When you are overweight, buying clothes can be difficult, if not depressing. Styles often seem to be geared toward young “tweens” who weigh less than a feather. There is nothing worse than going to the fitting room with a pair of pants that you find won’t even go past your knees! Here are some tips for buying clothes that will look just right with your body type:
- Do not shop at stores meant for a younger generation. You probably won’t find much there, and will just be depressed if you attempt to fit into those impossibly small hip huggers!
- Avoid belts, which will show bulges that you probably don’t want to advertise.
- Wear the same color for both your top and bottom. But if you prefer two colors, wear a lighter top which will bring gazes up to your face.
- Do not wear busy patterns if you wear any at all.
- Vertical lines will “thin” you, while horizontal lines will add to your size.
- Wear skirts and dresses below the knee.
- Do not wear shoulder pads.
- Wear thin fabrics and straight, classic cuts.
- Consider tops that are meant to hang outside of your pants. Short tops will show off your tummy and hips more – something you may not wish to do.
- Try to purchase blazers and suits that have cuts below the waste – very flattering!And remember, no matter what size you are, you are always beautiful!
