Let's face it, finding clothes to fit your body can be hard, especially
when you're on the curvy side. It often feels like there's almost a uniform us
larger ladies are expected to stick to and trot out of the wardrobe for every
occasion (leggings and a tunic, anyone?). It doesn't have to be that way
though. Knowing how to dress for your shape and what suits your body is key to
looking great whatever your size just so happens to be. Some great tips for
finding the right clothes for you are:
- Invest
in great underwear. No outfit is complete without the addition of some
fabulous underwear. There is little point buying a pretty dress when it
shows off all your lumps and bumps and makes you feel self-conscious.
Large busted ladies should always get their bra size measured. Wearing the
wrong size bra will make you look frumpy, dig in, show tell tale lumps and
bumps under your clothes and above all won't provide you with the support
you need. No one wants their chest to touch their stomach, so lift your
assets. A proper bra will lift and support you in all the right places,
making anything you wear look a hundred times better in an instant. Other
great items to invest in are Bridget Jones style support undies. Not
necessarily the big knickers favoured by Bridget herself, but you'll
easily find the find the right underwear solution for you among the
shaping underwear available.
- Don't
be afraid of colour. Many ladies shy away from colour, preferring instead
to blend in with head to toe black. Perhaps choose a colourful maxi
dress from George to help you stay cool and fashionable
this spring and summer, include the tropical print that is popular this
season in your wardrobe - or if you really can't tear yourself away from
good old faithful black, accessorize it with colourful jewellery, bags and
shoes instead.
- Know
the clothes that flatter your
shape. Wrap dresses and tops are this curvy girls best friend, along with belts and anything else that follows
the natural line of my body. If you have a large chest for example,
there's no point trying to hide it under a turtle neck or ruffles, it just
adds bulk and actually makes you look even bigger and rather matronly to
boot. You're much better off making the most of your assets and wearing
tops to flatter them - V necks for example are great for this. Ladies who
have a smaller bust and larger hips are better off wearing darker colours
on their bottom halves and lighter ones up top to even out their figures,
and those who are more straight up and down should try to emphasise their
waists with belts and detailing around the middle.
Dressing for your size can seem like a nightmare, but it really doesn't
have to be. So find the right clothes for your body, stop hiding in the corners
and shine like the beautiful woman you are.
Big Fashionista x x x
*In collaboration with George at Asda
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