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The most flattering ... skirt. (Style Secrets).(A-line)(Brief Article)

Cosmopolitan

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The cut of skirt that makes most bods look best is A-line, says Jose Parron, who does style consulting as director of the Image Studio at Barneys New York. Other features to look for in a figure-friendly skirt:

A wide-yoke waistband hugs the slimmer area above the butt, then ...

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