Being overweight doesn't mean you can't look fabulous! All it takes is a little know-how and a healthy dose of confidence. Looking good is not about the number on •
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clothes Being overweight doesn't mean you can't look fabulous! All it takes is a little know-how and a healthy dose of confidence. Looking good is not about the number on your clothing tags, but about dressing yourself in a way that makes you feel comfortable and shows off your features. It's time to use fashion to make the most of your curves.
Part 1 of 3: Building a Strong Wardrobe
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1 Know the basics of how to accentuate or hide certain areas of your body.The colors, cut and patterns you wear can draw people's eyes toward or away from your figure. Here are some basics:
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Dark colors hide, while light colors highlight. So if you
like your waist, wear a light belt over a dark shirt. If you want to hide your bottom half, wear dark pants and a lighter top. o
Big patterns will make you look bigger, while small
patterns can make you look smaller.
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Avoid horizontal stripes. Stripes are okay on plus size
clothing if they are diagonal or vertical. If you want to look larger in the bust area, horizontal stripes will enhance the bustline.
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Don't put ruffles on anything you want to look smaller;
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Wear ruched or gathered fabric on areas you want to
make look smaller. For instance, you might see a one-piece swimsuit with ruched panels over the belly.
Know what colors look good on you. A flattering color
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can make your skin tone glow, while the wrong one can make you look sallow and washed-out.
2 Wear well-fitting undergarments. It's true that your underclothes are the foundation of your look - it's hard to
look good when you're wearing flimsy underwear that doesn't support you sufficiently. 
Buy a bra that fits (women). Not only will a
good bra help lift your figure and make you look younger, it'll help you avoid backaches. If you're not sure what your size is, visit a department store such as Nordstrom or Dillard's (US) for a fitting. Do not go to Victoria's Secret - chances are you'll need an uncommon size, and they carry a narrow range of sizes. 
To lose a bit of girth around your hips and
thighs, wear low-legged, high-waisted underwear in a firm, supportive cotton.
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Make sure you have sufficient coverage.
Underwear that's too small is not underwear you should buy. If you can't find the right size at your mall or local stores, look online.
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3 Find fits and textiles that will flatter your bottom half. If you tend to carry your weight in your hips and legs (that is, you're "pear-shaped"), pay extra attention to these tips:
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Seek out tailored skirts and trousers. Avoid
flared pants and wide-leg trousers.
Avoid shapeless garments, like broomstick
skirts and "one-size" dresses. Instead, find something with a nipped waist.
If you're looking for a skirt, you can't go
wrong with an A-line cut. Avoid pencil skirts.
Buy at least one pair of well-fitting jeans.
Skinny or straight-leg jeans in a dark wash look great.
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Be very careful with leggings. For some
women, a long shirt or dress with leggings is a slimming and fashionable look. However, if you have larger hips, thighs, or bottom, it can look awful.
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4 Dress to flatter your top half. Depending on your body type, this could be the difficult or easy part. If you tend to carry your weight around your stomach and shoulders (or you're "apple-shaped"), these tips can help:
Choose shaped T-shirts and dresses over
"straight T" shirts and un-tailored dresses. They should be fitted closely to your natural waist and shoulders.
For men, wear tailored shirts. Pay extra
attention to making sure the neck and wrists are fitted.
For women, skip spaghetti-strap or halter
tops. You'll want your shirt to cover your bra straps, and they might be wide.
Wear full-length cardigans and jackets -
don't opt for cropped lengths.
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If you like your forearms, wear a three-
quarters sleeve. If you dislike your arms, wear full sleeves or short sleeves - breaking up your arms in the middle with a sleeve will look even more unflattering. 
If you're wearing skinny jeans or leggings,
try a tunic-style top that's a bit flowing. Wearing a top that's not fitting is fine as long as your bottom half looks tailored and wellfitted.
Button-down shirts must fit properly across
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the bust and stomach. That means there's no pulling of the fabric at the button. If it does, the shirt does not fit.
5 Accessorize! Beautiful and unusual accessories not only make your wardrobe more versatile, but are blind to weight gains or losses. 
Larger women can pull off large, bold
jewelry that would overwhelm smaller-framed women. Teeny earrings and pendants may get lost on you, however.
A big handbag bag can help make you look
smaller, as it does not look tiny next to you.
Two or three chunky bangles will make a
plump wrist appear slender. Wearing long dangly earrings elongates the neck.
Good boots, such as "equestrian-style"
boots can cause the illusion of a slender calf. A good pair of boots makes wearing a skirts or pants a positive joy.
If you have heavy legs and ankles, avoid
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delicate or flimsy footwear; it will make it look as if you are about to fall over, or sink into the floor. A wedge heel, on the other hand, looks marvellous, however stout your legs are.
Part 2 of 3: Before You Go Shopping
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Get into the right frame of mind. A few small mental shifts can make all the difference in how you look, and (best of all) they're absolutely free. Cultivate your confidence in these areas: 
Stop paying attention to sizing tags.
Especially in the US, clothing sizes can be extremely arbitrary and not standard from designer to designer. Don't focus on maintaining a certain size, and then find yourself heartbroken when the garment that fits you is bigger than that. Instead, focus on finding clothes that fit. If it helps, cut the sizing tags off all your clothing.
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Spend time taking care of yourself. You are
worthy of attention, and you deserve to feel your best. Schedule time each day for grooming, and don't break the appointment. Telling yourself it's OK to look sloppy because you're already overweight is the worst thing you can do. Pay attention to your skin, hair, fingernails and toenails, body hair (optional) and makeup (optional). 
Accept your body as it is for today. You
might have long-term goals for changing your body, but
chances are they won't happen overnight. Instead of obsessing over what your physique is not, appreciate what it is for just this day. Remember, you only get one body - be nice to it!
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Wear clothing with confidence. Whatever you put on, make sure you're wearing the garments, and not vice versa. If you struggle with confidence, try these things: 
Don't buy "tent" clothing. Clothes that are
too big might seem like they're doing you a favor by hiding your body, but they're actually communicating a lack of confidence. Instead, buy what fits and rely on colors, patterns and embellishments to draw the eye away from your flaws (see more on that below). 
Practice good posture. The way you carry
your body can make all the difference in how your clothes look. Keep your chin up high, your shoulders back, your spine straight, and your hips centered over your feet. When you walk, don't shuffle and barely lift your feet off the ground - instead, practice the sort of "gliding" walk that beauty queens learn, that doesn't cause your body to bounce up and down very much. You can practice this with the old balance-a-book-on-your-head trick.
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Fashion is supposed to make you feel good.
Clothes are not supposed to make you feel bad about yourself. They are supposed to provide comfort, protection, modesty, and aesthetic pleasure. If it isn't happening, that's not fashionable for you.\ 
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