Ten Commandments of Plus-Size Fashion
Rule #3
1. Thou shall be fitted for the correct bra size. I know that most plus-sized divas like to show the girls, so let’s put on a good show!
2. When wearing leggings, thou shall wear a top that covers thy booty. A long, flowy tunic would be ideal.
3. Thou shall know what type of Spanx to wear. It’s no longer a question of whether or not to wear Spanx but what kind to wear. If you are wearing a dress/skirt that’s on the shorter side, you should wear Spanx underwear or boyshorts, not the knee length shorts. Don’t wanna go sharing all your secrets!
4. Thou shall have signature pieces in wardrobe. Every diva should possess a couple of signature pieces that are made of quality fabric, encompass your style, and compliment your figure to a “T”!
5. Thou shall know your best asset and fluant it! Take advantage of your lenghthy legs, bangin booty, terrific twins, or that sensational smile!
6. Thou shall be aware of your size. As plus sized ladies, we know that it may not be wise to wear midriff baring tops, mini skirts, or short shorts. HOWEVER, we are still capable of dressing sexy (see How to Show Skin Like a True Diva). In accordance to my mantra, “No one knows when you have gone up a size in your clothing, but everyone knows when you need to.” Know what looks good on you and what doesn’t. Which brings me to my next commandment…
7. Thou shall be a good friend! Ok, I’m going to keep it real ladies. Sometimes I see ladies who need to show their friends some tough love and tell them to go back to their closet and try again. You are not a true freind if you know your girlfriend is walking out the house in a less than flattering outfit. Let’s help each other out and always look like a fashionista!
8. Thou shall not compare yourself to thinner ladies! Ok, you’re thick, she’s not. Let’s get over that and continue being fabulous. I know that sometimes it comes as a second nature for women to compare yourself to others but comparing yourself doesn’t help anyone. Comparing yourself to others, NO. Comparing the cutest outfits, YES. You are the way you are until you may decide to change it, until then, embrace your body and let nothing deter you from doing so.
9. Thou shall always push the envelope of fashion. Being stuck in the norm is nothing new and exciting. I believe divas should be aware of the latest trends and fashions and know how to make it their own. Never be a carbon copy of someone else’s style.
10. Thou shall know how to accessorize. Accessories can really make or break an outfit. If wearing a bold signature piece, all other jewelry should be minimal if not non-existent. Be sure it compliments your outfit and doesn’t stand out too much. Also, please don’t go overboard with too many of one kind of accessory i.e. no rings on every finger, earrings going all the way up your ear, several necklaces, however, multiple bangles are ok. When in doubt, do as the glamorous Coco Chanel and remove the last accessory you put on.
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July 5, 2011 at 9:38 am
Great Blog thank’s:))))
Limarie
July 5, 2011 at 1:12 pm
I love this!!
Denise
July 5, 2011 at 1:35 pm
this goes along with the saying I have on my wall:
JUST BECAUSE IT COMES IN YOUR SIZE DOES NOT MEAN YOU SHOULD PUT IT ON YOUR BODY!!!!!
Kiera Edwards
July 6, 2011 at 8:41 am
Thanks ladies! i just wanted to impart some key items that I believe can make any Diva fabulous!!
Ramona
July 6, 2011 at 1:43 pm
I really like this but I disagree with numbers 4 and 8:
(4) I will admit that items like Spanx have their uses, but we are not obliged to spare others from the “horrors” of having to see our unsmoothed bumpy bits. If it makes you more comfortable, by all means. But don’t use them to placate or conform to our sick society’s need to hide our so-called figure flaws. My figure doesn’t have any flaws, thank you very much; it’s perfect just as it is, lumps and bumps included, and I owe nobody a shield from its view. If you have a problem with my bumps (or my bare arms, or legs, or whatever), don’t look. NOYB.
(8) Certainly don’t compare yourself to thinner ladies and find fault with yourself because they are thinner (or vice versa, for that matter – bodies come in all shapes and sizes and all are miraculously wonderful). Saying that it is not a good idea comparing ourselves to those who are thinner (or taller, or a different colour or with different hair) implies we must see the other as better and ourselves as less worthy of admiration, and I take issue with that.
Moe
July 6, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Being aware of your size is so important. And the fact that the number is really on a sliding scale between different retailers too. The number is just a number and is not carved in stone and doesn’t reflect on you as the wonderful vivacious human being that you are. Get the right fit no matter if means going up a size. Confidence comes with a better fit, not with a lower number.
Kiera Edwards
July 6, 2011 at 3:16 pm
Hello Ramona,
Thank you for your comments. In addressing the first comment, in this day and age more and more women are wearing Spanx and other body shapers. To a majority of plus-sized ladies, they no longer questions Spanx, but it has become a second nature..me included! So, in speaking to this majority, I recommend wearing Spanx that are appropraite to the outfit.
Addressing your second comment, in no way ,shape, or form do I believe or try to imply that women are less worthy or admiration. In fact, I was stating the exact opposite
I write based on life events and as a plus-sized woman and as a friend to several plus sized ladies, I have heard several comparisons to thinner women. Women compare themselves to others, this is not an opinion but a fact. I believe we should focus more of our attention on ourselves and being fabulous rather than focusing on others. Ladies should always admire themselves and as long as they carry themselves like ladies, expect admiration from others!
Thanks for your opinions, I really appreciate the feedback!
Kiera Edwards
July 6, 2011 at 3:17 pm
Moe, Great points! I couldn’t agree more!