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Curvy Girl Style: Dressed To The Nines

We've pulled together the hottest curvy muses to inspire you in the many ways to flaunt your shape in style.
By Alexandra Phanor-Faury · Updated October 29, 2020
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Mo’Nique

Mo’Nique’s pleated Grecian gown lays flawlessly over her frame.

Curvy Girl Style: Dressed To The Nines
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Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph looks hot in this slinky, strapless gown in fiery red.

Curvy Girl Style: Dressed To The Nines
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Niecy Nash

Niecy Nash is a red carpet ‘do’ in a ultra-flattering one-shoulder gown.

Curvy Girl Style: Dressed To The Nines
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Mariah Carey

We’d love to see Mariah wear more dresses her size like the beautiful Valentino number she wore to the Oscars. It’s refreshing to see her not popping out of her clothes. Mariah looks not only classy but slimmer with a dress that fits well.

Curvy Girl Style: Dressed To The Nines
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TK

Love your legs? Than keep the focus on your gams in a mini-dress.

Curvy Girl Style: Dressed To The Nines
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Sherri Shepherd

A wrap dress is the curvy girls best friend. This shape is ideal for creating the illusion of a smaller waist,camouflaging hips and lifting the bust for a sexy cleavage.

Curvy Girl Style: Dressed To The Nines
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Amber Riley

We can’t stress enough just how beautiful draped Grecian gowns are on curves. We’re glad Amber is taking note of this lovely silhouette.

Curvy Girl Style: Dressed To The Nines
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Jennifer Hudson

Micheal Kors’ electric blue chiffon dress is simply irresistible on Jennifer Hudson.

Curvy Girl Style: Dressed To The Nines
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Raven Simone

The shoulder cut-outs of Raven Simone’s form-fitting dress are a great new way to show some skin.

Curvy Girl Style: Dressed To The Nines
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Jordin Sparks

An empire waist ,where the fabric hangs effortlessly from the bust down, is a great cut for busty and curvy women.

Curvy Girl Style: Dressed To The Nines
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Queen Latifah

Dark shades aren’t the only hue curvy girls can rock. Look how breathtaking Latifah is in white. Again, it’s all about a great fit.

Curvy Girl Style: Dressed To The Nines
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Oprah

Navy is the new black. Oprah is one of the many red carpet celebrities turning to this shade as an alternative to black.

Curvy Girl Style: Dressed To The Nines
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Mary Mary

Both ladies accentuated their middle with waist cinching dresses for the Grammy’s.

Curvy Girl Style: Dressed To The Nines
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TK

A little bit of cleavage goes a long way.On the other hand, a whole lot of cleavage can sink any ensemble, so make sure to keep your bust fully covered like this voluptuous beauty.

Curvy Girl Style: Dressed To The Nines
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Jazmine Sullivan

Jazmine Sullivan’s navy jersey dress is sexy without being too revealing.

Curvy Girl Style: Dressed To The Nines