How to Flatter Your Curves
Even if you are completely comfortable with your curves, there may still parts of your body to which you would rather not draw attention. Fortunately, you can use fashion to accentuate and flatter your curves, instead of making them appear larger. Although there aren't any hard and fast rules for flattering your curves, some general fashion guidelines can help you accentuate your best assets.
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Draw attention to your waist line, which often is the smallest part of a curvy body, by wearing tops with fitted waist lines. By accentuating your waist line, you can flatter a larger bust, hips and bottom.
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Wear different colors on your top and bottom half. According to Styleadviceplus.com, avoiding a single color creates contrast and flatters curvy figures.
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Wear belted coats or trench coats if you are curvy all over. These coats accentuate your waist and can flatter your curves.
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Avoid jackets that button above the bust line. This style tends to flow outward from the bust, making the waist appear larger than it actually is.
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Choose fabrics that fit close to your body, but don't cling. Stretchy fabrics, such as cotton, work best.
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Balance what you wear on top with what you wear below your waist. For example, if you wear a full shape on top, like a shirt with bat-wing sleeves, wear something tapered below the waist. On the other hand, if you're wearing more fabric below the waist, complement that with a tapered top.
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Avoid blouses with patterns running over the entire blouse. Instead, choose blouses with detail running down the center.
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