You have probably asked yourself many times what looks good on plus-size bodies? Being a plus size girl doesn’t mean that you should stick to only a few pieces of clothes. The fashion trends change, and now every brand and designer offers pieces suitably tailored to fit women of all shapes and sizes.
All body shapes are beautiful and the right clothes can only emphasize their assets. It takes a bit of observation to check the shape of your body (hourglass, apple, inverted rectangle, diamond) and realise what type of clothes you need. This is especially important for the tops. If you’re looking for women plus size tops and can’t make up your mind, we have several tips and suggestions when it comes to the models, fabrics, patterns and colours.
The Best Top Models
Tunics
Longer tops or tunics are some of the best women plus size tops. They can be worn with almost anything from jeans, leggings to a pencil skirt. Literally, all body shapes look great in a tunic that successfully hides the areas that you may not feel comfortable showing. Get them in various colours, patterns and fabrics, with long or short sleeves, for summer or winter, so you can always have a go-to piece to match with your outfits.
No matter your age, this type of large size tops for ladies should be in your wardrobe. The fabric can be entirely sheer (you can wear nice lingerie underneath) or in a solid colour. Pick your favourite colour and don’t be afraid to go with something bolder such as orange or yellow, especially for the summer.
Pick a model with geometric patterns or the gentle paisleys for your working hours. Also, feel free to go with stripes, just make sure that the other pieces you’re wearing are simple and basic, so the tunic can be the star of your outfit. Wear your tunic over simple monochromatic pants, or put it on top of a midi spaghetti strap dress. You can add a few accessories such as a cool cowboy belt to make your waist look slimmer, or a long necklace to achieve the laidback Boho style.
Our suggestion is chiffon tunics with simple lines. But, you can go with cotton, linen or silk, depending on what you prefer. Jersey and silk tunics are excellent choices when you need to look more elegant.
Flowy Blouses
Blouses are a piece of clothing that’s present in any woman’s wardrobe. When it comes to blouses for plus size bodies, you’d want to opt for longer and flowy designs that will create a softer figure. This simple blouse design will be suitable for jeans, pants and skirts. You can easily combine it with a blazer and pants for your office hours. Layering a blouse with a blazer or sweater can help create a slimmer silhouette.
Simple T-Shirts
Every lady should have at least one basic piece like a simple monochromatic T-shirt. It doesn’t have to be for days off only, a simple white T-shirt can be combined with a skirt or pants and as such it’s a popular piece for creating a minimalist work wardrobe. T-shirts are quite simple and there is nothing special about them, which is why you can wear them any way you want. Pick your favourite colour, and combine them literally with every piece of clothes you have.
Choose Slimming Colours
Colours have the power to make you feel happy and confident, especially when they complement your skin tone. Feel free to introduce a pop of colour into your wardrobe even though it was sort of a fashion rule that black is the only colour for plus size ladies.
Don’t hesitate to wear a variety of colours, especially in the warmer days when black isn’t a practical choice. White, yellow, pink, orange are wonderful colours to jazz things up with your summer outfits. Leave the dark colours for winter (grey, dark brown, black or navy).
For a flattering and balanced look, it’s best if you combine an outfit with two light colours or an entirely monochromatic one. You can wear a white comfort shirt combined with a light pink blouse and white pants, for example. It’s also a great look when the top is in a light colour and the bottom in a darker one. For instance, you can wear dark pants or leggings with a bright coloured or printed top. If it’s chillier, you can add a jacket in the same colour as your pants or leggings.
Flattering Patterns
Patterns are great and shouldn’t be avoided. But while some patterns are flattering, others may make things a bit less aesthetical. This goes for all body types, as well as plus-sized ones. Wearing a single type of pattern in moderation is the only rule you should stick to. For example, if your choice is a top with a large print, then the bottom should be monochromatic and simple. Remember: less is more.
If you want to wear some type of pattern, wear it on the part of your body you want to show off, not the one you want to hide. Many plus size women avoid wearing stripes when they shouldn’t at all. Stripes can help you elongate your figure, just make sure they are vertical (horizontal create a wide illusion).
Consider the Fabrics
Your clothes should feel comfortable and soft on your skin, regardless of what your body type is. The fabric should be breathable and shouldn’t cause you a feeling of discomfort. Some of the basic fabrics are natural options such as cotton, silk, linen and silk.
Cotton
This is the most popular fabric for clothes. Its breathability makes it a good choice for the hot summer days and suitable for the chilly ones too. Hypo-allergenic and ideal for people who have sensitive skin, cotton is a durable fabric that doesn’t require any special care.
Linen
Very breathable and able to provide a cooling feeling, which makes it perfect for the hot summer days. Linen is a durable fabric and twice as strong as cotton. It’s not stretchy, but it tailors well. The only con is that it wrinkles easily.
Silk
Soft, comfortable and luxurious, silk is a beautiful material that could make any outfit look elegant. It’s strong and durable and is ideal for every season. It may be dry cleaned, hand or machine washed (this depends on how it was treated). To keep your silk garments looking good, always read the care instructions.
