Plus Size Chic and Trendy Clothing

While trying to update and improve my wardrobe I got fed up. I became so fed up that I spent the ENTIRE day searching the internet for affordable clothing that won't make me feel like a piñata or the Goodyear Blimp. This lens is filled with my research and I am happy to say that there were tons of results! No more being depressed about our grandma clothes or having to pay $100 for one piece of clothing just to feel good about the way we look. I hope that you have fun browsing these chic and classy clothing lines and super exciting websites. Happy hunting girls!

While every woman is different our basic shapes have been narrowed down to seven primary body shapes. Take a look to see if you fit any of these body types and notice the included tips. I myself am a very voluptuous hour glass shape with a little extra junk in my trunk. I'm paying REALLY close attention! Lord knows I could use all the tips that I can get. Enough about me though. Here's the list.

Diamond Shape: Diamonds carry the most weight in the middle, and the waist is not clearly defined. Hips are wider and thighs larger, but the shoulders and bust are smaller. Horizontal necklines in your tops help widen the shoulders and draw attention away from the waist, creating a more balanced look.

Oval Shape: Ovals have no clearly defined waist, but they do have a prominent stomach. Ovals tend to have a fuller bust, with proportionately slender arms and legs. Ovals should dress in clothes that emphasize their thighs, hips and legs while de-emphasizing their waist.

Triangle Shape: Triangles have full hips and thighs and a defined waist. Their shoulders and bust are proportionately smaller. Use lighter colors and wide necklines to broaden the appearance of the upper body.

Inverted Triangle Shape: An inverted triangle body type has shoulders and bust that are larger, with the waist, hips and thighs being proportionately smaller. This body type should wear darker colors on the top and lighter colors on the bottom which will help balance the silhouette.

Hourglass Shape: An hourglass body type has a defined waist that is smaller than the hips, shoulders and bust. Open collars, v-necks, and clothing that accentuate the curves are the best clothes for an hourglass.

Figure Eight Shape: The figure eight is a combination of body types. The overall shape is like the hourglass, but with fuller hips and thighs. The waist is defined, but less so, and a prominent tummy may be present. Dress to make the torso look longer and de-emphasize the fuller bottom. Open collars and v-necklines will help draw attention to the upper body.

Rectangle Shape: The rectangle body type has no definition around the waist, and the hips and bust are similar in size. The body, from shoulders to thighs seemed to be lined straight up and down. Rectangles should dress to create the illusion of a more defined waistline and curvier shape.

A flattering hairstyle can make for a much slimmer appearance. However, wearing the wrong hairstyle for your face shape can work against you and make your face seem chubbier. Here are the three great tips to remember when looking for a slimming hairstyle.

1. It should be close to shoulder length. A cut that is around shoulder length or slightly longer creates the illusion of a longer and slimmer face. Short hair cuts aren't a good option because they can add more width to an already full face.

2. Layered haircuts are perfect for plus size shapes because they can help minimize a double chin and give more definition to the shoulder area. If you have fine hair, layers will give your hair more volume. With that being said, don't get layers that are shorter then chin length. Chances are that they will add more width to your face.

3. Try a side part. A side part allows you to sweep bangs diagonally over your face, which breaks up a round face shape. This style can also bring out cheekbones in rounder faces.

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