Styling the Oval Body Shape: Tops, Bottoms and Dresses

Taper your upper body and add volume to your lower body

Clothing should be worn that will  de-emphasise the abdomen and torso, trim the waist and highlight your best assets such as the bust and legs.

 

Tops

Select tops that will taper your upper body while creating a more defined waist such as:
> Nipped or belted waists.
> Square, scoop or wide V-necks.
> Wrap style tops and jackets.
> Vertical details.
> Flare at the hips.

Bottoms

To add volume to the lower half, utilise styles such as:
> Mid-rise waists with wide waist bands.
> Details such as whiskering, embellished and flap pockets.
> Full, tiered or bubble skirts.
> Pants with full or wide legs.
> Cargo pants with pronounced hip and rear pockets.

Dresses

Select styles which draw attention eye up away from the middle section and with a looser fit such as:
> Empire waist.
> Shift.
> Neck details.




 
As an oval body shape, what type of dresses do you find look best on you?

 

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