Scurrying into the fitting room, you can’t wait to try on your latest find. It’s the perfect color, the perfect pattern and, hopefully, the perfect size. As you step into the red cocktail dress and slowly pull it up, you’re feeling optimistic. It lightly flares out from your hips, perfectly hugs you waist … until it reaches your chest. Your curves have struck again – and this dress has struck out.
That same issue probably occurs while shopping for button-up blouses. You may love the button-up style, envy the plaid that every girl seems to be flaunting or want to look professional for your job interview that next week – yet never be able to find a shirt that fits.
Want to rock your favorite fashion trend while keeping the girls happy? Check out these four curvy fashion tips!
If the size on the label of your shirt isn’t important to you, upgrade the shirt by going up a size. That medium size may tug on your curves, but the large may be roomier. The fear of a button popping off and exposing your (cute but not work appropriate) undergarments is not worth squeezing into a smaller size.
Ever wish you had a boyfriend just so you could borrow his jacket? Well, you might want to dream of stealing his button-down shirt too. Especially if you’re looking for a plaid button-up, don’t forget to look through the guy’s section. Their sizes are set on a completely different standard than women’s so there won’t be any “small,” “medium” or “large” anxiety. You may find a shirt that fits you perfectly and is still super stylish.
The trend is oversized whether you’re curvy, thin or athletically built. You may not even have to get a size bigger than your usual because many styles are designed to fit loose. Pair a looser shirt with a nice pair of skinny jeans or leggings and you’re ready for the runway.
Here’s another option: Lose the buttons all together. You can give off a relaxed look by leaving your button-up buttoned down. Make sure you wear another t-shirt or tank top on under that though – you don’t want to seem too relaxed!
