There are so many contradictory rules out there for plus size dress shopping (don’t wear stripes, do wear stripes, etc) that it can make what should be a fun shopping excursion a complicated, confusing ordeal. Here, then, are three fail proof fashion rules of thumb, guaranteed to have you buying and wearing dresses with confidence.
Start by considering your strong points. We all have them, so you just need to figure out which ones yours are. The so-called Gibson Girl figure, with its narrow waist and its wider, curving bosom and hips, has always been considered to be highly attractive on a woman. If you are one of the fortunate ones who have such a shape, take advantage of it and highlight your waistline. Wear your blouses inside your skirts or pants and put a wide belt around your slender middle to call attention to it. If you are apple shaped and your weight is located in your midsection, you will want to draw attention away from that area. Select designs that draw the eye to other parts of your anatomy. If your legs are really great, wear short dresses. If you’ve been blessed with a lovely face, pick a blouse with a ruffled neckline, or perhaps a turtleneck. Those items will take attention away from your waistline and up to your smiling face.
You do not need to shy away from patterns and prints. The belief that plus-sized women should only wear solid colors is an outdated old wives’ tale. Prints add fun and variety to wardrobes. They can also be used strategically, to direct people’s eyes and viewing attention away from your figure’s problem areas. For example, if you have a pear-shaped figure, you can wear a printed top with a solid-colored skirt to draw attention to your top, while downplaying your bottom half. This combination would give you a more balanced look.
The right colors are a very important part of make-up and wardrobe. To look your most attractive, try experimenting at home. All that you need to do is stand in front of mirror and try different colors to see what looks the best on you. You do not necessarily need an over the counter makeover at a department store. The clerk’s main agenda is to sell products. Your agenda is to look your very best.
You can use a few pieces of solid colored material such as clothes from your closets, towels, linens, fabric, etc, it would make your room a well lit. One at a time, you can hold the pieces up to your face just under your chin. Each time you switch up the color, you will noticed changes in your face. Undeniably, certain hues will light you up, and some others will makes you appear dull. All of these colors has nothing to do with you, it is all up to your face. So you will noticed, after conducting this experiment, the importance of having flattering colors in your wardrobe should be abundantly clear.
Andrea writes about Plus Size Clothing. Visit us for plus size deals on a Plus Size Bra at http://plus-size.discountsonline.com
- Andrea Dilea