How to Dress When You are Overweight

Don't be shy if you are a plus size! Transform that shyness into flaunting your voluptuous curves with these styles.

Not all of us are lucky to have the slim, trim, to die for figure that can fit into any kind of dress and look drop dead gorgeous. Don't be shy if you are a plus size! Transform that shyness into flaunting your voluptuous curves with these styles. The trick is in knowing what to wear and how to highlight your best features, as well as be absolutely comfortable. The first thing you need to learn is how to accentuate your best features while hiding the not- so- attractive ones.

• Here you must remember that big patterns and light colours will make you look bigger, while dark colours and smaller patterns will make you look more diminutive than you are.

• Horizontal lines on your dress will make you look healthier, go for vertical lines.

• Gathered fabric in the area where you feel you have more flab will hide the same. Here you must remember that you must say a no to ruffles especially for the area you want to look smaller; do put them on areas you want to emphasize.
• Undergarments play a major role in cutting you down to size. Buy a undergarments that fits (women). It will not only help lift your figure and make you look younger and make sure you have sufficient coverage. Buy the right size undergarments.

• If your weight is concentrated around the hips and the legs then you must avoid flared pants and wide-leg trousers.
• Wear well-fitting jeans. Skinny or straight-leg jeans in a dark shade looks great.

• Always wear a dress with a specific shape like the A-line which only goes to flatter your body. Even with skirts it should be A-line instead of pencil as they tend to make you look slim. Shapeless garments will make you seem fatter than you actually are.

• Leggings are only for those with slim legs to flaunt. If you are well endowed in that area, leggings are a very big NO for you.

• If you tend to carry your weight around your stomach and shoulders, wear shaped T-shirts and dresses, fitted at your waist and shoulders.

• Avoid spaghetti-strap or halter tops.
• Wear full-length cardigans and jackets
• Tunic-style top looks better on such body shape if worn with skinny jeans.
• Thinking of wearing deep neck tops? Just make sure that it is not body fitting. Keep it loose and flowing. Wear pencil jeans and pencil heels with it. Alternately, you can pick a knee length georgette skirt with wedges. Carry a hobo bag for a chic, casual look.

• If you are apprehensive of wearing a sleeveless dress/top, wear puff sleeves instead. Again, keep in mind that the sleeves are not too tight. You can also go for pleated sleeves, bishop sleeves, lantern sleeves or bell sleeves!

• Pick printed or denim crops and wear them with wedges for a casual look or even for a party. Wear a plain sheer top with a slip underneath. For accessories, go for a broad bracelet watch or a charms bracelet. Ankle strap heels or ballerina flats with long strings would go perfectly with crops!

• For party gowns, pick a dress that is tight fitting from the top and loose from the bottom. It can either be an A line or a pleated gown. Show it off with a halter neck and a cross back. Go for a side swept hairstyle and pick long hoop earrings. For makeup, focus more on the lips and choose either dark shades of brown or bright red, depending on the colour of the dress.Take inspiration from Adele! Who says only slim people can wear dresses?

You can easily carry off a one shoulder top or dress. A little bit of confidence, and voila! A lot of compliments will surely come your way! So pick a loose one shoulder top/dress with three fourth sleeves or full sleeves and wear denim shorts. Go for brown khaki flats or moccasins. Team it up with a fedora hat!

Be it casual or evening wear, pick a tank top and wear it with a long shrug. Match it with pencil jeans and a long neckpiece. Remember Phoebe from the famous sitcom "F.R.I.E.N.D.S." and her quirky rings? That look would totally go with this one! So go crazy shopping and buy lots of big, stone rings. Very hip and funky! Oh! And don't forget to wear square sunglasses if it's a day affair!

Accessories

Larger women can pull off large, bold jewellery that would overwhelm smaller-framed women. Teeny earrings and pendants may get lost on you, however.

• If your wrist is slender, wear Chunky bangles and Wearing long dangly earrings make your neck appear long.
• If you carry a bulky handbag, it will make you look slimmer and the vice versa.
• Take care of your footwear too. If you are heavy on your legs and ankles then wedge heel, looks good.
• In the end it's not about slim people or bulky people. What matters is your comfort and confidence. Just remember that if you are wearing a tight top, wear something loose in the bottom and vice versa. Oversized sunglasses are something that will look good on your face so start wearing them! Also, wavy hair rather than straight hair will make your face look thinner. Take examples from famous plus size celebrities like Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, America Ferrera and Amber Riley. A bright smile on your face will beat any kind of makeup!

Apart from all the aforesaid tips and tricks, you must wear and flaunt your confidence. There is no doubt about the fact that you are beautiful and never ever forget that. Cheers!!!