Tired of the same old boring plus size fashion? I have the best plus size fashion tips for you that will seriously level up your style game!
Plus Size Fashion Tips for A Fabulous You
If you’ve got the curves, show them and flaunt them! A curvy-licious girl like you does not need to hide under potato sacks for whatever the season. Embrace your body and your fashion choices will soon follow. Let me tell you this…small, medium or large – the numbers do not matter! Every woman has the right to dress her best, so follow these plus size fashion tips to always look fab wherever, whenever!
1. White is cool | Plus Size Fashion Tips
You’d often hear people tell you that dark colors suit plus size women better because it makes you look slimmer. While that’s true, that doesn’t mean you’ll never wear white again! White is cool and it will still look flattering on you IF you make the right fashion choices. A white tank always looks sexy and white jeans will give your thighs a more defined look.
2. Button it down| Plus Size Fashion Tips
Button-down shirts do not always look bad on plus size women. It only looks bad if it doesn’t fit well or it doesn’t have the right details! When picking a button-down shirt, pick something that stretches to fit you better and look for one with good design details like some ruching or darts. Wrapped button-down shirts are also great for you!
For a more slimming effect, layer the shirt with a blazer or cardigan. This look will make the midsection look more slender and will also make you look a bit taller.
3. Colors and prints play | Plus Size Fashion Tips
I know a lot of plus size women who are intimidated with colorful clothing. Well, you shouldn’t! As long as the color will complement your skin tone, then the sky’s the limit! Truth is, you can wear a bright yellow or orange and still look slimmer than you really are. Again, it’s all about the details and those details falling in the right places!
What about prints? Going for bigger prints is better. You’d want to go for a design proportional to the body.
4. Textured black | Plus Size Fashion Tips
Black is always the go-to shade for plus size women, but it can’t be your color forever. While monochrome outfits are great, you also have to change things up a bit. What I’m saying is, add textures to your look. Wear a chiffon top and a black pair of jeans or go rough on top and go smoother on your bottom. Don’t forget to also add a pop of color, maybe in your shoes, belt or accessories.
5. Stripe me yes | Plus Size Fashion Tips
Stripes aren’t always the enemy unless you chose to wear a horizontal striped top that we all know can make you look wider and bigger than you really are. But of course, you already know that and won’t make that mistake. Right? So when it comes to stripes, the rule is to pick vertical stripes or asymmetrical ones as these will make you look slimmer. Another tip–go for thin stripes!
I love beauty and makeup, but I also love neat and beautiful workspaces like this one!
6. Cut it right | Plus Size Fashion Tips
Do you love dresses? By all means, go ahead and wear them! However, be careful with the cut that you pick. If you are a full-busted woman or is heavy in the midsection, please stay away from empire cut dresses! Stick to dresses with a V-neck cut or plunging neckline as this will accentuate your decolletage and cleavage! On the other hand, if you have small boobs, empire cut dresses will work for you!
7. Balance is key | Plus Size Fashion Tips
Baggy isn’t always bad as long as you achieve balance in your look. Some people would talk about loose or baggy clothes on plus size women like it’s the worst thing ever…but seriously, it’s not. So if you want to wear those harem pants, do it! I’ll share you the secret–if you want to go loose at the bottom, go fit on top, and vice versa!
8. Hot crop | Plus Size Fashion Tips
Dying to get your hands on the cropped top trend? There’s no reason why you shouldn’t! Cropped tops are for everyone and I really don’t care if I have fats hanging out there, as long as I feel good. As for you, I suggest you match your cropped top with a high-waist bottom. This is always a bad-ass combo as the high-waist bottom hugs your hips and will make your waist look smaller!
9. Go mini | Plus Size Fashion Tips
Worried about showing off your legs? Don’t be! Mini skirts at shorts look great on plus size women whether you’re short or tall! If you’re on a shorter side, mini skirts will elongate your legs, making it appear like you’re taller. And if you’re already tall, well the mini skirt will just accentuate those long legs more! Then again, I still suggest going for the high-waist cut still.
10. Sexy under the sun | Plus Size Fashion Tips
Hitting the beach this summer? Look fabulously sexy while doing it! Don’t cover up. The more you try to, the more unflattering your clothes will look on you. I say, off with the cover-ups and in with a sexy swimsuit! Are you big-chested? Go for halter swimsuits. Whatever you do, avoid strapless tops, solid colors, horizontal stripes, two-tone swimsuits, and boyshorts!
Want to learn the secret to making your face look slimmer? Learn the technique from Glamrs:
Fashion is freedom. Your body size shouldn’t take that freedom away from you, no matter what everyone says. Dressing up is fun and it’s a form of self-expression that will make you feel good about yourself. Starting today, the word “NO” shouldn’t be in your vocabulary. Rather, be more open-minded and be willing to try new things out. It’s really just a matter of knowing what looks good on you or not and these plus size fashion tips will greatly help you with that! Keep rockin’ girl!
Do you know other plus size fashion tips? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!
Thinking of outfit ideas for work? Well here are the things you should never wear to the office. Check out these 9 Fashion Faux Pas To Avoid When Dressing Up For Work!
Follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram!
Editor’s Note – This post was originally published in October 2015 and has been edited for quality and relevancy.