If your waist area is wider than your shoulders or hips then your silhouette is an oval.

Goal:
Strengthen the shoulder line to balance middle body fullness. Draw attention up around the face.

Wear:

• Jackets or sweaters worn open that are either fingertip or duster length
• Tops and jackets with details in the shoulder area, such as, yokes, wide lapels, shoulder pads, collars
• Statement necklaces worn above the bust area or bold earrings
• Pants and skirt with elastic waistbands that are wider and straighter cut
• Tapered pants and skirts with longer jackets and sweaters
• Wide and low necklines such as v-neck, scoup, boat/bateau and strapless
• Loose, flowy and shorter sleeves
• Straight to slightly fitted clothing but keep the fabric soft so you avoid unnecessary bulk around the bust, waist and tummy
• Flowy, soft and medium fabrics

• Tucking in shirts
• Bulky shiny fabrics on lower body
• Bold belts
• Fitted tight sleeves
• Tapered or skinny pants on their own (can be paired with flowy sweater/jacket)
• Bulky fabrics
• Extra embellishments and details around the midsection such as pleats, pockets and ruffles