Here are some guidelines to looking
and feeling good, whatever your size, and some Web sites that
cater to large women.
Get the right size. Most sites have charts to help you
gauge how their clothes will fit your body, but in general, a
55-inch waist and, say, 65-inch hips will fit size 6X, which
translates to 58-60 in dress sizes.
Plus
Woman presents a size chart in an easy-to-read
grid. If you're not sure, contact designers' customer service
representatives. (Sizes 14-26 are generally considered plus
sizes, and over size 26 is considered super-size.)
Buy colors that flatter you
(maybe even hire a color consultant for advice).
Basic black
may make you feel thinner, but if it makes your face look bad,
what good is it?
Don't wait to live until
after you've lost weight.
Celebrate yourself, your life and
your beauty now.
Pamper yourself.
Massages, manicures, facials and pedicures all make you feel and
look great.
Get a regular haircut.
One of the greatest fashion mistakes is to wait too long between
trims.
Always keep a style
emergency kit on hand:
emery board, brush, lipstick,
earrings, long scarf.
Invest
in a shopping consultant. They can save you money by
finding clothes that you'll like and wear.
Accessorize.
Scarves and jewellery are wonderful vehicles to articulate your
style.
If an outfit makes you feel
fat or unattractive, get rid of it.
Don't buy too small.
Loose-fitting clothes don't necessarily make you look bigger.
Buy clothes that are comfortable and attractive.
If the size on the inside of
the tag bugs you, cut it out!
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