Fact - today's woman is a size 14 and about 5' 4" tall.
If you are a plus size woman, you can feel left out in the cold after seeing all those skinny girls on the TV, bill boards etc.
Starting loving your curves is easy look at these suggestions/tips:-
1. Take some time for you and pamper yourself – they say retail therapy works a treat and it sure does!! Get a few of your girl friends, have shopping spree, lunch and a treatment – go on a new hair cut or a manicure makes you feel brilliant.
2. Get active and do some exercise which is fun and enjoyable – I'm sure the dog will love you been taken out for a long walk (just wrap up warm in the cold weather), visit your local gym to see what classes are available and make new friends at the same time! You'll soon see you energy levels and vitality grow.
3. One of the best ways to increase your own self confidence is sexy underwear. Indulge yourself in a new, sexy full figure bra and matching briefs. Indulge yourself in a new, sexy bra and matching panties. Since self image is all about loving yourself, how better to love yourself than to treat yourself to gorgeous lingerie?
4. Show off your best bits, whether it's your bottom, cleavage, shoulders, curves or legs – look at the stars to see how they work it – seemingly effortlessness!! Take Beyonce, Cameron Diaz or Penelope Cruz – they all know which lingerie works for them and how to work it.
5. Let go of dieting and surround yourself with friends who are interested in whom you are rather than what dress size you are. Embrace your curves and love you voluptuousness – let the world open up for you.
6. The London Marathon has given many of us some incentive to get active – not only to give us that ‘good feeling' but to also improve our fitness levels. Doing 30 minutes a day brisk walking is fantastic exercise and this is the best time of year to start – what beats going for an early morning or evening walk in the spring time?
7. Go on - treat yourself to a special pamper day with friends (you deserve it!!)? Check out any special offers that your local spas and retreats may be running – what could be better than steaming in the sauna, receiving a full body massage, relaxing by the pool side followed by a mouth watering meal with your dear friends – you're worth it!
8. It's time to start shaping up for your summer break – not only will you feel better but you'll look FANTASTIC – try exercise that it enjoyable and fun such as family game of cricket, bike riding with friends or taking part in a Charity Fun Run/Walk.
9. Part of improving your self image and embracing your body is being proud and showing yourself off. Learn which styles flatter your best features - remember, finding the right clothes is never about the size, it's about measurements and cut.
10. Ensure you are wearing the right size bra, so that you get excellent support and an impressive flattering shape.
11. Stick to smooth bras for wearing under fitted or sheer tops as these are best for not showing through these coloured tops.
12. Wear streamline or fitted shapes - more flattering than baggy clothes. Choose tops with seams or darts under the bust - these will define your waist and make you look slimmer.
13. Stretch fabrics like knits and cotton Lycra are great if you want to emphasise your shape, but remember to wear a plain or smooth bra underneath tighter tops.
14. It is important to choose round, scooped and V-necklines as they tend to be more flattering for bigger boobs than high necklines.
Big And Beautiful Girls
We all know that beauty comes in all different shapes/sizes ? it is all in the eyes of the beholder. Every bride wants to look FANTASTIC on their special day ? and plus size ladies certainly know how to shine, glow and look beautiful. This guide has been put together to help you choose your bridal gown that will show off your special curves to the max.
Firstly, think about the image you want to create on your wedding day ? will it be a low key ceremony or a full-blown Cinderella type ball?
Secondly, don't feel that you need to keep with the traditional bridal gown colours of white or cream - be bold and go for something different ? beiges/chocolates are very popular at the moment. Look at your skin colour and choose a colour which compliments it. If you choose a strong colour best to keep the details on the dress simple.
Next, the detail of the dress must be chosen - a simple dress paired with exquisite accessories can be a 'show stopper'. To draw attention to certain parts of the bosy choose a style that emphasises that particular part - so if you are bottom heavy choose a gown which has detail around the bust area.
Fourthly, ensure you make the best of the sexy part of your body ? if you have great legs then show them off a little by choosing a shorter style gown or if you have great arms choose a strapless gown with some gorgeous glitter body lotion so your arms and shoulders sparkle.
Short guide ?what style suits what body shape'
Large bust - Basque style and full skirt works best ? but do ensure your bodice area is plain and avoid low necklines. Any detail is best situated at the bottom of the skirt.
Large hips - Try to create a slight triangle over the lower half of your body ? choose the ball gown style or princess style. Across the hip area ensure that you gown is not to tight - stay cear of anything piered, a bustle or peplum style.
Large tummy - A-line style. Ensure seam is under the bust line and then just flows down so the dress will not sit to your body but will flow around it. If you decide to opt for sleeves, go for long/narrow - not too tight.
Large legs/thighs - Longer gowns work well ? try a sheath style and try and add height with heels.
Wide shoulders - V-neckline style will work best ? it is OK to shown some skin. Puffed sleeves are a big NO NO!
Chubby Arms - Long simple sleeves work best, but do not choose skin tight sleeves.
Short Arms - Avoid sleevless gowns - better to choose three quarter length sleeves.
Remember this is just a guide for all you soon to be gorgeous fuller figured brides ? the most important thing is for you to choose a gown which you are comfortable wearing and makes you feel like the most beautiful bride whom ever walked down the isle or even WALKED THE PLANET!!!
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