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1. Avoid wearing shapeless clothes

It is easy to try and wear clothes that are too big or shapeless in an attempt to try and hide your shape or figure. In reality this makes you look shapeless and bigger than you are. Fitted clothes work so much better for plus sized ladies they will compliment you natural shape and look much more stylish. Tailoring works particularly well. If you pick tailored trousers or a skirt that fit well they will give you a smooth and streamlined silhouette and show your shape off. Whilst you want your clothes to have some shape to them avoid any thing that is too clingy.

2. Play to your strengths

Looking stylish as a plus sized lady is similar to looking stylish at any size. You should choose your best points and use your clothes to highlight them and balance out or disguise your least favourite areas. It is all about proportions, so if you have larger hips and thighs, dressing them in a darker colour and wearing a wide necked top will help them to look more in proportion. If it is your stomach that you dislike, hide it with an empire line tunic and if you have a comparatively small waist cinch your clothes in with a belt to keep your whole look in proportion.

3. Try colours other than black

Black can be a slimming colour but it can also be quite draining and boring if worn too often. Don’t fall into the style trap of wearing black all of the time because you thin it is slimming. There are plenty of other colours that will look great. The cut, fit and style of your clothing will also affect how slimming it looks. Think about how you can make block colours work for you and also patterns.

4. Always opt for straight legged trousers

For plus sized women, straight legged womans trousers and jeans are most definitely the most flattering option. Tapered and skinny or tight fit trousers tend to look better on very slim ladies and can be tricky for anyone of any size to wear. A pair of high heels is also the perfect way to lengthen the legs a little which will also make them look slimmer.

5. Shorter plus sized ladies or petites should be careful of clothing that makes them look shorter

As a plus sized petite, you have exactly the same issues as any petite in avoiding clothes that make you look shorter. You will also need to work that bit harder to keep the whole look in proportion. Large prints, horizontal stripes and anything too long or that cuts across your body horizontally should be avoided. Tops and jackets will look best if they finish at hip height.

6. The fit of your clothes is essential

As a plus size, it is so important to buy your clothes  in the right size. Too big and they will look like a shapeless tent, too small and they will highlight every single lump or bump. The most flattering and slimming clothes for you will be those that fit correctly. If you are unable to buy the right size of clothes, look for the closest match and then get them altered.

As a plus sized lady, you should love yourself and your body just as it is. As with anyone looking stylish is all about high lighting the best bits and disguising the rest. If you struggle to find the right clothes in the right sizes, shop online for more choice.