December 3rd 2007 12:26 pm
Plus size dressing tips…
This one is for those of you ladies, who like myself, carry your weight in your midsection and walk that precarious line between women’s and plus sizes. It’s not all about the skinny chicks, you know! Below are a few outfits I threw together that would work well to camouflage a larger belly.
First we have a pretty little babydoll paired with some dark denim. The top is young and funky and the bottoms mean business. These are the jeans you want, ladies! They fall straight down the leg and have a flat front. Plus sizes should NEVER wear pleats! Extend the line of the jeans with a simple pointy toed flat, and you’re good to go!
Swirl dot print charmeuse babydoll top, $44.50 www.lanebryant.com
Women’s plus classic rise boot-cut “the flirt” jeans, $32.50 www.oldnavy.com
Jill kitten heel shoes in black, $19.99 www.payless.com
Chandelier earrings, $4.80 www.forever21.com
Metallic bangle, $5.80 www.forever21.com
Xhilarartion large tote bag in black geo flower, $12.59 www.target.com
Next is pretty green frock with an empire seam under the bust. This helps you hide the belly by cinching at the narrowest part of the body and then gently falling away from the parts you want to cover. Put it with some sparkly silver accessories, and you’re ready for a night on the town!
Blue Plate Adam and Eve dress in moss green, $62.00 www.alight.com
Women’s plus rib-knit tank in black, $10.50 www.oldnavy.com
Meredith slim trouser in black, $39.95 www.avenue.com
American Eagle Karoline platform sandal, $17.99 www.payless.com
Bow necklace, $5.80 www.forever21.com
Dearborn metallic hobo, $23.80 www.forever21.com
Last we have a beautiful dress whose knot draws your attention upwards and away from your midsection. Class it up with some high boots and a kick ass bag and you’re as sophisticated as can be!
Women’s plus wait-wrap dress in heather charcoal, $39.50 www.oldnavy.com
Isaac Mizrahi for Target Sarah high-shaft boots in brown, $36.99 www.target.com
Wood heart necklace, $6.00 www.forever21.com
Brown My Grace faux leather two pocket frame designer inspired handbag, $43.99 www.accessorybug.com
So there you have it, my tips for hiding my (or your) gut. Trust me, they work. The trick in dressing well is learning what works for your body. If you can do that, you’ll always look slimmer and more svelte!
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2 Comments »
Claire on 18 Dec 2007 at 9:09 pm #
I want all 3 of these outfits! So cute!
Fashionista on 01 Feb 2008 at 10:42 am #
I love these outfits they are great cause it gives the plus size girls out there something stylish to work with. I think my favorite might be the black and white shirt and the grey jersey dress because these are pieces that can go from day to night with a couple of changes of the accesories……for instance if you pair the grey dress with some amazing pearl jewelry (try premiumpearl.com for great pieces), you can wear this at the office and then go straight to a date or dinner with your girlfriends. The white and black shirt looks great with jeans but you can pair it with a beautiful black pencil skirt or black pants (try anntaylor.com) and then it turns into an office appropriate ensemble!!!
Good job on finding these great pieces….keep up the good work!!!
Have a wonderful weekend….