3 Summer Outfits for the Curvy Girl

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Happy weekend, makeup geeks!  I’ve had many of you asking for more outfit videos for the curvy girl, so I wanted to just show you what I’ve been wearing this summer :)

We women come in all sorts of shapes and sizes- it’s ALL beautiful!  There’s just certain tricks in flattering your body type. I have a pear shaped body (yay for bootylicious girls! haha), so I wear certain outfits that help balance out my shape.

Here’s just a few tips on this body type:

  1. Wear dresses that are cinched in at the waist.  This will make your waist look smaller and draw attention away from the hips and legs.
  2. If you wear capris, always wear heels.  This will elongate your legs and make them look slimmer.  If I want to wear flats, I will wear with full length jeans so my legs don’t appear shorter like they do with capris.
  3. Wear darker colors on bottom, and brighter/lighter colors on top.  Again, this draws the eye upwards to the ladies instead of the hips ;)
I had fun taping this video for all of you!  I’d love to hear your feedback and see some of your outfits too :)
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Outfit 1

Details:

  • Black Floral Dress:  Amazon
  • Guess Denim Jacket:   Guess
  • Bracelets:  Forever 21
  • Earrings:  Old Navy
  • Black Heels:  Aldo  (from last year, so are discontinued :( )

Outfit 2

Details:
  • Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Capris:   Macys 
  • White Lace Camisole:   Express
  • Checkered Button Up Shirt  (I bought in Paris)
  • Steve Madden Red Wedges:  Zappos
  • Necklace:  Forever 21
  • Bracelet:   Express

 Outfit 3

Details:

  • Not Your Daughter’s Jeans:  Macys
  • Coral Camisole:   Express
  • Lace Jacket:  Charlotte Russe
  • Jessica Simpson Slingback Heels:   Macys
  • Coral Bead Necklace  (can’t remember where I bought- sorry :( )
  • Gold Bracelet:  Macys 

 

  • A Somoff

    You are so beautiful, I should say”perfect”.Thank you for great tips! 

  • Natsu

    Hey Marlena, 
    just a short Question. The wonderful dress in the first outfit: 
    In which size do you have it? 
    On Amazon there is just the size “small”…. 
    Is it very strechy? 

    Vicky 

    • Marlena

      It is a little stretchy.  I bought size medium, and I wear a size 10 :)  

      • Natsu

        Thanks! :)  

  • JolienDN

    Love the outfits! Having a similar shape as you, I try to avoid heels with straps around the ankle when wearing capris because they make your legs seem a bit shorter.  xx

    • Marlena

      Good pointer :)  

  • maggie

    you look STUNNING!i love every outfit, but the dress especially is my favourite!You should wear dresses more often!! Love you!!!

  • Cintia

    Simply beautiful!!!
    Please show us the kind of bra that you wear, i know that can be so personal…but just some ideas!
    Thank you! xoxo

    • Marlena

      I wear ones from Victoria Secret- they’re not my favorite though as they don’t fit very well.  I’m trying to find others that fit better :)  

      • Lizzie R

        For Bras you should try Cacique by Lane Bryant. They really support the girls :D

        • BeeGee35

           i agree a hundred percent.  i was always a size 10 but got my bras from lane bryant.  very supportive and modern.  balconette is my fav style.  not old lady style at all!

          • Marlena

            I totally agree!  I used to wear them all the time, but I haven’t seen any 34 or 36′s there :(  I really like Lane Bryant too :(   I need a 34 DD or a 36 D… 

          • Jenniferklim

            You can order a 36 online, Marlena – the balconette is the only one I wear by Cacique, and I wear a 36C . . . I’m an 8/10 but after 3 babies, gravity is not my best friend, lol!!!  Also, the cami-bras by Shape FX are great too, very stretchy and supportive and eliminate the need for an actual camp in the summer.  My favorite is a beautiful royal purple!

          • Sandy

            Modern movement from Dillard’s is a good one, the bra’s r still pretty in the larger sizes!

  • Marox79

    Love the lace jacket!

