{"id":8277,"date":"2011-11-15T04:16:47","date_gmt":"2011-11-15T09:16:47","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2020-06-20T04:09:35","modified_gmt":"2020-06-20T08:09:35","slug":"best-dressed-celebrities-for-their-body-shape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youbeauty.com\/fitness\/best-dressed-celebrities-for-their-body-shape\/","title":{"rendered":"Best-Dressed Celebrities for Their Body Shape"},"content":{"rendered":"

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True, most women we see hitting celebrity red carpets are so thin they practically disappear when they turn sideways to pose for the cameras.<\/p>\n

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But, believe us, there are still plenty of stars out there with body types the rest of us can identify with, and, whether they\u2019re curvy or lithe, petite or plus-size, athletic or triangle-shaped, they know how to dress to flatter their figures.<\/p>\n

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Of course, they often have professional help. So, we turned to two celebrity stylists, Elle Werlin, who has worked with Jessica Szohr, Emma Stone, Jane Krakowski, Mary Louise Parker and Beyonce, to name a few, and Lindsay Albanese, who has dressed stars including Maria Menounos, Paula Abdul and Fran Drescher and styled for TV shows such as \u201cAmerican Idol,\u201d \u201cAccess Hollywood\u201d and \u201cToday,\u201d for advice on dressing for your body shape.<\/p>\n

As they say, real women have curves\u2014some are just more pronounced than others\u2014but with these tips from the pros, you\u2019ll be working your shape like the hottest red carpet divas. So, go ahead and smile and strike a red carpet pose in your living room. Because you don\u2019t actually have to be a big time star to dress like one.<\/p>\n

Kate Winslet<\/h3>\n

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\u201cKate Winslet looks gorgeous and sophisticated in every look, as she knows fit comes first when choosing her red carpet style,\u201d celebrity stylist Elle Werlin says, noting this Stella McCartney color-block dress the actress wore during the 2011 Venice Film Festival.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis dress works for Kate because it highlights her curves and, through optical illusion, elongates her silhouette with the black side paneling. Kate is the best example of a curvy woman with a chic, classic, but still today look that puts her body shape first.\u201d<\/p>\n

Want to cop Winslet\u2019s style? \u201cAvoid prints, flowy and non-structured pieces, as well as masculine trends, as they will make one look larger and tend to highlight the wrong areas, creating a larger illusion,\u201d Werlin advises.<\/p>\n

Gwyneth Paltrow<\/h3>\n

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When you have a long and lean ruler body shape, like Gwyneth, it\u2019s practically a crime against fashion to not show off with a body-conscious style. The Oscar-winning actress dazzled at the 2011 Academy Awards in this shimmering Calvin Klein Collection gown.<\/p>\n

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Christina Hendricks<\/h3>\n

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\u201cFirst off, everyone should own a well-fitted black blazer,\u201d style expert Lindsay Albanese says of Hendricks\u2019 look at a performance of Stephen Sondheim’s \u201cThe Company\u201d with the New York Philharmonic in June. \u201cNot only are they versatile, but they hide and flatter a multitude of figure concerns, creating a polished, slimming look because of the vertical tailoring and structure.<\/p>\n

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The striped shirt works because she broke up the print by pairing it with a fitted black blazer. And, the fact that she kept her entire outfit fitted shows her real curves without giving the illusion of looking bigger. For maximum flattery, I suggest adding one statement printed piece per look, then build the rest of the outfit on solids.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Cameron Diaz<\/h3>\n

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From the looks of things, there probably aren\u2019t too many frocks Cameron Diaz doesn\u2019t appear amazing in. If you\u2019re lucky enough to share her super-toned body shape, well, kudos to you. Go ahead and show off your gorgeous gams\u2014and, while you\u2019re at it, your superb shoulders, lithe arms and tiny waist, too, as Diaz did at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards in this tiny strapless minidress by A.L.C.<\/p>\n

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Eva Longoria<\/h3>\n

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Petite women need only look to \u201cDesperate Housewives\u201d actress Eva Longoria to find styles that are anything but scandalous. The 5-foot, 2-inch star looked radiant in this coral-red classic strapless Salvatore Ferragamo sheath at Variety’s Power of Women Event in September. Note how the thin belt creates a slim waist and the nude shoes help extend her leg-line\u2014both accessories are BFFs for petite women everywhere.<\/p>\n

