Monday 25 October 2010

How Can You Buy Flattering Plus Size Clothing--Its Easy.

How Can You Buy  Flattering Plus Size Clothing--Its Easy.

Have you ever purchased a blouse that you believe would be flattering on a plus size body? Only to realize that it didn't flatter your body at all; instead the clothing made areas look even larger. Here are some tips on how to choose flattering plus size clothing for your body type. Just a reminder plus size women come in different shapes and sizes, so clothing should be worn to draw attention to the good and hide the flaws.

• Tip 1- When you go to buy blouses/shirts pay attention to the length. You do not want to have your stomach hanging out, especially when dressing for work. A good tip is to purchase tops that hit midline of naval or lower.

• Tip #2- Layering clothing on a plus size body can be flattering and is a good buy (makes more than 1 outfit). This can be done with a tank top (keeping tip #1 in mind) and a blousy shirt.

• Tip #3- Overflowing cleavage is never flattering, no matter if you are a plus size woman or a petite woman. Buy shirts that are v-neck shaped flatters the plus size body because it lengthens the neck line.

• Tip #4- Pants are usually hard to buy when you are searching for the perfect plus size fit. Rule of thumb is that anything that says 'skin tight' or 'skinny' means don't buy... run the other way. Even though these types of pants fit, they will definitely make your butt look BIG and that's never flattering. Instead buy Jeans that are a sleeker fit, provided that they don't outline any budges or rolls on the body. For dress pants, the best pair to purchase is the wide-legged pants. They will flatter a plus size body only if the fabric drapes and flows properly.

• Tip #5- If you are having a hard time finding the perfect dress to buy, look for these clues: For a dress to flatter a plus size woman it needs to have some shape to it. Dresses with princess seams down the front are very flattering. A dropped wait plus size dress is also a nice addition to a flattering wardrobe. Stay away from dresses that look like tents, especially if they are filled with flower prints.

• Tips #6- Never buy over size clothing which will make you appear bigger. Skimpy clothing will show off all the parts you are trying to hide.

• Tip #7- Worse than over size clothing is house dresses and muumuus. Definitely stay away from buying these types of clothing. It is fine to wear if you are bumming around the house, but consider the tips in this article on how to wear flattering plus size clothing.

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