6 Difficult to Style Outfit Pieces and How to Style Them Correctly

There are pieces that are difficult to style when it comes fashion. This is especially true if your figure is curvy. However, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t wear them. You can incorporate them into your wardrobe with a basic understanding of lines and proportions. Here are six pieces that can be difficult to style and our favorite ways to wear them. This guide will help you get started when you have a styling problem.

• PENCIL SHIRT

One of the most common questions women have is “How can you wear a pencil skirt that is too tight all around?” The answer is to focus on the bottom and wear a loose blouse. While tightness in the stomach or lower areas can make it look uncomfortable and unprofessional, accentuating one area of the body will keep the look refined and streamlined.

• PUFFER JACKET

A puffer jacket is your best friend when it’s cold outside. Many styles can be too casual for formal events like meetings or work and add bulk to your outfit. You can style a puffer in a slimmer cut, with a round collar, as you would a crew-neck sweater. We love layering with a feminine top, like a peplum. The detailing can be seen at the bottom hemline. The peplum gives the overall silhouette a unique twist.

• CULOTTES

Culotte pants are a wide-legged, flowy style that can look like a swing skirt. But they are not! Even though the lines look similar, the fact that gauchos or culottes are pants means that they can ride up in the wrong spots. This is not good for anyone. Culottes can be paired with long-line tops and belted with heels. The visual lines are long and dressy thanks to the longer top and heels. The accentuated waistline makes it feminine and not too slender.

• BODY CON DRESS

Many women love or hate the body con dress. It’s too form-fitting. If you pick the right design, it can be a stylish and confident way to showcase your curves. The solution is to look for dresses with layered front paneling. This gives the dress structure, and sometimes eliminates the need to wear shapewear underneath. You can also make your curves look more attractive by using stripes. A body-con dress should be paired with heels to keep the lines slim and long.

• SPAGHETTI STRAP DRESS

Using spaghetti strap dresses every day can be a challenge, especially if your chest is larger. They’re great for summer and early fall, but most styles need a strapless bra that can slide down. You can wear a crewneck, close-fitting tee underneath. It allows you to wear a regular bra underneath your dress. This makes your look more professional and sophisticated for everyday wear.

• CROP TOP

Last summer staple was not for everyone – that’s how most of women thought, but you are wrong! Crop tops should be paired with high-waist pants and skirts that reach the bottom of the crop top. This will give you the visual effect of a shorter shirt but still provide coverage.