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What's Her Best Fit?

Even stars like Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Lopez can’t pull off every look. See what styles work best on their sexy figures (and take notes for yourself!)
By Andrea Desimone
Updated May 12, 2010 05:00 PM
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JESSICA SIMPSON

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Ruffles may be flirty and fun, but on a plunging minidress, they pull too much emphasis to short torso. A more refined neckline and longer skirt in yellow shows off the star’s true bombshell body.

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JENNIFER LOPEZ

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Not even can pull off a monochromatic jumpsuit. But in a colorblock Sachin + Babi for Ankasa sheath, the sexy star can really flaunt her famous curves and toned limbs by highlighting her tiny waist.

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SARAH JESSICA PARKER

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Oversized layers overwhelm a petite frame like , but a fitted dress under a long jacket showcases her slim shape while still hitting the trend.

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KATY PERRY

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A baggy shape hides famous hourglass figure, but a patterned, body-hugging minidress and sky-high platforms help the pop star keep her quirky style and her enviable figure.

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KIM KARDASHIAN

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If you got it, flaunt it, right? A tasteful approach is always best, and a belted wrap dress, like bebe one, helps balance her top and bottom curves without showing too much of her assets.

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SCARLETT JOHANSSON

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A petite hourglass figure can be tricky to dress. Too much material at the waist and a loose bodice hides her sexy curves, but in this form-fitting, knee-length RM by Roland Mouret sheath, is perfectly chic and sleek.

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BEYONCé KNOWLES

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She may be fierce, but even a diva has a hard time in a sheer, exotic skin minidress. is perfectly “bootylicious” in her second-skin pencil dress with a plunging neckline.

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KRISTEN BELL

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Maxidresses may be all the rage, but less material is definitely more for whose sexiest look is short and body-hugging – like this sparkling bandage dress.

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CHRISTINA HENDRICKS

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Yes, there is such a thing as too much cleavage. When the Mad Men star takes the plunge in a cowl neck sheath, she shows just enough while still looking elegant. Sharp shoulders and a longer hemline also help emphasize Christina’s womanly figure.

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