Aspiring Spirit

You can have a fantastic outfit, and it will still seem to have something missing, unless you have the correct accessories for the look you are trying to achieve. Women have always known that accessories make or break an outfit. The right accessories can give any outfit the WOW factor. The wrong accessories will make any outfit into a disaster. Choose your accessories carefully, and be right in style. You will love being a fashion plate at every event you attend.

Some accessory designers have produced products reflective of the fact that plus sized women consist of a large part of the female population and that they will no longer purchase products that downplay their features and that they desire things that enhance their natural beauty. There are not many lines that specialize in designs for plus sized women, but many are adding products to existing collections that are flattering to more sizeable women.

Your look can be either accentuated or degraded by your purse. For example, small purses tend to make their carriers look larger; a tiny purse can make a heavy woman look downright fat. A bag that is too large will also look unnatural. Focus on selecting an appropriately-sized purse that meets your needs and is consistent with your other style choices. A single quality bag, neutrally styled, will meet your daytime needs, and a single dressier purse for dress-up is a good start. You can add as many more as you like to suit your style, as long as they are appropriately sized.

Dainty, petite jewelry just doesn’t hold up on a plus size girl. It just makes you look larger. A string of pearls is always a classic, but you can give it a twist by selecting a longer strand and knotting it toward the end. This gives it a bit of chunk and is still very classy. Bangle bracelets and solid pieces are very complimentary. You don’t have to stay completely away from small chains, dainty jewelry, but balance it with a piece that is strong and can hold up your look. Just always think proportion.

Plus girls can look great by pairing up cute shoes with their outfits. Even if your foot is wide, you can still carry off some great looks. The espadrille is a classic that looks great on pretty much anyone and it is fun and flirty to boot. Heels don’t have to be avoided by plus size women. If you aren’t crazy about walking around in three inch heels all day, you can always go for a shorter heel. If the style is right, the look will be too. One word of caution, though, cheap shoes often look like cheap shoes. If you want to carry off your look, then suck it up and pay the little extra for good shoes. Choose classic styles in colors that will compliment your wardrobe and you will be set.

Andrea writes about Plus Size Clothing. Visit us for plus size deals on a Plus Size Wedding Dress at http://plus-size.discountsonline.com

- Andrea Dilea