Fashion Myth Busting Size Doesn’t Matter

Fashion is essentially meant to make you feel good, beautiful and confident. But if you’re drowning yourself in fashion rules dictating what you should wear as per your size or body type, we’re here with some good news: You don’t need to follow them! Here are some of the most commonly believed plus-size fashion myths you need to eliminate from your wardrobe now.

Myth: Over-sized clothes will make you look larger if you are bigger.

Feel free to consider this myth dated. There’s no reason you should skip a whole category of perfectly stylish looking silhouettes because of your body shape. While ill-fitted clothes are complete no-no for women of any size, over-sized clothes have the potential to make you look stylish without making you look bigger. Try using oversized silhouettes in the form of jackets, dresses or sweaters. This way, if you’re starting out with oversized clothing, you can easily add shape by using a belt. If you’re looking to try oversized pants or jeans, always make sure it fits you well at the waist, this way your outfit will not look sloppy.

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Myth: Sleeveless clothes will make your arms look bigger

If you can’t imagine a hot summer day without a breezy sleeveless dress, you don’t have to! Sleeveless clothes cannot possibly make your arms look bigger, on the contrary, an incut sleeveless silhouette is actually great to add a vertical and sleeker look to your outfit.

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Myth: Short skirts and dresses are a big no for plus size women

Have you shied away from shorter silhouettes for long because you’ve been told your legs will look too large? It’s time to stop that now! A short dress or skirt is hardly something anyone should miss wearing when they want to. If you’re apprehensive about shorter clothes, opt for lengths that end above the knee and not right at the knee. This will help eliminate a bulky look and also help you move around better. Use pleats and structured prints to ease your way into a shorter silhouette as it will take away from your body shape.

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Myth: Silk sarees will make you look bulky

A classic silk saree is a must-have in an Indian wardrobe and hardly something you should avoid in the name of size. True, silk sarees, especially raw silk or banarasi silk saris can be stiffer and slightly harder to drape, but here are a few tips that can ease the process and make the drape look flawless. To avoid extra bulk, make bigger but fewer pleats, especially at the waist. Tuck these slightly on the side and not right at the centre of your waist, this will help pleats stay in place and add a vertical shape to your drape. A thinly pleated pallu can further help keep all the fabric in place and look sleeker.

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Myths: You can only wear vertical stripes

While vertical stripes do create an elongating effect, it’s the width of the stripes and not the direction that matters. Horizontal stripes can help create the kind of balanced illusion you want without adding any weight. For example, thinner or mixed stripes are great to add balance to any silhouette.

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Myths: Swimsuits or bikinis aren’t meant for bigger women

If you’ve been told you can only wear super long swimsuits that cover every inch of your body, here’s how you can prove them wrong! While swimwear can be tricky, the key is to always put comfort first. Whether it’s a bikini or a short swimsuit, always make sure it’s something you’re comfortable with. Tie-ups, deep-cut bottoms and high-waist bottoms help add a sleek illusion. Always make sure your bikini top fits you well and you have the support you need.

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