Round

Creating the look of curves is the key for the round body shape. A monochromatic (or solid) color palette usually works best for a round body shape and curves can be created with splashes of bold color. Choose brightly colored earring, shoes, belts or necklaces to accessorize your evening look. The most important thing to keep in mind as a round body shape is to dress the top and bottom of your figure proportionately, while creating a waist. The best dresses to choose are those with an A-line shape. An A-line silhouette is one that is more fitted at the hips and gradually flares out to a fuller skirt. This will create proportion between the waist and lower portion of your body. Dresses with belted waists, such as dark colored ruching at the waistline will be ideal on this body type. Adding embellishments or beading at the top of the dress at the neckline or bust will draw attention up and take away from the waist. Off the shoulder dresses also work very well on the round body shape as they create the look of adding volume to the top without actually adding volume! The combination of the A-line silhouette and embellishments on the upper body create the proportionate figure that every round body shape is seeking. As a round body shape, try to stay away from fabrics that are too clingy. Queen Latifah is the perfect celebrity fashion role model for this body type.