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Beyonce<\/h3>\n

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\u201cBeyonce is a style icon, always chic, glamorous and accentuating her flawless hourglass shape,\u201d celeb stylist Elle Werlin says, noting this Antonio Berardi number the Grammy winner wore to a 2010 fashion event. \u201cWhether she is wearing a Thierry Mugler avant garde bodysuit or this classic white shift dress as she travels to different shows or to perform at events, each look is fabulous, highlighting her best assets.”<\/p>\n

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And the old notion that white makes you look bigger? Throw it out the window, Werlin adds, and just seek out fab tailoring that shows off your sexy shoulders and small waist.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have all\u00a0my celebrity clients have their gowns, dresses, pants, jackets, et cetera, altered\u2014especially when they are curvy,\u201d she says. \u201cYou have to highlight the silhouette, not camouflage it. There is nothing more chic than a beautifully fitted dress on a curvy woman, but it has to fit properly. Thus, a curvy woman\u2014like a petite woman\u2014needs to befriend her local tailor. It\u2019s all about tailoring to take an off-the-rack dress and make it look custom-made.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Selma Hayek<\/h3>\n

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\u201cThe draping and print of this dress move vertically on the body and vertical lines always slim and narrow the figure because they draw the eye up and down,\u201d style pro Lindsay Albanese says of the Bottega Veneta dress Hayek wore to a \u201cPuss in Boots\u201d premiere in October. \u201cA belt at the waist or a cinched waistline is always flattering for a curvy girl, too, because they define the waist. Opt for lower necklines for a slimming effect\u2014high necklines tend to cut-off or stump a petite, curvy figure.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Scarlett Johansson<\/h3>\n

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When you\u2019re rocking a sexy hourglass shape like Scarlett Johansson, you\u2019re well-served by working some retro glam\u2014and a little black dress is a great place to start. This Dolce & Gabbana number the actress wore to a Milan Fashion Week dinner with the designers has a halter-like neckline, perfect for showing up your beautiful d\u00e9colletage, a flirty, full skirt that\u2019s flattering on your hips and a short\u2014but not too short\u2014length to allow just the right appreciation for those great gams. Bella!<\/p>\n

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Adele<\/h3>\n

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\u201cFit is crucial if your frame is similar to Adele\u2019s,\u201d Lindsay Albanese says, noting this Barbara Tfank black dress the singer wore to the MTV Video Music Awards in August. \u201cDon’t lose your shape in oversized clothing, unless, that is, you pair it with something fitted to create shape.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re going to cover up like she is here, make sure you still manage to show some skin\u2014whether it be arms, neckline or legs, even if it\u2019s just a little. A great tip I’ve done before is, if you love a dress, but it has a really high neckline, take it to your tailor and ask if they can drop the neckline a bit. I promise, this trick works wonders. It breaks up the solid around your neck and you look slimmer\u2014definitely worth the money.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Rihanna<\/h3>\n

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\u201cRihanna looked divine in this Max Azria white pantsuit, channeling her inner Bianca Jagger,\u201d Elle Werlin says. \u201cRihanna\u2019s cutting-edge style plays on masculinity meeting femininity. She plays with the menswear trend, but adds sexiness with an open button-down.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Werlin says this chic look, Rihanna wore to the 2011 Billboard Music Awards, works best on a tall, slender body type.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince, the suit isn\u2019t tailored, one must have height, or else it looks dumpy. If one is too curvy, it will make you look larger, which no one wants. But if you are too thin, with no curves, it will make you look androgynous, instead of \u201970s sexy chic glam meets today,\u201d she says. \u201cSo, I think this look truly isn\u2019t for everyone, but if you can rock it, it is fabulous.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jane Krakowski<\/h3>\n

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\u201cJane Krakowski has a fantastic figure, as she is petite and proportionate,\u201d Werlin, who has styled the \u201c30 Rock\u201d actress and new mom, says. \u201cShe looks best in solid, bold-color dresses, as they elongate her silhouette.\u201d<\/p>\n

Werlin says petite body shapes can take advantage of bold color choices.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhen you are tall, it becomes too overpowering,\u201d she says. \u201cPetite women also look fabulous in below-the-knee form fitting-dresses\u2014as long as the shoe is nude, you can do many printed options, too.\u201d<\/p>\n

Queen Latifah<\/h3>\n

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Queen Latifah is the epitome of curvy, gorgeous glam in this stunning blue ombre Georges Chakra design she wore hosting the 2011 People\u2019s Choice Awards. Curvy body shapes pay attention: From the uber-flattering halter neckline and empire waist to the flowing fabric and jeweled neckline to the darker color up top, fading into a lighter color at the bottom, this is a look voluptuous women should aspire to. Long live the Queen!<\/p>\n

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