Thursday, September 22, 2016

Show Off Curves With Fashionable Plus Size Dresses

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By Carl Harris


A versatile closet would be incomplete without something that is dressy yet practical. Some women may have a skirt that goes well with many tops or a jacket that takes attention away from problem areas. Women with curves should consider fashionable plus size dresses as part of their wardrobe.

One reason these are often overlooked is the fact that some people think that one size fits all. Meaning that if a person wears different sizes for each region of their body, they may feel that a skirt is the way to go. Designers of today recognize that not everyone is made the same, so there is a dress for every shape.

Dresses of today come in a variety of styles meant to complement the feminine physique and sometimes, conceal problem areas. Women who are larger below the waistline will find styles that give more of a balanced silhouette. At the same time, there are styles that downplay features like a heavy top.

Like all plus size clothes, designers recognize that not everyone is the same height either. More women are finding that they can live productive lives being a full figured or curvy individual, so there is a larger selection than in previous years. Taller and petite plus sizes are becoming more common, making a trip to the tailor less frequent.

Fabrics used to make modern dresses also have the busy woman in mind, as blends that look fancy do not necessarily have to be dry cleaned. Microfiber is just one of the newer inventions that makes maintenance easy. Some materials that are of a spandex blend can also perfect for the women who may have difficulty committing to one size.

There was once a time when fuller dress styles came and went with a certain decade but, today that has changed. Designers find new ways to introduce retro styles to new customers and these tend to stay on shelves longer than before. One example of this was the pencil style dresses and skirts, which tend to be slimming and can be worn many ways.

Besides the cut of the dress, designers are becoming more aware which colors and textile patterns complement fuller sizes. Ages ago, either black, dark blue or earth tones were the safest choices for a woman of size because they did not want to stand out. However, the growing size empowerment movement has given women all over the confidence to wear bright, bold colors that can be accessorized.

Even if a woman likes to keep their dresses simple, they can still find many ways to accessorize. Bright or metallic jewelry that is chunky in size is one way to liven outfits. Another way would be to add an assortment of bright or lightly colored bead strands to the wrist or as a necklace.

There are many benefits to having at least a couple of dresses in the closet, as maintenance is minimal and they can be flattering. Those made from lightweight fabrics are ideal for wash and wear and can be a nice change from wearing a two piece outfit. Larger sizes have the right to variety like anyone else.




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