A lot of overweight people tend to not be as confident with their bodies. Obviously, we want everyone to be healthy, but there's no reason not to look good while you're working at that.
A habit to always make an effort of dressing to impress can do wonders for your confidence and help you look and feel your best.
You can dress well at any size by choosing clothes that flatter your figure and accentuate your best features. Additionally, you may play around with color and prints to enhance your look. Then, complete your outfit with the right accessories. Its fun, and you will look and feel great!
Accentuating Your Best Features
Wear fitted clothing to flatter your figure.
You may believe that baggy clothes hide your extra weight.
You would be surprised, baggy clothes often add extra pounds and also make you appear less confident. Instead, pick clothes that are the correct size and fit you well.
For pants, choose a straight-leg, bootcut, or tailored look. Avoid trouser pants and the relaxed fit.
For skirts or dresses, look for pencil, a-line, or fit-and-flare options. Avoid shapeless skirts that hide your figure.
Layer something like a jacket, or a cardigan over your outfit to upgrade your style.
Layering your clothes can make you look more stylish and put-together, as long as your pieces are fitted. Pick layers that fit the season or occasion. Here are some ideas:
In spring, wear light cardigans, a wind breaker, or a thin blazer. During summer, stick to vests or 3/4-length sleeved cardigans. In fall, pick cardigans, sweaters, light jackets, or blazers. In winter, pick a stylish overcoat, a jacket, or a blazer.
- At work, use blazers and cardigans to upgrade your style.
- On the weekend, throw on a light jacket, a vest, or a cardigan.
- For a causal look, pick a denim or leather jacket.
Playing Around with Colors and Prints
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Wear dark colors to minimize areas you want to slim out.
You are probably aware that dark colors make you look smaller, and it’s true.
Use dark colors like black or darker a blue to create a slimmer look. Go for all over dark color or wear a dark color to minimize part of your body.
- You might consider wearing a dark suit or sheath dress to create a slimmer profile at work.
- Alternatively, wear dark pants if you want to minimize your lower body or a dark top if you want to slim out your upper body.
Wear narrow horizontal
stripes to make you look taller.
While you might be afraid that horizontal stripes will make you look fatter, they can actually make you look longer and leaner. Pick tops or dresses that have thin horizontal stripes to make you look your best.
- A shirt or blazer with horizontal stripes can slim out your upper body. Similarly, a dress, especially a long dress, will make you look taller and slimmer.
Play around with trends that you like.
Figure out your fashion style before crafting your outfits. Experiment to find out what you like if you don't know yet what your best style is. Try out different clothing combinations until you find the perfect match for your preferences and body type that makes you feel and look your best.
- For example, don’t be afraid to wear a crop top if you think they’re cute. Look for a crop top in your size. Then, pair it with a cute bottom, like high-waisted shorts or a fit-and-flare skirt.
Accessorizing Your Look
Wear statement jewelry rather than small pieces.
You don’t need to wear jewelry to dress well, but it can be a great way to accessorize your outfit. Larger pieces of jewelry will stand out on a curvier body. Look for larger necklaces and bracelets that express your sense of style.
- For instance, you might wear a thick chain, chunky beads, or a collar necklace. Similarly, you could pick thick bangle bracelets.
Accentuate your waist with a belt.
Both thick and thin belts can look great on a curvy figure. Wear your belts at the smallest part of your waist to show off your body. Pick belts that match the style you’re going for.
- For instance, you might wear a plain leather belt for a professional look. To add more flair to your outfit, you might choose a snakeskin print or a glittery belt. If you want to create an edgy look, pick a studded or rhinestone belt.
Choose a larger handbag to balance out your body.
A smaller handbag might make you look heavier than you are. On the other hand, a larger bag is more flattering to a fuller figure. When you’re shopping for bags, check yourself out in the mirror to see what you look like holding the bag. Make sure it looks proportional to your body.
- For instance, you might pick a large hobo bag or a tote. On the other hand, avoid carrying a clutch or wristlet that might look too small for you.
Wear a long scarf to lengthen your body.
A scarf is a great accessory that can fit any style. Pick long scarves that hang down your body because they draw the eye down your figure. This makes you look long and lean.
- For instance, wear a thin, lightweight scarf with a pants suit at work.
- On the weekend, look for a colorful cotton scarf you can wear with jeans and a t-shirt or a plain day dress.
