Define Your Waistline

Let’s define your waistline to create a balanced silhouette.

Ruched Tops: Wear tops with ruching around the waist to create the illusion of a more defined waistline. Best when made from stretchy, form-fitting fabrics (Our Ruched Detailed Halter Top is perfect!).

Peplum Tops: They are fitted at the bust and flare out at the waist. Create the illusion of a waist and add structure to the midsection.

Wrap Dresses: Help create a more defined waistline and flatter the bust. Most flattering when they tie around the waist.

Belts: Wearing belts (especially wide belts) at the narrowest point of your waist will emphasize your waistline. Wear over dresses or long tops to create the illusion of a more defined waistline.

Corset style top: A great way to cinch your waist and give the illusion of curves.

Tailored garments: Nipped waistlines give the illusion of a smaller waist (when a garment is pinched at the waist).

Flattering Necklines

You want to find necklines that will help balance out your upper body.

V-Necklines: Help elongate the neck and draw attention upward, creating a more balanced appearance.

Boat Necklines: Create a flattering look and enhances the appearance of your shoulders while balancing out wider hips.

Square Necklines: Help create a more defined shoulder line and draw attention upward. Help visually broaden the shoulders, creating a more balanced silhouette.

Scoop Necklines: Elongate the neck and draw attention towards the face. Great for showing off the collarbone and drawing attention to the face.

Sleeves

Sleeves are a great way to bring attention to your upper body.

Three-quarter length: Draw attention away from the waist and help balance the upper body. They end at the narrowest part of the waist, drawing attention away from the midsection.

Flared sleeves: Draw attention away from the waist, helping balance the upper body, and create visual interest.

Bottoms

Bottoms are a great way to add volume to the lower half of your body.

Flared: Adds volume to your lower body and helps create a balanced silhouette. Should be well-fitted around the waist and hips to start flaring from the knee to create a balanced look without adding bulk to the thighs.

Straight-Leg Jeans: Provide a balanced silhouette, help elongate the legs, and create a more streamlined look.

High-Waisted Bottoms: These can help elongate the legs and create the illusion of a more defined waist. Pairs well with crop tops and tucked tops.

Dark Bottoms: Wearing dark-colored bottoms can slim the lower body, creating a more proportionate overall appearance.

A-line Skirts/Dresses: Add volume to your lower body to help create a balanced silhouette without bulkiness. Should start to flare from just above the natural waistline to create the most flattering silhouette.

Prints/Patterns

Vertical Stripes: Can elongate your figure, creating a slimming effect. Should be narrow to avoid creating a widening effect.

Jackets

Structured Blazers: Opened blazers can create a flattering vertical line and define your waist. Structured blazers with a single button placed at the narrowest part of the waist can be particularly flattering.