Alicia Keys' Hip and Thigh Slimming Outfit

by Marissa Gold (Subscribe to Marissa Gold's posts)
Posted Nov 24th 2009 at 4:40PM

Photo: Bryan Bedder, Getty Images

Alicia Keys has a pear-shaped figure, but you wouldn't know it from this picture.

The star, who performed on the TODAY show this morning and then headed to the launch of her jewelry line, used a few foolproof fashion tricks to ensure she looked svelte at both public appearances.

"Because Alicia's bottom half is slightly larger than her top, using a fitted leather jacket with a strong shoulder balances the proportion of her hips," says celebrity stylist Heather Thomson, who created shapewear line Yummie Tummie.

"The great trick is in the lovely light color Keys and stylist Wouri Vice use on top, which draws your attention immediately to her upper half," Thomson explained.

The accessories were also strategically chosen: The belt accentuates Keys' naturally small waist, and a statement necklace helps bring the eye up to Keys' pretty facial features.

For the lower half of the outfit, it was all about creating long, lean lines:

"A dark, straight leg pant gives the illusion of a slender and slim lower body," Thomson points out.

The high-heeled boots even play a part by lengthening Keys' legs a few inches. Choose a strong pair with a heavier heel and sole to balance out calves -- any shoe that's too dainty will only make legs look larger in comparison.

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Filed under: Celebrity, Celebrity Style
Tags: alicia keys, AliciaKeys, celebrity fashion, CelebrityFashion, pear shape, PearShape

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alschrod, 11-24-2009, 8:52PM

Alicia has the shape black guys lust over--similar to jennefer Love hewitt and Kim Kardashian. That stylists recognize some ladies have hips can probably be credited to Cindy Crawford; the first real model in many years to flaunt a real figure and get away with it among all the skinny-minnies. Licia looks good, and I have a feeling we're going to see a lot more size 10s and 12s in the future.

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Listen, 11-24-2009, 10:42PM

"Alicia Keys has a pear-shaped figure..." What kind of journalistic talent does a rude insult line like this opener represent? Marissa Gold needs to go to etiquette classes.

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fox, 11-25-2009, 6:56PM

since when were jennifer love hewit and cindy crawford curvy thick women =/ but i dont see why someone thinks she is trying to conceal or minimize the appearance of her curves.she has publicly stated on tyra "i like the thickness"

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