  • Irina Long

    Marlena, you look gorgeous in all the outfits! I love the dress – I always wear knee length dresses because I feel like long dresses will make me look short, but that doesn’t seem the case with you at all – I love that dress on you. You look so put together and beautiful – keep up the great work with the videos. :)

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    • Marlena

      Thank you so much!  I love the long dresses because I don’t have to worry about them flying up :)

  • Misstorres13

    Great outfits, thanks!!  I see both jeans are from the Not Your Daughter’s Jeans line, do you really like their fit?  They’re a bit pricey (IMO) but I am in desperate need of good fitting jeans for my curvy figure…

    • Marlena

      They are the only jeans I’ve ever found that fit me well- I don’t even have to get them altered!  They’re meant for girls with big butts and hips and smaller waists, and they come up higher in the back so you don’t get the plumber crack ;)   
      Check your local ross or marshalls as sometimes they have them there for a discount

      • Jennifer Carr

         Also I find them at Nordstrom Rack if you have one of those near you. I love those jeans too!

  • Asha8413

    Hi Marlena! You look beautiful! Love the dress! I was wondering how you would dress someone like me that has the “spare tire” situation going on. I have a large chest and with the “spare tire” stomach it’s difficult to find outfits that look right, at least for me. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! Xoxo

    • Marlena

      I’ll see what I can do :)  

  • Pooky381

    You inspire me Marlena! I think you are such an amazing person and you are awesome in everything you do. I love how you have stayed yourself from the first video until now :) When i watch your videos I can’t help but smile, you are such a positive person and it seems to be infectious :p haha I wish you all the best in everything you do! Greetings from Belgium!

    • Marlena

      Thanks so much Pooky!! ;)  

  • Molly

    Love those 3 looks, Marlena!  Regarding bras:  I am a DD and have been loving the Playtex Barely there line, specifically the We’ve Got You Covered. It offers good lift and coverage without the bra lines showing through knit.  Also, very comfortable AND affordable!

    • Marlena

      I’ll have to check those out! 

  • T21pochat

    LOVe Love your videos, i admire you so much. Since i am to a curvy girl and have a makeup addiction. thank you for being so real and honest. and thank you for all you do.

    • Marlena

      What a sweet comment- thank you so much! Have a great weekend :)

  • BeeGee35

    i love these outfits but i’m not so sure they are summer.  its 85 to 90 degrees here in PA but the humidity is ridiculous!  :)

    • Marlena

      I know!  At least california is dry heat.  When I lived in Florida, the humidity about killed me! haha.   If it’s humid like that, I’d just wear the maxi dress all summer ;)  

  • dileydaazuaje

    I have your body type and for that i am so happy that you do this video and post; please do more :) (sorry for my english… i am from Venezuela and just speak spanish… well, for me is so easy understand your language when i listen but it is difficult to write)… Te admiro mucho! un beso y un abrazo!

  • Faleilany

    Love this ideas!!

  • Missy

    Do the jeans come in bigger sizes? On the link it only goes up to a 14

    • Brandy

      Missy I have found them in up to a size 18.

  • charle.

    Marlena me gustas mucho eres muy linda pero sobre todo tu ojos y sonrisa me tienen embrujado un abrazo y besos.

  • kat

    Love all these outfits! And love your website I think you have done an amazing job with it. 

  • Fern Mayo

    Are you a Sagittarius?

  • Heather Saxberg

    These are great looks! I have been on the hunt for a cute denim jacket, inspired after seeing you in one. I bit the bullet  and tried a pair of the NYDJ after hearing great things about them. Uh…not good for me..the waist was practically a foot past my belly button, almost to my boobs. So not the fit I was expecting. I am not too short either…5’7″. So still on the hunt.

  • 1987chantelle

    I would so love to know what your house looks like, you are so good at picking colours and style I think your house is beautiful just like you… Thanksfor sharing this Marlena!

  • Leila

    Marlena, I am soon going to Hawaii and would love to pull of something like your first outfit.  How tall are you?  I’m afraid to buy a Maxi dress because I am 5’4″ and I will have to wear flats.  I can’t walk in heels because I have a disability and use a walker, but I still like to look cute!  

  • TG

    How did you lose on your arms that pufffiness…if u can share the tips ??thanks !!

  • Charlotteharris

    Marlena you look divine, so pretty and feminine…great gear, great makeup and your hair. What can I say…if it was for sale I would outbid anyone! Love your sites, thank you for all you give us! Your biggest Aussie geek!

