Women's Plus Size Apparel Fashion Advice

HOURGLASS SHAPE
The hourglass shape is curvy overall, with a defined waist. Your hips and shoulders are similar width with a medium to large bust. You have fleshy upper arms of average size. Your legs are full at the thighs and rear, while your lower legs are slim and shapely.

TRIANGLE (PEAR) SHAPE
Also called a pear shape, women with a triangle shape have more prominent hips, thighs and rear, and less prominent shoulders and bust. They also have a defined waist, and average to large legs. A woman with a pear shape body have a bust that is smaller than their lower half, and full round fleshy buttocks that are sometimes flat.

OVAL (APPLE) SHAPE
If your bust, waist and hips are similar size, then you have an oval, or apple, shape. This shape is also characterized by a small bust, slim arms and legs, an undefined waist, and square hips. Most of the weight is carried in the middle and upper torso. The legs are slender and arms are thin. The bust is larger than the hips are the buttocks are flat.

INVERTED TRIANGLE SHAPE
Women with an inverted triangle shape have a full bust, waist and upper back. They are less full in the hips, and have a flat rear. They also have a pronounced tummy and midriff, and slim arms and legs. They have a top heavy appearance, with broad shoulders and a full bust. The bust is larger than the hips. The hips, thighs, buttocks and lower legs are smaller in proportion to the upper half.

The goal for hourglass body types is to accentuate the waist and lower legs, elongate the silhouette, and balance heavier thighs.



Trench Dress in Black $139.00

This dress from IGIGI.com flatters hour glass body types because:
1) V neckline with open collar enhances the bust
2) 3/4" sleeves slim arms
3) the belt emphasizes a slim waist
4) the flowy skirt minimizes hips



Stretch Poplin Wrap Blouse $68.00

This blouse from Kiyonna.com flatters hourglass shaped women because the wrap style with belt highlights the waistline, while the 3/4" sleeves slim the arms. The V neck also enhances the bust. Pair this with dark colored pants or a skirt to draw the eye upwards, and minimize hips.





Stretch Gabardine Wide Leg Trousers $98.00

The slight flare of these pants, as well as a flat front and no pockets, help minimize hips and thighs for hourglass shapes. The dark color is also flattering because it emphasizes the waistline and minimizes hips.

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The goal for the pear shape body is to broaden the upper half, emphasize a defined waist, and deemphasize thighs and hips.




Catalina Plaid Dress $75.00

This dress from IGIGI.com is perfect for triangle body shapes because the wide V neckline broadens small shoulders, the empire cut emphasizes the waist, and the hips are deemphasized with a skirt that flows away from the body.




Linen Wide Leg Pants $74.00

These pants will flatter your pear figure with wide legs that balance wider hips and thighs. The darker color also deemphasizes your bottom half when paired with a lighter colored top.





Jill Square Neck Top $28.00

The wide, square neckline of this top broadens the shoulders while the princess seaming emphasizes a defined waistline. The lace detailing and light color also draws attention upwards.

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The goals for women with an oval (apple) body type is to keep the focus away from the mid section, lengthen the upper torso and neck, and accentuate thighs, hips and legs.




Beatrice Dress $104.00

Perfect for apple body types, this dress flatters with a wide neckline that lengthens the neck and detailing that draws the eye upwards. The single color scheme creates a long, straight line that slims. The knee length skirt flatters the oval's shapely legs.





Asymmetric Hem Tunic $45.00

The asymmetrical styling of this top draws attention away from the mid section while the side shirring creates an attractive silhouette. This tunic falls below the hips, which lenthens the overall look, minimizing the tummy.





Pencil Skirt $52.00

A pencil skirt is perfect for oval shapes because it shows off one of their best assets - their shapely legs. The flat front keeps attention away from the tummy area.

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The goals for women with an inverted triangle body type are to balance the upper and lower torso, slenderize shoulders and bust, and accentuate thighs, hips and legs.





Suzette Wrap Top $49.00

This V neck wrap top slenderizes an inverted triangle body shape because it lenthens the neckline. Wearing a darker color on top can also minimize problem areas.





Linen Boot Cut Pants $71.00

Boot cut pants are fabulous for women with inverted triangle body types because the show off shapely legs and balance the upper and lower torso. Wearing a lighter color on bottom also helps balance the overall look.





Michelle Godet Skirt $56.00

The fullness of this skirt works well for inverted triangles because it balances a smaller lower half. Knee length skirts are flattering for this body shape because it highlights shapely legs.

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