Pear-Shaped: DO go for a slightly flared style that skims your bottom half.(01 of40)
Open Image ModalKim KardashianApril 2012, New York CityFilmMagic
Pear-Shaped: DO pair a light shade of leather with a darker top to pull the eye upward(02 of40)
Open Image ModalOprahDecember 2007, Los AngelesWireImage
Pear-Shaped: DO highlight your top half in a bright top(03 of40)
Open Image ModalKerry WashingtonApril 2012, New York CityWireImage
Pear-Shaped: DON'T choose a style that is overly voluminous, it will make your bottom appear larger than it really is(04 of40)
Open Image ModalDemi LovatoJuly 2012, New York CityGetty Images
Pear-Shaped: DON'T wear all-over leather, no matter what shape you are(05 of40)
Open Image ModalRihannaAugust 2012, LondonFilmMagic
Pear-Shaped: DO choose an A-line skirt to flatter full thighs (06 of40)
Open Image Modal Pear-Shaped: DO pick a textured skirt to hide a tummy(07 of40)
Open Image ModalHourglass: DO opt for bright colors to show off your shape(08 of40)
Open Image ModalMary J BligeSeptember 2005, New York CityWireImage
Hourglass: DO choose a pencil silhouette and pair it with a blousy top to highlight your curves(09 of40)
Open Image ModalHeidi Klum September 2011, New York CityWireImage
Hourglass: DO go for a flouncy hem; it's a nice contrast to your nipped-in waist(10 of40)
Open Image ModalAudrina PatridgeAugust 2012, Los AngelesWireImage
Hourglass: DO make sure your waistline is cinched to accentuate your curvy figure(11 of40)
Open Image ModalChristina HendricksMay 2012, New York CityBuzzFoto/FilmMagic
Hourglass: DO try a miniskirt, but keep your top demure(12 of40)
Open Image ModalLucy HaleAugust 2012, Las VegasGetty Images
Hourglass: DON'T pair rich caramel hues with baby pink(13 of40)
Open Image ModalMariah CareyMarch 2005, LondonFilmMagic
Hourglass: DON'T overload on trends, instead, let the leather skirt take the spotlight and keep your top simple(14 of40)
Open Image ModalScarlett JohanssonAugust 2001, Los AngelesWireImage
Hourglass: DO opt for a pencil skirt that will hug your curves in all the right places(15 of40)
Open Image ModalHourglass: DO go for a skirt that cinches to define your small waist(16 of40)
Open Image ModalRuler-Shaped: DO look for details that add interesting details to your figure(17 of40)
Open Image ModalKate MossNovember 2009, London Getty Images
Ruler-Shaped: DO opt for a sleek pencil skirt, but keep your top blousy to add some proportion(18 of40)
Open Image ModalAngelina Jolie January 2012, New York CityGetty Images
Ruler-Shaped: DO look for details like peplum and pleats to give your look some curves(19 of40)
Open Image ModalCorinne Bailey RaeSeptember 2011, New York CityWireImage
Ruler-Shaped: DO go casual on top for a nice contrast to the severe leather(20 of40)
Open Image ModalMiranda KerrSeptember 2011, ParisFilmMagic
Ruler-Shaped: DO break up your look with a patterned top(21 of40)
Open Image ModalMalin AkermanJune 2012, New York CityBuzzFoto/FilmMagic
Ruler-Shaped: DO try a below-the-knee hemline, but keep the silhouette body-conscious(22 of40)
Open Image ModalNikki ReedJuly 2012, San Diego Getty Images for Lionsgate
Ruler-Shaped: DO pair comfy cozy knits with sleek leather for an unexpected twist(23 of40)
Open Image ModalAlexa Chung June 2012, LondonWireImage
Ruler-Shaped: DON'T take wearing leather lightly. Keep the rest of your look demure, or else you're headed for tacky territory(24 of40)
Open Image ModalShanae GrimesSeptember 2009, New York CityBuzzFoto/FilmMagic
Ruler-Shaped: DON'T be afraid to pair leather with satin; the different textures create interest(25 of40)
Open Image ModalBar RefaeliOctober 2008, Los AngelesWireImage
Ruler-Shaped: DO choose A-line silhouettes that create curves(26 of40)
Open Image ModalRuler-Shaped: DO Look For Voluminous Skirts To Give You More Shape(27 of40)
Open Image ModalPetite: DO opt for a shorter hemline to lengthen your legs(28 of40)
Open Image ModalRebecca BlackJuly 2012, Los AngelesWireImage
Petite: DO pair black leather with nude pumps to make your legs appear longer(29 of40)
Open Image ModalNicole RichieAugust 2012, Los AngelesWireImage
Petite: DO keep your hemlines above the knee(30 of40)
Open Image ModalCarmen ElectraOctober 2011, Los AngelesGetty Images
Petite: DO pair playful sneakers with leather for a fun look(31 of40)
Open Image ModalLeighton MeesterNovember 2008, New York CityBuzzFoto/FilmMagic
Petite: DO buy skirts specifically for diminutive gals, they will fit better than the standard cut(32 of40)
Open Image ModalCarly Rae JepsenMay 2012, Los AngelesGetty Images
Petite: DON'T overdose on leather, it will swallow up your tiny frame(33 of40)
Open Image ModalSarah Jessica ParkerNovember 2006, New York CityWireImage
Petite: DO choose shorter styles to elongate your legs(34 of40)
Open Image ModalPetite: DO pick sophisticated silhouettes and colors to achieve the most grown-up look (35 of40)
Open Image ModalApple: DO choose a subtle A-line that skims your lower body(36 of40)
Open Image ModalDiane KeatonOctober 2011, Los AngelesWireImage
Apple: DO look for a swingy skirt with a cinched waist that will show off your shape(37 of40)
Open Image ModalJennifer HudsonJanuary 2012, New York CityGetty Images
Apple: DO opt for a high-waisted pencil cut that hits right above your knees. The ladylike hemline will draw the eye downward. (38 of40)
Open Image ModalAlicia KeysFebruary 2012, Los AngelesGetty Images
Apple: DO keep skirts fitted to highlight your figure(39 of40)
Open Image ModalApple: DO opt for skirts in a solid color to slim your figure(40 of40)
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