Plus Size Sweater Buying Guide

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Buying a plus size sweater can be fun if you know what styles flatter your figure. Rule number 1 is - don’t try to fit into a size that you are larger than. While it might make you feel good to buy a “1X” or ‘Large” if you are really bigger than that, the sweater will emphasize your extra weight! On the other hand, you really don’t want to buy one that is too large either.

Plus sizes for sweaters range from 1X to 3X and you should find the size that fits you properly - not too snug but loosely fits around your curves. If your hips are large but your waist is small, try a boxy cut that ends mid hip. If you are top heavy a longer sweater might look better.

You will find if you wear the correct size and style you can take pounds off - plus, sizing sweaters properly will make you feel more comfortable and at ease with yourself.

Quality Counts

Plus sizing sweaters will be much easier if you buy quality clothing. I can’t tell you how much better a good quality garment will look on you and will wear much better and last longer. The sizes are more true to form and the sweaters will be properly proportioned - not to mention that they won’t fall apart after a couple of wearings!

Accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative

Some of the pluses for large size sweaters are that they can work to hide your flaws. I favor an open front sweater for my large hips - the edges of the sweater work to hide a bit of the hips and make me appear slimmer (I hope!). You’ll need to examine your figure and find out which styles can help accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative, so to speak.

Think about the color and pattern

When doing your plus size sweater shopping, don’t forget to take color and pattern into consideration. A lighter top and dark bottom is good if you are bottom heavy, but if you are apple shaped or heavier on top try a dark top and light bottom. A monochromatic set can be good as it is not to distracting. Vertical or sideways stripes are great, but horizontal stripes are a no no!

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