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EVERYTHING taught about weight loss is WRONG

What’s the first thing you’re told when you’re going to lose weight. Cut out your favorite foods. Right? That’s what everyone wants you to do.

By saadah barasPublished 2 years ago 11 min read
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 EVERYTHING taught about weight loss is WRONG
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Introduction :There are going to be a great number of benefits once you embrace The Favorite Food

Diet. One of the first things you will start to notice is your changing body; you will begin

to see that your clothes are becoming looser.

This is a good thing. However, the beach body you desire may take you a number of

days, weeks, or even months to achieve. But that doesn’t mean you can’t look good!

You can look classy and even sexy if you're not at the size you want to be. However,

there is a fine line between classy and trashy. While you’re waiting to achieve your

ultimate goal weight, it is important to dress in a way that is flattering to your current

size, so let’s talk about what not to wear!

Don’t Wear Multiple Colors

Use single-color or monochromatic schemes. This could mean wearing one solid color –

like brown, navy, or black – or different tones of the same color. It could be shades of

beige, aqua, coral, or any color that brings out the best in your complexion.

Monochromatic colors are good for those with large frames while contrasting colors are

not.

Black clothing should be staples in your wardrobe. Black slims down virtually all shapes

and sizes, and it also reduces the appearance of belly fat, muffin tops, and love handles.

However, you don't have to look morbid; black can easily be dressed up with a nice

colored belt, jewelry, or the perfect shoes.

Color can bring new life when added to an outfit, and velvet, satin, silk, linen, and lace

are all materials that can be worn by any woman of any size.

Don’t Wear Bright Colors

Don't wear bright colors on the parts of your body that you want to camouflage. Bright

colors make for bigger images. If you wear bright colors the wrong way, you will stand

out in a negative way. Sunshine yellow, candy-apple red, and violet are just a few colors

that will bring attention to all your problem areas. These colors look even worse in tightfitting and undersized outfits.

Don’t Wear Stripes

Don’t wear vertical stripes. You may think that wearing vertical stripes will make you

appear skinnier, but in reality, doing so just makes your body look broader.

Don't wear horizontal stripes either. Horizontal lines are a definite error in judgment for

large frames as they make your body look wider.

Don’t Wear Heavy or Busy Fabrics

Don’t wear stiff, hard, and heavy fabrics which give a greater visual presence. Minimize

your bulkiness by wearing fluid fabrics that drape over your body and softly follow your

curves. The goal is to see your overall shape, not the shape of every body part.

Large, busy, and/or bold patterns can have a similar effect to that of horizontal stripes. If

worn over areas that are large, they add to the expanse and make that area seem even

bigger.

Don’t Wear Skinny Jeans

Don't wear skinny or tapered jeans. Jeans that are tapered at the ankles make your

ankles look fat and stumpy, and they tend to make the area above the ankles appear

larger than life. This isn’t a good contrast to create.

You also don’t want to wear pants that are too short. If you want to look slimmer (and

taller), the hem of your pants should almost touch the floor with a slight break in front

at the top of the shoe. Pants that end just below the ankle can add ten pounds to your

appearance. Boot-cut trousers are a must for your wardrobe.

Stretch pants may be comfortable but are not at all flattering, especially to the plussized lady. Sweats or tight pants are not appropriate.

When you wear pants, you want to wear them a little loose, so there’s no need to toss

your “big girl” clothes just yet. Jeans especially should be a little loose. For a professional

look, wear loose slacks with a slightly loose jacket or top.

Don’t wear pleated pants and elastic-waist slacks with a lot of shirring. Choose sleek,

straight lines with front-slit pockets or no pockets at all and elastic in the back.

To minimize your buttocks and tummy, look for pants cut at or slightly below your

natural waist. The general rule here – the higher the waist, the larger your butt will look.

Don’t Wear Short Tops

Don’t wear short shirts, tube tops, or anything that bares the midriff. Your best choice to

camouflage a not-so-flat tummy (whether wearing skirts or pants) is to choose an overblouse in a slim-fitting knit or well-tailored woven fabric. Make sure it's no longer than hip length. The only exception is with tunics which should be tapered to gently outline

the body and worn over slim-fitting pants.

Try wearing button-up sweaters or shirts that cover your upper body. Don't get low-cut

shirts or short, tight shirts.

For women, skip spaghetti-strap or halter tops. You'll want your shirt to cover your bra

straps, and they might be wide.

Button-down shirts must fit properly across the bust and stomach. That means there's

no pulling of the fabric at the buttons. If it does, the shirt does not fit.

Don’t Wear Anything Boxy

Stay away from boxy and masculine looking jackets. Instead, look for semi-fitted styles,

particularly those with princess seaming. Princess seams are the curved seams that run

down the front of the garment from shoulder to waist, or they sometimes run the entire

length of a dress.

Wear full-length cardigans and jackets. Don't wear shrugs or cropped lengths.

Don’t Wear Strappy Sandals

Don’t wear thin, strappy sandals (particularly if your foot is chubby or wide) and tiny or

thin kitten heels. Instead, look for a chunky heel or if you can stand it, a high heel which

can make you look five pounds thinner no matter what else you're wearing.

Don’t wear shoes that have ankle or Mary Jane straps, and don’t wear square-toed

shoes – all of which can make your feet look squatty and your legs appear shorter.

If you can safely do so, wear pointed-toed high heels. They make your feet look longer

and add depth to your overall look. Open-toed high heels will show off a lovely

pedicure!

Heels make you look taller, longer, and leaner, but they can wear you out quickly. So go

for boots during the day, and save your stilettos for the evening if you struggle with

sore feet.

