What Plus Size Women Should Wear

September 22nd, 2009 | Tags:

sep09-ashley-stewart-cover-1Just because you’re big doesn’t mean you can’t look like a million bucks. In the past, looking for clothing in plus sizes was like searching for a needle in a haystack but nowadays most department stores feature a reasonable amount of clothing for women who wear plus sizes. Thankfully, many designers are continually jumping on the bandwagon to offer more fashionable wear geared towards bigger women. Just because there is so much available doesn’t mean that you should wear whatever comes your way in the plus size department, however. There are several do’s and don’t plus sized women should adhere to in order to ensure that they look chic and elegant, not chunky and frumpy.

Go-To Items for Women Who Wear Plus Sizes – Women of all shapes have go-to items in their closets and women who wear plus-sizes are no different. V-neck sweaters and tops are perfect because they elongate the neck and make plus size women look taller. Wide-leg trousers that fit the widest part of your leg and have a straight cut are great in plus sizes as well. Espadrilles are ideal as summer footwear for women who wear plus sizes because they are light and airy yet solid. Clothing that fits well such as stylish jackets with good structure are also a cornerstone in the plus size woman’s closet. A-line skirts that flare at the bottom are great in plus sizes because they give the illusion of an hourglass figure.
Clothing Items That Plus-Sized Women Should Avoid – Plus size clothing in clingy fabrics should be avoided because they tend to cling in all the wrong places. Heavy-weight fabrics are great in plus sizes because they tend to shape the body instead of the body being shaped by them. Women in plus sizes should avoid small accessories such as tiny hand bags and little jewelry because they can make you look bigger. Instead, find accessories that are proportionate to your figure such as cuff bangles and large shoulder bags.

Some plus size women mistakenly believe that they should stick with wearing black since it has a slimming effect. The truth is that women who wear Plus Sizes can easily pull off the look of white clothing as long as they wear the right styles. For example, a plus size woman would look great in a structured jacket and wide-leg trousers, both in white. Clothing with horizontal stripes is generally a no-no for plus size women because it can give your body a larger appearance. However, horizontal stripes that are very fine are okay for women who wear plus sizes as long as they appear as a solid color from a distance. You can also use clothing with horizontal stripes to your advantage if you have a pear-shaped figure. For example, a shirt with horizontal stripes will accentuate the upper half of your body, taking attention away from the larger bottom half of your body. However, there is no need to obsess too much over patterns and colors for clothing in plus sizes. The shape and fit of the clothing are generally the most important factors to consider.

Plus Sizes – Don’t believe for a second that just because you’re over a size 14 that you have to give up on following trends. There is plenty of sexy, fashionable, and stylish clothing for big women to choose from. Find clothing that fits the largest part of your body and then search for a great tailor or seamstress to help you achieve the ideal fit. With the services of a great tailor or seamstress, you will be able to make anything look and feel perfect on your body, no matter what your size isJust because you’re big doesn’t mean you can’t look like a million bucks. In the past, looking for clothing in plus sizes was like searching for a needle in a haystack but nowadays most department stores feature a reasonable amount of Wholesale Clothing for women who wear plus sizes. Thankfully, many designers are continually jumping on the bandwagon to offer more fashionable wear geared towards bigger women. Just because there is so much available doesn’t mean that you should wear whatever comes your way in the plus size department, however. There are several do’s and don’t plus sized women should adhere to in order to ensure that they look chic and elegant, not chunky and frumpy.

Go-To Items for Women Who Wear Plus Sizes – Women of all shapes have go-to items in their closets and women who wear plus-sizes are no different. V-neck sweaters and tops are perfect because they elongate the neck and make plus size women look taller. Wide-leg trousers that fit the widest part of your leg and have a straight cut are great in plus sizes as well. Espadrilles are ideal as summer footwear for women who wear plus sizes because they are light and airy yet solid. Clothing that fits well such as stylish jackets with good structure are also a cornerstone in the plus size woman’s closet. A-line skirts that flare at the bottom are great in plus sizes because they give the illusion of an hourglass figure.

Clothing Items That Plus-Sized Women Should Avoid – Plus size clothing in clingy fabrics should be avoided because they tend to cling in all the wrong places. Heavy-weight fabrics are great in plus sizes because they tend to shape the body instead of the body being shaped by them. Women in plus sizes should avoid small accessories such as tiny hand bags and little jewelry because they can make you look bigger. Instead, find accessories that are proportionate to your figure such as cuff bangles and large shoulder bags.

Some plus size women mistakenly believe that they should stick with wearing black since it has a slimming effect. The truth is that women who wear Plus Sizes can easily pull off the look of white clothing as long as they wear the right styles. For example, a plus size woman would look great in a structured jacket and wide-leg trousers, both in white. Clothing with horizontal stripes is generally a no-no for plus size women because it can give your body a larger appearance. However, horizontal stripes that are very fine are okay for women who wear plus sizes as long as they appear as a solid color from a distance. You can also use clothing with horizontal stripes to your advantage if you have a pear-shaped figure. For example, a shirt with horizontal stripes will accentuate the upper half of your body, taking attention away from the larger bottom half of your body. However, there is no need to obsess too much over patterns and colors for clothing in plus sizes. The shape and fit of the clothing are generally the most important factors to consider.

