How To Flaunt Trendy Clothes As A Plus-Size Woman

Are you a plus-size woman who believes that trendy clothes are not meant for your body type? These design tips will prove you wrong!
brides in plus size clothes

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For the longest time, women have believed that trendy clothes look good only on slim and “perfect” bodies. Adding fuel to the fire, even readymade clothing brands known for their fashionable outfits seldom cater to plus-size women. However, at Lavender, The Boutique, we believe that there is no such thing as a perfect body, only a perfect fit! Our design philosophy is that a woman should not need to slim down to fit into her clothes. Instead, the clothes should be designed to fit her perfectly!

The beauty of custom-made clothing is that each inch of fabric is tailored to hug your body in the most flattering way. Hence, with a personalized fit, you will be able to rock any fashion trend, no matter what your size. Here are a few design tips from our team of experts to help you flaunt your favourite fashion trends as a curvy woman.

4 Design Tips For Trendy Plus-Size Clothing

1. Add Flattering Sleeves/Necklines To Trendy Blouse or Top Designs

The secret to phenomenal plus-size outfits lies in the balance. You want the outfit to make your body look proportionate by drawing attention away from the chubbier areas. But this does not mean that you cannot look good in trendy designs. Any trending top or blouse design will look fantastic on you if you balance it well with the right sleeves and neckline.

For example, strappy corset blouses are a timeless trend that you can tweak by adding sleeves to the blouse. The corset at the waist will flatter your tummy area and the sleeves will conceal any arm fat. Similarly, you can wear a blouse with trending balloon sleeves, but with a high neck to provide more coverage to the bosom. This way, you can flaunt any trending blouse design by simply adding more coverage to your heavier areas.

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sleeves designed to conceal heavy arms for plus size clothes

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2. Flaunt Trending Silhouettes By Adding Slimming Illusion Panels

If you believe that fitted silhouettes are not ideal for plus-size women, now is the time to bust the myth! You may have heard people say that an A-line gown or lehenga is the best way to hide your fat. But illusion panels can help you look slimmer in fitted silhouettes like a fishtail skirt as well. These are panels in a contrasting shade to your outfit that are strategically placed along the length of the silhouette, creating the illusion of a slimmer body.

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For a flattering illusion outfit, tell your designer which areas of your body you are conscious about. The designer will place the illusion panels to make those areas look slimmer in the final design. This way, you can wear any fitted silhouette of your choice without worrying about your curves.

3. Use Colour Blocking To Don Fashionable Hues

You may have noticed that light colours such as pastels and beige are trending lately. But plus-size women are usually afraid to wear these colours because they make them look bigger. Even plus-size brides who wish to wear a pastel lehenga might end up sticking with safer dark colours instead.

We all know that darker hues make you look slimmer but you should be able to enjoy wearing other colours too! In fact, with a little bit of colour blocking, you can look gorgeous in all the trending shades like baby pink, sky blue, and mint green. The concept behind colour blocking is to add a contrasting colour to your outfit apart from the trending colour of your choice. This contrast, be it in the form of a darker dupatta or blouse, contrasting embroidery, or even a waist belt in a darker colour, adds a slimming effect to the outfit.

When you are dressed from head to toe in a light colour, you may look slightly bulky, but once you add a few contrasting elements to the outfit, the whole look becomes very flattering. So, make colour blocking your best friend and experiment with all your favourite pastel hues!

lehenga blouse dupatta for plus size with colour blocking

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4. Use Accessories To Your Advantage

When it comes to accessories, “more is more” seems to be the fashionable motto. This is great news for plus-size women because trendy accessories can frame and flatter your problem areas while looking magnificent. For example, statement earrings have a slimming effect on the face, while a wide embellished belt will narrow down your waist. Similarly, you can layer necklaces to draw attention away from the waist and towards the neck.

embroidered belt for plus size clothes

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Don’t be afraid to experiment with chunkier jewellery as it can look more flattering than dainty pieces. Mix and match and take lots of pictures with different jewellery combinations to find out what styles look the most flattering on you. With a little bit of practice, you will learn how to accessorize each outfit to perfection.

Here are some tried and tested accessorizing tips to get you started.

signature necklace on a deep neck saree blouse for plus size

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Pro*Tips

from our designers

Personalize

Instead of dressing from top to toe in the latest trends, pick one or two trendy elements for the outfit so that the rest of the design can be personalized to look the most flattering on your body type.

Highlight, not conceal

Once you choose the right neckline, silhouette or sleeve style to showcase your best features, the outfit will automatically draw attention away from your problem areas. So, instead of focussing on hiding your problem areas, think about the areas you wish to highlight.

Innerwear

Good quality innerwear can instantly make your body look more toned. So, invest in some innerwear that offers good support to make all your outfits look even more flattering.

Where Can I Find The Best Custom-made Plus-size Outfits?

For the most flattering plus-size outfits, you need a designer who knows how to make any body type shine in their designs. At Lavender, The Boutique, we have such a team of seasoned designers, with years of expertise in personalized fits for every body type.

We do not believe that the world is divided into slim and plus-size bodies. In fact, we know that each body is unique and needs a customized design that fits it to the tee. Hence, our boutique is a one-stop destination for all types of plus-size outfits, be it Western or Indian.

So, if you are someone who has shied away from trendy outfits because of your curvy body, contact our boutique today. We will help you upgrade your wardrobe with fashionable yet flattering outfits that unleash your most confident self!

Rashmi Gupta

Rashmi Gupta

Founder & Lead Designer at Lavender, The Boutique

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