WHO THIS GUIDE IS FOR
A Few Clothing Tips for Tall, Curvaceous Women. This guide is for women who are:
- Over 5'10"
- Size Example: 10-12
MUST HAVES
- Pale, tweed suit
- Paneled, slightly trumpet-flared skirts
- Short boxy blazer with multiple buttons
- Belts
- Flat sandals
- Wedge sandals
- Wrap dress
- V-shaped neckline tops
- Knee high boots
- Full length dresses
- Tops with wide set sleeves.
- Dresses with angled tiers.
- Dresses with stripe patterns/seams in shape of a V or chevron.
- JEANS: Boot-Cut, Low Rise
FABRICS
- Sashes and pattern size should be in proportion to body size.
- Diagonal pattern accents
TIPS & TRICKS
- Pair pale, tweed suit with colors shirts/tops.
- Skirts must fall past the knee.
- Short boxy blazer with multiple buttons accents a short torso.
- Belts call attention to a narrow waist.
- If your stomache is a problem area, place belts just above the natural waist for a slimmer look.
- Wrap dresses should tie between the rib cage and natural waist.
- Wrap dresses should place sash just below the bust to create an empire seam.
- V-shaped necklines help to balance a larger chest.
- Pair knee-high boots with dresses and skirts.
- Diagonal pattern accents shape and create narrowness.
Guide created: 01/28/06 (updated 10/31/07)


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