Plus-size divas: Shopping 101
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Shopping as a plus-sized woman can be a frustrating and daunting experience. Dressing rooms can feel like a prison. Finding new clothes can feel like a chore, instead of a wonderful and fulfilling experience. However, knowing and following certain guidelines is essential to shopping like a pro.
SHIRTS
Is your torso smaller than your bust? Buy dress shirts to fit your bust. Use a tailor or seamstress to add darts to create a more fitted look.
Also, layering tanks and camisoles under your shirts creates a smoother appearance. Make sure to set an appointment to have a professional bra fitting.
You can improve your posture and have a great bustline, improving your overall appearance.
PANTS
If you are bottom heavy, stay clear of large geometric prints and loud color pants. Wide leg pants are great for women with large thighs.
If you have a small waist and large thighs, purchase pants, which fit your thighs. Have a seamstress or tailor take in the waist.
DRESSES
Solid color dresses balance your proportions. Wrap style dresses draw attention to your waist.
Wide belts are your best friends. Tunic dresses enhance your flaws and make you appear larger.
Dresses with small prints make you look great. Dresses with cap sleeves make your arms look heavier.
Large, bold prints on dresses are not flattering.
SHOES
Wearing heels make your legs appear leaner. Ballet flats can make your legs look chunky. Wear ballet flats with flared leg pants to create a nice silhouette.
Wedge heels provide comfort, style, and support.
Remember when you go shopping, grab several sizes to take to the dressing room. Use the dressing room. Don't purchase it and then find out it doesn't fit.
You are wasting valuable time, money, and gas. Shopping should be fun. If you don't have a good time shopping with others, shop alone. You shouldn't feel any pressure to look great.
It should come to you naturally.
Cassandra Wilson is a professional image consultant with Sensational Image Consulting Inc. She may be reached at sensationalimageconsulting.com, or by e-mail at info@sensationalimageconsulting.com.
