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Plus size Clothing

 

 

 

Being plus size does not mean that you can't afford to look gorgeous and sexy. It also does not mean that you have to necessarily work out those extra fab and lumps on your body, to look in shape. Instead, you just have to wear the right kind of clothes that can flatter your looks and make you appear slimmer. Designers have stocked the market with a large collection plus size womens clothing. Now, you have a large range to choose from. For example, by wearing corsets as an inner wear or an outer wear you can always appear curvaceous and slim.
 
Remember, that you have to flaunt and highlight the best of your assets and wear clothes to camouflage the areas that are problematic. You can always select the area of your body that you want to flaunt and design a dress around it. Plus size women are naturally bestowed with those curves and all they have to do is to just wear the right thing to give the best of their looks.
 
 
      Plus size clothing: Always wear your size
Fabrics
Colors
Prints and patterns

 
Plus size clothes
 
Jeans and trousers
Skirts
Shirts & Tops
Necklines
Bikini
Corsets and Bustiers

 

Few accessories tips
 
 
Handbags
Belts
Footwear
Make-up
 

 
Remember!!
 

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Always wear your size- nothing loose and nothing tight:
 

* Wear the right fitting clothes that makes your look.

* Dresses having pleats are not meant for Plus size women. Remember that the extra fabric will add an extra volume to your over all appearance.

* Choose softly tailored pieces that may define your curves better.

* Plus size corsets and bustiers may help you appear more curvaceous by pulling your belly in and highlighting your bust and hips.

*A thick waistband at stomach may make your stomach appear leaner.

Avoid:

* Avoid wearing shapeless clothes. The notion that baggy clothes will help camouflage the extra fat is wrong. Loose clothes are extremely unflattering on voluminous women.

* Avoid wearing tight clothes. Remember, that a smaller outfit may fit smaller on you, cling to your body and highlight the excess fat and lump on your body.

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Fitting

Colors
 
 

* Plus size women should wear dark colors. Dark, deep colors are quite absorbing and may give the desired slimming effect. Colors like navy blue, black, and chocolate brown etc may help you look slimmer. Wear colors like maroon, black, blue, purple, green.

* Wear monochromes as they do not break the silhouette in between and help achieve a slimmer look.

* You can always accessories your monochromes with colors to avoid monotony and dullness.

* Wear black. Black is a hot favorite as it exhibits a slimming look.

* Earthly colors are apt for voluptuous women.


Avoid:

* Plus size women should say a big no to all stretch and shinny materials.

* Avoid wearing vibrant and shinning colors as they may make up for bigger images and magnify your problem areas. Sunshine yellow, plum red etc are a few such colors to mention.

* Avoid wearing light colors like beige, white, brown, gray etc as they may draw attention to the body flaws. However, you can wear them except at the places that are your problem areas

 

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Fabrics

 

 

You can wear thin materials like denim, cotton or cotton jersey but wear clothes that are of your size.


Avoid:

* Shiny fabrics such silk, satin etc are a complete no as they may highlight the excess fat on your body.

* Avoid shiny fabrics in dark, loud colors as they reflect light and may make you appear larger.
 
 

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Prints & Patterns

 

* Wear clothes with vertical lines. They may give an elongating and slim look.

* Asymmetrical stripes may also help you appear slimmer and taller.

* Prints following a vertical pattern,  pinstripes and top-stitching can be incorporated to achieve the effect.

* Wear delicate, small prints.

* Tiny flowers or polka dots can help you appear slimmer.
  

Avoid:

* Horizontal lines may add width to your body. So avoid wearing them.


* Bold and heavy patterns and prints are a strict no as they may give a bulkier look.

 

 

 

 

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Apparels

Jeans & Trousers
 
 

* Wear jeans that provide an easy and relaxed fit. Wear your size. Do not wear something too tight or too loose to your size.


* Wear long pants as they will give you an elongating look and make you look slimmer.


* Wide-legged jeans is the one meant for you.


* Moderate low-rise pants will make your upper torso look longer.


* Pants with a straight classic cut may suit you the most.


* Mix and match colors to achieve desired affects. You can pair a light colored dress on your upper torso with a dark color stockings, leggings or pants.


* Pants that have flat fronts or side zippers will suit your body type.


* Choose patterns and embellishments that are designed below your knees. This would draw attention away from your bulky thighs and hips
 
 
Avoid:


* Do not wear too tight pants as they might cling and show the excess fat n your thighs, buttocks and stomach.


* Don't wear tapered jeans and trousers.Jeans tapered at the ankles will make your ankles look fat.


* Cropped pants are not meant for you.


* High-rise jeans are a complete no as they might highlight the excess fat on your belly.


* Extremely low rise hipster jeans should also be avoided.


* Avoid wearing french pleats on your pants.


* Avoid flares and umbrellas at the bottom of your pants.


* Avoid big and highly embellished pockets at the hips and buttocks as they may attract a lot of attention towards your problem area.


* Skin tight leggings are not meant for voluptuous girls.

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Wide-legged jeans/ trousers


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Moderate low-rise jeans / trousers

 

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Straight-cut jeans

 
   

Skirts
 
 
* If you have nice legs to flaunt, go in for knee length skirts.

* Wear skirts that are less wider and more in length.

