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Marylin Monroe in a wiggle dress

Wiggle skirts were banging in the 1950s and 60s. It was so called because  the hem of the dress or skirt was narrower than the hips which automatically made a woman wiggle when she walked. When I think of wiggle dresses Marilyn Monroe comes to mind. It was one of her signature looks.Today the wiggle dress is still very much apart of our fashion trend, but it goes by the name pencil skirts or pencil dresses. Dita Von Teese is the modern day vintage queen and she wears this style flawlessly.

Dita Von Teese

Wiggle skirts/dresses are perfect for women with curves, namely the pear shaped and hour glass shaped women. With the end of the year drawing close there are so many functions to attend and you might be thinking of rocking something that is close-fitting.

Wiggle/Pencil skirt

However you might feel intimidated by this style because it highlights a woman's nightmare: cellulite, lumpy hips, bumpy thighs, pouch etc. This feeling is quite understandable, but with the right under garments you can totally pull off this look.

Curvy woman looks flawless in wiggle skirt

 I will include a list of foundation garments that can be worn with any type of dress, including the wiggle dress/skirt. I know this might sound like granny panties but how do you think these Hollywood stars of yesteryear looked so flawless? Say it with me ladies, 'Power to the granny panties'!!!

 5 Dress Solving Items that Every Woman Should Own:

1.  A fitted light control slip -  perfectly suited for wiggle dresses and skirts

Control slip- light

2. High waist cinched panties - ideal for circle and full skirts that have a high waist.

High waist cincher

3. A light half slip - suited for dresses and skirts worn with tights or stockings to prevent it from sticking.

Half slip- light

4. A strapless long line bra or basque - this gives far better results than a strapless bra which often shows up your fatty rolls at the back of the bra. The basque will give a smother line and cinch the waist. Also it is perfect for the low back dresses.

Strapless long lone bra

Basque

5. A girdle - Yes it is very old fashion, but it holds perfectly, thus hiding the bulging areas.  Most girdles possess suspenders which are worn over your normal panties. In the bygone days vintage dresses were made when everyone wore girdles which explains why ladies of that era looked perfectly tucked. These are ideal for hooking stockings and gives a more authentic vintage look.

A classic girdle

If you are going for that cliché look with your wiggle dress/ skirt, then get that 50s hairdo and rock those ruby red matte lips. If not, you can wear some ankle boots and modern accessories. Note: If your heels are too high you might experience difficulty walking in this outfit. Keep it simple and practice walking in it before you leave the house.