1. Home
  2. Style
  3. Women's Fashion

8 Ways to Flatter a Bottom-Heavy Figure

By Cynthia Nellis, About.com

7 of 10

Light on Top, Dark on Bottom

As basic as it sounds, the best way to use color to camouflage/highlight figure areas is to use contrasts.

The black bottom with white top works like a dream: it brings the eye up to the lightest hue and the top half of the body.

Explore Women's Fashion

About.com Special Features

The Best Moisturizers

Top picks in every price range, for every skin type. More >

Fall Fashion Accessories

These hot fall accessories will update your wardrobe without breaking the bank. More >

  1. Home
  2. Style
  3. Women's Fashion
  4. Style Basics
  5. Dress for Your Body Type
  6. 8 Ways to Flatter a Bottom-Heavy Figure

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.