* Stick to A-line patterns and avoid umbrellas and large volume of flares. Always remember that the extra fabric will add to the volume of your mass and make you look wider.

 
Avoid:

* Avoid pleats as the extra fabric will make you appear more voluminous.

* Avoid wearing miniskirts or those with hemline reaching up to your mid-calf..

* Wrap around with safety pins are a complete no.

* Avoid high-rise skirts. High rise dresses may give a bulging look to your tummy.
 

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 Knee-length pencil skirt

 
   
 

 

 
 
 
Shirts
 
* Wear shoulder pads to balance width and proportion. Choose clothes with small shoulder pads to camouflage your wide hips.
 
* Go for vertical thin stripes.
 
* Shirts with pinstripes will make you appear slim.

* You can also wear jackets and shirts with straight and classic cuts.

* Flat front dresses may give a slim look.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tops
 
* Wear long tops that reach up-to your hips to slim down the problem area.

* Go for tops with raglan sleeves to add to the look.

* You can wear loose fit tops with very slight pleats that get slimmer at the hips and waist to hug them.
 
 
 
 
 
Avoid:

* Avoid bulky and over-sized shirts.

* For the top-heavy women, always avoid clingy fabrics on the top area.

* Frills, ruffles, tiers are a big no. They may add an extra volume to your body.

* Avoid wearing low-cut and sleeveless shirts as they may make your arms and shoulders appear heavier.

* Straps, cropped and cut-off tops are not the apt ones.

* All kind of belly-baring shirts and t-shirts are a complete no.

* Tube-tops should be avoided.Halter-tops and open back-tops are not meant for you.

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Top reaching upto hips

 

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Top with soft pleats

 

 
   

 

 

Shirts & Tops

Necklines
 
 
* Wear wide necklines to balance width.

* Open collar shirts and scoop or plunging necklines may make your look.

* V-neckline dresses may give your upper half a longer look.
 

Avoid:

* High collar necklines and closed neckline dresses
( Turtle neckline & Boat neckline)  may make your shoulders appear wider and add volume to your over-all look also..
 

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Scoop neckline

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Plunging neckline

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V-neckline
   

Corsets

 

The corset is a beautiful garment that is worn to mold the shape of the torso and enhance the    bust area, giving a beautiful shape to the body.

You can wear a corset as an undergarment to hide all those extra lumps and bumps of fat on your buttocks and waist and to enhance your curves.

Corsets are definitely going to make you look slimmer, sleeker, curvier and sexier.

They may help you achieve the hourglass appearance women have always striven for.

Plus-size corsets may give you the extra support you need.

They are designed to fit you tight. But do not make the mistake of purchasing the one that fits you too tight as you might end up in great discomfort. They may constrain your blood circulation or cause difficulty in breathing and choke up your lungs.

They are available in many designs, colors, and sizes. You can purchase a completely plain and simple one as your inner wear or go for those fancy once with laces, clasps in silk or satin etc to wear to your parties.

Designers have come up with a collection of undergarments exclusively designed and made for voluptuous women.

Plus Size Corsets are beautiful and feminine. Any voluptuous women will feel confident with a corset under her dress.

Remember to take your time and find the right one for you.
 

 
   

Bustiers

 

Bustiers may be understood as a shape-wear.

They may feature built-in cups or padded / unpadded push ups. They may feature straps or may be completely strapless

Bustiers may provide you good support and full control.

They may also shape you better than the corsets.


 
   

 

Plus-size Accessories

 

Accessories are, undoubtedly, the best way to divert attention away from your problem areas.
 
* Match the colors of your clothes with that of your accessories. Play with colors and get monotony out of your life.
* Wear slim bangles and bracelets.

* Slim watches with slim straps watches may also make your arms look thinner.
* Wear lingerie that are of your size. Do not wear tighter ones thinking they will help your bust look less heavier. You may end up showing loose bulges.
* You can wear corsets, both as an inner wear as well as an outer wear.
 
  

 
   

 

 

Handbags
 
 
* Medium-sized bags and even large, gigantic handbags may balance with the proportion of your body.
 
 
Avoid:
 
* Do not choose small handbags that are too tiny for you.
 

 
   

Belts

 

* Wear narrow belts.

* Keep your belts simple and slim.

 
Avoid:

* Avoid big and highly embellished buckles. In fact, avoid embellishments of all kind.

* Plus size women should never make the mistake of wearing large, broad belts as they may make them appear bigger than they actually are.
 
 

 
   

Footwear

 

* Wearing  pointed heels is a good option available. Heels make the feet look longer.

* Open-toed heels also serve the purpose well.

Avoid:

* If you have wide feet, say no to narrow shoes. Narrow shoes are too tight for you. You might end up in great discomfort.
 

 
  
   

Make-Up

 

* Wear soft make-up. You may look good in faint colors.
 
* Highlight your eyes with good mascaras and eye-liners.
 
Avoid:

* Over-sized women should avoid dark, flashy make-up.
 

 
   

Remember!!!

 

Carry yourself with utmost grace and confidently irrespective of whatever you wear.

Identify your assets and highlight on your most striking feature.

You can always enhance your entire ensemble with bright accessories.

Don't forget to flaunt your smile. Always remember that this is what suits you the best.

 
   

 

 

 

 
 

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