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HOW TO DRESS A CURVIER STOMACH | BODY SHAPE MASTERCLASS 48 | UK SIZE 16, 5FT 2. PETITE STYLING

MM Personal Styling

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In today’s video, I’m taking my 5ft 2 client shopping at White Stuff and Marks & Spencer to find casual, everyday outfits that work for a curvier stomach and a busy mum lifestyle.

She’s conscious of her midsection and struggles to know what actually works in real shops — so I’m showing you, step by step, what styles do and don’t work, how to choose the right size, and which trouser lengths are best when you’re petite.

This is very much real-life styling: practical clothes, honest feedback in the changing room, and outfits that feel comfortable, confident, and easy to wear day to day.

✨ In this video you’ll see:

Shopping at White Stuff and Marks & Spencer
Styling tips for a curvier stomach
What sizes actually worked (and why)
The best trouser lengths for a 5ft 2 frame
Casual, wearable outfits for mum life
How to apply the Hourglass Balancing Method® when shopping

If you’re petite, feel conscious of your tummy, or find shopping overwhelming, this video will help you understand what to look for — and why certain pieces work better than others.

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20 Comments

@nancydann1332 8 months ago

Nikki. I never once focused in on your tummy area. I was so taken by your gorgeous skin and beautiful face. Every woman has her 'dreaded spot' on her body that we always check first when trying on clothes. I know I do that. But if you take in the total of yourself, I hope you can see what I see. A beautiful and fun woman who was willing to put herself out here to help all of us. Thank you.

@sarahc63-63 8 months ago

Nikki is pretty much my size and shape. Thanks for all the great advice. I must say Mellisa, your dialog, phrasing, words of encouragement are absolutely spot on. So nice to hear someone being honest and realistic. Love the channel.

@lyons29 8 months ago

Can we take a second for Nikki’s make up?! It’s an 11/10, really lovely!

@AJ-wl7qz 7 months ago

The straight legs on the bottom was much much better than the barrel leg. The straight leg really elongated her legs.

@jeanwhite2705 8 months ago

I am a 70+ 🇨🇦 who was a definite hour glass 5’2” lady well into my 60’s but a medical condition has inflated my middle area to the size of a full football. It is really hard to shop for almost anything any longer due to the size of this cyst.. Elastic high waisted pants are necessary but trying to slim down emphasis on my middle seems so hard. I really appreciated this shopping day video. I have a more exaggerated middle but I felt I could try to find some of the tops you were recommending for your client. You gave me a bit of encouragement that I might be able to find some pieces that I could feel more normal in. Thank you for this video.

@Angela-eq2yj 8 months ago

Great video. Nikki is an ordinary person and is very relatable. She looked absolutely gorgeous in the burgundy stripe jumper & jeans and the navy side stripe trousers outfit. The stripes looked gorgeous on her as well.

@scooktn 7 months ago

Really like the olive coat! Hope M&S is delivering to US!

@JaNicePetersen-o4n 7 months ago

It is crazy how those horizontal stripes are working so well for the challenge area. This is the beauty of a personal stylist such as Melissa😊

@maryconnor6173 8 months ago

The contrast between the white stuff and M&S was stark 😮Nikki looked great in everything from Marks!

@shafaqhumayun7328 8 months ago

Nikki is so beautiful and the styles you put together for her worked so well for her. She looks equally stunning in darker colours as in whites. But at the same time I couldn’t stop admiring the length of your jeans that make your legs look really long. I love wearing jeans but due to the nature of my work I can’t wear jeans that long. Amazing masterclass.

@waynapolk9692 8 months ago

Nikki is gorgeous in everything! Her complexion is lovely and her makeup looks divine.

@stalkingcrane 7 months ago (edited)

You give the best and most sensible advice! Some of those outfits are real winners! She’s a pretty woman who deserves to feel, as well as look great.

When living in the UK years ago I was so frustrated with sizing. No true petite length. Talbots (US) store opened up and offered actual petites, and beautiful color. So many of the clothing stores in the UK had drab colors, especially for winter outerwear. Petite sleeve lengths, pocket proportions, dresses were properly shaped around a shorter waist & hip, as well as clothing length was all c sized to fit a shorter frame. The UK “short” which we see occasionally in the US has a shorter trouser and jeans inseam length but is no shorter at the rise (the crotch to waist measurement). That makes them unwearable unless they have an all elastic waist that cab be turned over. The average UK woman’s height at 5’2” was said to be shorter than a US woman’s at 5’ 4”. Which did generally mean the UK sleeve lengths worked fine. But the trousers were a problem, and the jeans were too. Although Gap used to carry the petite lengths. I always considered sizing to be an approximate guide. When I worked in retail in the US any given female client could range three sizes. If the sizing bothered a client i advised cutting it off the garment…it’s ALL about fit, proportion, color, comfort, and how you feel in a garment NOT what the stated size is. If you look and feel great in something no one is going to care what size it is. 😁

@andie9762 8 months ago

Nicki looked nice in everything, even those items she didn’t like. You guys chose well.

@lynettefinnigan9540 7 months ago

I love your show Melissa ❤️ so many simple ideas that just give that little something, that final polish, and my wardrobe has really improved with every shop I do. I try and take out a couple of 'old fad' and add in something more mix and match with what I have ❤❤

@marietremble9426 7 months ago

Loved this video. I have a similar shape and style aesthetic to Nikki’s and really appreciated the recommendations and advice!

@mowichen 7 months ago

White tops - this is it! It would be a great topic for a short video. Plus recommendations on the best ones on the market.

@SamSamkha 7 months ago

Loved it! I don't have the same bodyshape but I watch every masterclass because most of the tips work anyway. And it's always nice to see how styling makes the client happy 😊