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honest about what looks good, and what doesn't.

4. ARMS, LEGS & BELLIES
DO wear clothes that conceal. These days the fashion industry seems to be charging more for wearing less. On larger ladies however it tends to look more stylish, sexy and appealing to conceal.

If you have arms that sag a little DO wear sleeves. Sleeves that flow and drape can look fantastic. You can also get sleeves that are half arm (ending at the elbow), quarter arm (ending halfway down the upper arm), or full length (ending at the wrist). DO choose whichever you prefer and TRY BEFORE YOU BUY to see which suits you.

DO wear clothes that cover your thighs. High cut shorts and skirts tend to make plus size ladies appear to be barely fitting their clothes. If you have great calves DO show them off but it's generally a good idea to buy clothes that reach the knee or just below the knee. Full length pants can look and feel great but DO remember to FIND WHAT FITS.

DO avoid midriff and hipster clothing. Bared midriffs might look great for women with slim waists and slender hips but women with more to cuddle generally look better in clothing that conceals our bellies. Again, TRY BEFORE YOU BUY because sometimes that outfit you just adore looks fantastic on you despite the hint of hip.

5. DO WEAR SINGLE COLORS (THE DARKER THE BETTER)
Aim to buy and wear single colors. I know we've seen those floral extravaganzas or riots of stripes and spots but the best look for larger ladies is single colors. DO mix and match your complimentary colors. Darker chocolate over lighter chocolate or vice versa can look great. DO avoid spots, stripes, flowers, checks, and patterns.

Of course, if you truly love the cut and appeal of something that is more decorative DO go ahead with steps 2 and 3, FIND WHAT FITS and TRY BEFORE YOU BUY. If you still think it looks great buy it. Generally however, patterns tend to look stretched or can make us look larger than we really are. Single colors, especially darker colors, tend to hide the bits we want to hide and give us a slimmer appearance.

If you remember these five fashion tips you'll always find it so much easier to wear the clothes that suit your wonderful figure. When you're dressed well, you look great and you FEEL great. The final DO to remember is DO FEEL CONFIDENT! Whatever you wear, wear it with style and decide you look fantastic. Your opinion is the one that truly counts.

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