Voluminous skirts, smock dresses and spacious or ruffly shirts can swamp a tiny frame or make a fuller figure look even larger. However, with some clever style know-how and great fashion accessories, the volume look can really work. It’s a question of teaming it with outfits that compliment rather than swamp your figure, which means that tops need to be fitted and waists need to be cinched. You will then no longer be in danger of taking off like a hot air balloon.

Flouncy skirts are proving fun and feminine, a lively look for spring and summer. Big and bouncy, swish and swingy, it’s time to feel free again. Forget clingy, constricting and go for full and flowing. Pretty and practical voluminous pieces give you a carefree edge. Accentuate your waist with a belt; add a fitted top or a shirt gathered in at the waist.

Whilst volume works well on a slender, straighter frames, women of all body shapes shouldn’t be nervous about experimenting with the trend. Most often is it how the look is put together that counts. You need to think carefully about your whole ensemble from the basics to the accessories. No matter what shape you are, if volume is worn confidently and cleverly there is always a way to make it work.

DO
wear belts

DON’T
go flowy all over

Remember, love your natural waist and add definition accordingly.

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