- Keep the line long by using all one color with slim-cut pieces. It elongates and slims the figure.
- Choose fitted jackets that end well above your widest point.
- Wear a top or jacket with structured shoulders, puffy sleeves, etc. to balance out your larger bottom half.
- Rely on a form-fitting, but never tight, skirt in a non-clingy fabric.
8 Ways to Flatter a Bottom-Heavy Figure
By Cynthia Nellis, About.com Guide
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Balance Figure with Color, Fitted Pieces
You can wear a fitted suit, even with a slim skirt, if you are bottom heavy. Just remember:
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