How the Vase Shaped Women Should Dress

How to Look Good if Your Figure is Sexy Rather than Fashionable

Dec 13, 2008 Helen Krasner

Vase shaped women are similar to hourglasses, having a large bust, curving waist, and big hips. Looking trendy is hard for these women - but it can be be done

As explained in a previous article on dressing to suit one’s body shape, vase shaped women have big busts, gently curing longer waists, wide hips, and slim thighs and legs. The shape is similar to hourglass shaped women, but longer and less dramatic. Many women would love to have this type of figure. But some vases feel frumpy, thinking their busts and upper arms are too big, and that finding fashionable clothes for their shape is impossible. But with a little care, the vase can look fantastic.

Principles When Dressing the Vase Shaped Woman

Like hourglasses, vases should emphasise their curves and not try to hide them. This is best done with short jackets and tops which go in at the waist. V-necks or square necklines will make the vase’s top half look good without over-emphasising her large bust. The vase does not have the slim hips required for skinny jeans and trousers, but her slim legs will look great in the straight-leg version. Shoes should be high heeled and curvy…for a curvy girl!

Casual Clothing for the Vase Shaped Woman

Vase shaped women can wear jeans for all casual wear if they want; their slim legs look great in them. When dressing their top halves, they should concentrate on drawing attention to their smaller parts – waist, wrists, and hands. Slim coats and jackets look fabulous on the vase, and three-quarter length sleeves hide her large upper arms. Clothes which emphasise the bust are fine, but for many vases, those are better reserved for party occasions.

Smart Clothes for the Vase Shaped Woman

For smart occasions, vase shaped women should keep things simple. Their slim legs look great in straight skirts, and long-sleeved or three-quarter length shirts will hide their upper arms. For those vases who find it difficult to find shirts which will meet over the bust and still fit, one solution is to wear a smart sleeveless tank top over the shirt. This will look exceedingly smart, but also emphasise the vase’s feminine curves.

A Party Look for the Vase Shaped Woman

Vases rarely look good in floral and feminine dresses; again, it is best to keep things simple. The best dress for the vase is fitted and emphasizes her curves, and a square neckline may well suit her large bust better than a V-neck. Another dressy option for the vase is wide-legged trousers and a plain but pretty shirt. In both cases, three-quarter length sleeves are the most flattering length.

Vases look great in feminine jewellery, but should go for rounded and fairly large pieces to complement their curvy look.

Famous Vase Shaped Women who Look Fabulous

Kate Winslet, Kelly Brook, and Geena Davis are all vases. They look fantastic in the right clothes…and fashionable too. And so can you!

Source

  • The Body Shape Bible, Trinny Woodall & Susannah Constantine, Weidenfeld & Nicholson 2007

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