It is true that clothing makes the (wo)man, but what about those of us that need plus size outerwear? How do we ensure that we express our true selves given the limited dress code we have? Here’s how!
First of all, you need to realize that you are endowed with certain features that make you who you are. If you think your waist line is embarrassing, draw attention to your legs or to your shoulders. The same rule applies for large legs or hips – detract attention away from the features you think are unattractive on you by focusing it on what parts of you look good. This is the first basic principle of dressing well and looking good. Every woman plus sized or not, knows that high heels make the hips more prominent. So avoid these if you think your hips are a problem area, and so on.
You will need to think long and hard about which feature you want to enhance, since most retail stores merely up size clothing for regular sizes and hope that they will be good enough for curvy women. Most of the times, this is not the case. So you need to be very careful to pick out the cut that suits you better.
Feel free to try out as many outfits in the dressing room as you need to. This will give you a good comparison between different styles and cuts.
It is common perception that colors like black, dark gray and maroon have a slimming effect. But limiting yourself to these colors can be so boring! In women’s plus size outerwear, the general rule is to find a cut that enhances your best feature. If you got the cut right, even colors like pink and yellow can be slimming.
Most women worry about plus size outerwear in the winters. Usually, more layers translate into a bulkier look. To combat this problem, try limiting the layered clothing. Here’s how:
- Use slimmer tops instead of bulkier sweaters. Their snug fit will let you feel warm and give you freedom of movement.
- Layer your plus size winter outerwear. This means, for example, wear a snug fitting long sleeved shirt under a short sleeved tunic. This layering will keep you warm and yet not look bulky or ungainly.
- Wear light tights or leggings underneath your jeans. Again layering comes into play and your tights can serve a double purpose in the cold and warm months.
- Avoid waist length coats. Try buying knee length or ankle length coats in lighter fabric, like sheep wool or leather to accent your better features.
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