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Style Tips For Plus Size Clothing
Plus size women should not display any bare skin. This seems less like a real fashion tip than an admonition for larger women to cover themselves up as much as possible. No woman should have to hide herself within "fat clothes." You owe it to yourself to flaunt your best features. So wear short skirts if you have great legs, or a V-neck to display a swelling bosom, and don't worry about this "fashion tip."
One piece of fashion advice for plus sized women is to never bare your arms. Although it has long been thought that sleeveless tops are not for larger ladies, this is completely untrue. It can be very flattering and sexy to bare a little skin yet if you feel uncomfortable doing so there are many things you can do to avoid this. A cute shawl or shrug draped over your shoulders, or a lace- or chiffon-sleeved shirt will cover your upper arms. So there are ways in which you can show your arms yet not bare too much flesh!
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!
The myth that plus size girls should not wear clothes that are form fitting is bunk. It is a straight giveaway that you are trying to hide your body from the world. Why should plus size girls wear big, baggy clothes all the time? The trick is to highlight the right curves and hide the rest. The "tight-loose" method of fashion comes to the rescue. An example of a body conscious outfit would be a fitted cami under a relaxed or unstructured jacket. These don't cling to you and at the same time, help shift the focus onto the right curves!
A plus-sized figure doesn't mean you have to be a drab dresser. While you might automatically reach for darker colors for their slimming effects, fit is more important than color. However, color can be used to create the look you want. Plus-sized women should avoid the color white. Wear a darker color in a smaller pattern on the part of your body that needs minimizing. For example, balance larger hips with navy slacks and a blouse in a bright, bold print. Expand your palette--but use it effectively!
