How To Flatter Your Curves When Layering Clothes

Layering is one of the most stylish way to keep yourself warm with endless possibilities to choose from. However, if it is not done correctly, you might make yourself unintentionally appear bigger than you really are. Don’t lose hope just yet, even though layering can be a bit tricky but when layered correctly, it can flatter your curves and give the illusion of a more proportional silhouette. Here are the 6 layering techniques (that I personally go by as well) for creating the layered look and how to compliment your fabulous curves.

LAYERING TECHNIQUES:

·         LIMIT LAYERS TO ONLY THREE PIECES- Three layers are probably more than enough. If the weather is not too cold outside, you can most likely just skip the layers and just go for one heavy piece to keep yourself warm. However, if the weather is too cold, do make sure to keep the layers to a maximum of three so that there would not be any extra bulk added to your physique.

·         GO FOR FLATTERING SILHOUETTES-  Avoid pieces with silhouettes that will make you look unflattering, such as, anything too loose, baggy, or even skin-tight, which is a major faux pas. However, if you do decide to go toward the skin-tight rout, it should be limited to just one piece and it should be just the base layer.

·         BUILD UP SOME STRUCTURE ON TOP PIECES- The crucial part for looking fabulous when you have troublesome areas on your body (like myself) or more too love, is to choose layers with a waistline and build some structure to your layer so you won’t look so round, particularly the upper half of your body. Try going for a structured top instead of an oversize one, cinch a shapeless dress or top by the waist to emphasize the waistline, a fitted blazer, jacket or cardigan. Basically, anything that would add more structure to your frame will most likely give you a more flattering look when layering.         

·         CHILL OUT ON THE HEAVIER FABRIC AND CHOOSE YOUR FABRIC SENSIBLY- Take it easy on the fluffy, puffy, bulky and woolly fabric. I don’t know about you, but I don’t know too many women would want to add bulk around their bulk. The point of the layered look is to add color and warmth, not chunkiness or bulkiness. It’s best to keep the chunky or bulky pieces for when you can wear them on their own or pair it with under layers made from thin fabric.

·          BALANCE TOP LAYERS WITH FITTED BOTTOMS- If you decide to wear several layers on top, balance the layer top layer with a fitted bottom because you would not want to make yourself appear bigger then you really are. The key to balancing the top layers are to keep the bottom half of your body long and lean. Consider trying out leggings, tights, skinny-cut, boot-cut, or tapered bottoms.   

·         TRY GOING FOR ELONGATION- Aiming for elongation will help with anyone who does not want to look heavier when layering. By looking tall, it will give the illusion of a slimmer silhouette. One easy way to achieve the illusion of a slimmer silhouette, is by wearing high heels because it would elongate your physique. However, if high heels are not your thing, there are still far more other styling tricks that you may be able to use as well.