| Buying clothing can be a chore, especially if you | | | | Choose shoes that are comfortable to walk in. If |
| are a plus size woman. Here is some advice to | | | | you are comfortable walking in heels, they can |
| help you choose clothing that will make you look | | | | make you look taller and help you keep your |
| good and feel great. | | | | posture straight. However, they also change the |
| Buy Comfortable Clothing that Makes You Look | | | | way your weight is distributed on your feet, |
| Good | | | | which could possibly lead to problems with your |
| First of all, ditch the sweat pants. They may be | | | | feet, especially if you are overweight. If the |
| comfortable, but there aren't many people who | | | | shoes feel comfortable, then they are probably |
| look good in them and they are especially | | | | not doing any damage to your feet. However, if |
| unflattering if you are overweight. Take a look in | | | | you notice discomfort when you wear heels, it is |
| your closet and pull out the clothes that you feel | | | | probably best to avoid them. |
| look the best on you and that you feel good in. | | | | Wardrobe Essentials |
| Pay attention to what styles and colors these | | | | Every woman's wardrobe should include at least |
| clothes are and try to buy similar styles when | | | | two pairs of pants and two skirts. One of each |
| you're out shopping for clothing. You already know | | | | should be a solid color and one should be a print |
| these styles work for your body, so try to buy | | | | or check. Navy blue and black are good color |
| more like them. | | | | choices for the solids. Dark colors usually make |
| Avoid clothes that cling to your body. These | | | | you look thinner when worn on the bottom, and |
| styles only look good on people with perfect | | | | just about any top will go with either black or |
| bodies. Baggy clothes are to be avoided as well. | | | | navy. For the print and check pattern pants and |
| They tend to make you look bigger than you | | | | skirts, choose colors and patterns that are similar |
| really are. It is best to select clothes that fit | | | | to the solid colors you choose so that you will be |
| loosely without being baggy. You don't want | | | | able to mix and match your tops. |
| anything that is too tight. The last thing you want | | | | You should choose at least four tops that will go |
| is to split a seam when you sit down. | | | | with the pants and skirts. Each top should go well |
| Before shopping for a bra, always check your | | | | with more than one of your pants or skirts so |
| measurements to determine what size is most | | | | that you will be able to combine them in different |
| likely to fit. Never buy a bra without trying it on. | | | | ways. Try to limit your wardrobe to three basic |
| You want to make sure not only that it fits, but | | | | colors so that it is easier to match your |
| that it provides enough support to keep you from | | | | accessories to your clothes. This will allow you to |
| sagging. You also want to make sure that the | | | | look completely coordinated without having to |
| boning is properly secured. Look to see how well | | | | own a dozen pairs of shoes. Choose quality, |
| the ends of the boning are secured. Does the | | | | well-made clothing. These clothes will last longer. |
| fabric covering it look like it will hold, or is the | | | | Be sure to buy styles that will last awhile. Avoid |
| boning likely to start poking out in a couple of | | | | the latest fads, which may be outdated in a |
| weeks? It's well worth it to pay a little more for a | | | | matter of months. |
| well-constructed bra. | | | | |