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How to style figure 8 body type!
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items I just discovered why typical “hourglass figure” styling tips don't work for me! It's because I am a figure 8! The figure 8 body type is generally considered a form of hourglass. While the hourglass has balanced proportions and a softer hip curve, th...
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Pants
For pants, figure 8's need waist definition, without it sitting too high! We want the waist of the pant to sit directly on the smallest part of our waist, not any higher! For style, a wide leg, flare, barrel look best. The denim ideally has some stre...
American eagle curvy jeans are your BFF!! I have the mom jean, flare, and baggy and they are amazing
Curvy Jeans for Women | American ...
Great jean for figure 8's! If you are on the shorter side, these will lay better with a platform or heel!
Women's Curve Love High Rise 90s Relaxed Jean
one of my favs! Probably my most worn jean
Women's Curve Love High Rise Loose Jean
I have heard these are great! Pro tip- with wide hips, always avoid pleats on the front of pants!
Women's Work Pants
flare leggings are your bff!!
Women's Flare Leggings | Athleta
Tops
for tops, we NEED waist definition! That should be the main focus of all of our outfits in my opinion!! If you got it flaunt it baby. Pro tip- ditch the super crop top- it makes our torso look shorter
wrap tops suit me perfectly! Waist definition + elongated neckline+ balanced proportions= flattering silhouettte
Women's YPB Long-Sleeve Mesh Wrap Top | Women's Tops | Abercrombie.com
These type of peplum tops are perfect!!
Alexis Stripe Pleated Top in Blue & White | Altar'd State
if you love cardigans- try one with a more cinched waist!! So flattering
Head in The Clouds Cardigan in Navy
This type of vest top would be perfectttt!!!! It elongates the waist and cinches at the waist, hence smoothing out the harsh hip curve!
Abel Denim Button Up Top - Dark Blue
I feel like the oversize sleeve combo+cinched waist always is so flattering on me!
Cider | Fashion Starts With A Feeling
Skirts
While lots of hourglass shapes prefer a bodycon skirt, I think it makes me look boxy bc of how high and sharp my hips are! If that's how you feel too check out these skirt options!
Don't be scared of a drop waist! It's all about HOW dropped it is! Too low will make us look boxy, and too high will make our hips look squarer- play around with different drop waists and you'll find your perfect fit!
Staud Procida Skirt
I find mini skirts like this to be super flattering! It's like a line but elevated!
Palomina Mini Skirt in Black
leaning into a 50's silhouette is always a good idea! Just make sure the waist hits at the right spot!
Valentine Woven Mid Rise Polka Dot Pocket Ruffle Maxi Skirt For Vacation