Plus size fashion has possibly never been in as much demand as it is today. The renegade fashion takeover that the plus size community has seen has been nothing short of delightful. The amount of options that plus size women now have to flaunt their curvy figures in full confidence is something worth appreciating.
Some years back, the scenario was really different for a plus size lady on the hunt for new and different styles of clothes. Gone are those days when a limited number of choices proved to be a hindrance for plus size ladies in showing off their fabulous curves.
In today’s time, clothes are available in such good style and numbers that it has caused panic and confusion among ladies in a good way.
There is a wide variety of choices out there which has made it increasingly difficult for plus size curvy ladies to decide on what to buy and what to stay away from.
It does not matter whether you have an hourglass figure or a pear-shaped body, there are a huge number of choices available for you to flaunt your figures in.
And that, that is exactly why we are writing this article. We aim to help reduce the growing confusion and help you find the right clothes for you to flaunt your curves.
Always start from the top while shopping
Say it with us now: fitted clothes work best for you. With hourglass shapes, it’s all about celebrating your waist and highlighting your neckline. Your power pieces include, form-fitting jersey knits, Wrap tops, Peplum blouses to a great selection of tailored tops with ample room in the chest.
Anything with a V-neck, round neck or boat neck is also a great option for you to flaunt those bodacious curves. The hourglass shape is the perfect shape for structured, more tailored silhouettes. And, the beauty of this shape is that your curves are already very balanced.
Everything from your most basic pieces (like casual tees!) to your button-up workwear blouses should be fitted to show off your narrow waist.
As a pear-shaped curvy lady, go for tailored and clean bottoms
Whatever you wear on the bottom should always be more tailored, such as flat front pants. With skirts, the A-line or flared skirt is a great piece to use as a base to accentuate a beautiful selection of tops. Stay away from pleats, side pockets, or anything that is going to add dimension to this area.
If you wear a belt, make sure it’s slim and the same color as your pants (a wide belt draws more attention to the area you’re trying to deemphasize). If you belt a dress, make sure the belt sits higher up at your waistline rather than your hips.
Better yet, wear a top that’s gathered around the stomach. Doing so hides your tummy if you need to, while creating dimension someplace other than your hips.
Dresses and hourglass figures are a match made in fashion heaven
The hourglass figure was made for dresses. Channel your inner Monroe and reach for iconic silhouettes like the wrap dress or fit & flare. These shapes will naturally play up your best features. If you’re looking for something new, an empire silhouette also works wonders.
Why? They highlight your natural waist. When choosing dresses however, beware of flowy styles. If you love a dress and it’s a trapeze or other loose-fitting silhouette, simply add a belt. In fact, as a general rule always remember, when in doubt, belt it!
Showing off shoulders is a blessing for pear-shaped figures
The shoulders are a great and sexy part of a woman’s body. Especially if you’re pear-shaped, you want to show them off by wearing off-the-shoulder tops that expose one or both shoulders. These tops immediately attract attention and steer the eye exactly where you want it.
Ruffles or puffy sleeves on your top are also great for pears. Choose materials that hold their form like wool slacks or denim. They flatter and streamline your shape. Avoid any tight knits on the bottom because they cling and accentuate your width.
What pants suit hourglass figure the best
Grab your high-waisted, floor-grazing flares and your favorite dancing heels. If you love your flat stomach, then you can pull off more daring low-rise hip-hugging styles (which look amazing with a slightly cropped or very fitted top).
Stretchy skinny jeans and leggings are perfect for showing off the curves of your hip and the taper of your leg, and work best when the inseam is a regular (not cropped) length.
Fitted jumpsuits (so on-trend!) can look incredible on you. Just remember to go for waist-flattering styles. Because your shape is so balanced, remember that you won’t need any extra details (like large seams or cargo pockets) to accentuate your hips.
What is the rule of thumb here
If you’re a pear, your fashion goal is to elongate your figure so that you look less bottom-heavy. The first line of attack to reaching this goal is to balance your hips and your shoulders while showing off your curves. The key here is to accentuate your top half.
For example, if the eye is drawn to your cute top or the scarf around your neck, it takes the focus off your bottom half. As a pear, you want to direct attention to your tops.
Fun colors, prints, or details at the neck all serve the purpose of drawing the eye away from the hip area. Just make sure that your tops don’t end at your hips because that draws unnecessary attention there.
Yes, we know, likening your body shape to a fruit is not always ideal. So feel free to swap out pear for a triangle shape, or just embrace your curvier waist and hips.
Your hourglass figures are the envy of almost all women, but it doesn’t mean that dressing your figure is a snap, we know! No matter what features you want to flaunt, the important part is that your curves were meant to be flaunted.
