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Denim Size Charts - Flat Derriere
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The Fit: Opt for denim that will accentuate your preexisting
curves. Look for stretch denim and a slim fit to boost your Derriere.
Warning: Stay away from loose fits, wide
legs, and rigid denim
Recommendations: Try denim with a flap pocket or a pair of heels to add curves. We suggest True Religion Joey with a flap pocket, Habitual Denim, and Taverniti which all have extensive embroidery or zippers on the back pockets.
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Denim Size Charts - Curvy
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The Fit: To accentuate your shape, look for stretch denim
that sits just below your natural waistline. Choose denim that fits best around
your hips and thighs and a boot cut that balances out your curves. Remember, your
tailor can take in the waist if necessary.
Warning: Avoid baggy denim that will add to your curviness.
Recommendations: Try Citizens of Humanity Ingrid, Kelly or Faye cut. Joe’s Jeans which are known for their flattering fit, Paige Premium Denim, and True Religion’s without the flap pocket. Also, make sure to get denim with 1% or 2% of stretch that will work with your curves, not against them.
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Denim Size Charts - Short
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The Fit : Choose a low waisted pair of jeans and a slightly
longer hemline over a pair of heels.
Warning: Stay away from wide leg, flare, and anything
that will overwhelm your smaller frame.
Recommendations: Taverniti, Seven For All Mankind, and True Religions. Straight Leg denim will create a long visual line, especially paired with heels! Stay away from capris and Bermuda shorts.
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Denim Size Charts - Tall
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The Fit: Look for denim that cuts low with a strait leg
or slight bootcut.
Warning: Steer clear of cropped pants and wide legs that
will make you look even longer.
Recommendations: Fortunately everything is cutting longer these days and most inseams are 34 inches. However, there are few extra long ones such as Habitual and Paige Premium Denim. Remember that wearing flats with bring those jeans closer to the ground!
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Denim Size Charts - Tummy
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The Fit: Wear stretch denim that sits just below your
natural waist.
Warning: Stay away from extremely low cut denim or high
waisted denim that will draw attention to your midsection.
Recommendations: Make Sure your denim has a touch of stretch to work with your curves, also stay away from denim with an ultra low rise. Look for an 8” rise or above and stick to a boot cut or straight leg that will balance the curves. such as Habitual, Citizens Kelly Bootcut, Seven For All Mankind, Paige Premium Denim.
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Denim Size Charts - Short
Waisted
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The Fit: Elongate your torso by wearing low cut denim
with a classic fit and lower heels.
Warning: Pass on high cut jeans.
Recommendations: Paige Premium Denim, Ksubi, True Religion, and Taverniti. Pair an empire waisted top with your denim to elongate your body.
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Denim Size Charts - Long
Waisted
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The Fit: Try a straight leg regular rise denim that hits
at your natural waistline.
Warning: Avoid ultra low denim that will exaggerate your
long torso.
Recommendations: Try regular rise and even the new high waisted denim that is back in! Habitual, Citizens Kelly Bootcut, Seven For All Mankind, Paige Premium Denim.
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Denim Size Charts - Bottom
Heavy
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The Fit: Wear a low rise stretch denim that will optimize
space and minimize size. Choose a bootcut or flare denim to add balance to your
figure and a darker wash to defer attention to details.
Warning: Stay away from slim fits and light weight denim
which tends to reveal too much. Avoid small pockets that can also enlarge your lower
body appearance.
Recommendations: Paige Premium Denim, Joe’s Jeans, Citizens of Humanity Ingrid or Kelly, True Religion Billy, and opt for denim with 1% or 2% stretch.
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Skirts Size Charts - Curvy
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The Fit: Wear fabrics that are soft and fluid with little
texture and smaller patterns. A-lines, wraps, and flat front styles will minimize
curviness. To accentuate your waistline looked for skirts with a dropped waist and
lower rise.
Warning: Stay away from
horizontal stripes, heavy fabric, pleating, boxy cuts and large belts.
Recommendations: Catherine Malendrino Chiffon Skirt in
Eucalyptus, Iisli Black Flair Skirt, and the Penguin Are You Lonesome Skirt.
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Skirts Size Charts - Short
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The Fit: Vertical stripes, seams, piping, and an off center
pleat can really add length to your leg, especially with a great pair of heels.
Look for a tapered skirt or slightly fluid skirt that hits just at the knee to elongate
your lower body.
Warning: Try to avoid boxy cuts and patterns, and skirts
that hit mid-calf.
Recommendations: Capital Tailor Pencil Skirt, Tibi Pencil
Skirt, Tracy Reese Diamond Skirt, Robert Rodriguez Pleated Mini, and Trina Turk
Black Sequined Skirt.
