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Flatter Your Figure - Perfect pieces for pear shapes

Filed under: Clothing, Flatter Your Figure

Some women have a little junk in the trunk, but a bit of booty does not a pear make. We're talking about women who have slim shoulders, a smaller chest and torso, and then considerably wider hips, thighs, and legs. While there are some styles you should definitely shy away from, there are plenty of looks that will be just fabulous on you.

Basically, we want to simultaneously draw attention to your slimmer parts while balancing out your top and bottom. Does this mean you're resigned to a life of black slacks? Oh, hell no! You can get funky with your style as well, but we've got a few suggestions to get you started. And, by the way, black slacks aren't necessarily a bad idea.

Flatter Your Figure - The right shirtdress for your shape

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Flatter Your Figure


Shirtdresses have a lot going for them. They can easily go from one season to the next with a simple change of footwear and possibly the addition of a sweater, and they can be worn casually or glammed up. And, the right shirtdress can be seriously flattering. However, the wrong one? Bad news, darling.

We've got some tips from InStyle on how to rock the shirtdress trend (as well as a few of our own), regardless of your shape. And remember, the key to finding something that flatters your figure is always to try it on -- you'll never be able to tell how it fits from the hanger. Trust us.

The Right Shirtdress for Your Shape

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  • Basic rules for wearing a shirtdress
  • Curvy girl
  • Sexy shoulders
  • Bigger bottom/Awesome bust
  • Not so fabulous arms

Flatter Your Figure: Tips for Dressing Thin

Filed under: Clothing, Jeans, Dresses, Flatter Your Figure

If you're looking to lose 10 pounds instantly, the easiest (and safest) way to do so is with your clothes. Regardless of what your problem area is, the right clothes can help you to look thinner, curvier, or more proportional -- whatever it is you need.

We have several tips, courtesy of Ladies Home Journal, that will help you look thinner instantly, so if you've got a big day coming up (special date, big presentation, first day back at school), use these tips to get a quick boost of confidence. You'll look fabulous, we promise!

Flatter Your Figure: 5 Tips for Dressing Thin

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  • Find the right fabric
  • Get a go-to skirt
  • Get the right size
  • When in doubt, go monochromatic
  • Show off your assets with the right pants

Flatter Your Figure: Playing up a small bust

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Flatter Your Figure


In middle school, being flat is a bummer. Your friends are developing and going up in bra sizes, and you are still able to wear the training bra your mom bought you two years ago. Not because you needed it, but because your friends all had them.

As you got older and continued to have small breasts, we hope that you started to appreciate it -- you don't have to worry about painful bouncing when you exercise, and you can get away with a strapless dress without needing a bra. However, that doesn't mean you want to flaunt the fact that you're barely an A cup, so we've got some suggestions for making the most of what you've got.

Flatter Your Figure: Lengthen short legs

Filed under: Clothing, Jeans, Dresses, Flatter Your Figure


If you have short legs, there are a number of things you can do to make them look longer, none of which include hanging by your ankles to stretch them out. The way you dress can make a dramatic difference in the way your legs look.

While wearing a monochromatic leg (pants or skirt, socks or tights, and shoes all in a similar color) is certainly elongating, it's not always practical. Are you going to wear red tights with a cute red sundress in the middle of summer? No way! We've got a few tricks you can employ this summer to make the most of what you've got, as well as a few things we strongly suggest you stay away from. Check out the gallery to learn more!

Flatter Your Figure: Best summer dresses for pear shapes

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Flatter Your Figure


One of the best things about summer is getting to wear all those summer dresses. Honestly, what's easier? You throw on a cute little dress, a hot pair of sandals, and you're out the door! However, in order to look your very best, you'll want a cute little dress that flatters your cute little (or not so little) figure.

If you're a pear shape, meaning that your excess weight tends to gather around your butt and thighs rather than your upper body, you're in luck come summer. You might not be excited about shorts, but after you try on a few of the right summer dresses, you might not want to bother with shorts ever again. Check out the gallery to see what you should be wearing, and, of course, what you should avoid.

Flatter Your Figure: Ladies with large arms

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Flatter Your Figure


Do you start bringing out your tank tops at the first sign of summer? Or do you hold out and wear shirts with sleeves even in the scorching sun?

Summer can be tough for women who are self-conscious about big arms -- you want to stay cool and look season appropriate, but you don't want to bring attention to your least favorite body part. Don't worry -- we're here to help you find clothes you love that also flatter your figure! Check out the gallery for some basic rules for ladies with larger arms.

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