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Curve Appeal

Confidently flatter every inch of your figure in these body-hugging, effortlessly chic looks. Neutral tones and simple pieces are perfect for curvaceous silhouettes
By Réneise Francis · Updated October 27, 2020
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A Boost

Sexy doesn’t always mean shorter hemlines. Serve up sexy in bustier silhouettes reminiscent of sultry lingerie.

Bustier, Wacoal, $85, Macy’s. Skirt, Donna Karan New York, $1,495, Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Call of The Wild

The right animal print covering your curves is an instantly wild look. Tame with minimal accessories.

Dress, Michael Kors, $1,095, Bloomingdale’s, NYC, 212-705-2000. Earrings, Hervé van der Straeten, $390, similar styles available at Neiman Marcus.

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Clothes Call

Beauty Note: Complement your curves by rocking sexy, healthy, voluminous curls. For this look, define your coils using nutrient-rich Shea Moisture Yucca & Baobab Thickening Growth Milk ($10, walgreens.com).

Sweater, DKNYC, $69, Bloomingdale’s, NYC, 212-705-2000. Pumps, Zara, $100, zara.com. Earrings, stylist’s own.

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Short Story

Strike a balance while showing off your best asset.

Turtleneck, Rick Owens, $469, theoutnet.com. Shorts, Michael Kors, $239, theoutnet.com. Necklace, Dinosaur Designs, $450, NYC, 212-680-3523. Belt, Steve Madden, $38, Macy’s. Cuffs, Jennifer Fisher, $1,085 and $1,120, jenniferfisherjewelry.com. Sandals, Olcay Gulsen, $600, olcaygulsen.com.

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Blushing

Beauty Note: Accentuate clean lines with a soft pink lip and matching nail. Our winning combo? Lancôme Lip Lover in Rose D’eau ($23, Sephora) and OPI Nail Lacquer in Int’l Crime Caper ($9, ulta.com).

Capelet, Tadashi Shoji, $208, shop.tadashishoji.com. Bodysuit, Wacoal, $85, Macy’s. Skirt, Stella McCartney, $710, net-a-porter.com. Ring*, Igneri, igneri.com. Earrings, stylist’s own

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The Skin Your In

Leather oozes sexy when the fit is tailored, highlighting your lady parts like a second skin.

Blazer, Lafayette 148 New York, $998, Saks Fifth Avenue, NYC, 212-940-2818. Bustier, Wacoal, $85, Macy’s. Pants, Elie Tahari, $348, saksfifthavenue.com. Earrings and Lucite cuff, Alexis Bittar, $295 and $395, alexisbittar.com. Necklace, Swarovski, $220, swarovski.com. Gold cuff, Dinosaur Designs, $390, NYC, 212-680-3523. Pumps, Jimmy Choo, $595, jimmychoo.com.

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