Good Trick For Stylist
February 22nd, 2008Down with your dowdy old dresses, up with your feminine form! You can look attractive and fashionable too. However, you first have to identify your particular body type if you really want to pick wisely. Then you can use the style and cut of a dress to highlight your best features and play down or enhance the others.
Check out a variety of sources for your plus sized clothing. Online catalogues and web sites can be a great resource for finding stylish, fashionable clothing. Knowing what you like before you hit the shops will help you choose more carefully, so you won’t need to rely on the advice given by salesgirls who are more interested in making the sale than in seeing you look your best. While you are shopping remember to look for clothes that will follow your shape, skim your curves and lengthen your silhouette.
A skill that will become increasingly useful to you is the ability to take attention from one area of your body and focus it on another. For example, choosing a high waistline over a straight sided dress will help to highlight an hourglass figure, where otherwise the lack of definition in the waist would add bulk to the mid-section. Bunchy fabrics and pleats should also be avoided for the same reason. All-over prints or large patterns may distract from the cut and line of the dress, and lead to a more “rounded” look. Rather select fabric that lies flat against your body, and look for styles that appear to lengthen your torso.
Keep your particular body type in mind as you select dresses to try on. Remember also that sizes are not the same from one boutique to another. Take care not to force yourself into clothes or undergarments that are too small for you to wear attractively. You must avoid purchasing a brassiere which lets you sag or overflow it. The proper underwear will give you a much slimmer appearance and eliminate ugly bulges. And be sure to avoid those knitted sorts of materials which cling too tightly to your form.
Once you’ve picked out that perfect dress, it’s time to give your confidence a boost! Bronzers or sunless tanning can give pale or sallow skin tones a radiant glow. A sun-kissed look often creates a sense of youth and good health, which will certainly boost your confidence as you show off your new dress. Accessories make even a great dress look better, and you’re never fully dressed without them. You may need just a splash of color or a subtle sparkle, but most of all - you’ll need a healthy dose of self confidence and a bright smile.
Andrea writes about Plus Size Clothing. Visit us for plus size deals on a Plus Size Bra at http://plus-size.discountsonline.com
- Andrea Dilea