Plus Sizes – Don’t believe for a second that just because you’re over a size 14 that you have to give up on following trends. There is plenty of sexy, fashionable, and stylish clothing for big women to choose from. Find clothing that fits the largest part of your body and then search for a great tailor or seamstress to help you achieve the ideal fit. With the services of a great tailor or seamstress, you will be able to make anything look and feel perfect on your body, no matter what your size is.

  1. September 23rd, 2009 at 00:13
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    If you are Apple-Shaped Women and upper body and mid-section are larger than the rest of your body, you have an apple shape. Dresses for apple-shaped women should take attention away from the stomach and upper body. Empire dresses are a great choice for apple-shaped women because they have a waistline that is above the natural waistline, hence providing a slimming effect. Apple-shaped women should avoid dresses made of fabrics that cling or hang. Just because you have a large mid-section doesn’t mean you can’t be fashionable! You don’t have to wear clothing that is loose and baggy to hide your waist. Just take attention away from that area with dresses that accentuate other aspects of your figure.

  2. October 6th, 2009 at 12:54
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    Perfect Wedding Dress with Perfect Jewels

    Do not ruin the perfect wedding dress with the all-too-wrong, all-too-inappropriate jewelry lest you find yourself less-than-the-radiant bride on your most important of days. You have to strike the right balance between the size and shape of the jewelry vis-?-vis the color and cut of your wedding gown for that all-too-desired vavavoom effect. Here is how.

    Less is More

    And, girl, is that the truth! You must never fall into the tacky trap of over-accessorizing precisely because you want to call attention to yourself, not to the bling-blings strung all over you like a rap star with a serious fetish for chunky, clunky gold chains and big rocks.

    For example, if you are wearing a tiara, skip the necklace. Or if you are wearing diamond earrings, skip the necklace, too. Or if you want to wear a statement necklace, skip the rest of the jewelry set. The important point is to wear jewelry that will both complement your wedding gown and draw attention to your radiant face. This brings you to the next point.

    Look at the Cut and Design

    No, not the cut of the gemstone. Your wedding jewelry must complement the cut of your wedding gown to provide you with the perfect fit.

    To help you choose the perfect jewelry, you can consider these suggestions:

    For the strapless bridal gown, you can wear a statement necklace with bold design that can draw attention to your neckline. Again, you should skip piling on other jewelry otherwise you will be decked out.

    For the halter dress, you can don diamond stud earrings to highlight the gown’s cut. If you feel naked without hand jewelry, then you can add in a simple and stunning bracelet.

    For the sweetheart neckline, you can opt for a lariat necklace for that sexy effect.

    For the heavily beaded and heavily embroidered bridal gown, you must lay off on the elaborate jewelry. Your bridal gown will be the focal point of your aura already!

    For the simple bridal gown, you can go bold and daring but steer clear of brash and tacky.

    Again, the important thing is that your jewelry must complement instead of distract from your wedding dress.

    Lay On the Tradition

    Or you can create one of your own! Your jewelry can follow the age-old adage about “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a lucky sixpence for your shoe” but definitely not all at the same time. Again, less is more when it comes to bridal jewelry.

    For example, you can wear sapphire jewelry for the something blue part. Or the heirloom tiara for the something old and the small albeit contemporary diamond stud earrings for the something new part.

    These suggestions can make your head spin but rest assured that when you see the “perfect jewelry”, you will know as surely as you know the design of your wedding dress. Trust your woman’s intuition on this but a mirror will come in handy, too!

    courtesy indianweddingsaree.com

  3. October 15th, 2009 at 18:17
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    It’s really just a matter of finding out what is flattering to your body type, no matter what that is. There are things that curvy women can wear better than skinny women, and vice versa. It’s all about trial and error, and finding what you feel the most comfortable in.

  4. October 22nd, 2009 at 08:54
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    Nice post for he women who want to get ideas for improving their dressing and want to get new and unique styles of clothes for wearing at different events.

  5. November 17th, 2009 at 18:46
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    This blog is very informative for ladies seeking some fashion advice. You also feature some sexy lingerie advice which is cool because ladies who are new to lingerie often don’t understand sizing and color/colour choices. If I may make one suggestion, I find the white on black on the homepage a little too faded to read comfortably. Perhaps you could brighten the white a little. It’s overall a nice blog for sexy fashon clothing and lingerie. Some cool mag covers too.

  6. November 19th, 2009 at 16:42
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    When it comes to plus size clothing it always creates a big mess for a little bulky or fat people…. Even am I think I am more over weight so when I ever I go for shopping I pick da loose not that tight dresses and always choose the shirt with a lil extra length it supports to cover my bulky body parts but I am always confused about shoe heels… should I wear big heels or not ?