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The Plusses of Plus Size

It's no secret that our culture worships thinness and equates
the emaciated state with great beauty. It's also no secret
that more and more of the population is succumbing to
"obesity", gaining more weight than ever before. One secret
that remains is that you can be overweight on the charts while
still being healthy and beautiful. And the plus in the recent
trend towards overweight in the general population means that,
slowly but inexorably, fashion designers will be designing
attractive clothes for plus-sized women. It's about time!

Remind yourself that its OKAY if you need a larger size
I think most people are motivated to diet in order to fit a
particular clothing size. That way lies madness, as sizes vary
drastically, even within brands. Life is much simpler when
clothes fit the person, rather than the other way around. And
for plus-size people, finding the designs that complement the
body is more than half the battle. Although many designers are
starting to include plus size fashions (in sections separated
from non-plus-sized clothes), the clothes often fall into the
"giant-black tunic over giant black stretch pants" category.
Look at companies that specialize in plus-sized clothes.

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So, here are my beauty tips for plus sized women. You will not
find the recommendation to wear black apparel because it's so
slimming, or to wear neutrals because they help you "blend in".

1. Wear clothes that you love. If you feel pretty or elegant
or sexy or classy in an plus size skirt, dress or other outfit,
that's the way people will see you. Spend a little more if you
have to, but find clothes and designers that work for you.

2. Wear brightly colored outfits to feel cheerful. Let your
self shine through and only wear black if you happen to like
the way you look in black. For example, EVERY woman should own
a pair of the classic black plus size pants that go with
everything. Just pair them with a bright shirt or blouse on top.
Use your own good sense when mixing and matching.

3. If you have them, flaunt them. Some plus size tops, tanks
and shirts were made to show off beautiful shoulders, or a nice
bust. Don't hide in cowl-necks or tunics if you have the option
of a nice V-neck or an off-the-shoulder top.

4. Pretty curvy legs are pretty curvy legs. Buy the best-looking
hose in natural colors, strappy shoes or sexy boots and show the
real estate between ankle and knee--the prettiest parts of the
leg. A great aline skirt is wonderful way to show off nice legs
as well.

5. Work on increasing your happiness and body images. It doesn't
matter what you wear if you're happy, and the most fabulous
clothes in the world can't cover up an unhappy face.

6. Exercise for your health, not for your derriere. Not for your
mother, your boyfriend, the fashion industry, or your ideas of
what you "should" look like. Focus on feel-good exercise like
dancing, wandering through the woods, playing in the water. Stop
tormenting yourself with the Stairmaster, and go outside to play.

7. Friendship is one of the primary components of a happy life.
It's also one of the hardest things to maintain once we're grown
up. Find friends, nurture relationships by hanging out together,
make time for each other, and you'll enrich your life immeasurably.


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