Curvy Girl Style: Dressed To The Nines

We all know shopping for clothes that look and fit great on any body shape can be frustrating at times. But this challenge is even more stressful for curvaceous women. There was a time when being curvy meant having to settle for bland, baggy, tent-like dresses, but in the last couple years clothing lines dedicated to celebrating curves have been popping up to answer that call. The age-old adage of big girls sticking to big clothes has finally been put to rest. We'd like to think it's common knowledge today that wearing over-sized dresses with no shape only serves to make you appear bigger. So, what's a voluptuous fashionista to do? The solution is finding dresses that highlight your va va voom silhouette. Always remember to define your waist and opt for fabrics that skim over your curves. Squeezing the life out of your curves in skin-tight spandex is almost always unflattering, so pay close attention to the cut of your dress and the way in which the fabric moves when wearing it. Keeping these tips in mind next time you're dress shopping will make finding that perfect number a lot less aggravating. Another tip is to study what divas like Queen Latifah and Mo'Nique, who have mastered the art of dressing their womanly curves, are wearing. We've pulled together the hottest curvy muses to inspire you in the many ways to flaunt your shape in style. Read more:

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