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Perfect Fit: The Boy's Club

When menswear influences your feminine side, it's the ideal match
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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When menswear influences your feminine side, it’s the ideal match

 



Sizes 16-18+

Coats with an A-line silhouette especially flatter fuller hips. Accent with a wrap belt to create hourglass curves. Add peep toes; they’ll make your legs appear leaner. Marina Rinaldi coat, $1,440, Saks Fifth Avenue, New York City, 212-940-2759. Streets Ahead belt, $185, 800-669-8218 for stores. GirlProps.com earrings, $6, and ring, $8, girlprops.com. Oh…Deer! shoes, $120, ohdeershoes.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sizes 8-10

The jumper streamlines; the blouse adds a ladylike touch. Try Body Wrap No Wire Full Figure Bodysuit, $70, herroom.com, for a bulge-free fit. Igigi layered dress, $195, igigi.com. Nügaard Designs earrings, $35, nugaarddesigns.com. viv&ingrid necklace, $71, vivandingrid.com. GirlProps.com ring, $6, girlprops.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sizes 12-14

Opt for a sexy one-shoulder dress. It shows off a great décolletage and draws the eye upward. Ruched fabric is perfect for slimming the tummy and thighs. Nicole Miller dress, $465, nicolemiller.com. viv&ingrid earrings, $88, vivandingrid.com. GirlProps.com ring, $5, girlprops.com.