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If you are a plus size you may find it difficult to find nice clothes that look good on you. There is no reason why you can’t look gorgeous and stylish, it is all about finding just the right clothes to suit. As a plus size you are very much an individual and there is no one style that suits all.

For many plus size ladies, the things that they do to try and hide their size or curves, end up just drawing attention to them even more for example wearing long baggy clothing. Looking great is partly about having confidence and sometimes that means moving out of your comfort zone in terms of clothing and trying something new. 

To some extent you should apply the usual rules on how to dress based on your body shape, but there are also a few extra tips that may come in handy.

• If you struggles to find clothes to fit your proportions, just find something that you like and get it altered to fit. If in doubt go up a size rather than down as it is always easier to take clothes in than out. Pay particular attention to getting the length, waist and trouser or sleeve length just right.
• Try out other alternatives to black. Black may be slimming but it can also be quite a harsh colour and can get boring if worn all of the time. Try other combinations of neutrals until you find one that you lve. If you are finding it really hard to move away from black navy is a great first step.
• Be sure that your clothes all fit you properly. Clothing that is too big or too small will just make you look bigger. Try and find clothes that skim over your curves rather than hugging, pulling, pucker, or loosly draping.

• Pick your favourite part of your body and draw attention to it using jewellery, accessories,bright colours, patterns or embellishment. Some areas to consider are shoulders, décolletage, forearms, legs or ankles.

• Choose tailored jackets that end at the hip bone. This will help to elongate your legs and slim down your whole torso.
• Avoid tapered trousers which make the hips look wider and pleated skirts which add bulk.

• Try and find a well fitting pair of flat fronted trousers, this is by far the most flattering style.

• Try wearing tops with a low v neck layered over a vest or camisole top.
• Clothes that do not crease easily in soft jersey fabrics tend too look best as they drape perfectly and don’t crease when you sit down, which can make clothes look unsightly.

Whatever your size or shape, when it comes down to looking stylish, it is vital that you feel comfortable, confident and happy in your clothes and with the way that you look. Confidence comes from within so take time to pick yourself some beautiful clothes and remind yourself how beautiful you are.