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Give or take, a few decades ago, it’s said that if anyone mentioned ‘fashion’ on a woman’s runway, you might think of thick bouncy curls, lips that anyone would die for a single kiss, and a body with curves that are out of this world. However, while this is a trend like any other, this ideal hasn’t gone away yet. Instead of getting phased out, many women are still expected to reach the ‘authentic’ standards of beauty first to have people appreciate their appearance.
Despite how unrealistic that ideal is in this day and age, it still left its mark on today’s society. And you can see this from how measly pieces of plus size clothing are in the market, especially ones made of high quality and for ladies of the plus size spectrum. Yet while it’s ideal to have a store selling these clothes, it’s a must to know what to look for.
So, if you’re plus size or you know someone who’s of the same size, there are some tips you may need to consider to transform your plus-sized self into a fashion icon.
- Lighten Up
While dark colours are extremely neutral, it’s best not to overuse them in your daily wardrobe. Admittedly, many might contradict this notion since being a neutral colour is easiest to work with, especially black. If you want to change up your style, the best way to start is by adding more colour to your life—and by extension, to your wardrobe.
Regardless of one’s body type, the basic rule of colours in fashion still applies: make sure it meshes well with your skin colour. Despite being a stark contrast to black, white and other lighter colours work amazingly with everyone. Because of its light shades, they give you a fresher demeanour compared to the smoky mystery dark colours may display. And since you’re going light colours, this goes perfectly for any summer outing you have in mind.
Admittedly, light colours may take some getting used to. So, if those aren’t your preference, be more mindful of the colours you’ll be experimenting with. Nonetheless, it’s recommended you turn to deep muted shades that exude nobility and elegance, such as shades of green, blue, or brown.
- Be Careful With Fabrics
Although pantsuits would look amazing on you, you need to pay attention to their fabric first. Because compared to colours, the type of fabric you wear could severely damage your skin. Stiff and clingy materials are bound to rub against you uncomfortably while wearing it—or worse, cause static shocks in every move you make.
While these materials are meant to make yourself look slimmer, you’ll be sacrificing your health in the long run. So, you should look for stretchy fabrics that are well-fitting yet breathable to wear. Lucky for you, these can be found in cotton, denim, and linen. But if you want to pamper yourself, satin and silk are good options as well.
Before choosing your fabrics, always know your measurements beforehand to ensure maximum comfort.
- Look For Support
As much as you want to psych yourself up, there will be times when some pieces won’t flatter your body at all. Hence, if you want to alter your figure a little, purchasing shapewear would be your best bet. Nevertheless, if you’re going to do that, it’s highly recommended you invest in pieces that ensure total support.
Support is a feature you need to take full advantage of to accentuate your curves more. While you won’t need this for loose clothes like shirts or sweaters, formal events may require a more elegant look when wearing dresses. Plus, if your chest is leaning towards the bigger side, having a support bra would leave your clothes falling over your body more neatly. This way, your undergarments won’t be pinching your body the entire time.
- Know Your Body Type
Even without weight considerations, being aware of your body type is necessary when choosing the best clothes. After all, body type pertains to how your figure is shaped. Unsurprisingly, people have various shapes for their bodies. But for plus size women, their bodies can either be pear or apple-shaped.
For those that are bottom-heavy with small waists, give some attention to your upper body by choosing tops with low or wide necklines. To emphasize your waist, settle with something form-fitting like body con skirts. Then, to top it all off, it’s recommended you go with stripes or florals as designs.
Meanwhile, apple-shaped bodies tend to have larger busts and thicker midsections. In this case, you’ll want flowy fabrics to be loose around your mid-section. Although you should stay away from form-fitting clothes, give your body some definition by wearing a belt or any accessory in the same vein.
- Flaunt Your Figure
In the end, what matters most is being proud of your body. With how heavily plus-sized people are stigmatized, their health status is more affected by society’s negative feedback than what their ‘diet’ consists of.
Instead of accommodating everyone else, pay more attention to yourself. There’s no denying how challenging it’d be to break out of that mentality, but it’ll be possible over time. Dress in gorgeous pieces for yourself. Be surrounded by people who psyche you up and give you sound advice to look even better. Do everything you can to be kinder to yourself since that’s what you deserve.
Dressing Up
It’s hard to be plus-sized when most society keeps catering to your body type’s complete opposite. Fortunately, as time continues to move forward, so do fashion trends. Henceforth, you might see more and more shops displaying clothes that fit you. But despite this, you should still be mindful of what you pick. Luckily, many fashion tips are available, even for plus size.