A plus size physique is no longer left out of the ever-changing world of fashion. Not so long ago, curvy women didn't have the opportunity to shop from the same trendy selection as a more petite lady. Luckily, plus size clothing has taken a turn for the better. To that end, there are a few tips to help in the selection of the most figure flattering attire for your body type.
Tip # 1 Dark, solid colors are slimming. Any plus size gal will recognize that black is the ultimate color to help in minimizing those curves. In addition to classic black, navy blue can also help to instantly provide the look of a slimmer physique.
Tip # 2 Princess seams. These are ideal for plus size wear because of their slimming design. Princess seams are those that curve in, on both sides, to form a very lazy 'C' stitch.
Tip # 3 Long sleeves help to minimize the appearance of full-figured arms or wrists. It happens to all of us. One day we wake up and our arms are no longer the tight shape that they once were, but that is what long sleeves are for. The length will minimize a plus size wrist or forearm and draw attention to any unwanted thickness in either area.
Tip # 4 Shorts may show off plus size thighs or leg, but capris pants with an ankle bracelet will draw the eye to the ankle and will decrease any signs of a plus size presence.
Tip # 5 Most plus size ladies want to wear baggy clothes, but this doesn't hide anything. Always go for a more figure flattering approach. This doesn't mean to wear tight clothes, but it does mean to wear something that accentuates the figure in good taste.
Tip # 6 If you have love handles, don't wear extremely a snug shirt with jeans as this may make the bulge a little more obvious. Instead, wear your favorite jeans with an a-line or flutter shirt. This will hide any problem areas and maximize your sense of style.
Tip # 7 Do not wear clothes that are overly tight. This is simply bad taste. Enough said.
Tip # 8 A monochromatic look, meaning clothing that is all one color, can give the wearer a taller and more slim appearance. And, after all, what woman wouldn't want either of those characteristics in an outfit? Consider a black figure flattering top with a black pant in soft material. For a special touch, add a trendy belt, but take a look at the new you with an instantly slimmer look.
Tip # 9 A suntan will give a healthier and possibly even a slimming glow. A tan looks healthy and health is beautiful. Avoid the sun or a tanning bed, but check out a high quality self-tanning lotion instead.
Tip # 10 Control top pantyhose or a tummy control panty can help to eliminate belly bulge. Any woman, whether plus size or not, has a stomach. If you want to slim up your tummy area, either of these will help to minimize any bulge.
My husband's mother is delighted with her son's increasing fitness. She is even content to see 'less' of him! He's told her about the new body type exercises that have made all the difference and she can not believe it. This is the woman who has waited for the day we will buy the house next door to her, move in and never leave. She is the same person who will never fully adjust to the idea of her son living in another city. So what has happened and why is she actually happy to see LESS of him these days? As a busy mom she ate the wrong foods and gained pounds that saw her consistently overweight and never fit enough. She had no idea of the positive impact of carefully selected body type exercises and never had time to investigate this. As a result she now suffers from high cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes and a recently had a stroke. She has lost weight and reduced her blood fat levels but like all diabetics what and when she eats every day is limited. It is not surprising that she wants her children to take care of their well being, their diet and participate in regular exercising now. Much to her delight, her son has lost 11 pounds already, has heaps more energy and is well on the road to better health. His most exciting discovery has been about the nature of his endomorphic body type. Now he knows how to combine new programs of body type exercises for his body and get the best results. Now my mother-in-law tells anyone who will listen about her son's weight loss and his healthier lifestyle. She explains that he has always struggled with this because he never fully understood how some exercises are best for each body type. She says that she is sure he will lose even more weight as he continues to eat well and speed up his metabolism through the right kind of body type exercises. Our last visit to my mother-in-law was a great success. She noticed his diminishing size and said that his body looked as toned as it was when he was a well known surfer! We could tell that she was delighted that he looked so much healthier and were pleased learn that she had taken up body type exercises that we know will keep her fit and healthier. As we left, she waved us Goodbye from the front door and called happily to her son, 'Be seeing less of you'. She meant it! PS. Oh my goodness, she just called to say that the house next door is on the market..
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