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Hourglass Girls - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Style Tip of the Day

Jennifer HudsonStop thinking about what you don't like about your body and focus on those assets! We say opt for the most body-hugging, waist-emphasizing looks that you can find.

Check out our favorite hourglass girl tips then shop some looks for those with a little extra junk in the trunk.

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Joe's Jeans - Deluxe StyleList Giveaway

Filed under: Jeans, Contests & Giveaways

joe's jeansWe love us some Joe's Jeans. They are fabulously soft and look just as great on us curvy chicks as all you très petite babes. In fact, if you had five women in a room , each with a totally different shape -- curvy, slender, tall, boyish, or tiny -- each one could find a pair of Joe's that looks great on her.

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Flatter Your Figure - Cute Cardigans for Your Body Type

Filed under: Clothing, Flatter Your Figure

Shopbop Green CardiganRight now, it seems like everybody's dealing with cold weather, so even though we're just dying to start shopping for spring styles, we can't quite bear to bare our arms. Which might be why we're so very happy that cardigans are so stylish this season.

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Beija-Flor - Designer Jeans That Fit Everyone

Filed under: Clothing, Jeans

beija-flor jennifer jeansAdmit it: trying on jeans makes you cry. Us, too. In fact, we believe that stores that sell jeans or bridesmaid dresses -- but especially jeans -- should have tissue dispensers in the dressing rooms.

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Joe's Jeans are too cool for fools

Filed under: Clothing, Jeans

The other night we were watching the latest Tim Gunn's Guide to Style. The makeover candidate was being inexplicably bitchy to Tim and Gretta, so we already were disinclined to like her.

We were forced to further downgrade her when, while passing through the jeans section of Neiman Marcus, Gretta pointed out Joe's Jeans and this wench said, "Don't know Joe, don't want to." Clearly she's a fool!

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Christina Hendricks - no sample sizes for the curvy star

Filed under: Clothing, Celebrities with Style, Red Carpet Trends



For all the lip-service paid to loving diversity and ladies of all sizes, designers still show preferential treatment to the literally little ladies.

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Eva Mendes for Seductive Comfort

Filed under: Swimwear and Lingerie, Celebrities with Style


Eva Mendes is the model and spokesperson for Calvin Klein's sexy new line, Seductive Comfort.

The line features a T-Shirt Bra, an Underwire Bra, and a Customized Lift Bra, and is specially designed to be comfortable for curvier women.

CK's researchers found that 75% of women who go bra shopping are looking, first and foremost, for something comfortable. That's why the bras are 25% spandex with microfiber and plush straps, and feature a cushion for the hook and eye in the back.

Read on for more information and our sexy gallery of Eva Mendes showing off how comfortable she is!

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We got your murves right here, ladies and bear-lovers

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Men, Celebrities with Style




We always talk about women and how thin or "curvy" they are. As nice as it is to remind folks that women come in all shapes and sizes, we're tired of hearing all about what straight men like.

It's parity time. Here's the scoop (it's certainly not the skinny) on man shapes: sure, we like our men with "murves" but not so much that they can't fly on commercial airlines.

Really! Everyone likes Christian Bale better Batman Burly than all manorexic for The Machinist. And calling Colin Farrell: time to pound the Guinness and get manly again! It's important to have some meat on your bones. Looking like you can survive a little hibernation can be downright sexy. It gives off a sense of strength and stability. On the other end of the spectrum, if you can't find pants with zippers and pockets in your size, it's gone too far.

These are the most common categories of men with curves:

  • Cubs - usually occurs in younger men, once they discover beer, especially if they're a bit, erm, hairy.
  • Man weight - when they no longer have a smaller waist than their girlfriends. In the best scenarios it's "all muscle."
  • Burly - somewhere between here and man weight is the perfect Christian Bale/Batman moment. Between here and Bear: Russell Crowe.
  • Bear - Big. Hairy. Totally male. This is where most men wind up, especially if they are funny or a fan of Kathy Griffin.
  • Brando - like that episode when Homer Simpson wore a muumuu.

Flatter Your Figure: 5 ways to make the most of a curvy figure

Filed under: Clothing, Flatter Your Figure


If you have a curvy figure, it's entirely likely that there are some days you wake up wishing you had a skinny, straight body. We can guarantee you that there's another girl somewhere with the opposite body type wishing she had some more curves -- the grass is always greener in somebody else's closet. However, we think it's really important to appreciate what you have, and that means learning to make the most of it.

Sometimes making the most of it will mean pulling attention away from a certain body part, and sometimes it means bringing the eye to a particular body part. These tips will help you figure out how to do both, with style.

Ask StyleList: I'm really tall and curvy -- what should I wear?

Filed under: Clothing, Ask StyleList

After a recent post on how to flatter various figures, I received comments from two girls with the same issues -- they're quite tall (about six feet tall), and curvy, but not overweight.

At about 5'8" with broad shoulders, I run into issues with fit, often having to find long lengths in pants or letting hems out when long lengths aren't offered, and sometimes having to go up a size in jackets to accommodate my shoulders. These girls have it worse because they'll run into problems like that nearly every time they go shopping.


For girls in this predicament, I offer the following advice:

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Curvy women are smarter than skinny women

Filed under: Style in the News

Sick of guys who never make eye contact because they're so focused on your, um, more obvious assets? Tired of people assuming you're a bimbo just because you have a killer figure?

Never fear ladies! New research published in London's Sunday Times reveals that curvy women are smarter than those with straight or round bodies. Not only that, women with hourglass figures are more likely to have intelligent children.

Scientists think this might be part of the reason men are more attracted to women whose waists are smaller than their hips (even when compared to women who are slimmer overall).

So ladies, next time you get sick of looking at stick figure models, just remember: not only do real men find you more attractive, but, chances are, you're smarter than anyone you'll see on the catwalk.

Just how curvy is America Ferrara?

Filed under: Celebrities with Style, Style for a Cause

There's been much talk about America Ferrara as a good example of a curvy woman. After all, the star of Ugly Betty did make a movie called "Real Women Have Curves." The purple Brian Reyes gown that she wore for at the Golden Globes was cited as a fine example of a dress for a larger woman. But just how large is America Ferrara?

The dress is currently up for auction through Clothes Off Our Backs, a great charity that auctions off celebrity items for various causes. The size? America is a size six. Smaller than Meryl Streep, whose Carolina Herrera dress also up for auction, is a size eight. I love Ugly Betty and I think America Ferrara is a very charming actress but I bristle when I see her used as an example of a plus-sized or even fuller figured woman.

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    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

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    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

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    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

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    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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