Myths and truth about plus size fashion

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MYTH Horizontal stripes enlarge a big frame.
TRUTH Break up the pattern with a blazer or colored pants. Très chic—for all figures.
 
MYTH Top-heavy women can't wear knits.
TRUTH Look for body-skimming silhouettes in metallic for a pulled-together take.
 
MYTH Peplums add volume.
TRUTH A streamlined pencil skirt with a peplum creates an hourglass shape.


MYTH Black is the most flattering color for fuller figures.
TRUTH Solid, bold hues are equally slimming.
"How amazing does Amber Riley look in this juicy tangerine number? Love the skinny belt, which creates an hourglass silhouette and offsets the volume of her skirt."

MYTH Full skirts make bottoms look bigger.
TRUTH Soft pleats at the waist camouflage the rear and the tummy area.

MYTH Patterned pants draw attention to a heavy bottom.
TRUTH Worn with heels and a solid top or blazer, they add pop, not pounds.
"A showstopping necklace draws the eye up—ideal for balancing out your skinny jeans, white trousers, or patterned pants."

SOURCE: MARIECLAIRE

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