Down with your dowdy old dresses, up with your feminine form! You can look attractive and fashionable too. However, you first have to identify your particular body type if you really want to pick wisely. Then you can use the style and cut of a dress to highlight your best features and play down or enhance the others.

While you’re shopping, remember just four magic words: minimize, lengthen, shape and contour. Check online catalogs for stores in your area that cater to plus sized fashion and style, not just larger sizes. Not all plus size stores are created equal, and if you’re not careful and know what you’re looking for - they might actually let you walk out with a Hawaiian muumuu! Get an idea of what you like to wear before you shop, check out the websites of your favorites local fashion stores, and head out to try on some new dresses!

Learning to take the attention from one area of your body and bring it to another is a skill that will soon become your best friend. High waistlines can help define an hour-glass figure, whereas a straight sided dress that lacks definition through the waist tends to add bulk to the mid-section. Also, avoid bunchy fabrics or thick pleats, which can give the same effect. Large, all-over prints or oversized patterns can take over the dress and distract from flattering cuts and lines, and can create a more “rounded” look. Instead, choose fabric that flows and lays flat against your body, and look for styles that lengthen your torso.

Keep your particular body type in mind as you select dresses to try on. Remember also that sizes are not the same from one boutique to another. Take care not to force yourself into clothes or undergarments that are too small for you to wear attractively. You must avoid purchasing a brassiere which lets you sag or overflow it. The proper underwear will give you a much slimmer appearance and eliminate ugly bulges. And be sure to avoid those knitted sorts of materials which cling too tightly to your form.

After you’ve chosen a dress that suits you perfectly, it’s time to boost your confidence! Even the palest skin can acquire a vibrant glow through the use of bronzers or sunless tanning. A golden tan inspires feelings of youth and health, which can’t help but lift your confidence, especially when combined with your new dress. And that dress can look even more fantastic when complemented by the right accessories. In fact, some people insist that you’re never fully dressed until you’ve added accessories. And while a dash of color or sparkle can do wonders for your look, nothing really beats a strong sense of self confidence and a radiant smile.

Andrea writes about Plus Size Clothing. Visit us for plus size deals on a Plus Size Dress at http://plus-size.discountsonline.com

- Andrea Dilea

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