Wearing Leggings: The Do’s and Dont’s

Ladies Ladies Ladies. Normally I am the bearer of good news and even greater fashion tips, but there is an epidemic that’s sweeping the streets around the world; and my beautiful plus size divas seem to be affected by a trend that started off for some as a fashion DO, and is rapidly becoming a fashion DON’T! Leggings, have become to many a nightmare in disguise, and I’m here to wake you up, and help you look great.

When choosing the right Legging there are some easy steps that need to be taken in order to look like the diva that you are.

1. Always plan to have a long enough shirt to cover up those Bootylicious curves (yes we embrace our curves, but leave a little for the imagination).

2. Try it ON! I know that life is hectic, and we always don’t feel like trying items on. With Leggings its best to see the fit at the store because some brands run larger or smaller than others.

3.Tights, or any type of see through Hosiery, are NOT and I repeat, NOT made to just wear with a shirt. That is a NO NO! (What not to wear). If you can see skin, that’s not a good look, and a greater fashion mistake.

4. Make sure the fabric works well with your body type. Not all fabrics accentuate the plus size figure well (satin silk, leather etc). If we are seeing too many dips, wrinkles and too much jiggle, that fabric may not be good for you.

5. Lastly remember that Leggings are an accessory, it’s not the main piece, it shouldn’t draw more attention than the rest of the outfit.

Ladies these steps will guarantee success in the Legging department. Some things come by trial and error and wearing Leggings the wrong way is an error that I want you to avoid. Always remember ” Wear the outfit, don’t let the outfit wear you.”

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Tova Jade Mays is a 23 year old columnist. After growing up in Flint MI, and later relocating to Grand Rapids MI to attended Grand Valley State University her interest in fashion for plus size women increased. She began her own Blog called ” More for Less.” This blog shined light to the hidden treasures for plus size women, that are sometimes hidden and over looked in consignment and Goodwill’s stores. Where Are You From: I am from Flint MI, Reside in Grand Rapids MI What were you doing before writing for DailyVenusDiva.com: Well, I was and still am a full time College Student at Grand Valley State University. Senior Year YAY! What do you do for DailyVenusDiva.com: I bring the divas, all things Fashion and Beauty! What does it mean to Thrive In Your Curves: Thriving in your curves means to embrace every part of your body. Loving everything that make you PLUS! Knowing that you are beautiful and there is NOTHING no one can do about! What is your favorite hobby: Singing, acting and of course writing. What is in your future: My Future is to graduate from college and open up my own Non-Profit, and continue to excel at DVD. I love this magazine What’s so special about DailyVenusDiva.com. DVD gives plus size woman a voice that is sometimes not heard. DVD is a community that loves, embraces, and celebrates plus size women. I am privileged to be apart of such a great community.