Doing research for Fall and deciding what key items to include on our site, I continue to be extremely encouraged to see that there are many choices in the plus size women’s clothing category.
I like to see the designers including the curvy women in their offerings. From casual wear separates to career wear must haves to formal wear and everything in-between, the options are many.
However, deciding which trends to adopt as your own may be a bit confusing at first. But once you determine what trends you like and decide if that particular trend fits with your shape, you will be a Catwalk Headliner!
First, below are some points to consider when trying making the most of your shape:
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Know your body shape as it will help you to dress your figure challenges
- For larger thighs make sure your pants are cut straight and wider to take the emphasis away from the thigh and puts the focus on the entire length of your leg
- To minimize extra weight around the middle, try a pant and jacket with a wider waistband. Also, a jacket in a heavier material will help sculpt that hourglass shape.
- Larger on the bottom with a smaller waist? Try pants with elastic at each side and slit pockets in the back to accentuate your smaller waist and eliminate the underwear gap
- Use a jacket to help create or emphasize an hourglass shape.
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Just because it is a trend does not mean that you have to wear it. Some styles may not translate very well into the plus size women’s clothing category or be right for your body type.
- Ask—Do I like this piece because it is a trend and/or because it gives me the WOW Factor?
- I am honest with my customers. I always ask that question and say, “Do you think you can do better?”
- If you love it and it works for you! Great!! Buy it NOW!
- Can I adapt a part of the trend–perhaps get a key piece that I love but does not work for me in the one of the must-have colors of the season?
The key is to be inspired in the area of plus size women’s fashions this Fall 2008 season. We do have a lot to be thankful for in spite of challenging times. There is much to celebrate!
See you on the Catwalk! Jodell
