https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-labels-for-your-figure Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:24:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-labels-for-your-figure#post-1327810 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 20:09:54 +0000 ma342 1327810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a size 8-10 curvy hourglass, and I buy a lot of work clothes at Ann Taylor. Banana Republic Martin and Jackson cut trousers also work. Halogen at Nordstrom can also be ok for skirts. I also get a lot of my work dresses at Ann Taylor. In general, I wear faux wrap styles (with a cami underneath--almost all are too low cut for work). </p> <p>I get my jeans from Gap (Perfect Boot and Curvy Boot cuts). </p> <p>For my top half, I stick with knits--very few woven shirts/blouses suit my shape, and those that do tend to cost more than I can afford. I own one blazer from AT. </p> <p>I only have occasion to wear a party/cocktail dress a couple times a year, so I own exactly one<a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/with-only-a-wink-dress-in-navy" rel="nofollow">: this</a>. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-labels-for-your-figure#post-1327805 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 20:06:04 +0000 Amy 1327805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm an hourglass and I love Rebecca Taylor jackets and dresses. I also think Trina Turk dresses are nice quality for a reasonable price. Both are well made and work well for our shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-labels-for-your-figure#post-1327459 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 02:28:46 +0000 T 1327459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a pear and have found that tops &amp; shirts from Vero Moda, Espirit, Retro jeans, American Eagle, Gap, H&amp;M, Tommy hilfiger seem to fit well. For skirts and jeans I like Vero Moda &amp; Gap. BR offers good Martin fit trousers. So are express editor pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-labels-for-your-figure#post-1327447 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 02:11:44 +0000 Suz 1327447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right now the lower stance jackets (i.e. one button below the waist) are more current. And you're right -- they tend to skim the curves rather than hug them. Which sounds good in theory but works better for some body types than others.&nbsp;</p> <p>I fall into the category that actually gets a really good fit at Zara in jackets (slim hourglass/ rectangle with a small bust). However, our forum mate Rute in Portugal is a fuller busted&nbsp;hourglass and petite and she gets a phenomenal fit in many Zara pieces. So don't rule them out entirely!&nbsp;</p> <p>One option might be to look for jackets that have some stretch to the fabrication.&nbsp;</p> <p>I would also watch forum member Janet's posts. She may have similar proportions to yours. She is about your height (maybe a bit taller) with a beautiful curvy hourglass figure. And she wears jackets with the best of them!! Most of hers are on the edgier side (i.e. not suit like jackets) but she's a champion shopper with a stunning wardrobe,&nbsp;and can probably offer lots of inspiration .&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-labels-for-your-figure#post-1327335 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 23:20:54 +0000 em 1327335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love knits--St. John and Eileen Fisher's ponte skirts. And I take advantage of Nordie's alteration services--I have been known to buy things because the material was so fabulous and have them practically rework it to flatter my curves.</p> <p>NYDJ pants work well, as do some of the curvy styles from Brooks Brothers and Eddie Bauer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-labels-for-your-figure#post-1327333 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 23:15:58 +0000 Anonymous 1327333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right - well once again, I would suggest Banana Republic. And what about Loft, have you tried them?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-labels-for-your-figure#post-1327275 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 21:59:35 +0000 Anna 1327275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just noticed that I do not distinguish between jackets and blazers. I am interested in blazers (i.e. jackets for <a rel="nofollow" href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=87056&amp;departmentRedirect=true#department=136">suits</a>), but this whole thread is more general--labels that offer clothes flattering clothes for hour glass figures.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-labels-for-your-figure#post-1327272 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 21:56:27 +0000 Anna 1327272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My question was inspired by<a rel="nofollow" href="http://corporette.com/2011/06/07/which-stores-and-brands-work-best-for-different-body-types/"> this this&nbsp;blog response from a different website</a>.&nbsp;Because the answers were a couple of years old, I wanted to check other people's opinions here. &nbsp;</p> <p>I am based in the US. &nbsp;</p> <p>You are right that three button jackets&nbsp;are most flattering on me/hour glass. That's what I meant to say. &nbsp;If I am in a casual environment, I would wear them open. &nbsp;</p> <p>The problem is that most of the jackets available in the stores&nbsp;are either one or two button. &nbsp;I do not find a large selection of three-button jackets. I found one online exclusive from Ann Taylor, and I got it even though I was not thrilled about the color (ashy dark brown which is not the best color for me but I got it because of the fit.) &nbsp;I am looking now for a navy blazer but the only one I've seen is from Ralph Lauren and I do not like the fabric.&nbsp;</p> <p>My proportions: 5'7", 133lb, 36C.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-labels-for-your-figure#post-1327135 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 18:35:24 +0000 Anonymous 1327135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Anna - not knowing what you look like, and just going from your description....I find that Banana R seems to stick to a skirt fit that is definitely waist-enhancing and hour glass friendly - at least for the skirts that have waistbands. &nbsp;Their pencil skirts with no waistband likely won't work, so avoid them. &nbsp;Their blazers and pants are also really good for an hour glass - and I'm not sure what you mean about the button number on the jackets - I think there's a typo there....:)</p> <p>Do you wear your jackets buttoned ? &nbsp;I think that's where some blazers can veer off into matronly territory....<br />I think a 3 button jacket actually looks great on an hour glass - if cut properly. &nbsp;Those are the ones that are usually waist enhancing.</p> <p>So - Banana R is my recommendation. Are you in the US, or Canada? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-labels-for-your-figure#post-1327131 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 18:15:23 +0000 Anna 1327131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ladies,</p> <p>I find it difficult to select anything from a store like Zara. I think their cuts&nbsp;primarily target very slim figures or pencil type bodies.</p> <p>Not sure if this was discussed before, but I would love to hear where those of you with hour glass figure&nbsp;like to shop for party clothes, work wear, casual outfits, etc..&nbsp;</p> <p>I have hour-glass figure and I find that clothes that accentuate the waist are most suitable. &nbsp;Jackets that are three button are better;&nbsp;those with one or two buttons bellow the bust line do not look on me. &nbsp;Unfortunately, I think that the three button blazers always create a matronly look while the one and two look younger and edgier.&nbsp;</p> <p>Your thoughts are highly appreciated.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p>