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Skirts Size Charts - Boyish
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The Fit: Look for skirts that hold a diagonal pattern,
and create a circular movement, whether by texture, design, colors, or motion. To
create curves choose thicker waistbands, belts, and skirts with gathered fabric
or slanted pockets.
Warning: Almost all styles are flattering, but beware
of stiff fabrics that might hide your non-existing curves.
Recommendation: Diane Von Furstenburg Opaline Skirt, Ella
Moss Skirt in Apple, Nanette Taffeta Party Skirt, Robert Rodriguez Pleated Mini,
Twill 22 Soho Mini in Godive, and the Nolita Black Wool Skirt.
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Skirts Size Charts - Tummy
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The Fit: Choose skirts with a flat front, flat texture,
and a slight A-line or tapered hem. Darker colors, minimal patterns, and a side
or back zipper will also disguise your tummy.
Warning: Avoid gathered fabric, pleats, belts, and front
pockets. Wrap skirts and waistbands can also build bulk. Remember, your tailor can
always remove a waistband, if you love the cut of a skirt.
Recommendations: Trina Turk Fiona Full Skirt, James Dark
Denim Pencil Skirt, Nanette LePore Black Satin Ball Skirt.
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Skirts Size Charts -
Short-Waisted Long Legs
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The Fit: Opt for skirts with a dropped waistline and a
longer top to camouflage your hipline.
Warning: Stay away from belts, high-waisted skirts, and
pleating.
Recommendations: Capital Tailors Pencil Skirt, Tibi Pencil
Skirt, Corey Lynn Calter Red & Brown Car Skirt, and the Tracy Reese Dropped
Yoke Skirt.
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Skirts Size Charts - Long-Waisted
Short Legs
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The Fit: Choose a skirt that hits just above the knee
with vertical detailing, seams, piping, and an off center pleat to elongate your
lower body. Pair the skirt with a short jacket and a pair of heels to create height.
Warning: Be sure that the skirt isn't too short or too
long, as it will make your legs seem shorter. Avoid horizontal patterns and hem
detailing.
Recommendations: Try Capital Tailor Pencil Skirt, Tibi
Pencil Skirt, Trina Black Sequined Skirt, and Corey Lynn Calter Pencil Skirt.
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Skirts Size Charts - Bottom
Heavy
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The Fit: Look for soft fluid fabrics and an A-line skirt
without a waistband. Choose darker fabrics with vertical detailing and subtle prints
or patterns.
Warning: Horizontal patterns, heavy fabrics and textures,
patch pockets and drastic flare will only amplify your fullness.
Recommendations: Trina Fiona Full Skirt.
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Dress Size Charts - Curvy
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The Fit: Look for fitted styles, medium weight knits and
fluid fabric to highlight curves. Wraps, A-lines, keyhole necklines, sweetheart
openings, and strapless dresses can all be very flattering. Diagonal seams and vertical
details can forgive overly ample areas.
Warning: If you are heavy show off your cleavage and legs
or choose an all over pattern to draw attention away from any problem areas. Horizontal
lines and thick textures tend to over-accentuate curves.
Recommendations: Ella Moss Short Sleeved Empire Dress
in Berry, Trina Turk Opaline Dress, BCBG Sequined V-Neck Halter, and the Trina Turk
Opera Dress.
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Dress Size Charts - Short
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The Fit: Be sure to match the dress to your proportions.
Keep your dress simple and include vertical seams, buttons, piping, and patterns.
Use an off center pleat and a pair of heels to lengthen your frame. An empire waistline,
higher neckline, and a monochromatic color scheme can elongate your legs.
Warning: Large patterns, very full skirts, and the inappropriate
length can make you appear shorter. The dress should fall around the knees to create
balance.
Recommendations: Tracy Reese Strapless Frock Dress, Milly
Cocktail Dress, and the Trina Turk Lses Roses Dress.
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Dress Size Charts - Boyish
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The Fit: Choose dresses with well-defined waistlines,
horizontal patterns, and contrasting color or designs. Flared, A-line, and fuller
bottoms can also portray an hourglass shape.
Warning: Stay away from vertical details and stiff heavy
fabrics.
Recommendations: BCBG Strapless Dress in Gold, Ella Moss
Bias Slip Dress in Rose, and the Nanette LePore Fabulous Flower Dress.
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Dress Size Charts - Full Bust
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The Fit: Semi fitted styles with V-necks; sweetheart and
open necklines are the most flattering. An interesting hemline or and vertical seams
will detract attention from your chest. By keeping the details to a minimum and
choosing soft fluid fabrics with a slight flare you will flatter your figure and
balance your bustiness.
Warning: Avoid stiff fabric, strapless, tunics, and heavy
textures.
Recommendations: Ella Moss Short Sleeve Empire Dress in
Berry, Trina Turk Lses Roses Dress.
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