What is a boyish figure?
A girl with a boyish figure typically has narrow hips, a small bust, and potentially broad shoulders. Keira Knightly is a perfect example so I used her for the what to wear and what to avoid photos so you can compare.
What to Wear:
- Dresses and skirts that are fit and flare or have a ruffle or other feminine embellishments
- Outfits that are belted or draw attention to the waist to give an hourglass shape

White Top, Leather Skirt, Combat Boots, Tights, Leather Jacket, Jeggings, Draped Top, Over the Knee Boots
The white top and skater skirt combo will give your curvier hips and the draped top is flattering on flat-chested girls.
Sweet- Heart Dress, Purple Clutch, Black Pointy Heels, Black Clutch, Black Cutout Heels, Illusion Lace Dress
Fit and Flare dresses are always flattering on boyish figures but this one has a sweet-heart neckline which looks better than a boat of off the shoulder neckline. Illusion dresses can do wonders for your body, this particular one draws attention to the waist and bust.
What to Avoid:
- Menswear inspired clothes
- Strapless clothes (they can make you shoulder look wider and can be annoying to wear if you don’t have much to keep the top up)
- Boxy Clothes

Leave requests for future articles and let me know what you think of this one!
-Steph
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