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8 Ways to Flatter a Bottom-Heavy Figure

By Cynthia Nellis, About.com Guide

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Put Prints on Your Smallest Feature

Another way to balance the bottom-heavy figure is to accentuate your top half with prints.

Vertical stripes, menswear checks or plaids, florals and polka dots are all great options.

Wear a solid pant or skirt and keep jackets short (never let a jacket end right at the widest point of your hips).

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