What's the best way to flatter curves? Answer is pretty simple to me: high rise pants.
I'm so glad high-waisted everything is back in style. Where would I be without it?
I don't know why, but talk of curve-flattering styles brings up some feelings for me. So I can I get a little real with you for a second? The truth is, I find it hard to dress in a flattering manner for this blog sometimes. Clothes that I love and am dying to wear, or think will look good on me, show up looking completely different in pictures.
A lot of people say that they wish they had my curves. And I'm not dissing them! But it's aggravating that companies are generally not concerned with making clothing for my body type. In fact, most clothes are made with a thinner, straighter-looking wearer in mind. Those bodies are beautiful too, and deserve to look good. All body types deserve to have options. So it is frustrating to "make it work" all the time with clothes that are clearly not made for me.
Anyway.
Just had to share that little rant with you, before I tell you how badass I think I look in this outfit. And it was pieced together with clothing whose makers totally had my body type in mind when they made it. Win!
This is little vintage shirt is one that I don't think I can ever get rid of. I bought it for $3. Solid investment. And the pants... I've worn them before, and I think they speak for themselves.
shirt, shoes, belt- vintage/ shades- f21/ pants- uo/ cardi- tulle
You look awesome! I like every single thing you are wearing and how you are wearing it together:)
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit! You look fabulous!
ReplyDeletethanks so much erin :)
DeleteI have your body type and sadly I don't rock it out like you do! This inspires me to love my body more and be more confident in it, thanks!
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well, i don't always rock it out... like i said, it's not always easy to find flattering clothing for our body type! and even though they look fabulous, sometimes, i just don't feel like wearing high-waisted pants, or going through the trouble of finding something "flattering." sigh.
Deletei'm glad the photos inspired you, though :) it goes to show there is no "wrong" body type. we can all maximize our "assets." :P
Love the outfit!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on wishing that there were more clothing selections for more body types. I'm plus sized and for most of my life plus sized clothes meant old lady clothes, and then it started getting more trendy.. but everything was plus size = curvy. But see, I'm not curvy, I'm actually more straight, maybe slightly apple shaped. But that's starting to change too as younger stores add plus sizes. So, it's good to see all of the changes, and I hope that more keep happening.
i hear you. i think it's so annoying that most clothing companies don't realize the potential goldmine there could be in making clothing that flatter more diverse shapes. but as you said, there is some change happening. i just wish it would happen sooner! x
DeleteGirl you look amazing !! These high waisted jeans look perfect on you and your pin-up worthy bod. I've struggled with skinny jeans for years, apparently my thighs and valfs must be bigger than the design... Oh well, it makes finding the perfect pair even more rewarding! Xx
ReplyDelete*calf's.. Sorry, typing on my pad..!!
Deletehaha, at first i thought "valfs" must be an english way to say "calves." lol.
Deletebut yeah... my favorite pants are my jeggings from uniqlo. they fit allll my junk... booty, thighs, calves and all. i'll never go back :)
High waisted pants for the win! I love them so much! You look amazing!
ReplyDeletethank you girl!! xx
DeleteI know what you mean, some clothes even when you really would love to wear them ,simply don't work for our type of body, but i'm glad to see that you are proud of your body, and show how great you look in your outfits!
ReplyDeletethanks dulce!! xo
DeleteThese high waist pants are cute and really does flatter you. I like your boots too. :-)
ReplyDeletethank you! those boots are my pride and joy! they're cracking at the bottom though... gotta get them resoled :)
DeleteYou pull off high-waisted pants like a boss - total babe!
ReplyDeleteMegan
thanks girl!
Deleteyou look so good I love this outfit on you :)
ReplyDeleteyay, thank you!
DeleteThose pants are amazing, and you rock the shit out of them!
ReplyDeleteaww hell yeah :P
DeleteI love that you admit looking good today. There are so many days that I feel like I look awful and few days that I feel like 'yes, I am rocking it today'. I think we (women in general) need to start being more comfortable with admitting when we look good and not in a cocky-way, just in a take-that-low-self-esteem way.
ReplyDeleteI don't know. I'm just happy you look good and happy you know it too!
exactly. i've written about it before... women are always so quick to put themselves down in ways that they don't even realize. i know i struggle with this all the time. plus our culture in particular is really quick to point out how self absorbed or cocky a woman is for realizing anything positive about herself- especially pertaining to physical appearance.
Deleteso i just think that it's really important to acknowledge when we ARE proud of ourselves for some reason... be it looks-wise, or anything else.
Love your attitude in these photos/poses. You look lovely! This outfit is obviously very unique & 'you' :) And high waisted pants are totally on my list now!
ReplyDelete<3 Megan
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thank you! i felt like a 1950's housewife that day :)
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ReplyDeleteYou look amazing- this is a perfect look on you. I LOVE high waisted everything, it's so much more comfortable and flattering- I can't believe I ever wore low rise jeans. Love this color too!
ReplyDeletei know!! i used to have like 50 pairs of low-rise jeans. why??!
DeleteThe pants are amazing. I partly don't ever wear pants/trousers anymore because I can't find any that fit in a flattering way. I have really wide hips and a little bit of a belly and nothing seems to look right on them. I tried on so many pairs of shorts in the summer and just gave in. Wear skirts and dresses all the time as a result. The jeans you have are such a beautiful colour and work really well. I think Americans just know how to make jeans, ours suck in comparison. :)
ReplyDeletegirl, try urban outfitters! these ones are super stretchy, so they're actually pretty comfortable as well as looking good. i bet you'd totally rock a pair of high-risers.
DeleteBeautiful outfit! I love the colors!
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adorable look, your style is SO FUN!!!
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Same! Some of the outfits I put together don't look all that great in photos. I feel like I need a constant defined waist or high waist everything just to even show I have one!
ReplyDeleteI would be down to go shopping more if there were more options.
I really love this outfit. I am dying to get some high waisted jeans like those. So cute!
yes, yes, YES. because my hips are so :ahem: shapely , my waist usually needs to be really defined, otherwise i look frumpy or dumpy. it's a total pain. but i guess the upside is that we get to enjoy that lovely pinup-style look :)
Deletethose pants are totally made by BDG at urban outfitters right? The ONLY jeans that fit my butt! lol! love your outfit! and your blog is super cute! so happy i stumbled across it! hopefully you can swing by mine sometime
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yes, they are! haha. they're actually not the jeans, they're really stretchy pants. and they really are a miracle :)
DeleteYou are beautiful, and curves are wonderful-but I can see how companies can be so annoying about it!
ReplyDeletetotallyyyy.
Delete:D I know what You mean about the clothes and companies not having Us in mind as targets, and it actually sometimes takes a toll on My self esteem. I'd be like... am I fat, or just look bad in good clothes? lol
ReplyDeleteBut You look great!!! And I am right there with You when it comes to high rise pants-jeans-everythings!!!!!
Loads of love, SJay!
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Girl, I think you are beautiful and this outfit fits you perfectly. It's hard to dress in general (I think). For me, it's my shortness and lack of an upper body. It's all about knowing what works and rockin' it!
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