Silhouettes That Curve

Want the illusion of an hourglass? These shapes do the heavy lifting:

• Wrap dresses and tops: the diagonal wrap and tie pull the fabric in at the waist
• Fit-and-flare skirts: a fitted waistband above a flared hem fakes hip curve
• Peplum tops: the little ruffle at the hip adds width where you are straight
• High-waisted trousers: raising the waistline shortens the torso and stretches the legs

Prefer the lean look instead? Lean into column dresses, straight-leg trousers, and structured blazers that celebrate the clean vertical line.