Personal Style & Fit

What Kind of Formal Dress Looks Best on a Very Skinny Girl?

Don't ever forget how beautiful your skinny bod is, even if you don't have the curves of some of your pals. Keira Knightley and lots of petite or willowy actresses and models show off their frames with flair. Whether you're short and slender or...

Does a Ruched Dress Hide a Tummy?

To add a bit of extra shape and flair to ordinary tops and dresses, the ruching sewing technique creates tight pleats in the fabric. When positioned properly, ruching can do wonders at hiding your less-than-perfect areas and emphasizing your best...

The Best Trousers to Wear if You Have an Apple Shape

Apples have good connotations – patriotic pie, keeping the doctor away and a sparkle in the eye – except when it comes to your figure. Your apple-shaped body may be hard to dress as you tend to carry weight in your tummy. When shopping...

Dressing a Busty Short Waist

Finding the right top for a torso that is both busty and short can be challenging, but the right cut, color and style will have you looking long, lean and downright stunning. Never let body insecurities con you into hiding behind big, baggy...

What Kind of Hairline Do I Have?

When you look at the place where your facial skin meets your hair, aka your hairline, you can thank your parents for whatever shape your hairline may be. That's because hairline shape has to do with genetics -- but that doesn't mean you can't...

How to Make a Twist Bandeau

A "bandeau" is just a simple strip of fabric used to cover up your breasts. But it can be a whole lot more than that with just a little effort. A bandeau can add a touch of sexiness and seduction to an otherwise mundane outfit. Twisting...

Good Clothing Styles for Boyish Figures

Having a boyish figure gives you plenty of fashion options. After all, you can wear tons of clothing styles that your more curvaceous counterparts could never handle. Yet, your lack of curves may cause you to long for some va-va-voom. Lucky you....

The Best Tunic Styles for Large-Busted Figures

Tunic-length tops are a top style pick for large-busted women. The longer length balances out your figure with ease. Tunics are also versatile; they can be worn in any season, over trousers or leggings. Seek out certain features that can enhance...

How to Camouflage Narrow Hips & Thin Thighs

Having narrow hips and thin thighs opens up a wealth of fashion opportunities. Outfits your curvier counterparts could never pull off, you can wear with ease. Yet, you may long for a figure that has a little more va-va-voom. If you pair your...

How to Look Cute When It Is Snowing

If the weather outside is frightful, there's no need to hibernate inside or -- worse -- don a dusty old ski cap and drab utilitarian boots, and pray no one spots you under all that falling white stuff. If you haven't noticed, a ton of cute, cozy...

Heels Tips for Tall Women

Both Style.com editor Derek Blasberg and fashion expert Stacy London don't hide the fact that they endorse the use of high heels for tall women. When you're tall, you can potentially pull off any heel height. But that doesn't mean that anything...

What Are the Most Flattering Jeans for Women With Big Legs?

Curvy girls and ladies with athletic legs can find flattering jeans in a number of styles. Certain styles help elongate legs, while providing extra room for shapely calves and thighs. Opt for jeans in a dark wash -- darker colors are slimming --...

Styles for Short and Large Torsos

So you’re a full-figured petite lady, just a huggable cutie that looks good in any number of styles. Don’t let the tall, leggy models keep you from trying on some of the latest trendy fashions. Instead, embrace your figure; tweak and...

What Are the Best Styles of Jeans to Buy for a Short Girl With Big Legs?

When you're a plus-size petite, finding the right style of jeans can be tricky -- you need something short enough for your height, but wide enough for your curves. Don't let your shapely legs and shorter stature get you down, though, because the...

What Kind of Shorts for Apple Shapes?

When choosing the most flattering pair of shorts, consider your body type. If your shape is more of an apple than a pear, focus on showing off your legs rather than your midsection. The secret to looking your best is highlighting your best assets...

Add Curves With Clothing

You don't need plastic surgery to rock a curvier silhouette. Choose your clothing with curve-enhancing properties in mind, and you can make more of your assets or create something where there once was next to nothing. Your accessories can also...

Advice for Picking a Dress for an Hourglass Woman

Why camouflage those curves? If you have an hourglass figure, pick a dress that flatters your form while camouflaging any problem areas. This doesn't mean you have to rock a super-sexy look like Joan from "Mad Men," just choose...

How to Accentuate Your Femininity

If you've got it, flaunt it. And if you don't have it, accentuate what you do have and no one will be the wiser. If you're a tad rusty about how to use your feminine wiles -- or if you're just scratching your head wondering what feminine wiles are...

What Clothes Complement a Tall and Skinny Body?

If you're blessed with a tall, skinny body, make the most of your shape by wearing complementing clothing styles. While your thin body may be the envy of girls everywhere, you might dream of more curves. Choose wardrobe items that strategically...

Turning a Ball Gown Into an A-Line Dress

Even grown-up women harbor fantasies about living like a princess, and scoring a dramatic ball gown for a wedding or other social event is one way to indulge. Once you buy the dream dress, you might have second thoughts about the over-the-top...