Don’t Wear Clothes that Don’t Fit You

No matter what size you are, if you wear the wrong size of clothing, you'll end up

looking bigger. Wearing clothes that are too tight leads to bulges and lumps, just as

choosing clothes which are too large adds to your size and makes you look bigger.

Don’t wear baggy clothing. The misconstrued logic here is that by wearing something

large enough to cover a great expanse of a woman's body, she will manage to hide

unsightly lumps and bumps. However, the effect is somewhat like the innocent example

of a child who puts his own hands in front of his face and shouts, "Mommy, you can’t

see me!”

The truth is, of course, that we can see a woman isn't slim when she wears large, loose,

and floppy clothing, just as we can still see the child when he covers his face. The added

problem though is that by attempting to hide her shape, a woman can end up looking

at least twice her natural size.

To put it in a nutshell, baggy clothing is unflattering on a plus-sized woman. However,

fitted clothes which nip in all the right places can make any woman look wonderful,

curvaceous, and sexy.

Don’t Go Too Small Either

A big mistake that people often make is wearing clothes that are too tight in the vain

attempt to appear smaller. It doesn’t work. Don't dress smaller than your size.

Really tight clothing is pretty unattractive on most figures, and it is definitely

unappealing on a voluptuous figure.

If you see an outfit that is a size smaller, leave it alone – or at least don’t wear it until it

fits you properly. Even thinner people can look flabby in something that is too tight.

The key here is a good fit. Well-fitting garments always look better and make you look

slimmer as well. The clothing gives your body definition, can hide the bits you don't like,

and can highlight the bits you do.

Don’t Wear Short Skirts

Don’t wear short skirts or dresses; instead, you can easily hide flaws under a flowing and

flirty skirt. Avoid pencil skirts altogether.

Dresses and skirts can make anyone look pretty. However, be sure to wear dresses that

are made to fit you.

Dresses that are too tight are a no-no. Dresses that are too long and loose are also a

no-no. Get a dress or skirt that is mid-length. It is okay if the dress or skirt is a little

loose, but make sure it is not as loose as a muumuu.

If it goes to your knee or to the middle of your legs, it is a good length. You can wear

longer skirts, but make sure they are not so long that you are tripping on them.

If you're looking for a skirt, you can't go wrong with an A-line cut. Since A-line skirts

have a fitted waist and flare out in a triangular shape, they naturally make the waist look

smaller while accentuating the curve of the hip. Since A-line skirts are also loose though,

the curve of the hip is not exaggerated, making it suitable for women with larger hips as

well as those with narrower hips.

Avoid shapeless garments like broomstick skirts and "one-size-fits-all" dresses. Instead,

find something with a nipped-in waist. They should fit your natural waist and shoulders

closely.

If you want to minimize large hips, avoid skirts that hug your hips; instead, opt for those

that have a high waist. You will also want to avoid skirts with pockets or decorations

placed around the hip area.

If you want to reduce the appearance of heavy thighs, avoid skirts that hug your hips,

since these may make your thighs look heavier.

Don’t Wear G-Strings

Don’t wear thong or G-string underwear. Instead, go for supportive styles which help

pull in the tummy. You can't build a house without good foundations. The same is true

for a great outfit.

If you have a tummy or large breasts, support is needed. You can ruin the line of a great

outfit if you aren't wearing the correct undergarments. Alternatively, wearing a great bra

(in the correct size) or body-shaping briefs can create both great confidence and a

fabulous line.

If you would like to make your hips and thighs look smaller, wear low-legged, highwaisted underwear made of firm and supportive cotton.

Don’t wear an ill-fitting bra. A well-fitting bra can also help create a smoother, slimmer

figure. Make sure you have sufficient coverage. Underwear that's too small is not

underwear you should buy.

Chances are, if you have a cup size larger than C, you will need to avoid the cutesy

stores like Victoria’s Secret. Your best bet is to find a good bra shop or department

store.

Don’t Forget to Accessorize

While black may become your best friend as you transition to a new, leaner body, you

can always have fun with accessories. Any outfit can be made better with the right

accessories.

A lovely new bag, shoes, brooch, scarf, or belt can instantly update an outfit. And if you

feel that you are a larger woman, relish in the fact that large, bold jewelry would look

great on you. However, you will want to avoid tiny earrings and pendants as they may

get lost on you. Wear long, dangly earrings that elongate your neck.

A larger handbag or purse can help make you look smaller as it does not look tiny next

to you. Don’t carry a tiny little clutch as it will only emphasize your size.

Don’t wear tiny bracelets. Two or three chunky bangles will make a plump wrist appear

slender.

Good boots such as "equestrian-style" boots can cause the illusion of a slender calf.

Don’t Wear Your Hair Too Short

Big hair is a great help. It balances out your size. Larger women with short boyish

haircuts tend to have a pea-head look, and there is too much contrast. Shoulder-length

curls are probably best, but any fullness is a great complement to a larger body in

transition.

If you have been eating poorly for some time now, it is not hard to believe your hair

may not be as healthy as it should be either. It might have become fine and thin which is

not a good thing. Please know that it is very unbecoming for a larger woman to have

long stringy hair. Be sure to get a great cut that is flattering for your body and face

shape.

Don’t Forget Hygiene

A larger woman who has a faint smell of perfume, well-manicured nails, flattering

makeup, a lovely clean hairstyle, and wearing clean and pressed clothing will win out

every time over a skinny girl who looks like she hasn’t showered in days.

Lastly, the Golden Rule of What Not to Wear …

Don’t wear anything that doesn't put a spring in your step and a smile on your face,

because if you leave the house thinking you look fabulous, chances are several others

will think so too.

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About the Creator

saadah baras

Health + Fitness blogger.

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