Fashion Tips on How to Look Sensational — Whether Plus Sized or Not!
Ten Fashion Commandments (adapted from Bradley Boyou’s The Science of Sexy):
1. Thou shalt choose the right undergarments. The most common problem? Creating new bulges next to the ones you’re covering up.
2. Thou shalt choose the highest quality fabrics thou can afford. Buying cheap is like buying disposable clothing. Don’t do it to yourself.
3. Thou shalt not force your figure into every style. Certain styles will never look good on you. Period.
4. Thou shalt use your skin to your advantage. A peek of flesh can instantly draw the eye straight to the spot you’re showing off-and away from a flaw you’re trying to conceal.
5. Thou shalt not buy big-ticket trendy items. If you look at something and have to ask yourself, “Do I really think this will look good in two years?” it probably won’t.
6. Thou shalt select skinny fabrics and cuts. Fabrics that gently flow and drape over your body create more of a vertical line, making you seem slimmer. Pencil skirts are a great idea here!
7. Thou shalt ignore clothing tags-the fit is the thing. Generally speaking, if there are wrinkles in the fabric when you try it on, the garment is either too small or too big.
8. Thou shalt have accessories. They divert from your flaws and are more affordable than clothes.
9. Prints and accessories must be in scale with the body. Little things on big people look ridiculous, and big things on little people look ridiculous.
10. Thou shalt wear the V-neck shape-it looks good on every woman. No matter what shape or size you are, the V-neck will create the illusion of a slimmer waist.
Learn more about Bradley Bayou – whose dressed everyone from the likes of Oprah, Halle Berry, Salma Hayek, and Eva Longoria – and The Science of Sexy. Now it’s your turn to look just as glamorous!
