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Dressing to fit a larger figure...
So here's a question you don't hear often...
I'm 19/F and I'm a large build... I'm only 5'7, but I'm a size 14 or so, 38DD. The problem is finding a style of clothes that fits me well... most clothes are designed for skinny people and then the size is just bumped up, and it's really frustrating! Button up shirts pucker, long sleeve shirts won't fit my arms...
I want to be able to dress my age without looking like I'm stuffed into my clothes.
Anybody have any suggestions for clothing styles that will flatter me? I'm not a plus size, either.
Thank you!
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The previous answers listed the stores to try and that is great. I'll just add that your clothes should fit, and not be too tight or too loose. Both extremes will make you look bigger. One button jackets usually fit a large bust well. Try to wear heels on your shoes, if you can walk in them without killing yourself. Go light when you layer and avoid any bulky fabrics. Dark denim jeans are slimming and try different styles including flared and straight leg fits. Avoid tapered leg fit and loose fit. V neck tops are great for deemphasizing busts and drawing the eye up, as long as you are not showing cleavage. Wear a camisole or thin tank under deeper V shirts. Wear vertical stripes, never horizontal. Walk tall and keep good posture...an instant visual slimmer! Skirts should fall just above or below your knee. Too long or short is unflattering. Avoid shoes that look heavy and chunky...they visually weigh you down and make you appear heavier. Keep neat and polished and your overall appearence will be pleasing to the eye, no matter what your size. Jewelry and purses should be a little bigger if you don't want to look like you stole a kid's accessories. Do wear very long earrings and necklaces, which are slimming, because they draw the eye up and down and not horizontally. Just stay away from too chunky of jewelry. Dark rich colors in hues that flatter your coloring will flatter, also.
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We have a Fashion Bug and a Fashion Bug Plus right beside each other where I live. They have really cute clothes for larger figures. So if you have one near you check it out. If not try using this website.
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Now for some tips which will help you get the most out of your figure;
The biggest mistake plus sized girls make is wearing baggy clothes in attempt to cover themselves better. This is what I call a no-no. So the best thing you can do is find clothes that fit correctly, because this maxamize you body in a good way.
Measure yourself. Knowing your measurements will help tremendously when it comes to shopping and especially when it comes to getting assistance from a worker there. If you know your sizes, it will be easier for them to help you find something that will compliment your figure.
Always try on clothes. The sizes on clothing varies from store to store. For example, a size 16 in fashion bug is a smaller size 16 than walmart. And you don't want to end up with clothing that's to loose/tight do you?
As for tops experts say that wrap tops are a good way to compliment your body. Also try finding longer shirts. It smoothes out your figure.
Jackets are a great way to help make you look thinner. You said you have trouble with long sleeve tops because you can't get them around your arms, and that's because you aren't finding the correct size. Which brings me back to finding your measurements.
Boot cut and flared are the best pants for bulky women. When shopping stay away from tapered legs and pleated pants.
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Actually Torrid is really really great, if you can't fit into an extra small in there I think you should try larger sized polos with cami's underneath. The cami will hold your stomach in if its the kind i'm talking about, like the stretch tight kind and a polo will show a little cleavage but in a cute not sluttish way.
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I would suggest going to a store like Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, or Torrid. Those stores have cute clothes that will fit people that aren't super skinny. I also suggest wearing a matching camisole under your button up shirts and then just leaving them unbuttoned. It looks just as nice as a button up shirt when buttoned, but it won't look like your chest is bulging out of your shirt.
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