain ring | pinky ring | signet ring
Thank you so much for reading, and let me know if you style yourself with body shape in mind or not so much! XO –
Yes! I recently “met” a London-based stylist who “body mapped” me. I knew what looked good on me and what didn’t but now I have a much better understanding as to why! The stylist was wonderful – I expected to learn what to camouflage and how – instead she empowered me with geometry – and gave me a very positive body image.
That is so helpful – I love that term “body mapping.” Empowering with geometry – I love that!!! Thank you so much for sharing –
i’m fairly hourglass and I love peplum tops, square or v-necks and a flowy bottoms. I also noticed patterns are overwhelming on me on me, so I try to buy prints that are spread out or minimal.
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LOVE this note about minimal prints. I have found in the past handful of years that I feel like solids are usually more flattering, but I think that is such a GREAT note and callout!
Loved that Trunk Club video! I’ve always been part of the thick thigh/big booty club so I was sending up all the praise when high waist everything became a trend. I could never wear low rise anything eh-verrr, so to feel included in what are now popular fashions has opened so many door to my wardrobe imagination!
Natalie I feel you 100%! The high waist trend is the BEST for curvy girls!!
As a new mom, I now only wear things that are loose on the bottom! Luckily flowy silhouettes and high rise jeans are in style 😛
I’m also a pear and very much grateful for high waist jeans! I could never go back. I also made the discovery that I need A-line or flowy dress styles when doing fittings for bridesmaid dresses a few years back. The shops would want to order me 3 sizes greater than what I normally take because my hip measurements are so much larger than my breasts. I had to switch up the style of dress I was getting because the suggested size would’ve taken so much tailoring at the bust. This summer I’m really liking tank tops that show off my shoulders.
What a helpful blog post! Thanks for always keeping it 100.
Dressing for your body type makes all the difference! I learned this the hard way in the early 00s, when low rise jeans (read: never again) were all the rage. My pear shape was just NOT having it. High-waist everything is bae!
I love those Abercrombie jeans as well. My bottom has always been my biggest feature with a smaller waist and I’ve never found jeans that fit me like those do and don’t stretch out/fall down with wear!! I’ve been researching how to dress for my body type, so I’d love more blogs on the topic!!