IF YOU HAVE A STRAIGHT BODY SHAPE...
  • Your hips and bust are balanced
  • Your waist is not very defined
  • Your bottom is more flat and less round
You want to dress in a way that keeps the top and bottom of your body proportionate and draws attention to your waist.
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Your body shape is similar to Jessica Alba's
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STRAIGHT BODY TOPS
Look for tops that will add curves to your upper half and create a more defined waist
  • Tops with belted waists
  • Off the shoulder, boat-neck, wide V or U necks
  • Structured shoulders, princess or flutter sleeves
  • Embellishments around the bust and shoulders
  • Tops that are full or flowing around the bust
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SHOP TOPS
STRAIGHT BODY BOTTOMS
Look for bottoms that add curves to your lower half
  • Details such as embellished or flap pockets
  • Cargo pants with hip and rear pockets
  • Pants with full or moderately flared legs
  • Full, tiered or bubble skirts
  • Mid to low-rise waists with wide waistbands
  • Skirts with details, seaming or pockets that add the illusion of curves to your hips
SHOP BOTTOMS