As a long standing member of the Rockabilly and Retro subculture, I can vouch with all certainty that men really do love curves. Part of the fascination of these particular subcultures, is the nostalgic notion of the pin up queen.
No hip bones, no knobby knees-nothing but curves, curves, curves! Here are some tips from pin ups of the past to get your own va va voom, curvacious look that will have men’s eyes bugging out and hearts palpitating:
1. Show Off Your Best Asset
If you have a tiny waist-cinch it with a wide belt or a dress that darts and nips you at the waist. Stay away from tent dresses. They will only hide your best feature.
Are you a Busty Babe? Try a Roland Mouret Galaxy inspired dress. The portrait neckline rally shows off just enough cleavage with out being tacky.
2. Don’t Show Off Too Much
There is a fine line between pin up and stripper. Actually, the line isn’t that fine. Pin ups tantalize, strippers give it up right away. Leave something to the imagination. A little cleavage is fine, but don’t prop the girls up so much that men can’t look you in the face.
3. Accessorize Accordingly
Showing off the cleavage? Don’t overshadow it with a busy necklace. Opt for a pretty bracelet or dangly earrings.
Got gams to gaze at? Ankle tie heels or back seemed stalkings are the way to go.
Amazing Arms? You can pull off stacks of bangles or wrist cuffs.
4. Dress for you height
If you are short, stay away from very full skirts-they will just dwarf you
Tall? You can pull off most anything, but watch those hemlines. Go too short and you run the risk of looking like your clothes don’t fit.
5. Make your tailor or seamstress your best friend
Girls with curves have a difficult time finding clothes off the rack. Be sure to invest the time and money in finding a good tailor or seamstress. There is nothing more unflattering than ill fitting clothes.
I have a huge problem with waist lines because I have a 30 inch waist but 40 inch hips and I am only 4’11″. My neighborhood tailor is a must.
6. A Must Have Item
Th wrap dress. Diane Von Furstenburg’s greatest contribution to fashion and all woman kind is the wrap dress. It doesn’t matter if you invest in an expensive silk blend, or something at your local Torrid or Forever 21, you must have a wrap dress. You can dress it up with heels and clutch, you can dress it down with flip flops and a tote. So versatile and flattering on everyone from size 2 to a 22 and beyond.