Are You looking for some Plus size evening wear, something that will dazzle, and make you feel great?
Well gone are the tents in large prints, or black so that you fade into the background with a shapeless dress, and in come the latest in designer fashions. No more wall flower for you!
Plus size women can attend many evening functions in style, with lots of evening wear to choose from. Since research shows that more than 65% of North American women are size 14 and up, which is considered “plus size” designers have finally got around to designing sleek, chic and well fitting plus size evening wear.
Throw out the so called rules, when wearing evening wear. Enhance the parts of your body that you feel confident about. If you have great shoulders, then why not wear a “off one shoulder evening gown?. If you have great legs, go with a knee length cocktail dress. Wear what makes you feel confident and comfortable and most important, happy.
When plus size evening wear is designed to fit your size, you will actually look slimmer. As with any fashion and at any size, you have to decide which areas you would like to enhance. This is the best way to hide the areas you don’t feel as comfortable with. Rather than stuffing those areas into something that is too tight, spend the time enhancing the areas that you do like. Make the eye go for your best parts, when dressing in evening wear.
If you really don’t like your larger hips, then don’t wear frills around your hips. Stay away from accessories that will add to the areas you don’t want to enhance. Your “not so nice” area will seem to disappear. This is based on everything from your shape to your height in deciding what style you should wear. These tips apply to any size.
But the most important tip, for wearing plus size evening wear, or actually any slinkier fabric, is that you need to make sure to have good fitting lingerie. Sometimes you have to spend more on your underwear than the garment, but this is worth the expense. A good well fitting bra and panties, fitted by a bra professional (most lingerie shops have one, and it doesn’t have to be a plus size store, I found mine in a regular lingerie store) will make you feel better. No more tugging, and pulling, and bunching up, your bra should move with you, and let you breathe.
If you have well fitting lingerie, you will get rid of extra bulges, that will always show through evening wear, or any clothing for that matter. Some of the one piece undergarments feel just like your second skin. If you can create a smooth line, under your clothing, you will feel like a million bucks, and you will present yourself in such a way, that you will actually look confident and slim, and have a good time.
By: Diane Palmer
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March 30th, 2010What To Look For In Choosing Your Perfect Salsa Dress
February 4th, 2010
The perfect salsa steals the show all by itself and makes you look and feel your very best. So what should you look for in choosing a salsa dress? Style, sexiness, movement, comfort, color, ability to accessorize? All of these factors are equally important when it comes to choosing a salsa dress, so let’s take a look at them in more detail.
Salsa is a sexy dance, so your salsa dress should accentuate the movements of your body. It should flow with your dance movements and flare up when you spin. Spaghetti straps are very common in salsa dresses for example. How much spin factor you choose in your salsa dress depends on what you are comfortable with.
You should also take into consideration which features of the body you want your salsa dress to show off – your shoulders, legs or cleavage. A stretchy top with pretty straps will show off a sexier shoulder line. A deep V-cut in the front is definitely meant to show off your cleavage. The opposing asymmetrical cuts that you see in many salsa dresses show off the best part of your legs while at the same creating a flattering frame for your thighs.
If you have ever been to a salsa club, you would know that it can get very hot and steamy. You should look to choose therefore a fabric that breathes, that is soft and most importantly that will keep you cool.
The color of your salsa dress is vital and should reflect your personality. The color of your salsa dress should also match the vibrancy and energy of the dance. Red salsa dress are most common but they can also come in white, black and even some pastel shades. They can also come in a combination of two or more colors. For example a red salsa dress with black trim or a black salsa dress with some red features on it. You may also add a little glitz and sparkle to make them more eye-catching. Sparkling glitter haze throughout a black dress for example is a performance favorite.
Whether you are looking for a salsa dress to wear to your favorite nightclub, a salsa dress for an upcoming competition or a dress for your prom night, the salsa dress you decide should make you look and feel your best.
By: Giselle Sanchez
Choosing Beautiful Bridal Shoes
February 3rd, 2010
Every woman knows that the shoes make the outfit! Choosing shoes for your wedding is not quite as simple as for a regular day. There are many special requirements that bridal shoes must meet, and they also need to make you feel fabulous.
There are many types of bridal shoes available. Formal shoes are typically covered in fabric, although you might find the occasional metallic wedding shoe. The finest shoes are covered in silk. Less expensive versions are usually done in a polyester matte crepe or satin. These shoes are a popular choice for bridesmaids because they are affordable and are often dyeable. They may not, however, be as comfortable as a shoe made from natural materials.
Bridal shoes are available in white or ivory, and some can be dyed to match your gown (although the silk ones often cannot be colored). Keep in mind that even with a dyed-to-match shoe, there is no guarantee of an exact match to your gown, because they are probably different types of fabrics. When in doubt, it is always best to err on the side of a shoe being darker than the gown rather than lighter. So if you are wearing a silk white (also called diamond white) dress and your shoes are only offered in pure white or ivory, the ivory will look better.
Your bridal shoes have a very demanding job. Not only do they have to match the wedding gown and look fantastic, but they also have to get through a long day. If you think about it, a bride is on the go for an entire day. From pre-wedding pictures, standing during the ceremony, circulating during the reception, and dancing, a bride will spend a lot of time on her feet. The last thing that you want is uncomfortable shoes spoiling your fun.
Lower heeled styles are going to be the most wearable. Even if your signature shoe is a four inch stiletto, pick something more practical for your bridal shoe. Unless the wedding gown is a straight sheath, only a little bit of the shoe will peek out, so don’t worry that a low heel will look dowdy. If your wedding is outdoors, you also need to look for a wide heel that will not get stuck in the grass. Try on your shoes with your bridal gown and practice walking to make sure that your dress does not snag on a crystal detail or in the heel of the shoes.
Often brides plan to wear a higher heel for the ceremony, and then switch to a flat or flip-flops for dancing. The only problem is that if your seamstress has hemmed your wedding dress based on the ceremony shoes, it will drag on the ground once you switch to the lower shoe, which will be very inconvenient for dancing. The solution is to choose two pairs of shoes that are similar in height, and have the gown either hemmed for the lower pair, or halfway in between.
There is quite a wide range of shoe styles from which a bride can choose. There are strappy sandals, ankle strap pumps, Mary Janes, ballet flats, D’orsay pumps, slingbacks, and slides. The bride should select a shoe based on the style of her gown, and the way it fits her foot. If you are awkward walking in high heels, your wedding day is not the time to try to learn! (In fact, that was the very sage advice given to me by one of my bridesmaids. I went with the flats.)
Shoes should act as the perfect finishing touch to your bridal ensemble, which means that they should coordinate with your gown and accessories. If your gown has a bow at the waist, look for shoes with petite bows on them. Often a bride will tie her shoes in with her bridal jewelry. If she is wearing sparkling Swarovksi crystal bridal jewelry, then a pair of shoes with a crystal or rhinestone accent would be gorgeous. For brides wearing pearl bridal jewelry, opt for shoes adorned with scattered pearls or a row of pearls on an ankle strap.
Almost every woman loves shoes. Your bridal shoes will be the most special pair that you will ever own. Even though I know that I will never wear them again, I still saved the shoes from my wedding day (silk flats with a tailored bow on the toe). Invest in a pair of shoes that feel great and you truly adore, and you will feel fantastic.
By: Bridget Mora
