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The Ultimate Guide To Dressing Slimmer: Straight (or Boyish) Shape

Stop obsessing over those pesky holiday pounds and start wearing clothes that help you to look your best. Over the next few days, we'll show you how to find the most flattering pieces for your figure based on your body shape.

Boyish shaped women are similar to the letter "H" and often have athletic or very straight slim figures with shoulders and hips that are equally proportioned and an undefined waist. When getting dressed, the idea is to add the appearance of curves when possible.


dress_slimmer_straight.gif Smart Style Strategies:

Create the illusion of curves with strategic details like pleats, ruffles, bows and draping

Fake a waist with belts, curved seams and shapely jackets

Boot cut pants and flared skirts add shapeliness, while tapered pants emphasize curves

Wear heels to push out your tush








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