We’ve spent years helping women of all shapes and sizes create their ideal wardrobes, and now we’re going to share some of the best style advice for plus size women!
We hope you find them entertaining and that you pick up a few tips to help you look and feel your best when wearing them.
The Focus Of This Post Is Plus Size Women’s Style Advice!
Whenever we offer style advice, we always begin by emphasizing that personal style is genuinely unique. This is the most important thing to keep in mind.
Finding out what YOU love and what makes you feel great to wear is far more important than adhering to social norms or even advice from us. This post’s advice will assist you in doing precisely that.
Accept your body as it is right now
Embracing our bodies as they are today helps us focus on what works for us NOW rather than worrying about tomorrow or next year. Too many of us have been conditioned to think of our current bodies as temporary or works in progress.
You should not be concerned about the size of the tag or anything else about your body that might or might not change. Put on what fits the way it is right now.
Recognize your measurements
When working with a personal styling client, one of the first things one should ask them to do is to purchase a fabric tape measure and measure their body.
It is almost impossible to rely on clothing sizes to be consistent from brand to brand (or even between styles within the same brand), especially considering how much plus size women are forced to shop online.
It’s essential to know your precise measurements when shopping for clothing that fits your body type and to compare them to size charts.
Important measurements
- Bust: Measure your bust, which is the biggest portion of your chest, while wearing a bra.
- Waist: Take a slight bending motion and observe the bending of your body. Your natural waist is that.
- Hip: Measure the width of your hip while standing with your feet together.
Know what kind of body you have
Knowing your measurements should make it easier for you to identify your body type.
Body types are commonly referred to by “fruit names,” such as apple and pear shapes, as well as “shape names,” such as hourglass or inverted triangle.
Whatever you call these body types, it’s useful to know about them because there’s a ton of excellent information about how to dress different body types online.
Body Shape Examples
- Shape: Pear or Triangle; widest at the hip
- Shape of an apple or inverted triangle: Widest in the stomach or waist
- Hourglass Shape: A smaller waist and nearly equal hip and bust measurements
- Column or Rectangle Shape: The measurements of the hips, waist, and bust are nearly identical.
Choose the color scheme that you think works best for you
To be completely honest, I enjoy sharing this advice but don’t always adhere to it.
It’s true that certain clothing colors will enhance your appearance the most depending on the color of your skin, hair, and eyes.
But I say go ahead and wear a color you really love even if it’s not your “ideal” color.
This useful graphic will help you choose colors for clothing according to your skin tone:
For example, Rachel thought of an Autumn as a point of reference. Her eyes are brown, her hair is dark, and she has easily tanned skin. Although she looks great in the hues associated with fall, she also adores wearing black, white, and grey.
She wears them because she likes them even though they don’t exactly match my ideal color scheme.
We consider this information to be VERY helpful when trying to choose new clothes, even though we don’t always follow the recommendations.
Usually, you should choose the top that you think is the “right” color for you if you are torn between two different options.
Fit is crucial
Even if you find the most exquisite item of apparel, it won’t fit you properly and won’t be useful.
As you are aware, there are wide variations in plus size bodies among individuals. We can almost assure you that if you examine ten women who wear sizes 26 or 28, the same clothes won’t fit all of them.
Some of them are taller or shorter, have varying body shapes, etc., and some have shorter arms.
This makes purchasing apparel “off the rack” exceedingly challenging. Not only does this apply to plus-size women, but it also holds true for thin women.
Certain items, such as sweaters or tops, are very flexible and don’t require alterations, but many times, items like coats, dresses, and jeans require a little assistance to fit your body precisely.
There are two approaches to getting the ideal fit
The first step is to locate a reputable local tailor. For some reason, we’ve always considered tailoring to be a luxury, so we’ve been pleasantly surprised to learn that getting clothes altered can be fairly reasonably priced.
The custom order of difficult to fit items is an excellent alternative. We have always regarded this as even more of a luxury than tailoring. We assumed that only celebrities and the wealthy owned custom fit clothes!
They provide custom clothes at reasonable prices in ANY size. Additionally, you can alter the length of the garment, the sleeve length, and the neckline.
Style Advice For Women in Plus Sizes: Don’t Forget About Shoes and Accessories
It’s simple to become distracted from the bigger picture when we’re trying to find the ideal outfit in the ideal colors and fit.
Even though a fantastic ensemble is amazing, the shoes and accessories really make the whole thing.
When you’re building your wardrobe, feel free to add some fun and unique pieces after starting with some timeless looks that go with everything!
Seek inspiration from individuals, regardless of their size, for motivation
Nowadays, we have the great fortune of having a large number of plus size women who share their personal style on the internet. Definitely, we wish that had existed when we were younger!
Additionally, you are not limited to finding inspiration from only plus-size people!
Finding looks you like on any celebrity (or just people on the street) that you like and attempting to make them your own is also a lot of fun.
Try out new things without taking any risks
It can be challenging to discover or alter your personal style because you have to try a lot of different things before you find what you really like.
A great way to try on a lot of different styles without having to commit to buying the items is to try a clothing rental service.
Combine the pieces that are fitted and tighter
Finding balance is usually crucial when getting dressed. The majority of the time, looser skirts or pants go better with fitted tops because they balance each other out, though there are occasional exceptions.
Likewise, it usually looks best to balance fitted pants like leggings or skinny jeans with a looser top.
Fit counts more than size
The sizing varies for each brand. In one brand, you might wear an XL, but in another, a 3X. It’s crucial to remember that your clothes size has nothing to do with your value or worth.
To be honest, you are the only one who will notice the size of the tag. The way your clothes fit is what they WILL notice. Choose the size that fits your body the best.
Get quality undergarments to start with the right foundation
Putting on the appropriate underwear first is crucial. Since each person’s needs are so unique, it is difficult for me to provide precise recommendations for each person.
We strongly advise having a great bra fitted. At Nordstrom, your neighborhood Lane Bryant stores, and any specialty undergarment stores, you can get fitted.
Never fear the trends
Because there were so few options for plus size clothing, for a long time we were unable to even try new trends.
However, more and more companies are now offering plus-size options, and trendier selections are accessible.
