WHO THIS GUIDE IS FOR
A Few Clothing Tips for Average Height, Full-Figured Women. This guide is for women who are:
- Average Height: 5'4" - 5'9"
- Size Example: 20/26
MUST HAVES
- Top with asymmetric rib waves
- Straight skirts with no narrowing at the knee
- Large clutch
- Patterned shirts
- Boot-cut jeans
- Pointy toed cowboy boots
- Full-length, One-piece dresses
- Deep V-neck halter tops
- Tops with ruching
- Convertible/Deep V bra
- JEANS: Boot-Cut, Classic
FABRICS
- Textured
- Thin-weight tweed
- Patterned
- Seams that angle upward
COLORS
- Solid colors mixed with patterns
- Use bright colors and textures to show off the best part of your figure
TIPS & TRICKS
- Straight skirts with no narrowing at the knee accents curves.
- Pair dark solid tops with textured bottoms to create a waist.
- Boot-cut jeans accentuates curves, if you are well proportioned trhoughout the leg.
- Deep V-neck halter tops emphasizes the face and bust.
- Tops with ruching supports the bust.
- Pair convertible bras with halter dresses
- Seams that angle upward creates length.
- To balance out a top heavy figure try a zebra skirt with a black turtleneck.
- Try a fitted camisole under a looser top.
- Try a slim pair of pants under an easy, long jacket.
- For additional guidelines, see our guide: "A Few Clothing Tips for Petite, Full Figured Women"
WHAT TO AVOID
- Anything with too much volume.
- Tops with vertical ribbing
- Stilettos
- Pants with distressed designs
- Coats the same length as a full-length dress.
- Anything that is tight/overly clingly.
- Do not cover head to toe-show some skin.
Guide created: 01/28/06 (updated 10/31/07)


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