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Anonymous wrote:I would think well tailored, structured clothing would help more than flowy, loose clothing.

1950s and 60s clothing was made for curves

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Uhm, no, it wasn't. Supermodel in the 60s

Late 60s.

Early 60s was girls who looked like Gidget and Cissy from Family Affair. Short and curvy was the style of the 50s to 60s era. Sofia Loren was curvy and not a stick.

Twiggy skinny wasn't popular until the late 60s.

This is Gidget. Not exactly curvy. Which was never a euphemism for fat or chubby until recently.

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Anonymous wrote:Hair removal - even if you have to use a razor. No excuse to have hair where you shouldn't.
Clothes - Tunic length tops. Straight up-and-down if you can. Afford pleats, tucks, ruffles,smocking, peasant style, balloon sleeves, anything that accentuates your chest.

Where should one not have hair? I'd posit that it's alright to have hair wherever hair naturally grows. The rabid waxing cult here is very strange. Very few people are even going to see her pubis, so why does she need to rip all the hair out to be "elegant"?

OP stated that she was hairy and had sideburns. Clearly she isn't ok with it. Sideburns are on public display- that's what I'd worry about waxing or somehow styling differently (hairstyle- no one sees my sideburns- if I have them).

Other than that personal routine, being chubby alone does not mean someone can't be elegant. Just play to your good features. I agree with understated 1950s silhouettes and not being a trend jumper. Trends on smaller or chubbier frames look awkward. Personal shopper would be a good start for clothing lines and styles that they think would flatter. Go from there. I'd go a step further and say that if you find an amazing look, buy (or have it made) in every colour you can. Having a stylish 'uniform' is elegant.

I do not have a long neck and dangle earrings would touch my neck and shoulders. I only wear studs, which is more elegant, to me. I'd only wear longer earrings if I had a long neck.

Anonymous wrote:Hair removal - even if you have to use a razor. No excuse to have hair where you shouldn't.
Clothes - Tunic length tops. Straight up-and-down if you can. Afford pleats, tucks, ruffles,smocking, peasant style, balloon sleeves, anything that accentuates your chest.

Where should one not have hair? I'd posit that it's alright to have hair wherever hair naturally grows. The rabid waxing cult here is very strange. Very few people are even going to see her pubis, so why does she need to rip all the hair out to be "elegant"?

Anonymous wrote:Find a good tailor and have your clothing altered to fit. Avoid loose, baggy clothing.

I agree with getting clothes tailored, particularly for more structured pieces, and avoiding baggy clothes. But the right "loose" clothing (nice tunics, for example) can smooth things and look very nice.

-Also short and chunky

V neck preferred to round neck

Hair removal - even if you have to use a razor. No excuse to have hair where you shouldn't.
Clothes - Tunic length tops. Straight up-and-down if you can. Afford pleats, tucks, ruffles,smocking, peasant style, balloon sleeves, anything that accentuates your chest.

I know a short chubby woman who is an awesome person. She can't lose weight - not everyone is cut out to be slender. She is kind, and loving, and has a great laugh. She has a big bust, and wears low cut tops that show too much curve. It's hard to look elegant if you're not tall and slender, but look at Queen Elizabeth. She's not slender, probably not tall, but she is the essence of elegance. Can you imagine Queen E. with a low cut top? I say study public figures who are short and chubby, and analyze their clothing styles. Young, old, see what works for them, and how you can adapt a similar style for yourself.

Anonymous wrote:how about this

She's gorgeous, but not everyone has that bone structure, the sly eyes, and the sexy confidence that Judi Dench exudes. And, honestly, even Judi Dench could lose a few pounds. OP, we short and curvy ladies need to eat mindfully and exercise. Nothing will make a difference more than losing weight. Close second is a great haircut -- one that lengthens your neck even if it isn't as short as Judi's. Wear v-necks and scoops -- don't clutter your neckline with scarves or necklaces -- for latter, chain must be very thin. Think long -- every clothing choice must elongate you-- through color, pattern (vertical stripes are your friends), and, most important, cut. And, yes, you need to remove unwanted facial hair.

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Anonymous wrote:I am short and chubby. My neck is short and not longvand elegant. I am also hairy and have side burns.

How can I looo elegant and poised?

You can't.

Sorry, It just doesn't happen for women like us. Lose weight is really the only answer.

- signed a short and chubby woman

Anonymous wrote:Accessories, accessories, accessories.

This will just look cluttered on a short chubby person.

Lose fat. Wear heels.

Anonymous wrote:First, waxing or professional hair removal.

Also, get your eyebrows groomed.

Be conscious of scale. Go for smaller rather than oversized accessories. Think length. Long, well tailored dress pants and same color low to med heel height. Longer necklaces. Monochrome head to toe but color with scarves or necklaces.
Consider long earrings, not studs.

Impeccably groomed and manicured hands, neutral polish.

What are you recommending she wax, exactly?

Accessories, accessories, accessories.

Have a feminine haircut (not a boy cut like Judi Dench above). Invest time daily in the morning into grooming. Wear makeup, brush your hair, try to wear clean clothes that aren’t wrinkled, fussy, or over complicated. Take care of your teeth and nails. Relax and take care of yourself in all respects, including emotionally and spiritually. Wear comfortable wedges to give you a lift, no need to live full time in heels. Think polished and not sloppy. That is what will get you there. Good luck!