Fashions for the fuller figured woman

So, real women are curvy. Despite what the media will try to have you believe, most women are not size 10, tall and skinny. So how do you, as a fuller figured woman make the most of your curves when the high street refuses to acknowledge you even exist?

Before you can decide what will suit your own figure you need to work out what your figure is. There are generally three different body shapes that a larger lady will have.

The hourglass figure
This is the Marilyn Monroe type figure many women dream of having with a large bust and butt with a thinner waist.

The funnel figure
Women with a  funnel figure are larger up top and slim below the waist

Pear shaped figures
Woman with a pear shape have large hips and thighs and are generally thinner up top.

Now you have decided what figure you are, here are some tips for choosing clothes to suit your figure.

The hourglass figure

• Wear belts or dresses with fitted waistlines that accentuate your slim waist
• Try open neck tops, v necks or halter tops to frame your face and make your body appear longer
• A line skirts fill flatter your hips
• Don’t be afraid to wear tight skirts or dresses, many woman would kill for a curvy body like yours, show it off

The funnel figure

If you have a funnel figure you are likely to be lucky enough to have a large bust and slim legs, show these off to the max

• Wear short skirts or shorts to show off your legs
• Dark colours will make you look slimmer
• Wear clothes that are the same colour to make you look taller and thinner
• Try a long jacket or cardigan to make you appear longer and more in proportion

Pear shaped figure

If you have a pear shaped figure you will have a larger rear end, hips and thighs. You should try to draw attention up to your top half.

• Bright coloured or patterned tops will draw attention to your top half
• Wear lighter colours on top and darker colours below your waist
• Wear heels to make your body appear longer
• If you are wearing a belt, wear it on the waist not on the hips