GETTING "WAISTED": HOW TO CREATE ONE FOR ANY SHAPE

SEPTEMBER 06, 2011
12:45 PM

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One of the challenges of us curvies is to create our waist (or at least find it--- some are indenial! Yes! You do have a waist! Believe me!) This is mainly because of our body type (Some types do not have one. Their boobs, waist and hips are all of the same width) or because our love handles (bilbil in Tagalog) are just too many we do not know which one is our actual! 

Of course, this is not a cause of shame. Why should it be? It's just the way it is. It's natural! ^^


IN FACT, I am about to tell you that this is actually A FASHION BLESSING. Because we don't know where it is, you can place your waist ANYWHERE you like! ^^ Us curvies can have high, middle or low waist, depending on our mood and how we fashion it!


So to those ladies who wants to know how to make it so, continue reading and find out what can be your arsenals!


BESTFRIEND 1: THIN BELTS

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Thin belts are slimming and helps in creating a waist because aside from the obvious cinch, you can hide it as well with a little pull out from your top or the top of your flowy dress, thus creating a division between your upper and lower parts.

This is tool and method is best for ladies whose boobs, waist and hips are of the same width and also for ladies who has all the characteristics above but has a big tummy to accompany it with.  This is also great for the ladies with balanced upper and lower regions and a small waist. 


The ladies who boobs and hips are small but has big tummy and no waist can also take advantage of this wonderful fashion item. The trick is to wear a very loose top, wrap the belt around the middle of your tummy and pull out the top part.


BESTFRIEND 2: THICK BELTS

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THICK BELTS

 Now, this depends on the type of thick belt. Basically, there are three kinds.

1. The one that you close in front of you


2. The one that you close at the back


3. (The least common) The one that you close at the side


Each kind gives different effects to your body. The first one creates a smoother back and creates a smaller waist line. This is because the pull of the belt is towards your front, restraining the sides more and as well as your back. The next one is more of the "sucking in" effect. If you want to have a smoother tummy then this is your best bet. This one emphasizes more of balancing your boobs with your hips, while visually (and less physically) cinching your sides. The last one is more of controlling your whole waist. However, it is usually not as strong as the first and second kind.


The first one is great for ladies like Erzullie Icon (EI) Marian Beltran. Check out the photo below.

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 Her boobs, waist and hips are all of the same width. The belt cinches her back, creating her a boo-teh! and at the sides. Furthermore, because the belt is thick, there is now a division between the north and south area. However, I would like to warn hour glass ladies on this one as you girls are already "cut in the middle" emphasizing that more would disproportionate your form and more often than not, your boobs would actually "rest" on the belt. Check the thick belt first if it does, if not, then it's a go!

The second one is great for ladies who are inverted triangles with tummies (Big shoulders, boobs, small waist, big tummy and other southern areas). Check out this photo of EI Katrina Catapia. 

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See how the thick belt (which closes at the back) sucks in her stomach, minimizing it, and at the same time, gives continuity to her southern end. The belt has completely divided the dress and now, visually, Katrina Catapia has a waist!


BESTFRIEND 3: TUCK IN's AND GARTERIZED BOTTOMS

Tucking your top in actually helps you divide your northern and southern area. See the photo below.

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That is actually EI Jaye Querubin wearing a black wrap around tube and Erzullie Resort 2011 Maxi Shorts. Because the tube was tucked in, it created the illusion of a division in the body. The garterized bottoms, placed strategically at the smallest part of the waist, cinches is more, creating a curve!


BESTFRIEND 4: THE BLACK TUBE DRESS

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The black tube dress is naturally "curving". It tightens your waist, front and back, although this normally works for ladies who have the hour glass figure. There are ways that other body types can enjoy the benefits as well.


Triangle girls (small boobs, big waist, bigger hips) can actually wear something on top to beef up the northern area like a bolero or outerwear. (More on this on the next article!)


Inverted triangles with tummy (like me and EI Katrina), wear something light and elaborate on your legs to balance it out! Don't wear anything on top. Keep it minimal if you want! ^^


Squares like EI Marian, can wear something light and elaborate on both the northern and southern area plus a belt to fully maximize the benefits of the tube dress. 

Ovals (small boobs, no waist, big tummy, small hips) can still wear the black tube dress in a different way. Beef your northern area with big and bold accessories, while the southern can enjoy the dress tucked in a A-Line skirt and at the feet? Very fierce shoes. 


BESTFRIEND 5 HIGH WAISTED BOTTOMS

From what these fabulous items are called, you can already tell that it's meant to create a very high waist, find a waist or simply create a waist. 

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The photo above shows EI Katrina wearing a high waisted skirt that is high waisted. As you can see on the photo, there is an instant waist effect! Just simply find the smallest part of your middle part and place it there. Voila! Instant waist!


So I hope that you ladies enjoyed this article. Have fun creating and placing your waist where you want to be. Remember! Not having a waist is a blessing. It means we can create it ANYWHERE we want! More trends for us!


Cheers!


Viva Erzullie,


Aries De Guzman
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