  • gemini_girl

    question, i know after your weight loss, you wear a size 10, but before you lost all your weight, where did you shoup/

  • Marion

    Woaw! I completely approve your dress! But i have one question for you… How Tall are you? Because i’m afraid i’m too tall for this kind of outfit
    (i’m 1m80 : about 5 feet 10 or 11 inch)

  • Banewreaker

    I love these fashion videos, Marlena.  I’m sort of coordinating challenged (is that a term?) so these are really helpful for fellow curvy girls to get ideas.  Also, your makeup videos have taught me a ton about makeup.  =)

  • ess

    i absolutely LOVE your makeup in this video. do you have a tutorial on it? if not, maybe you can post some close ups of your eyes? thanks!

  • Joni

    I just want to tell you that you are absolutely gorgeous and you have a wonderful personality to match. I love watching your videos!

  • DianaJ

    I absolutely love your outfits they are simple but yet elegant :) I admire you a lot Marlena, as a person and as a business woman, keep it up and always be yourself :)

  • Johanna

    Love the outfits.  You look great!  Which stil of NYDJ do you wear?  I want to try a pair.. can’t believe how expensive they are though.

  • http://www.facebook.com/SmilinAndi Andi Stephen

    Every time I watch one of your videos, I end up with a big smile on my face. You are so down to earth, happy, sweet and beautiful. Your friends and family are very lucky to have someone like you in their lives. You are an asset and a positive force for any relationship. I hope you find all the happiness and success you strive for in your life. 

  • Yulia_90

    I’m NOT lesbian but I have to say: YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!! I like your emission (is that right word?) I’m from Sweden so my english is not perfect ;) You look so happy and I like how easy the words are comming out your moutch :)

  • Bonita

    Marlena, Thank you so much for all your wonderful videos. I was wondering if you could possibly do a video on how to dress short (I’m 5′ 3″) plus size girls. I normally wear size 1x but I have a hard time finding clothes that fit well since I have the “spare tire” situation going on. I recently joined a gym and I’m trying to loose weight. I’m going to a wedding in Sept and would like some outfit ideas. Thank you so much :-)

  • Sadidardar

    hi marlena got question
    how much did u weight when u had ur tummy tuck plz let me know thanks by the way u look greattttttttttttttttt

  • Ypf

    Hi, can you do a gym workout outfit for the curvy girl video?

    And please let us know where to get workout clothes for us curvy girls.

  • Bella Capri

    I love these outfits.  I wish I could wear maxi dresses, but since I’m short (5’3″), they’re usually too long for me.  I love the way you’ve accessorized these looks.  

  • Krissy

    You are absolutely gorgeous, and inspiring in every way.  So real, so humble..SO beautiful!  Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

  • BlessedMommyD

    Hi Marlena, you have been my inspiration since 2010. I was a size 18/20 going on 22.
    I was in an unhealthy relationship. I wasn’t happy didn’t even like the person I was. Some how I came across your videos,and you were just the sweetest happy person.
    When you started making healthy videos, I was sp happy and proud of you. But I didn’t think I could do it. June 2010 my teen daughter was getting ready to go into high school and asked me if I could start walking with her. I knew I couldn’t give up on my daughter or myself. So we did it! All your healthy videos helped me and so many others! I’m so proud of you Marlena!

  • Acla298

    Cute, cute, and cute :)  Thanks for the inspiration !

  • Smadar8712

    Could you pls do a tutorial on what can the curvy girl wear for night event such as wedding, party etc.?

  • Brandy

    I just wanted to say thanks for the outfits for curvy girls. Thanks to you I’ve now heard and tried the Not Your Daughters jeans and I love them! So comfy!! A bit out of my price range, but I am trying to score some second hand ones. I tried another brand called Miraclebody that I really liked too. Look forward to more looks from you!

  • bluelight

    Hi there how u doing? hope ur doing great I stopped by one of ur video on YouTube by chance!!! And to be honest I really liked it liked ur personality as well u seem a very nice person … would really love to talk to u and get to know u of course if u don’t mind…well I hope I will hear from u very soon until this time taKe a very good care of ur self ,keep smiling …lol you’ve got a beautiful smile by the way… …have a good one

  • dawn

    Hi Marlena , i have a werid sistuation.. i cant wear heela or any shoe with a slight heel do to a previous wreckand im 4″11 with curves. i need and outfit for an up coming wedding at the end of the month, I admire what u are doing for us girls with curves. Thx so much

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