I had a styling appointment with a dear friend of mine this past week and it got me inspired. I have done a couple of styling classes here in the Dallas area and had great turnout.
I thought that others may want more insight on what you should be wearing for your body type!
For as long as I can remember I have had "curves" if that is even what you want to call them. I think when you are younger it is such a struggle having a hips or a booty. I think as you mature, you learn to embrace what God gave you!
So over the years I have tried on thousands of items trying to find the right fit. There are a lot of almost maybe's out there, right!!!!! Hopefully through my pain(hehe) you can avoid some of the mistakes I have made in my lifetime of dressing my body.
This post is geared more toward an hourglass figure.
If you have a different shape or want to know yours leave a comment below and I will work on something for you!
If you have a different shape or want to know yours leave a comment below and I will work on something for you!
What to buy!
Peplum Top here- this top will draw the eye into a v creating a smaller waist line.
If you have hips, wearing skinny jeans and this top will balance out your curves in all the right places!
If you have hips, wearing skinny jeans and this top will balance out your curves in all the right places!
Okay, so you are looking for anything that will give you a waist line if you are an hourglass figure.
All of these pieces below are great for your body type.
A trench coat is so now, and so perfect for the hourglass figure!
Skinny jeans and high waisted jeans are great for your curves, they keep everything slimmer and in place!
Skinny jeans and high waisted jeans are great for your curves, they keep everything slimmer and in place!
I also threw in my favorite bag right now and my favorite tassel earrings.
The ruffles and v-necks create the eye to go to that area.
Things to stay away from-
Anything that cuts off right at your hip bone, this makes you look larger.
Anything with a thick band at the bottom of your top. It makes your hips look much wider than they are.
Anything that is too tight will show all your love handles and curves. Find clothes that fit well! Don't look at the size, try on all different sizes, see what fits you!
Anything that cuts off right at your hip bone, this makes you look larger.
Anything with a thick band at the bottom of your top. It makes your hips look much wider than they are.
Anything that is too tight will show all your love handles and curves. Find clothes that fit well! Don't look at the size, try on all different sizes, see what fits you!
Anything that doesn't give your body shape, don't buy it.
There are lots of cute shift dresses that just fall straight, I can't wear them. I have to belt them or add to them to define my shape in there somewhere.
Printed leggings... just say no.
stripes on your bottom half... again just say no. The stripes stretch and well you know.
Printed bottoms can be really tricky, you have to balance your top with printed bottoms.
Chunky knits are fun, but can make you look bigger on top. You can still wear them, but find thinner knits.
Love your body, dress for yourself! Embrace your curves! Always remember to keep your goodies covered up, practice practical modesty. You can still be cute, trendy, and stylish without letting things hang out.
There are lots of cute shift dresses that just fall straight, I can't wear them. I have to belt them or add to them to define my shape in there somewhere.
Printed leggings... just say no.
stripes on your bottom half... again just say no. The stripes stretch and well you know.
Printed bottoms can be really tricky, you have to balance your top with printed bottoms.
Chunky knits are fun, but can make you look bigger on top. You can still wear them, but find thinner knits.
Love your body, dress for yourself! Embrace your curves! Always remember to keep your goodies covered up, practice practical modesty. You can still be cute, trendy, and stylish without letting things hang out.
My best advice... just because they make it doesn't mean you should buy it!
Women's Bp. Ruffle Front Tee • BP • $29 H&M Wrap-front Dress • H&M • $14.99
H&M One-shoulder Dress • H&M • $19.99
H&M Shopper with Ties • H&M • $14.99
H&M Wrap-front Dress • H&M • $17.99
H&M Blouse with Flounced Sleeves • H&M • $29.99
H&M Patterned Blouse • H&M • $29.99
H&M Cotton Trenchcoat • H&M • $39.99
H&M High waist Jeans • H&M • $29.99
H&M Earrings with Tassels • H&M • $12.99
H&M Dress with Trumpet Sleeves • H&M • $17.99
H&M Striped Blouse • H&M • $17.99
H&M Skinny Ankle Jeans • H&M • $39.99
H&M Short-sleeved Top • H&M • $9.99
XOXO Kristine Ashley