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Curvy Girl Style: The Most Incredible Transformations

These celebs are stepping out and showing off their dramatic new slim and trim looks. Check out these impressive before and afters — plus, the chicest shape-wear for curvy girls.

By Celia L. Smith · October 19, 2012October 28, 2020
01
Chaka Khan: Before

No matter her size, this diva out-shined everyone with her bold, over-the-top fashion selections.

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02
Chaka Khan: After

After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year, Khan, 59, lost 60 pounds by adopting a liquid and vegan diet. The legend polished up her style and now sports fab waist-defining looks that highlight her hourglass silhouette.

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03
Tummy Control

“Righteous Curves High-Waist Tummy” shaper, Leonisa, $45, S–XL, leonisa.com. It makes a significant difference in the shape of the waist.

Photography by Manfred Koh, Styling by Gabriel Rivera
04
Any Size

“Slimplicity Open-Bust Mid-Thigh” bodysuit, Spanx, $84, S–3XL, spanx.com. Gives support all over and accentuates the waistline.

Photography by Manfred Koh, Styling by Gabriel Rivera
05
Janet Jackson: Before

Curvier Janet keeps it casual and conservative on the carpet while playing down her curves in a oversized menswear-inpsired look—an argyle sweater, button-up shirt and wide-leg, pinstriped pants.

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06
Janet Jackson: After

Revealing her battle with losing weight, Jackson, 45, signed on with Nutrisystem to help maintain her curves. The songstress got her sexy back and now sports sexy body-hugging selections that play up her curves.

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07
Plus-Size

“Smooth Underwire” bodysuit, Va Bien, $59, 34B–44DDD, vabienusa.com. This tucks everything in, and the bra is true to size.

Photography by Manfred Koh, Styling by Gabriel Rivera
08
Pear-Shaped

“Jane” bra and “Stella” skirt, ResultWear, $79 and $119, XS–XL, resultwear.com. Two pieces lift perfectly and work best for this shape.

Photography by Manfred Koh, Styling by Gabriel Rivera
09
Jennifer Hudson: Before

This Dream Girl had style even in her curvier days when she first hit the Hollywood scene.

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10
Jennifer Hudson: After

Shedding 80 pounds on Weight Watchers inspired Hudson, 30, to start her own women’s fashion line for sizes 6 to 16.

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11
Shapely Thighs

“Get in Shape, Long Leg” shaper, Wacoal, $68, S–XL, wacoal-america.com. Breathable, yet tightens up for a fantastic fit.

Photography by Manfred Koh, Styling by Gabriel Rivera
12
Plus-Size Curvy

“8059 Powershape One Smooth U” chemise, Bali, $47, M–XXL, baliintimates.com. Smooths all over and doesn’t ride up.

Photography by Manfred Koh, Styling by Gabriel Rivera

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