Advice To Look Your Finest In Plus Size Clothing
- By:Eric Menzies Menzies
The fashion world has no shortage of advice on what to wear and what not to wear, and on things to do and to avoid. Plus size fashion is equally filled with tips that can help you look your best, and also includes some advice that you should ignore. Let's examine some of the myths that concern fashion for larger women.
The fashion tip that plus size women should not "show skin" is not at all acceptable. Why should plus size women cover as much of themselves as possible and hide in "fat clothes"? Zero in on your own favourite feature and go ahead and highlight it. For example if you have shapely legs, wear a short skirt or wear a V-neck to show off some sexy cleavage!
Plus girls should never bare their arms. Sleeveless shirts have long been touted as a no-no for plus size women, but this is just not true! Showing a little skin can be flattering and make you feel sexy. However, if you are not comfortable baring your upper arms, you can drape a pretty, sheer shawl over your shoulders. A shrug is another great way to cover your upper arms, or you can get a shirt with lace or chiffon sleeves. That way you can bare your arms without showing too much skin!
Plus size women should not wear horizontal stripes. This is just silly. Stripes, in any direction, vertical, diagonal and, yes, horizontal, can be flattering. There are a few rules, such as, placement of the stripes. If your hips are the widest point on your body then the horizontal bands or color should be placed on the upper part of your body, near your head, and around your legs instead of around your waist area.
Plus girls should stay away from bold prints. Pay no attention to this myth! The effect of the print upon a plus-sized silhouette is determined by the spacing of the print. Look for prints with overlapping edges, not those whose major elements are widely spaced. Remember that bold and large-sized fabric designs will flatter you!
Larger girls should try to avoid tight fitting clothing, at least that is what everyone is told. This is untrue, unless you are hoping to hide your figure from everyone. No one, especially plus size girls, should be forced to wear nondescript piles of clothing that hang unflatteringly. By selecting clothing that fits your figure appropriately, you can make any outfit shine. A tighter, fitted tank top covered with a slightly looser jacket can be a staple of your wardrobe. Don't let everything cling your problem areas, but do let your positive features shine through.
Another myth is that plus girls shouldn't wear white. While it is true that dark colors like black, grey or navy blue are slimming, fit is more important than color. Indeed, color can be used to your advantage. If you are bigger on the bottom, choose a simple dark bottom and a bold print or a light color for a top. Plus sized girls are not confined to dark colors, so feel free to lighten up! You can wear whatever colors you choose, even white.About the author:
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