Honestly, I still think printed skirts and pencil skirts can be tricky for curvy girls, but I’m no longer afraid to try them on. You won’t know if something works on your body unless you try it. I decided to jump right in. On nearly every shopping trip, I’ll stretch out of my comfort zone and try on pencil skirts and printed skirts, just to see if they work.
A lot of people think they can’t wear prints on their lower half because it accentuates too much. If you’re big on the bottom, you’ll look even bigger with a print. That’s just not true all of the time. If you’re interested in trying out pencil skirts or printed skirts, here are my 3 style tip:
1. Choose a Printed Pencil Skirt in a Dark Color
{Stacey’s Look: LOFT Skirt (similar) , LOFT Sweater, Ann Taylor Lace Top; Donald J. Pliner Bootiess; Wolford Tights; Lanvin Purse (similar)}
2. Pay Attention to the Print Size
If you are petite, I would suggest sticking with smaller prints. If you’re tall, you can probably pull off larger prints. Don’t be afraid to try lots of different prints to determine what looks best on you. I never thought I could wear printed pants, but then I found these black and white ones. I assumed they would add width to my bottom, but they are surprisingly very flattering.
3. Layer with a Flowy Top, Blazer, or Cardigan
I hope these tips help you expand your wardrobe! What other curvy girl frame fitting problems do you think I should talk about?
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Um...you aren't a curvy girl...so sorry to say, but nice tips for those of use who really are.
Thanks for your comment, Marie! I am curvy but I suppose your definition of curvy might be different than mine.