Usually, when we open a fashion magazine, all the clothes, all the articles and all the how-tos are geared toward the thinner women in society. Contrary to popular belief, there are way more, what is now considered, “plus sized” women in the world than there are thinner ones. The fashion industry should reflect that more often than it does. Plus-sized people want to be fashionable and follow the latest trends just like every one else. That’s hard to do when there doesn’t seem to BE any plus sized trends. Here at Milanoo.com, we’re going to put an end to that. In this blog entry, we’re going to show you plus sized women some fashion tips from a list created especially for you.
Don’t Wear Oversized Clothing
As a woman gains weight, her first reaction is to buy clothes bigger than she needs, as if she’s trying to “hide” her size. When you wrap yourself in oversized clothes, you’re creating the illusion that you’re bigger than you actually are – something you definitely want to avoid. No, you don’t have to wear Spandex clothes that look like they’re painted on. Instead, you want a comfortable fit in your size without all the added bulk from extra fabric you don’t need.
Avoid Horizontal Stripes and Large Prints
Large prints and horizontal stripes are going to have the same effect as oversized clothes: They’re going to make you look bigger. Instead, choose vertical strips in dark colors, which are very slimming. Instead of wearing a top with big, bold patterns, choose a top with smaller patterns paired with a pair of dark slacks, pants or a dark skirt.
A-Line Skirts
Lots of plus-sized women tend to shy away from skirts. The good news is you don’t have to. A-line skirts are very flattering for fuller figures, especially if they are long and dark. Both of these give the illusion of length, which makes you appear slimmer.
Straight Leg Jeans – plus Stretch!
Nobody wants to be confined to stretchy pants all the time. Plus-sized women sometimes believe this is their only option. That’s so not true! Straight legged jeans with 2% Spandex for added stretch can be very figure flattering and slimming at the same time. Once you find a great pair with a good fit, you can dress them up or down as much as you like to create different looks and styles. Every plus-sized girl should own a few pairs of these.
Accessories
You want to choose accessories that draw the eye in a head to toe fashion, not from side to side. This means you want to choose jewelry with some length to it. Long earrings create the illusion of a longer neck and long, layered necklaces create the illusion of a longer torso. Avoid chokers and collar style necklaces and belts because they break up any illusion you have created.