• Dec 12, 2022

However, this ideology is entirely misleading. Having a large figure doesn't imply that you aren't sexy and that you can't achieve a fabulous look. Big women and girls can also be fabulous and sexy in their own ways.

There are a lot of plus-sizes people out there that look great because of their outfits. The secret to achieving it is to know how to complement your frame with the right wardrobe pieces that will bring out your inner plus-size fashionista!

1. DELIVER YOUR BODY, MIND AND CLOSET A BOOST

Opening your closet and getting dressed should be an elevating experience, not a frustrating part of your day. Start by donating your old “I’ll lose the extra pounds someday” clothes and boxy, unstylish items ASAP. Then start adding new pieces that put a smile on your face and make you excited to get dressed and say “Yes!” to your next evite.

2. DRESS TO PROlONG YOUR BODY

Weight is a horizontal thing: It adds width at the bust, waist, hips and thighs. Height and leg and arm length, however, do not vary, no matter how much the scale fluctuates. Whatever your height, you’ll get a more flattering overall look by creating the illusion of a longer, taller silhouette. You can do this several ways: by dressing in one colour from head to toe; wearing Jeans with Kurtis, showing your ankles and wrists in 3/4-sleeve tops, ankle-cropped pants or midis instead of full-length skirts and maxis; and wearing a shoe with some elevation, like a chunky lug or platform sole, a low block or kitten heel, and/or tapered, pointy-ish (not toe-cramming pointy) shoes.

3. SHOW OFF YOUR SHAPE

Don’t hide those curves in oversize, shapeless pieces — highlight them. The only thing fashionable, body-hugging dresses, bodysuits and knits that skim your shape require is the right underclothes and a confident attitude.

4. CHARACTERIZE YOUR MIDRIFF

Many bodacious women forgo belts and tucked-in tops after menopause due to weight gain at the belly. But a belt can be a shape maker. If you have an hourglass-shaped torso or a thicker midsection that has lost its indent, a belt quickly confirms that bosom, midriff and belly are not one solid unit. Shirtdresses, wrap dresses, fit-and-flare-style dresses, jumpsuits, paper-bag-waist pants and belted pants make the point. Though many styles come with their own “cinchers,” consider splurging on a few special belts to personalize your wardrobe.

5. OR WEAR DRESSES AND TUNICS THAT STREAM

Add a few one-piece, belt-free dresses with an A-line shape or a loose, straight silhouette to your closet. With no break at the waist, these styles skim right over the middle. Long, untucked shirts that pair easily with flat-front elastic-waist pants and jeans are another waist-breaking option.