4 Outrageously Good Summer Outfits to Highlight Your Curves
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Flattering and comfortable outfits are a necessity for every woman, especially throughout Summer, when scorching days and balmy nights abound. Though Summer fashion is always fun, sticky weather can make any outfit formula feel strenuous (we're all familiar with those days where you just want to say "no thanks" to clothes), and especially so if you find yourself in that "between wear" area of the market when you're not plus-size, but you have curves, whether it be your breast size, hips, thighs, butt, and so forth.
Questions like, "What outfits work best on a woman with larger breasts and narrow hips?"; "What style of dress flatters my chest when it's proportionally smaller than my hips and thighs?"; "What type of denim shorts are most flattering when you have muscular legs?"; "What top-and-bottom combo balances an hourglass figure best?" tend to bubble up, with the query list going on and on. Personally, I have fuller thighs, muscular calves, and a fairly petite upper body, so I routinely find myself in that gray area, wearing anywhere from a size four to a size eight depending on the brand. I know many women can relate.
The fact of the matter is we're all made a little bit differently, and curves come in various forms. Because of this, it's a gratifying feeling when you figure out an outfit formula (or a few!) that you love to accentuate your particular body features. Factor in soupy Summer weather, and finally landing on a comfortable and stylish outfit after several tries can feel like your greatest accomplishment.
So, to ease the getting-ready process, we're here to present four easy outfit formulas that look amazing on women with any form of curves. How amazing are we talking? The type of amazing that means they stand up to the heat; look super cute; feel as comfortable as a breezy caftan, silky-soft loungewear set, or whatever it is you put on when melting into the couch with an end-of-day beverage and queue of binge-worthy shows; and are centered on affordable pieces from the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's. That's a lot of amazing, yeah?
Ahead, get inspired by witnessing our gorgeous lead POPSUGAR Latina Editor Maria Valdez — who is a size 10 and is wearing size medium pieces from the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's — in four perfect-for-Summer outfits that range from casual and cute to playful and dressy. Not only do these looks flatter her figure, but they also made her feel stylish, comfortable, and excited for Summer.
And for more Summer outfit ideas, head over to The Outfit Bar at Kohl's, where you'll discover a range of affordable looks any woman from petite to curvy can wear on the weekends, for vacation, at the office, and beyond.
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Show Off Your Curves In: A Cute Top and Playful Skirt
"One of my resolutions this year was to wear more prints and color, and this look nailed it." — MV
On Maria: POPSUGAR at Kohl's top; Maeve skirt; Wandler bag; Loeffler Randall sandals; Vita Fede earrings
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Show Off Your Curves In: A Cute Top and Playful Skirt
"While I usually go for pants or dresses over skirts, this skirt was extremely comfortable, and I loved that it was very flowy, which allowed me to move, twirl, dance, and just have fun in it." — MV
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Show Off Your Curves In: A Cute Top and Playful Skirt
"What really made the look was the tie-strap top from the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's. It's bright, stretchy, hugged my body just right, and overall feels like a must-have piece because it's so easy to style. The shoes and half-moon bag really elevated the look — perfect for a chic Summer soirée." — MV
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Loeffler Randall Libby Knotted Wrap Sandals
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Vita Fede Mini Cassio Crystal Earrings
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Show Off Your Curves In: A Colorful Linen Dress
"I'm obsessed with this linen dress — it's so comfortable and lightweight, and it hit me at a very flattering point, just at the knee." — MV
On Maria: POPSUGAR at Kohl's dress; TheKorner jacket; Cult Gaia bag; Staud sandals; Chan Luu earrings
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Show Off Your Curves In: A Colorful Linen Dress
"I told myself that yellow was going to be my color this year (it's the biggest color trend for Summer), but let's be honest, only a few specific shades actually look good on people. This mango hue is one of them, and in a versatile silhouette like this square-neck dress, it's a universally flattering piece that's very breathable in the heat." — MV
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Show Off Your Curves In: A Colorful Linen Dress
"With a white jacket layered over the dress, comfortable wedge sandals, and a playful wooden bag, this look is perfect for a range of occasions from work to rooftop drinks, date night, and even a Hamptons getaway. It's definitely a must-have piece in my closet this Summer." — MV
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TheKorner Medine Topstitched Denim Jacket
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Staud Billie Leather Wedge Sandals
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Chan Luu Freshwater Cultured Pearl Double Drop Earrings
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Show Off Your Curves In: A Voluminous Top and Fitted Pants
"Jeans and a shirt, but make it fashion! This outfit definitely proves you don't need eccentric pieces to have an elevated Summer look that's pretty, comfortable, and pretty comfortable!" — MV
On Maria: POPSUGAR at Kohl's top; Rachel Comey pants; Ulla Johnson bag; Zara sandals; Artisans of IQ earrings
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Show Off Your Curves In: A Voluminous Top and Fitted Pants
"Because of the curvy nature of my body, my personal rule is to feel comfortable but accentuate a single feature at a time, whether with a fitted bottom and looser top or vice versa." — MV
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Show Off Your Curves In: A Voluminous Top and Fitted Pants
"Since the pants hugged my hips and thighs so well, the billowing fit of the blouse was perfect. It's delicate and sophisticated, yet casual, super soft and lightweight, and very easy to accessorize." — MV
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Zara Heeled Mules With Asymmetrical Straps
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Artisans of IQ Narissa Earrings
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Show Off Your Curves In: A Feminine Tee and Jeans
"I felt super comfortable in this look. You can never go wrong with a nice pair of jeans and a white blouse. The eyelet detailing in this style feels fresh and whimsical while at the same time feeling as easy to throw on as a basic white t-shirt." — MV
On Maria: POPSUGAR at Kohl's top; Agolde jeans; Nanushka bag; Neil J. Rodgers heels; Jenny Bird earrings
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Show Off Your Curves In: A Feminine Tee and Jeans
"This look was all about the accessories: the blazer, the shoes, the bag. However, I liked the blouse as a statement piece of its own, as it's so intricate and beautiful. It's the simplicity that really makes it stand out." — MV
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Show Off Your Curves In: A Feminine Tee and Jeans
For a Summer office outfit, cinch a linen jacket over your eyelet tee and finish with comfortable kitten heels.
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Show Off Your Curves In: A Feminine Tee and Jeans
A bright bag makes for a fun pop of color. Or go for a tonal look and choose an ivory style with a croc-effect finish.
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Agolde Comfort Stretch Pinch Waist Jeans
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