I have been blessed/cursed with my mothers shape. I have wide hips but a small waist, which means any dress or skirt that lacks shape makes me look quite squat. Because of this, I look for articles of clothing which have ties/belts/definition around the waist.
My work wardrobe is centered around pencil skirts (I recommend the J.Crew Double Serge Pencil Skirt, which will be restocked soon as fall clothes arrive in stores.) and a-line dresses. For the days I wear pants, I make sure to add a skinny belt to define my waist.
Ann Taylor recently had a 40% off everything sale, and I decided to bite and add to my professional wardrobe. I have learned how AT clothes fit me, so I can order sale items and feel confident that they will fit. As for the items...
Three of the blouses have a tie of some sort around the waist to create the desired skinny effect. The peach and black ones also have modest v-necks, which further draws attention up and away from my "trouble areas".
While the pink sweater lacks the tie, the gathering around the bust focuses attention up and once again creates the illusion of a small middle.
As for the dress, a wrap dress in a dark color hides that bloat from eating too much late night pizza and drinking too much beer....so yes, I will be wearing it every Monday!
-ElleBelle
My work wardrobe is centered around pencil skirts (I recommend the J.Crew Double Serge Pencil Skirt, which will be restocked soon as fall clothes arrive in stores.) and a-line dresses. For the days I wear pants, I make sure to add a skinny belt to define my waist.
Ann Taylor recently had a 40% off everything sale, and I decided to bite and add to my professional wardrobe. I have learned how AT clothes fit me, so I can order sale items and feel confident that they will fit. As for the items...
Three of the blouses have a tie of some sort around the waist to create the desired skinny effect. The peach and black ones also have modest v-necks, which further draws attention up and away from my "trouble areas".
While the pink sweater lacks the tie, the gathering around the bust focuses attention up and once again creates the illusion of a small middle.
As for the dress, a wrap dress in a dark color hides that bloat from eating too much late night pizza and drinking too much beer....so yes, I will be wearing it every Monday!
-ElleBelle
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