How to Dress for Your Body Type—if You’re Thin
If you’ve been blessed with a thin, straight or boyish figure—lucky you! The beauty of this body type is that you can use clothing to create the illusion of hourglass curves, or celebrate your leanness with subtle touches that further elongate your frame.
Tip 1: To give the impression of a defined waistline, look for pieces that cross over or wrap in front at the midsection.
Tadashi Shoji Scalloped Lace Cocktail Dress, $328 at LustreLife.com.
Tip 2: Strategic color blocking is a trend that’s here to stay, so embrace the look and use it to your advantage. Contrasting swatches of fabric or leather will help to give your figure some dimension.
Michael Kors Leather Colorblock Skirt, $2495 at LustreLife.com.
Tip 3: With a thin physique you can experiment with accessories without being overwhelmed, so go ahead and try on an oversize bag with eye-catching details.
Loewe Flamenco 30 Studded Textured-Leather Shoulder Bag, $2665 at LustreLife.com.
Dolce & Gabbana Medium Ayers-Trimmed Embellished Shoulder Bag, $4600 at LustreLife.com.
Tip 4: If you don’t feel confident in sky-high platform pumps you can still get leg lengthening benefits from a short stacked heel—and knee-high boots are just as chic anyway.
Vince Camuto “Karina” Over the Knee Boots, $168 at LustreLife.com.
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