DRESSING FOR YOUR BODY TYPE

We love fashion!  We love to look our best, don't we?  Have you even seen a big girl walking down the street and just want to go over and say "What the h*** are you wearing?"

Well, today I am playing fashion POLICE!

Everyone has his or her own style but there are somethings that should just be OUTLAWED!  (In my humble opinion.)

Leggings are big and very comfortable but be careful!  Depending on the fabric and stretch, they can accentuate lumps and bumps on your legs making them appear worse than they are.

NOT FLATTERING!

So, what can a big girl wear that is comfortable and looks good?

IDENTIFY YOUR SHAPE!

1. APPLE
2. PEAR
3. HOURGLASS
4. RECTANGLE (boyish or straight up and down with no defined waist)

NOW FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE RULES.

Draw attention to your waist with belts and dresses that pinch at the mid-section. If you have a straight shape, this is a must because it'll create the illusion of curves. If you have a pear or hourglass shape, this will accentuate your existing curves. If you don't think you have a waist, try empire tops and dresses










Elongate your legs. No matter what your body type, making your legs look longer is generally flattering.

• If you're apple-shaped or straight-shaped, choose flared pants over straight-leg or skinny pants. It adds more "shape" to a straight body and it helps balance out wide shoulders and/or a heavy upper body. Stock up on miniskirts and bright tights to make the most of your great legs.
• If you're pear-shaped and you are short (or have short legs), wear straight-leg or slightly flared pants with heels. Skinny pants that hug your ankles can make your lower body take on the appearance of an upside-down triangle. Flared pants can make your legs look very thick, perhaps bowl-legged, in comparison to your upper body.
• Wear clothes with patterns that go down your body (especially your legs) and not across.

A great example of flattering dresses for an apple or a pear is an empire waist dress like these!

Choose your colors and patterns wisely. If there are any curves, handles, or lumps that you'd prefer to hide, wear solid dark colors (black, navy, dark purple) over them. Wear bright colors or patterns on your hot spots to draw attention away from your trouble spots! 

Draw attention away from unwanted curves by enhancing a feature that is further away or you can cover it with dark colors.  Pick flattering pieces that you can mix.

 REMEMBER, IT'S ABOUT FIT NOT SIZE....SO IGNORE THE TAG!

A wrap dress is almost universally flattering but works great with hourglass figures.

If you catch yourself dressing like this, go back and look at these examples.  Remember, you may be  heavier than these models but the rules still work.  There is no excuse to go out of the house looking like this.....

HAPPY FASHION!