Plus is for Pretty

How to look pretty and fashionable when you’re a plus size

There is no rule that says you have to be thin to be pretty. I see so many beautiful girls who hide themselves under layer after layer of baggy clothing. You don’t have to be thin to wear makeup and you don’t have to be thin to be fashionable. Spend a little money to buy jeans that fit your figure and aren’t three sizes too big! God made you beautiful just the way you are. If you have low self-esteem, learn to be thankful for yourself! God made all of us different, and we can all learn how to embrace those differences. If you desire to be thin, keep in mind that thinness is relative. Even thin girls can find someone thinner to compare themselves with, but we can all love our bodies just the way God made them. Here are some tips on how to show the world that girls with curves are beautiful.

1. Never feel like you have to wear baggy clothes. Many girls wear clothes that are too big in order to hide the extra pounds. However, this also masks the curves you have and makes your body look bigger than it actually is. Don’t feel ashamed of your body! God made you beautiful, so embrace yourself by wearing pretty and modest outfits that fit properly!

2. Develop a style that is right for you. You don’t have to follow every trend, but wear what makes you feel comfortable and pretty. Don’t be afraid to wear a skirt or a dress. Look feminine and feel proud!

3. Black may be slimming but be careful of wearing it too often. Too much black can make you look like you’re trying to blend into the background or like you’re attending a funeral every day.

4. Never underestimate the value of accessories! An outfit doesn’t end with just the clothes! Jewelry and purses can make an outfit and make you feel better wearing it. Longer necklaces can be slimming because they lengthen you. Wear cute earrings to draw attention to your face.

5. Don’t ever let anyone make you feel bad about the way you look! If you want to lose weight then do it for the right reasons. If you have health problems or want to do it for yourself then go for it, but never try to lose weight to please someone else. God will always love you for you, no matter what size you are. First Samuel 16:7 “…God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”

My Favorites

Listed below are some stores that sell really cute clothes in plus sizes!  Hover over the images for descriptions, and click on the images to view the items in their web store.  Keep in mind that although a few of these items are fairly costly, similar looks can often be found for much less by searching around online, or by visiting clearance racks towards the end of a season.

B&Lu

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Kiyonna

$88

$88

$78

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Fashion Bug – My Personal Favorite.  They have really cute clothes, and great sales!

Jackets

$28

$28

$47

$24

$45

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Tops

$8

$8

$27

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Pants

$19

$19

$23

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$34

$28

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By Alicia Marie Sargent

Comments

  1. Alicia, you have great ideas in your article! It goes right along with Mitch’s great advice this month too! I constantly battle with weight fluctuations too and I’ve dressed in really big clothes before and looked bigger than I should have. Whenever I dress for my size, I feel better about myself and am more confidant in my appearance.
    Great article!!

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