When it comes to full figured fashion, there are certain styles that work better than others. You can't simply take more fabric and add it to an outfit. It may fit, as in you can slip it on over your body, but it won't *fit* if it's not cut properly.
Unfortunately, a lot of manufacturers don't understand this. I once went shopping at a popular retail store that advertised plus sized clothes. Yes, I could get into everything, but nothing look quite "right." The reason? The outfits were still styled for smaller women.
1. Empire waist: I LOVE empire waist tops and dresses; in fact, my wedding gown had an empire waist and I got so many compliments! Basically, an empire waist cuts off right below the bust line rather than at the center of your body. The idea is that it creates an illusion; your bust is accentuated while the flowy, lower part makes you look long and lean. Don't get me wrong, you can still wear clothing that has a traditional centered waist (if it fits properly), but an empire waist can make you appear taller and slimmer. Also, an empire waisted dress will flow over your curves, bringing them out, but not squeezing around them.
2. Tiered tops and dresses: Another great style for plus size women are tiered tops and dresses. These are outfits that have built-in, flowing layers.Again, this gives an illusion of movement and fluidity.Tiered tops allow you to hide your flaws and still look pretty.
3. Tunics: Tunics are tops that are slightly longer than your average shirt. They end below the waist, sometimes going as low as the tops of your thighs. Again, they elongate the body, making your look slimmer. But notice I said LONG and not BIG. A tunic should still properly fit. You should not be swimming in material.
4. A-Line: A-line styles are similar to an empire waist in that the top or dress gradually flows outward looking like, well, an A. This is yet another cute style to wear that can hide your flaws and "stretch" you out.
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| Pluz Size Fashion-Styles And Cuts Worth Trying |
Unfortunately, a lot of manufacturers don't understand this. I once went shopping at a popular retail store that advertised plus sized clothes. Yes, I could get into everything, but nothing look quite "right." The reason? The outfits were still styled for smaller women.
1. Empire waist: I LOVE empire waist tops and dresses; in fact, my wedding gown had an empire waist and I got so many compliments! Basically, an empire waist cuts off right below the bust line rather than at the center of your body. The idea is that it creates an illusion; your bust is accentuated while the flowy, lower part makes you look long and lean. Don't get me wrong, you can still wear clothing that has a traditional centered waist (if it fits properly), but an empire waist can make you appear taller and slimmer. Also, an empire waisted dress will flow over your curves, bringing them out, but not squeezing around them.
2. Tiered tops and dresses: Another great style for plus size women are tiered tops and dresses. These are outfits that have built-in, flowing layers.Again, this gives an illusion of movement and fluidity.Tiered tops allow you to hide your flaws and still look pretty.
3. Tunics: Tunics are tops that are slightly longer than your average shirt. They end below the waist, sometimes going as low as the tops of your thighs. Again, they elongate the body, making your look slimmer. But notice I said LONG and not BIG. A tunic should still properly fit. You should not be swimming in material.
4. A-Line: A-line styles are similar to an empire waist in that the top or dress gradually flows outward looking like, well, an A. This is yet another cute style to wear that can hide your flaws and "stretch" you out.
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