Plus Size Fashion With Style

Tent like dresses or leggings matched with large coverall t-shirts are no longer the only option for larger ladies. Today there is a wide variety of colour and styles to choose from, fashion retailers really are catering for every shape and size.

The larger hip or the ample bosom are no longer a hindrance but more a feature to be shown off, especially if you love that part of your body. The fashion trends for this spring and summer are maxi dresses, bold animal prints, fringing, metallic colours, monochrome,

When purchasing plus size clothing, the most important thing to remember is, to buy it for your body shape. It is so easy to fall into the trap of buying a particular size either to squeeze into or because you have always bought that size.

Clothing looks so much more flattering if it fits comfortably, for example the maxi dresses available this season, they are designed to be long and flowing. It is no good squeezing into it and feeling uncomfortable, why not go up a size, maybe buy a little belt to emphasize your waist or have a little cleavage showing and wear matching accessories such as necklace to draw attention up to your neckline.

Animal prints are in this season, combine this with the monochrome look for a very stylish looks. For example a stunning black and white leopard print dress combined with wooden bangles and trendy shoes will be a real head-turner at any barbeque.

Fringes, no not your hair (!), are very big for 2009; there are lots available so how about complementing your outfit with a funky little fringe bag or for those feeling a little more adventurous why not try a tassel top, you can really shake things up at any social event!

There are now so many choices of jackets available to suit every taste, shape and size. A wide choice of bright colours available;- pink, blue, red, lilac, mint green or black for those who like to wear something a little more formal in the work place.

Remember when selecting a jacket choose a style that will flatter your body shape, for example if you are apple shaped, choose a jacket with tailoring to emphasise your waist and hide your tummy.

Colours are critical too, selecting a jacket or any item for that matter, that suits your body shape but does not suit your colouring can really have a negative effect. To see if the colour suits you hold the item on your decollete and the colour will lift your look or have a draining effect, naturally choose the colour that will lift you... this matched with educated fashion choices will have you leaving the house looking and feeling a million dollars!

It is clear that ladies of all shapes and sizes now have clothes available to them to so that they look good and feel good on every occasion, even just lazing about at home or walking the dog.

If you look good, you feel good; this is reflected in your mood and your eyes. After many years of only being able to dress as a frump once you get past a certain age or dress size, we can now all throw our wardrobe doors wide open in the knowledge that we have plus size fashion with style!

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Sat, 28 Feb 2009 at 4:28 PM, by FiFi Belle
www.fifibelle.com is a plus size womens footwear e-boutique. We have a large selection of FASHIONABLE footwear for women and stock from sizes 6 - 11.

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