Susan Moses – The Art of Dressing Curves

Susan Moses – The Art of Dressing Curves (image credits: unsplash)

With over 20 years of styling stars like Britney Spears and Queen Latifah, Susan Moses has built a reputation for knowing how to make women with curves shine. In her book The Art of Dressing Curves, she shares timeless advice that empowers women to dress with confidence, style, and elegance. Here are her eight best tips.

1. Balance Fitted vs. Too Tight

1. Balance Fitted vs. Too Tight (image credits: pixabay)

Moses stresses the importance of a proper fit: a dress should hug the body, not squeeze it. If undergarment lines show through, it’s a sign the outfit is too tight.

2. Build a Shapewear Arsenal

2. Build a Shapewear Arsenal (image credits: By Tobias ToMar Maier, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89179795)

Shapewear isn’t just for special occasions – it’s a universal styling tool. A body briefer is the top must-have, helping smooth the tummy and hips for a polished look.

3. Leggings Are Not Pants

3. Leggings Are Not Pants (image credits: flickr)

Leggings, Moses insists, should never replace trousers. They’re meant to be worn as layering pieces, not as standalone pants. For a sleek alternative, opt for skinny jeggings.

4. Choose Pencil Skirts for Flattery

4. Choose Pencil Skirts for Flattery (image credits: stocksnap)

A knee-length pencil skirt is universally flattering. This hemline elongates curves and creates elegant balance in any outfit.

5. Complete Every Look With the Right Shoes

5. Complete Every Look With the Right Shoes (image credits: pixabay)

Shoes define the line of your body. Moses suggests avoiding ankle straps, which shorten the leg, and recommends neutral pumps for a long, clean silhouette.

6. Shop Through Weight Changes

6. Shop Through Weight Changes (image credits: unsplash)

Never delay buying clothes until you’re a “different size.” Invest in key pieces at every stage, so you always feel confident and polished regardless of weight shifts.

7. Carry the Right-Sized Bag

7. Carry the Right-Sized Bag (image credits: unsplash)

A bag should be in proportion to your body. For daytime, a medium structured tote works best, while evening bags should never be so small they disappear behind your hand.

8. Tailor Everything

8. Tailor Everything (image credits: rawpixel)

A skilled tailor is every woman’s secret weapon. Clothing that fits your unique shape perfectly makes the difference between looking ordinary and extraordinary.

Marie Denee

Marie Denee is a digital marketing strategist, media aficionado, and plus size fashion pioneer. Known as the “walking wiki of plus-size fashion,” Marie has spent over two decades empowering women to celebrate their curves while reshaping the paradigm of fashion norms.
In 2008, she launched The Curvy Fashionista, a leading plus-size digital media platform, in response to systemic issues within plus-size fashion, including poor merchandising, back-of-store placement, and a lack of size-inclusive design expertise. As Editor-in-Chief, Marie and her team curate plus size wardrobe and style options from top fashion brands, deliver inclusive news content, and host community-centered events virtually and in person.