Everyone loves to look fashionable but, until recently, there weren’t many choices in plus size trendy clothing. Luckily, today’s full figured gal can look great and feel great too – as long as she shops with a few basic rules in mind.
Today’s trendy clothes have colorful patterns which can either add or subtract pounds from your frame depending on the pattern. You have to shop carefully for these but generally a large pattern with a dark background will look best. Horizontal stripes should never be worn, but vertical or diagonal can be very slimming.
When it comes to clothing, everyone loves to be comfortable but the most comfortable fabrics are not always the most flattering on a plus size body. You want to choose fabrics that are loose but not clingy and don’t pick thick, bulky fabrics as they will add volume to your body. Shiny fabrics will add pounds and muted fabrics will take them away so stick with crepes and velvets for your trendy styles.
When buying plus size trendy clothing, one needs to considers ones body shape. Think about the parts that you want to highlight as well as the ones you would like to draw the eye away from and buy clothes accordingly.
For example, if you have a small bust and big hips, you’ll want to draw the eye upward and away from the hips or wear clothing that balances out your figure. Shoulder pads can help make your upper area look larger and, thus, the hips look smaller. Wearing a light color on top and a dark one on the bottom minimizes the bottom while maximizing the tip to balance out your shape.
If you are shopping for trendy tops, buy ones that play up your good features. A square neckline will help minimize a large bust. A V-neck helps to elongate the body and draw the eye downward and a wrap style shirt is slimming for almost all body types. If you have a slim waist, go with ¾ length sleeves to draw the eye to waist height.
Most fuller figured woman would rather not draw attention to the hip and stomach area so you want to avoid slacks with pockets or pleats. A lat front is usually best and the waist line typically is most flattering if it is just below the belly button. Straight legs will help elongate the body and promote a slimming look.
Shopping for plus size trendy clothing can be a fun experience if you know the styles that flatter your body. So, next time you take a trip to the mall, make sure you have your most flattering styles in mind ahead of time and your sure to have a productive and fun shopping trip!
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