Knowing how to dress according to your physicality is very important. You can acquire this ability while having a few extra pounds. Learn to value your qualities and feel more comfortable with what you wear.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Choosing the Right Clothes
Step 1. Recognize the style that's right for you
Avoid horizontal stripes and overly boisterous patterns that could unintentionally draw attention to you. If you want to look slimmer, play it safe by choosing solid colors.
- As a rule, black slims a lot. Going for dark colors is always the right choice, because light or bright colors attract attention and are less effective in camouflaging the parts of the body that are a little more problematic.
- If you choose a pattern, let it be vertical. The stripes, or any other vertical pattern, follow the length of the body and elongate the figure, rather than cutting it as horizontal lines would.
Step 2. Wear bras of the right size
According to statistics, women wear a bra of the wrong size on a daily basis. Go to an underwear store and contact specialized staff: they will certainly be able to advise you on the right size for you. Bras that are too small will weigh down the upper body, while bras that are too large give it a scruffy look.
A bra of the right size can also reduce the feeling of heaviness that some women experience in the upper body
Step 3. Shop for modeling underwear
The modeling underwear helps to refine the figure, to smooth the shapes and to assume a more correct posture. All of this will improve the fit of your clothes.
Step 4. Choose the right accessories
If your critical area is the abdomen, a large belt will help you hide it. Shimmering earrings or an eccentric hair band will distract attention from the body, directing the gaze elsewhere.
Step 5. Enhance yourself with the right footwear
In general, shoes that stop at the ankle or have a strap shorten the figure and make the legs appear shorter. Instead, try boots, flats or high heels, which make any leg look gorgeous.
Part 2 of 3: Don't Hide the Shapes
Step 1. Avoid baggy or A-line clothing
It is common to believe that very baggy clothes hide shapes, but in reality they highlight the critical points. Wearing clothes that are too large does nothing but emphasize the attempt to hide the body, also penalizing the silhouette. This way your figure will suffer further.
Step 2. Choose pants that fit well
Many believe that wide trousers fit better than too tight ones and that the much feared "sausage effect" can be avoided. In reality, neither one nor the other is able to enhance the physical. Trousers that are too wide hide the shapes and accentuate the corpulence. Instead, buy cute jeans that are the right size for you; if you can't find them, you can have them made to measure. Pants that fit perfectly can be of great help.
Go for flared trousers. This model of trousers, slightly wider at the bottom, makes the hips and thighs appear more proportionate
Step 3. Choose a skirt
Straight skirts are ideal for curvy girls, because they follow the natural curvature of the body: a bit like flared jeans, this type of skirt wraps in the right places, balancing the size of the hips and thighs.
Step 4. Wear A-line or Empire-style dresses
These models accentuate the curves and, at the same time, hide the abdomen, thighs and lower back. With their fluttering bottom, these dresses fit much better than the more rigid ones that highlight any roundness or imperfection.
A style that fits any body type is the robe dress
Step 5. Highlight the waistline
Regardless of what your size is, it is always better to show the shapes than to hide them. Choose clothes that highlight the waistline. Every woman, even the most curvy, has her own curves, and it is important that she show them with pride. So it is always preferable to wear clothes that emphasize the body, rather than trying to hide or cover it. Use the right colors and patterns to your advantage to bring attention to the waist. Try vertical stripes or a particular belt.
Part 3 of 3: Clothing for Men
Step 1. Wear the right size
Stronger men tend to believe that hiding in baggy clothing makes them look slimmer, but that's not the case. Clothes of the right size fit better and are more comfortable than clothes that are too loose. Loose clothing conveys a sense of neglect and is unattractive.
Likewise, clothes that are too tight will only highlight excess weight. Wearing the right size clothes is therefore very important
Step 2. Avoid thick fabrics
Thick materials weigh down the figure. Bulky shirts and sweaters could make you look more burly than when you really are. Additionally, they can contribute to increased sweating, which is quite common among overweight men.
Step 3. Avoid casual clothing
Casual suits are generally not suitable for men with a few extra pounds. Baggy garments or thin t-shirts do not in any way enhance less slender bodies. A pair of tight trousers with a jacket over them look much better than jeans paired with a t-shirt. Try to choose less casual clothes for your daily outfit: they fit better and have a better fit.
Step 4. Aim for simplicity
The dresses with excessive patterns do nothing but accentuate the shapes, calling your attention. Instead, try solid-color prints or some small motifs - the silhouette will take advantage of it, without attracting attention.
Step 5. Respect normal body proportions
Choose clothing that does not alter the proportions of the body. For example, if your weak point is your abdomen, make sure your pants don't go directly under your belly - this will prevent them from looking more prominent and pronounced. Instead, wear the pants normally, with the belt resting on your waist. By doing this, you will be able to mask the size of your abdomen and maintain normal body proportions.
If you can't get your pants up to your waist, try suspenders instead of a belt. So you can solve your problem in style
Advice
- Wear colors that you like and that look good on you.
- Have a positive attitude and be yourself.
- Ignore people's negative comments.
