You don’t need to have an hourglass figure to look chic. No more limiting fashion to pointless measurements. Plus size fashion gets trendy these days!
It’s only natural for women on the heavier side to feel a tad jealous when super thin and tall belles walk past. The main reason for this could possibly be about how well they could carry off sleeveless, thin strap or off-shoulder outfits.
It is not about being slim; the terrible part is when you can’t get into the clothes that you would love to wear or when these outfits don’t come in sizes that fit.
There used to be a time when the trendy and fashionable dresses of top brands were available only in small or medium sizes. The bulkier lot would then have to settle for ogling and dreaming about the clothes. But now the fashion scene is changing majorly and it is getting more inclusive. There are mod brands that especially deal with plus size fashion today.
With stories of anorexic models grabbing headlines, the concept of size zero or super-thin is slowly being shown the back door. This is the case in the international ramp events at London and Paris too. The idea that fashion shouldn’t be just for the runway or red carpet but ought to be the wearable kind slowly gained prominence and designer wear got itself a brand new size no bar criteria!
Indian women generally have rounded healthier body types and hence top brands began to cater to plus size fashion wear. Being plump should in no way mean that you can’t be fashionable. Even fashion shows now have separate plus size fashion sections. The recently started Reliance Online Fashion store Ajio comments that plus size wear is getting quite popular and flying off the shelves in no time.
With some thought to the finer, little details, you can make any outfit fashionable enough. You just need to highlight the positives of your body type and make it work for you just fine. Here is how plus size can be your plus point!
Solid and simple: Always go for clean –cut dresses without frills that could add more bulk. Outfits with tiny prints spread out are a big no-no. Solid colors are the best bet any day. Long shrugs are a good idea. Experimenting with colors is great but too bright and bold colors may not always work. If you have to go with prints, select those that are not too tiny or too big. Abstract prints get a thumb –up.
Top-down: Whatever outfit you wear, it should take the eye of the observer from top to bottom. Accentuate the top part of the outfit and take away the attention from the lower body. When the top is quite long, this idea works well. Avoid wearing a belt and having a seam-line at the waist part of the dress.
Care with colors: Say no to colors that divide your body into two separate blocks. The choice of colors for the dresses should be those that can make you look taller.
Accessories: Long accessories can help make you appear taller. Long chains, block bracelets are great for this. But avoid chunky neck pieces that cover up the entire neck.
Materials matter: Fluid and flowing materials that are not too figure hugging can be chosen. Don’t go for tight stretchable type materials. But with trousers, the upper cloth could be the stretchable kind.
Plus size fashionistas take note!
Pretty pastel shades are the trend this season. Such shades have a certain charm and uniqueness to it. Go for silver or champagne colored jewelery for these outfits.
Layered dresses or fluid tops in pastel shades make a fine feminine fashion statement indeed.
Geometric patterns feature highly in plus size fashion and so do symmetric and abstract patterns.
In-cut sleeves that go with the body type will make any outfit even prettier.
