Feel free to laugh hysterically at me for giving out fashion advice. I honestly have no idea what I’m talking about. Anytime I’m going somewhere special I have to have my sister-in-law go shopping with me and pick out my outfits.
I apologize in advance. ::snort::
These first three tips I learned at a jewelry party about seven-ish years ago.
(1) Draw the eyes up.
Choose the big hoops or chandelier earrings over the pearl studs.
Wear a necklace.
You want people to look at your beautiful face not at your gut, thighs, hips, or whatever you feel like is your trouble area. Having bigger earrings and/or a necklace on will draw attention to your face ~ where you want it.
(2) Rock the three-quarter length sleeves.
When you either wear 3/4 length sleeves or push your sleeves up, it gives the illusion of lengthening.
It does. I promise.
(3) Layer bracelets.
Several bracelets on one wrist gives the idea of movement.
::insert the music::
We like to move it. Move it. We like to move it. Move it.
(4) Skip the sag.
As you’re losing weight your clothes will become looser, which is awesome. High-five!
If it gets to the point you’re having to cinch your belt tighter and tighter and you still have a sag goin’ on in the derrière, then it’s time for an upgrade. Don’t go spend $100 dollars on a pair of jeans, but I would definitely encourage you to splurge on a pair under $30.
Just buy one pair. One pair will be plenty.
You can wear a pair of jeans several times between washing. At least I do. (Does that gross you out? ::snort::)
(5) Buy a Few Tops.
This is along the same vein as the jeans. As you lose weight, your shirts are going to start getting bigger and baggier. Take a trip to Target, Old Navy, TJ Maxx or Ross. Find three tops that you can create different outfits with using jewelry and/or scarves. You don’t need to spend a lot. You could probably get three tops for around $30.
Start socking a little bit of money away. Do you have a little extra each month left over in your grocery budget? Could you put it toward rewarding yourself?
Be sure to buy tops that flatter. Nothing too tight. Don’t buy a top thinking it will fit better in a month once you lost a little bit more weight.
(6) Get Fitted for a Bra.
Find a bra that actually fits and lifts. You’ll feel better. I promise.
My friend JJ, who is so not a fluffy girl, just recently wrote a post about this.
(7) Dress for the Day.
My friend Abby, also so not a fluffy girl, has just recently started a weekly link-up called Dress for the Day. It’s all about dressing for the day you want to have.
I want you to do that. Invest a little time each day in your appearance. Put on little make-up. Put a little bit of thought into what you’re going to wear.
You’ll feel better about yourself and more confident as you face the day.
I’ve noticed something about myself. My willpower is stronger on the days I put effort into my appearance. I’m more tempted to overindulge on the days I hang out in my gym clothes or pajamas all day. I feel gross and I look gross, so I treat my body gross.
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What about you? Any fashion tips you would like to share? Please?
i would add that trying something new is an important part of finding your style. as we lose weight or change or grow into our body – i think we get a record stuck in our head, that THIS style is me and i can’t wear THAT because that’s what that other girl in high school wore or only skinny models can rock colored pants or i don’t want people to think i’m trying too hard . . .
the point is to dress for YOU so try something new and find YOU in there. color! shapes! patterns! mono-chromatic outfits! heels! weeeeeeeee
RA – you made my day by telling your fabulous friends about our link up. i’d love to see you tell one of your dress for the day stories one week – i was just telling emily how much your journey and joy and zest for life inspire me. so much love from me to you today. xoxo.
excellent point! love it.
Your last tip was important for every woman, I think! I have always been one to get up and get dressed, not staying in my pjs. I know how easy it would be to just throw myself in the car for carpool like that. Would save so much time! But I would feel terrible about myself. AND, isn’t that just the day where you run into every single person you know? When I look put together, I get stuff done. Awesome tip.
so true, beth! i think all women can benefit from taking a little extra time and care on our appearance.
As a fluffy girl, I like to wear clothes that flatter, but also clothes that are fun! No all black for me. I like color and patterns. Sometimes fluffy girls get bogged down in the dark knit black whole.
My best tip for the transition time is shop at resale shops. If I have some time, and nothing specific I am looking for, I go to several resale shops we have in our area. I have been able to get clothes from Lane Bryant, Talbots, and Cold Water Creek all for around $5 per item. I have also purchased clothes at SAM’s, the one pain there is they do not have a fitting room, so I am very picky and willing to return the item. Also, if you have a sewing machine, don’t be afraid to sew a straight seam down either side of your dress pants (probably not jeans) to make them fit better. I did this and left the extra material on the pants because I am lazy. I also purchase clothes at places like Ross, TJMax and Marshalls. Once you are in about a size 14/16 you can also shop in both the plus size sections as well as the other sections, so take advantage of that too.
Jeans are only good the third day.