Oftentimes, women think they don’t need to worry about accessories when they want to enhance their natural curves. Women can certainly use a variety of accessories with a plus size special occasion dress if those accessories are used well, and a few exist that plus size women should pass on as well.
- The Right Size Handbag: Too often, women don’t think about the size of their purse. If you carry a handbag that is tiny, it can make you look like you weigh 30 lbs more. I like to joke that a larger handbag can make me weigh 30 lbs less! Consider your handbag choice and take into account finding a handbag in proportion to your size. Scale is important. Avoid tiny bags or totes, which will not flatter you. Be sure your bag offers straps long enough to fit your height. Also, feel welcome to try out wild colors; we don’t always need to stick to black and brown. What about polka dots or stripes on your next purse?
- Jewelry: One of my favorite things to do is to pick and choose among my jewelry for the day’s bracelet and, perhaps, ring. Like with the purses, scale is important for us plus size women. Remember to pass on the dainty, small pieces of jewelry and pick out chunky, large pieces. A tiny ring will make your hand appear larger than it really is, so select rings and bracelets that work in proportion to your body and flatter you.
- Belts: Ordinarily, I caution against belts. However, I find more and more elastic belts available. If you want to wear an accent belt, consider looking for one made of elastic. You can wear them with a floppy dress to add shape or a sweater. A black belt over a roomy white shirt is a nice look. If you are a pear-shaped woman, you may wish to skip the belt since it won’t be as flattering as going without.
Don’t forget scale when it comes to shopping for accessories. If you let them, accessories will flatter your natural curves and help you look and feel great.
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