Are you both curvy and petite? So there is a high probability that you consider your body difficult to dress. But is it really? Thanks to a few fashion basics, you can get endless chic outfits that make you slim, while making you look good. What look for curvy and petite women this fall-winter, then? Discover lots of useful tips and examples of outfits that would make you shine.

First of all, know that there are plenty of clothing sets, styles and colors that are able to create the illusion of a slender waist. Discover some general fashion tips to visually lengthen your silhouette.

1. Stripes tend to elongate the silhouette. Now, not just any stripes, but vertical stripes. Horizontal stripes would have the opposite effect.
2. Clothes that focus on vertical lines are another tip for getting started. High-waisted skirts and pants, like empire dresses for example, are ideal for this purpose.
3. Monochrome outfits create visual continuity, which also has silhouette-elongating properties.
4. V-shaped or round necks, unlike high collars which swallow up the silhouette, also play on the visual illusion of length.
5. Finally, obviously, wearing shoes with heels (blocks, stilettos or others) would also add a few extra centimeters to the size.

Long fashion pieces to slim the waist

Secondly, know that there are still little fashion tips that could be of great use to you to leave the impression of a slimmer silhouette. Get ideas and learn how to do it in the following lines.

1. Do not wear clothes that are too tight or clothes that are too loose. Stick to well-fitted and slightly flared cuts, in order to emphasize your silhouette without hiding it or depriving comfort.
2. Focus on natural and fluid materials, in order to clearly outline your silhouette. If you’re a fan of jeans, choose a nice straight pair that contains elastane for added comfort.
3. Create an effect of fluidity, by opting for the right cuts. When you are round, it is better to opt for a straight or flared cut at the bottom, which will hide a rounded stomach or wide hips.
4. Normal or high waists, peplum tops, jackets that go down to the hips are ideal pieces to stifle curves and bulges. The same goes for falling or flared sleeves which would hide round arms.
5. Don’t fall into the trap of monochromatic outfits in sad colors! Don’t hesitate to wear bright tones, unless you limit them to two and balance them with a neutral color. Half-tones and pastels are also perfect for reducing curves and balancing the silhouette.
6. Choose trompe-l’oeil prints to deceive the eye on the proportions of the body. Small polka dots, leopard print, vertical stripes and small flowers on a neutral background have a guaranteed slimming effect.

High-waisted bottoms and flowing clothes to reduce curves

What look for curvy and petite women?

A casual chic look with jeans

This is a casual chic everyday outfit that is perfect for curvy and petite ladies. The jeans are slim (but not too slim) and the white shirt, which is slightly flared, covers the hips for fluidity at this level. The black jacket with a little rock edge adds a little pep, while sculpting the silhouette, and the boots, for their part, help to enhance the slimness of the silhouette. The handbag is the necessary accessory to bring a chic touch to this ensemble which is rather

Rencasual.

Set of jeans, white shirt and black jacket to create a casual chic look at the top of trends

Tuck the top into high-waisted jeans to hide your stomach + a longer jacket to make you look slimmer

An original and elegant look with wide pants

This second set is interesting from several points of view. First, there are the sleeves of the top, which are not only original in their floating pleated character, but also serve to reduce the roundness of the arms. Then, high-waisted pants are an equally excellent solution for slimming the silhouette and emphasizing the waist. The flared cut also emphasizes fluidity, to draw attention away from the rounded thighs. This outfit with pants then offers a chic example of how to properly wear high-waisted pants.

High-waisted pants – a real asset to a woman’s wardrobe

A flowing skirt and sweater for a trendy curvy woman look

In winter, the best tip for putting together a casual chic look is to pair a warm sweater with an elegant and refined skirt. To slim your silhouette, opt for long skirts and straight or flared cuts. Noble materials, such as satin, are also appropriate, due to their light and airy character. You can tuck the sweater inside the skirt, creating fluidity around the stomach. On top, don’t hesitate to put on a long jacket to slim your figure. For a more casual look, opt for sneakers and to appear more chic – on elegant leather boots.

White skirt and sweater set with an elegant camel coat

Striped sweater and flared skirt with sneakers for going out in town

A dress with a flared skirt to reduce curves

If many curvy and petite women prefer the tunic-pants set to the dress for curvy women, it is probably because they have no idea how to wear the latter. In reality, however, there are quite a few cuts that are flattering for rounded, petite figures. Regarding the length first, we advise you to opt for a midi dress, maxi and mini dresses tend to compress the silhouette. Plunging necklines, V-shaped and round, are also recommended, for the same purpose. And if flowing, straight dresses are a safe bet, choose fitted ones or find a way to emphasize the waist, to highlight the curves and sculpt the body. This is also why the trapeze cut turns out to be very flattering. If you love long dresses, make sure they have an asymmetrical slit, which will also make you look flattering. With a short dress, opt for a monochrome look or adopt over-the-knee boots, which will give you more momentum.

A straight red dress with a contrasting necklace, handbag and shoes

A black dress with a slimming polka dot print and transparent sleeves – evening look for curvy and petite women