Even if you are a little on the large side, you can still work miracles by the way you dress. Use these directions to look a dress size smaller just by your fashion choices.
You should be aware of your best and worst features. If you are unsure of your size or what your best features are, ask someone who cares to help out. Only take advice from a stylish person who cares enough to provide you with truthful feedback regarding your shape.
Select a garment that has greater structure and stay away from any elastic-type clothing. Stretchy materials are a no-no as they tend to reveal your body shape. If the cloth is too stretchy then even a well-cut garment will not be flattering.
Don’t necessarily follow the latest trends. Not all the latest styles will look great on you. The latest style in clothing looks terrific on models and stars, which is the reason they advertise it. Whenever you think a certain style isn’t right for your shape, keep moving and look elsewhere. A simple trick is to search out the tailored which will always make you look great.
Look for ways to use stripes as an asset. A classic look is a stripe – it never goes out of style and they are so versatile that you can create a casual or an elegant look. Horizontal stripes can make you look shorter and larger. Vertical (up and down) stripes can help you seem taller and leaner and a diagonal stripe can give the illusion of a sexy hourglass shape. If you’re a man, vertical stripes are great!
The answer is alteration. Purchase a larger size garment than you need and have it tailored to fit your body. This will save on money you would have spent to get something tailored from scratch.
Stay away from bold designs and prints. If you’re plus sized avoid large and bold prints, the do not flatter your figure. Go for non-shiny materials and darker colors. Fashions that are overly vibrant in color or made of shiny material are overly and negatively attention-grabbing. Your best bet is to wear muted browns, blues or anything darker. The great thing is that these are classic colors – always elegant and easy to glam up with accessories. Don’t forget you can always choose to wear a red purse and shoes to spice up that black outfit and you will look fabulous and thinner.
For the guys – why not choose a vivid and modern silk tie – be sure that it’s not too wide, and team it with a charcoal grey suit and a light toned shirt.
Above all, don’t get too anxious with this exercise – you can always be stylish despite size as long as you are confident. Confidence and poise will always win out over trendiness – you don’t have to be slave to fashion.
