Finding great plus size fashion, including plus size swimwear, does not need to be a challenge if a woman knows what to look for when shopping. When shopping for swimwear, paying attention to factors like color, print and pattern is a step in the right direction, as all of these play a part in ensuring that the items chosen are flattering and help you look your absolute best in and out of the water, at the pool or the beach.
Color Selection
Oftentimes, women are told that black is their ideal color if they are carrying a bit extra weight. Although that advice is great for many items of clothing, it does not necessarily make sense for plus size swimwear. A solid black swimsuit is not necessarily flattering or attractive on any woman, no matter her size. All by itself, black can’t really do much for a woman’s figure. Black appears to be further away while lighter colors seem to be closer, so it’s actually the combination of dark and light that can be used to create the illusion of slenderness. Swimsuits that combine black or other dark color with bright, lively colors are great for plus size swimwear.
When shopping for swimsuits and looking at colors, you should know your palette: what colors generally look good on you. Wearing colors that compliment your complexion do seem to have a slimming effect. Also, keep in mind that contrast between skin tone and fabric color will be augmented by bright sunlight while outdoors.
Prints and Patterns
Prints and patterns can work great on plus size swimwear, as long as they are strategically placed. Colorful areas should be placed over parts of the body you wish to accentuate, or creating vertical designs that elongate your figure, always over darker backgrounds that conceal troublesome areas. Another thing to take into account is size. Avoid small patterns and prints, as they will make you look bigger. Instead, opt for larger prints and patterns — at least the size of your fist — in very contrasting colors. Geometric patterns, animal prints and bold floral prints are all good choices. They are great to smooth over unwanted imperfections.
Other beachwear accessories, like sarongs and cover-ups, are very popular with full-figured women, as they provide extra coverage. Also, they provide the opportunity to really go crazy with colors, patterns and prints!
Plus Size Swimwear Shopping Strategies
When shopping for swimwear, it is very important to allow yourself enough time. However long you think you’ll need, double it! Never, ever leave swimsuit shopping to the last minute. You do not want to feel rushed. There are few things more stressful than running around a department store minutes before closing time the day before you leave on vacation. Successful and stress free swimsuit shopping is about taking the time to try on, at a leisurely pace, every swimsuit on the store. Twice. Compare and contrast until you find exactly what you are looking for: a bathing suit that makes you feel confident, beautiful and great about yourself.
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