Fashion Tips For Plus Size Women
This lens aims to give plus size women some useful advice and tips on dressing for your body type. Knowing whether you are an hourglass body type, inverted triangle body shape, or have an apple or pear shape body will help you find plus size clothing that looks great on you.
What's My Plus Size Body Shape?
Which Shape Best Describes You?
The hourglass shape is curvy overall, with a defined waist. Your hips and shoulders are similar width with a medium to large bust. You have fleshy upper arms of average size. Your legs are full at the thighs and rear, while your lower legs are slim and shapely.TRIANGLE (PEAR) SHAPE
Also called a pear shape, women with a triangle shape have more prominent hips, thighs and rear, and less prominent shoulders and bust. They also have a defined waist, and average to large legs. A woman with a pear shape body have a bust that is smaller than their lower half, and full round fleshy buttocks that are sometimes flat.OVAL (APPLE) SHAPE
If your bust, waist and hips are similar size, then you have an oval, or apple, shape. This shape is also characterized by a small bust, slim arms and legs, an undefined waist, and square hips. Most of the weight is carried in the middle and upper torso. The legs are slender and arms are thin. The bust is larger than the hips are the buttocks are flat.INVERTED TRIANGLE SHAPE
Women with an inverted triangle shape have a full bust, waist and upper back. They are less full in the hips, and have a flat rear. They also have a pronounced tummy and midriff, and slim arms and legs. They have a top heavy appearance, with broad shoulders and a full bust. The bust is larger than the hips. The hips, thighs, buttocks and lower legs are smaller in proportion to the upper half. Hourglass Shape Fashion Advice
Plus Size Apparel for Hour Glass Body Types

Trench Dress in Black $139.00
This dress from IGIGI.com flatters hour glass body types because:
1) V neckline with open collar enhances the bust
2) 3/4" sleeves slim arms
3) the belt emphasizes a slim waist
4) the flowy skirt minimizes hips

Stretch Poplin Wrap Blouse $68.00
This blouse from Kiyonna.com flatters hourglass shaped women because the wrap style with belt highlights the waistline, while the 3/4" sleeves slim the arms. The V neck also enhances the bust. Pair this with dark colored pants or a skirt to draw the eye upwards, and minimize hips.

Stretch Gabardine Wide Leg Trousers $98.00
The slight flare of these pants, as well as a flat front and no pockets, help minimize hips and thighs for hourglass shapes. The dark color is also flattering because it emphasizes the waistline and minimizes hips.
More Plus Size Apparel for Hourglass Body Types
Triangle (Pear) Shape Fashion Advice
Plus Size Apparel For Triangle Body Types

Catalina Plaid Dress $75.00
This dress from IGIGI.com is perfect for triangle body shapes because the wide V neckline broadens small shoulders, the empire cut emphasizes the waist, and the hips are deemphasized with a skirt that flows away from the body.

Linen Wide Leg Pants $74.00
These pants will flatter your pear figure with wide legs that balance wider hips and thighs. The darker color also deemphasizes your bottom half when paired with a lighter colored top.

Jill Square Neck Top $28.00
The wide, square neckline of this top broadens the shoulders while the princess seaming emphasizes a defined waistline. The lace detailing and light color also draws attention upwards.
More Plus Size Apparel For Pear Shapes
Oval (Apple) Shaped Fashion Advice
Plus Size Apparel for the Oval Shape Body

Beatrice Dress $104.00
Perfect for apple body types, this dress flatters with a wide neckline that lengthens the neck and detailing that draws the eye upwards. The single color scheme creates a long, straight line that slims. The knee length skirt flatters the oval's shapely legs.

Asymmetric Hem Tunic $45.00
The asymmetrical styling of this top draws attention away from the mid section while the side shirring creates an attractive silhouette. This tunic falls below the hips, which lenthens the overall look, minimizing the tummy.

Pencil Skirt $52.00
A pencil skirt is perfect for oval shapes because it shows off one of their best assets - their shapely legs. The flat front keeps attention away from the tummy area.
More Plus Size Apparel for Apple Body Type
Inverted Triangle Shape Fashion Advice
Plus Size Apparel for Inverted Triangle Body Types

Suzette Wrap Top $49.00
This V neck wrap top slenderizes an inverted triangle body shape because it lenthens the neckline. Wearing a darker color on top can also minimize problem areas.

Linen Boot Cut Pants $71.00
Boot cut pants are fabulous for women with inverted triangle body types because the show off shapely legs and balance the upper and lower torso. Wearing a lighter color on bottom also helps balance the overall look.

Michelle Godet Skirt $56.00
The fullness of this skirt works well for inverted triangles because it balances a smaller lower half. Knee length skirts are flattering for this body shape because it highlights shapely legs.
More Plus Size Apparel For Inverted Triangle Body Shapes
Women's Plus Size Pant Suits
Plus Size Pant Suits for Hourglass and Triangle Body Shapes
2-Piece Embroidered Pant Suit $49.99
TRIANGLE BODY TYPE
3-Piece Linen Blend Pants Set $59.99
This pant set from Fashion Bug
Women's Plus Size Pant Suits
Plus Size Pant Suits Inverted Triangle Shapes

Jacquard Jacket & Pant Set $21.99
The soft V neck, and fitted waistline slenderize broad shoulders and highlight the waistline. The straight leg pants balance the larger upper torso and smaller lower torso.
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I have always struggled with finding clothes that fit me just right. I don't know how many times I have gone to the mall only to come home in total frustration, vowing to never shop again. Usually, I try on 50 different things and find something wrong with each one of the items I pick.
For some reason, the clothes always look better on the hanger, only to make me want to scream when I try them on. Completely frustrated after a recent shopping nightmare, I did some research.
I found a website that has really helped. It helped me understand my body type and why certain things look better than others. They used a very creative way to describe my body shape. As it turns out, I am a Sapphire.
If you are like me, and hate shopping because of the frustration involved, check it out. The website is www.holobi.com. I am not sure if I will buy any of the clothes from the site because I like trying things on first, but I did buy the holobi product and love it.
Can't wait to go shopping!!!
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Thanks for the tips. I have always had trouble getting nice clothes that fit and look good on a budget Posted May 08, 2008 |
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