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In the world of fashion, there are no shortages of ideas about do’s and don’ts when it comes to what clothes to purchase. The specialized world of plus size fashion is no different. While some of these tips are genuinely useful, others are little more than myths and misconceptions. Lets debunk a few of these myths commonly associated with plus size fashion.

Plus size women should not display any bare skin. This seems less like a real fashion tip than an admonition for larger women to cover themselves up as much as possible. No woman should have to hide herself within “fat clothes.” You owe it to yourself to flaunt your best features. So wear short skirts if you have great legs, or a V-neck to display a swelling bosom, and don’t worry about this “fashion tip.”

The myth that plus girls should never bare their arms is wrong. It is widely held that plus size girls should never wear sleeveless shirts but the truth is that a little bit of skin showing can be quite attractive. However, if you are conscious about baring your upper arms, you can cover them with a shrug, wear a shirt with lace or chiffon sleeves that give the see-through effect or just drape a sheer shawl over your shoulders.

Women of larger stature should steer away from clothing with horizontal stripes. Not true! Worn correctly, stripes can be becoming. However, a few rules apply; Women with larger hips should limit stripes to the upper body area, near the neck, or the lower body area around the legs. Stripes worn around the hip area will only accentuate the problem.

Myth: Plus-size women shouldn’t wear clothes that contain bold print patterns. Truth: Big and bold prints will flatter plus size frames when chosen properly. Prints that have only a little blank space in between the print edges are sure to flatter bigger girls. In fact, prints with edges that actually overlap flatter more than prints with lots of blank space.

The conventional wisdom usually goes something like, “plus size girls should wear baggy clothes.” Often plus size women believe this myth, shying away from form-fitting and flattering clothing for oversized sweatpants and sweatshirts. But instead of looking for clothes that hide your body, look for clothes that are body-conscious. Look for flattering attire than hint at your curves and emphasize them. Try the “tight-loose” rule: Wear a fitted top under a looser-fitting jacket, for example. You don’t want an all-over clingy fabric that hugs your figure in all the wrong places, but don’t be afraid to show off those fabulous curves either!

Plus girls can’t wear white. True, dark colors such as black, charcoal and navy are slimming, fit is more important than color. Color can be used to your advantage. If you are bigger on the bottom, wear a simple, darker color there and a lighter color on the top. You may even choose a bolder print on top. The point is that plus girls are not confined to the dark colors, by all means, lighten up! Wear red, blue, pastels, you name it, and, of course, wear white!

Andrea writes about Plus Size Clothing. Visit us for plus size deals on a Plus Size Bra

- Andrea Dilea