It used to be, when shopping in department stores, there were racks of clothes starting at size 4 and up to size 12, with maybe one or two size 16s thrown in the mix. Now it seems there are entire departments devoted to plus size clothing for men and women. It's nice to be able to go into a store (or navigate to one, if you're on the web) and see wide selection of dresses, my favorite, especially sun dresses. But how to pick a sundress that is flattering and fits well, may be more of a challenge. Here are some guidelines.
If you're not comfortable with your arms, try a cap, or short, sleeve sundress. Cap sleeves come just over the shoulder, while short sleeves go just to mid arm.
If you have a larger bust, v-necks will do the best job of minimizing the bust area. Stay away from any horizontal stripes, rich embellishments or ruffles on the top of the dress, instead draw the eye upwards or downwards with a sassy necklace or funky shoes.
Having problems with your bottom? An A-line skirt has the most flattering fit. With a gathered waist and a flare towards the hemline, A-lines mask problem areas while flattering the waistline.
No waist? Avoid tight fitting dresses and instead opt for flared skirts which gather slightly or lay flat against the hips before flaring out.
If you're comfortable with your arms and love the halter dress look, this style will complement almost any figure. If you're not comfortable with your arms, then you won't carry the dress well and will feel insecure, even if you have nothing to be insecure about.
Pair sundresses with pumps or sandals. Gladiator sandals go wonderfully with full skirts or short skirts. Don't be intimidated by wearing a short skirt. If you've got the legs flaunt them. A lovely wedge sandal, can offset a gauzy sundress perfectly, be it short or long.
When wearing a sundress, always remember that you're a beautiful woman. A beautiful, confident woman can carry any dress she wishes and make it look fabulous.
Marissa_Lindersom
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