10 classic fashion tips that help flatter all body types

1. A cinched-in middle never fails to flatter

Whether you are curvy, petite or boyish, your upper waist is always the most petite portion as compared to the rest. Highlight it by cinching it! If you have an hourglass figure, keep the clothes figure hugging. If you don't quite have the curls, synch the waist and let the rest fall loosely. 

2. A-line shapes always downplay your lower half 

Whether you are trying to hide that extra flab or lack of booty, an A-line shape is always a good idea when trying to take attention away from your lower body! 

3. Colour block to draw attention 

If you want to draw attention to your lower half, like your long toned legs, wear a lighter color jeans and a dark colored top. On the contrary, if you want to draw attention away from your chunky thighs, wear darker jeans with a lighter top! Colour blocking will always help! 

4. Highlighting your decolletage looks sultry without being too provocative 

With off shoulders being a huge trend, highlighting your shoulders is always a bullet proof way to show some skin and it suits all body types! 

5. Try draping 

Instead of wearing structured pieces, play with fabrics and drapes to add and subtract to parts you want to highlight! You can wrap, twist, and gather a soft, stretchy fabric across your waist or chest.

6. Bid adios to shapeless pieces 

Kaftans, sacks or boxy shapes do not flatter any body type. Wear clothes that fit you just right! 

7. Feminine Flourishes  

Pieces with pleats, poufs, and peplums add ladylike definition to your look. Balance the ruffles, beads, and bows with your personality! 

8. Keep it solid 

Avoid wearing too many prints and stick to solid pieces as you don't want to get lost in prints and patterns. Especially for bigger events, always stick to solid colors as they make you feel more confident! Stay away from embellishments and pattern that will detract from your frame. 

9. Play with fabrics 

Dense fabrics like brocade, velvet, silk, lace, and chiffon can add personality and abundance in the right places. Blending different fabrics will increase the copiousness of your look. 

10. Shun too many layers 

Avoid lots of layers because your petite figure will look too lost in there.