What to Wear and Not to Wear If You're Short and Curvy

Knowing your body type when it comes to styling is paramount. Short and curvier women often possess full busts, slim waists and long legs - an advantage when considering fashion trends and styling strategies.

There are countless outfits designed at Madame to accentuate and flatter any figure. Like high-waisted bottoms that elongate legs while creating an easily defined waistline, or vertical patterns and lines which make you appear taller.

Oversized Dresses

Strive for a fitted look that highlights your curves rather than drowning them out. Baggy clothing can make you appear shorter and heavier due to the additional volume it adds to your frame, and manufacturers cannot produce ready-made clothing items to fit every person perfectly; so they may go up to an acceptable size limit that may be too large for petite ladies.

Beyond fabric, you should avoid structures that make your torso look longer than your legs, such as drop-waist dresses. Instead, go for waistline dresses seams that hit on or below your hips for maximum comfort and fit.

Dark hues can help visually elongate your frame. Opting for monochromatic outfits also emphasizes natural curves while creating an elongated appearance.

Drop-Waist Dresses

Curvier women often want to divert the eye away from their widest body part - often their stomach area - by wearing dresses with drop waistlines that nip inward at the waist to create more feminine silhouettes.

Dresses with long waistlines should generally be avoided on curvy figures as they tend to look boxy and unflattering. But with some styling tricks you may be able to make these more flattering; for instance use belts with drop-waisted dresses to create shape or opt for high-waisted skirts which highlight curves while lengthening legs.

Baggy Clothes

For women who are short and curvier, selecting fabric with flowy features like chiffon or silk may help create a flattering silhouette that emphasizes their curves without appearing tight or constrictive.

An effective way to create the illusion of lengthier and leaner legs is by wearing colour-blocking outfits. Wearing outfits featuring dark bottoms paired with bright colour tops draws attention upward while hiding heavier parts of your torso.

For those who want to highlight their curves, try wearing high-waisted skinny jeans from Madame that sit just on your natural waistline and hug both the thighs and knees. A midi skirt may also work; just beware knee-high boots which may cut off shorter legs at awkward places.

Loose Clothes

Consider your body shape when selecting outfits and exploring some styling hacks to accentuate and flatter curves and make you more attractive.

Avoid tunic tops that go past your hips as these will create an uneven length between torso and legs, as well as large ruffles or gathers that make curvier women appear top-heavy.      

Madame Mini skirts are an ideal choice as they help elongate legs and are flattering on curvier bodies. Meanwhile, high-waisted jeans, skirts, and pants accentuate your waistline to add balance to your overall look. Furthermore, dresses with sleeves that end at or just above the elbow may be more flattering than long sleeved outfits - try wearing a belt to define your waistline further!

Exaggerated Sleeves

Puff sleeves have made an incredible comeback on the fashion runway and remain a timeless must-have in any wardrobe. To pull off these statement sleeves successfully, keep them minimal by avoiding extra volume at your chest area; apple shapes should note that any excess volume here could draw extra focus onto their bellies.

Opt for a sleeve style that extends all the way down to your wrist cuff and fits snugly around your arms, as this will visually create longer lines and provide your body with more proportionate proportions.

Try tucking your shirt into your pants or skirts to extend your silhouette further, and opt for dark colours on the bottom if possible for an instantaneous slimming effect on hips and thighs. Also remember to always get tailored clothes as this will work wonders regardless of body type!

Dressing for a short and curvy body type involves emphasizing your curves and maintaining a balanced silhouette. Madame provides diverse choices meant to flatter and celebrate every figure. By adopting fashions such as high-waisted pants and Madame’s snug-fitting dresses, you can make your legs look longer giving yourself a defined shape, so as to show off your style stunningly.