The fashion world is full of advice on what to do and what not to do, what to wear and what to leave on the hanger.  The world of plus size fashion is no different.  However, for as many useful tips that are out there, there is an equal number of myths.  Let us debunk a few of the myths surrounding plus fashion.

Plus size women should not “show skin.”
This seems more like a way of hiding plus size women by covering as much of them as possible instead of being a real fashion tip.  There is no reason why any woman, plus or otherwise, should have to hide in “fat clothes.”  Find a feature that you like and flaunt it, girl!  Short skirts to accent shapely legs or a V-neck to show off a curvy figure are definitely a yes!

Plus girls should never bare their arms.
Sleeveless shirts have long been touted as a no-no for plus size women, but this is just not true! Showing a little skin can be flattering and make you feel sexy.  However, if you are not comfortable baring your upper arms, you can drape a pretty, sheer shawl over your shoulders.  A shrug is another great way to cover your upper arms, or you can get a shirt with lace or chiffon sleeves.  That way you can bare your arms without showing too much skin!

Plus size women should not wear horizontal stripes.
This is just silly.  Stripes, in any direction, vertical, diagonal and, yes, horizontal, can be flattering.  There are a few rules, such as, placement of the stripes.  If your hips are the widest point on your body then the horizontal bands or color should be placed on the upper part of your body, near your head, and around your legs instead of around your waist area.

Plus girls should stay away from bold prints.
Actually, prints that are big and expressive can be flattering to a larger frame.  This is, however, dependant upon the print because it is usually the space that is between the print that causes problems.  Prints with edges that overlap are a better choice than prints that are spread out with lots of space in between.

Plus size girls should not wear clothes that are form fitting.
If you want to send out the message that you are hiding your body from the world, this is the myth to follow.  However, it is bunk.  Plus size girls should not be sentenced to a life of big, baggy clothes.  Clothes that are body conscious, hinting at your curves can be very flattering.  The “tight-loose” method of fashion works well here.  A fitted cami under a jacket that is unstructured or relaxed is an example.  You don’t want clingy fabrics that hug the wrong places, but don’t be shy about letting your clothes hug and accentuate the right curves!

Plus girls can’t wear white.
True, dark colors such as black, charcoal and navy are slimming, fit is more important than color.  Color can be used to your advantage.  If you are bigger on the bottom, wear a simple, darker color there and a lighter color on the top.  You may even choose a bolder print on top.  The point is that plus girls are not confined to the dark colors, by all means, lighten up!  Wear red, blue, pastels, you name it, and, of course, wear white!

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Andrea writes about Plus Size Clothing. Visit us for plus size deals on a Plus Size Wedding Dress at http://plus-size.discountsonline.com