Being Plus Size Doesn't Limit Your Fashion Choices

By: Andrea Morris


If you are a plus-sized girl or woman, you already know that shopping can be a chore. Every woman, no matter what her size is, needs a shopping strategy, and if you already know that clothes that fit well are going to be harder to find, it goes double for you! Take a look at a few tips below and make sure that your fashion sense stays sharp this winter.

If you want to update your style and improve the way you look then knowing what clothes work for you is the first lesson to learn. Even though many magazines and news outlets may report that sticking to dark colors is the way to go, their misinformed. The most important aspect of your clothing is the cut. So go beyond your basic dark colors of black, grays and browns. A bright orange suit with a great cut is just as sexy as a black suit. For best fit look for items that taper to your body type, usually around the waist and hips accentuates the curves of most women. Don't forget that no matter what you wear it should be comfortable and you should feel confident in it.

Remember that different fashions look good on different women; too frequently, brands that produce plus sized clothing merely scale up the size of the clothes meant for smaller women. This strategy frequently does not work, as these clothes were specifically flattering on smaller women. Take a good look at your figure and think about what you want to enhance rather than what you want to hide. If you have a curvy hourglass figure or wonderfully womanly hips, there are plenty of styles that you can use to emphasize that. For instance, avoid broomstick skirts if you have particularly wide hips; instead, think about an a-line skirt to reduce the bulk at your hips. If you like skirts, be conscious of what lengths look best on you. Avoid calf length skirts, as this shortens your legs; try floor length or above the knee, depending on what you prefer.

When you're going out in cold weather, layering is a much more attractive look than donning a hulking sweatshirt or sweater. Try instead layering an attractive long-sleeved top underneath a casual short-sleeved shirt. The multiple layers will make for more warmth, and you'll still get the benefit of the attractive silhouette from these stylish clothes. Search for mix-and-match outfits that allow for plenty of layering options, and you'll be set for the long winter months ahead.

Just because you are shopping for plus-sized clothing does not require that you select clothing that does not make you look attractive. It is possible to choose clothing that is attractive and that makes you feel good; it just takes some effort.


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