Skinny VS Curvy

Here’s a great interview from Marie Claire Magazine featuring Mad Men’s curvy girl Christina Hendricks – she shares her love for curves and tips on how to flaunt it!

As is often the case with celebrities, Christina Hendricks looks a lot smaller in person than she does on TV. Sans the bouffant hairdo, long-line-waist bra, girdle, stockings, and slip she dons as the smoldering Joan Holloway on Mad Men, it’s natural that she’d shrink a little. And yet, even off-duty, Hendricks is very much a womanly woman. “I can’t just throw on a backless dress or flimsy top with spaghetti straps,” the 34-year-old declares. “I need a bra!” As for that fiery red hair? “I’ve been dyeing it since I was about 10″ — a result of an obsession with the Canadian TV series based on the Anne of Green Gables books. Here, she shares her tips for dressing a Hollywood figure that’s more Monroe than Moss.

MC: Are you cool with people making such a fuss about your figure?

CH: In the beginning, it was odd to have so much attention brought to my body type. I thought, “Uh-oh, brace yourself.” But everyone has been so positive. During the first season, a woman came up to me at dinner and said, “I just want to thank you — watching you has made me proud of my body.” I thought, What an amazing thing for someone to say! To make anyone feel good about themselves makes me feel good.

MC: How has playing Joan Holloway affected your sense of style?

CH: I’m definitely learning from Joan. My personal style is very romantic. I’m drawn to things that have a feminine flair, whether it’s a ruffle or an embellishment. Joan is much more streamlined, so I’m learning how that works on my figure. I’m a fan of the pencil skirt now. I used to think they were so conservative, but then I realized if you wear one that’s tight enough, it’s really sexy.

MC: What is your mantra for dressing?

CH: Highlight the things you like. I like my small waist, so whenever I wear a dress or blouse, I always make sure you can see my waistline. It gives me more of an hourglass shape.

MC: What would you say to women who want to minimize their curves?

CH: Instead of trying to downplay your curves, find a designer or style that glorifies them. There are designers who simply don’t design for people with shape and there are those — like L’Wren Scott or Roland Mouret — who do exactly that. Once you find what looks best on you, stick with it.

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First request: Some of you wanted to see the beautiful Kimberley Walsh (Girls Aloud) at the Cosmopolitan Awards – well, here she is, looking stunning in long white dress.

Second request: Many of you wanted tips for curvy pear shapes – I’ve already answered in a post, but since the requests keep going strong, here they are again (taking advantage of the fact that Kimberley here is a classic pear herself). So here are some basic tips and tricks on how to dress your pear shaped figure!

What You Need in Your Closet:

- A-line skirts (but not too wide)

- belted coats, jackets and trench coats (the belt should be on your on waist, not lower)

- flat-front pants and skirts, make sure they don’t make any bulges on your hips

- you can wear puffy sleeves or more volume on top, especially on your shoulders (like ruffles) to balance out your figure

- flared jeans, classic jeans, wide-leg pants, just nothing too tight

- long boots, till the knee (with heels even better) will balance your body

- dresses! you can wear many kinds, especially the ones that hug your waist and fall nicely on your hips, A-line dresses, wrap dresses, middle-length dresses (you can even try pencil dresses IF they have slightly puffy shoulders, you might look great in them). And check out how great Kimberley looks in this backless dress right here!

- classic pumps or peep-toes elongate the legs as well, especially the nude-colored ones with thinner heels

- ideally, but not mandatory: light or bright colors on top, darker colors on the bottom (but not just black, try navy, deep green, deep violet, burgundy, browns, grey)

- unlike V-shapes, you are advised to wear accessories on top – necklaces, big earrings, scarves, etc., they will attract eyes on your top half

- ANY top that shows off your waist

See more pictures of Kimberley and more tips on the next page!

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Here’s someone we haven’t seen before: 35 year-old actress and former model Natasha Henstridge.

Natasha is the owner of a curvy figure that Trinny and Susannah named “The Cello”. Basically, a cello is a slightly wider hourglass, a very proportionate curvy figure with a larger bone structure. Cello girls have broad shoulders, a relevant bust, curvy hips, waist definition (yet not your typical super tiny waist) and strong thighs, sometimes a slight tummy and they look great even at higher weighs, since their weight is evenly distributed and they’ve got a larger frame.

In case your figure is similar, here are a few fast tips on how to dress to make the most of your curvy body:

- V necklines that flatter your impressive cleavage and elongate the torso

- Pencil skirts and A-line skirts, but not so much balloon or puffy skirts

- Structured, tailored tops that accentuate your waist, but not so much baggy clothing, layering and pointless volumes

- Smart blazers, buttoned cardigans that hug the figure, office shirts, 50′s and 60′s dresses

- Pretty much anything that says “formal” and “classic”

How do you guys like Natasha’s figure?

Check out more pictures from other angles after the jump!

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Black jumpsuits are everywhere these days, including on celebrities… and we’ve got 2 right here.

On the left, one skinny and tall (5’8”) Jessica Stroup and on the right, a shorter (5’2”) and bustier Jessica, as in Jessica Simpson.

On what type of figures does this black number look better?

A Black Jumpsuit Looks Better on… Jessica Stroup VS Jessica Simpson!

Pick your favorite!

3 body types, 2 fake ones and 1 real. Can you identify Kristin’s real figure?

Does Kristin have an hourglass figure, a ruler body type or is she an inverted triangle?

Guess the untouched picture!

I know it’s (really) easy, so while you’re at it, tell us: Which one is your favorite body type?

Come back tomorrow to see the answer, plus extra bikini pics!

Note: This picture was edited by skinnyvscurvy.com for enjoyment reasons only and the above is simply meant to be a lighthearted game.