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Plus sized ladies want to look and feel elegant in what they wear, whilst drawing attention to their best assets. Donâ??t feel that you canâ??t wear that Little Black Dress to a party because it has no sleeves; feel confident in what you wear.
Accentuate your assets
To make the most of your best assets, mix and match a little. You could wear a polka skirt with a plain black top which would draw the attention away from the bust line, similarly a polka dot top with a plain black skirt to take the eye away from perhaps larger hips. The darker colour on the bottom of this black ivory animal rose print top (pictured above)Â is also great for slimmimg the hips.
The Ideal Fit
Try not to look at the style of clothes, but focus on its fit. A better fitting top will flatter your shape, rather than you trying to squeeze into a smaller size.
Avoid baggy clothes at all cost
Try to stay away from baggy clothes, they only alter your shape and make you look wider in the places where you are actually a perfect size.
Dark colours
Donâ??t feel that you have to wear darker colours constantly to make you feel smaller. Clothe your best assets with a brighter colour. Or try accessorizing with different coloured shoes to take the feeling away from the â??all black look.â??
Soft Fabrics
Go for soft fabrics that are figure hugging, but allow you to move in a free manner. Clingy, stretchy material will only make you feel larger as it will cling to unnecessary parts of your body.
Various Sizes
Try to remember that different shops have different manufacturers, so their sizes will differ considerably. Donâ??t worry if your size varies from one shop to the next.
The Perfect Dress
If you are looking for a dress for that perfect night out or party, then look at getting a one-piece dress, they give the appearance of looking sleeker than say a camisole with a long length skirt.
V-Necks
It is commonly known that a round necked top makes your bust look larger. If you want to make this area look smaller, then go for V-Neck styled tops which use the vertical line and take your eye away from the bust area.
Camisoles
Wearing a camisole top underneath a shirt or blouse will smooth out any bulges which you donâ??t like seeing.
Body Slimmers
Whilst most people find body slimmers not very flattering, they too help to smooth out any unwanted bulges.
Sleeveless or not?
Donâ??t be worried about wearing a sleeveless top, showing just a little bit of skin can be very attractive on a lady, so donâ??t dismiss the thought of wearing a sleeveless dress out. If you are a little more conscious about it then why not have a short bolero jacket or shrug over the top, to cover up that tiny bit of skin.
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.