Two absolutely lovely Torrid models.
Being a curvy/voluptuous/plus-sized woman in America can be hard, especially when you're aching to wear the same cute, modern clothes that your friends are wearing. Trust me, I feel you and I have been there. It wasn't until recently that I decided I was going to stop dressing in a frumpy fashion everywhere I went, just because I was lucky to fit into something. I will admit to you, now, that I wear a size 22 in pants and a single- to double-X in women's tops. The following revelation has helped me decide to work to become a healthier size: how can I love myself if I become thin, if I can't love myself while I'm fat - the way I have always been? Buying new clothes has helped me feel better about myself, the way I am currently, and when I go shopping and find something in a size too small, it gives me motivation to keep working at my goals. Even if you are happy with your current, curvy self knowing how to dress for your particular body type can help you achieve a new level of confidence, which in turn can give you new romantic, career and lifestyle opportunities.
Tip #1: Wear clothing that embraces your bust.
Wearing clothing that embraces your breasts can help minimize the way the size of your belly looks. I'm not suggesting that you go find as many trashy, cleavage-exposing tops as you can find, because the only attention that attracts is negative. Try tops and dresses that have sweetheart or v-neck necklines: they embrace the bust and can draw attention from potentially flabby arms. Wearing thick belts around the waist or tops/dresses that have elastic under the bust will be looser around the stomach and waist, bringing your curves to life.
Tip #2: Pick jeans that work with your body shape.
Everyone has a different body shape, and there are different types of clothing that will go with that body shape. If you have a round body shape, wear straight or boot cut jeans as they don't make the legs look wide, and mid- or high-waisted jeans to avoid developing a muffin top. Boot-cut jeans are also good for pear body shapes (where your body appears larger around the bottom than the top). If you are lucky, and have an hourglass figure, try boot cut jeans as people with wide hips tend to have large legs, and boot cut jeans are slimming. Another key to remember is that the darker the jeans you're wearing, the slimmer your legs will look.
Tip #3: Wear heels!
Wearing heels can often be aggrevating and painful, but if you're going to school or work and expect to be sitting down often, or you're going on a date, don't stick to flats! Heels make legs look longer and slimmer, which is important for plus-sized girls.
Tip #4: Embrace your legs and wear a skirt.
Pencil skirts and A-line skirts make your waist appear smaller and your hips look larger, which is good for creating false curves or embracing ones you already have. If you can find a high-waisted pencil skirt when out shopping, go for it! These are great for adding curves and look great for work or play.
Tip #5: Don't wear baggy or tight clothes.
Wearing clothes that don't fit properly will make ANYONE look frumpy and just ugly. It's alright to have a baggy hoodie and sweatpants on at the house, or while relaxing, but if you're going out dress well. Looking nice while doing simple things such as walking the dog or going grocery shopping will make you feel good, because people notice how much better you look. Avoid wearing shirts made for males, as your body isn't perfectly straight like that of a man and they aren't made to fit you. If you refuse to follow this rule, buy slim-fit male shirts, as they'll embrace your curves more than standard t-shirts. Buying t-shirts made for girls can be inexpensive, comfortable, AND make you look better. Just as well as wearing baggy clothes can make you look frumpy, wearing clothes that are too tight can make you look trashy. When I see a girl with jeans creating a muffin top or her belly sticking out of the bottom of her shirt, I'm thinking that she is the OPPOSITE of classy, which is not what anyone wants to be.
Tip #6: Feel good.
When you go out or you're around people, hold your head high and walk with your back straight - it shows confidence and if you feel confident in yourself, so will other people. Even if you don't feel very well about your look, or are having a moment of low self esteem, fake it, and you will still gain more respect from your peers than someone who slouches and stares at their feet all day.
Unsure of where to shop? Try www.torrid.com, www.alightl.com, www.bandlu.com, or www.igigi.com
Tip #1: Wear clothing that embraces your bust.
Wearing clothing that embraces your breasts can help minimize the way the size of your belly looks. I'm not suggesting that you go find as many trashy, cleavage-exposing tops as you can find, because the only attention that attracts is negative. Try tops and dresses that have sweetheart or v-neck necklines: they embrace the bust and can draw attention from potentially flabby arms. Wearing thick belts around the waist or tops/dresses that have elastic under the bust will be looser around the stomach and waist, bringing your curves to life.
Tip #2: Pick jeans that work with your body shape.
Everyone has a different body shape, and there are different types of clothing that will go with that body shape. If you have a round body shape, wear straight or boot cut jeans as they don't make the legs look wide, and mid- or high-waisted jeans to avoid developing a muffin top. Boot-cut jeans are also good for pear body shapes (where your body appears larger around the bottom than the top). If you are lucky, and have an hourglass figure, try boot cut jeans as people with wide hips tend to have large legs, and boot cut jeans are slimming. Another key to remember is that the darker the jeans you're wearing, the slimmer your legs will look.
Tip #3: Wear heels!
Wearing heels can often be aggrevating and painful, but if you're going to school or work and expect to be sitting down often, or you're going on a date, don't stick to flats! Heels make legs look longer and slimmer, which is important for plus-sized girls.
Tip #4: Embrace your legs and wear a skirt.
Pencil skirts and A-line skirts make your waist appear smaller and your hips look larger, which is good for creating false curves or embracing ones you already have. If you can find a high-waisted pencil skirt when out shopping, go for it! These are great for adding curves and look great for work or play.
Tip #5: Don't wear baggy or tight clothes.
Wearing clothes that don't fit properly will make ANYONE look frumpy and just ugly. It's alright to have a baggy hoodie and sweatpants on at the house, or while relaxing, but if you're going out dress well. Looking nice while doing simple things such as walking the dog or going grocery shopping will make you feel good, because people notice how much better you look. Avoid wearing shirts made for males, as your body isn't perfectly straight like that of a man and they aren't made to fit you. If you refuse to follow this rule, buy slim-fit male shirts, as they'll embrace your curves more than standard t-shirts. Buying t-shirts made for girls can be inexpensive, comfortable, AND make you look better. Just as well as wearing baggy clothes can make you look frumpy, wearing clothes that are too tight can make you look trashy. When I see a girl with jeans creating a muffin top or her belly sticking out of the bottom of her shirt, I'm thinking that she is the OPPOSITE of classy, which is not what anyone wants to be.
Tip #6: Feel good.
When you go out or you're around people, hold your head high and walk with your back straight - it shows confidence and if you feel confident in yourself, so will other people. Even if you don't feel very well about your look, or are having a moment of low self esteem, fake it, and you will still gain more respect from your peers than someone who slouches and stares at their feet all day.
Unsure of where to shop? Try www.torrid.com, www.alightl.com, www.bandlu.com, or www.igigi.com
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