15 Plus-Size Winter Fashion Tips: Your Fashion Bible

Plus-size winter fashion means making style choices to look great and, as a bonus, to be warm and snug. The fashion bible is full of helpful tips and sound advice on how to put together beautiful winter outfits that are not only flattering but also a representation of your style.

1. Layer It Up

Layering is a basis for winter wear, and it can be awesome for plus sizes if executed well. Begin with a snug-fitting base layer made of something like breathable cotton or sweat-wicking fabric. A mid-layer in the form of a cardigan or lightweight sweater follows, and is topped with a fitted jacket. The key is to stack the lengths on top of one another—utilize your bottom layer as your longest, so your form is sleek. Steer clear of chunky fabrics stacked on top of one another which adds excess bulk. Substitute a less-bulky, superior-quality material as a substitute which is just as warm, yet bulkier.

2. Treat Yourself to Quality Outerwear

Your winter jacket is your outermost layer of garment, so treat yourself.
Wear knee-length or mid-thigh coats as these fit all figures. Define coats in with belts, which are nipped at the waist, and A-line dresses flow over the hips with a smooth sweeping action. Shoulder pads and princess seams add elegance. Steer clear of puffy down jackets; opt for wool-blend mixtures, quilted coats in vertical channels, or slimmed-down puffer coats with smart paneling to offer vertical lines.

3. Attempt Monochromatic Dressing

From head to toe, all in one color, makes for a tidy vertical line that stretches out your body.

You don’t have to use just black—there’s rich burgundy, dark forest green, camel, and navy blue to use too. Mix similar colors in different textures for eye stimulation. Pair a wool sweater with corduroy pants and suede shoes in the same color. You may use this styling technique to winter more formal and formal events.

4. Choose the Most Flattering Sweater Models

Not all sweaters are equal. Choose ones with vertical elements like ribbing, cable knit down the center, or vertical color-blocking. V-necks and scoop necks are more flattering than crew necks since they draw out the neck and direct the gaze upward. Steer clear of bulky turtlenecks that will engulf your form. Opt for a cowl neck that floats over. Make sure sweaters hug your body and not cling or slouch—fit is everything.

5. Reduce Your Pant Options

Winter jeans must be warm but stylish. Bootcut and straight-leg are slimming lines for plus figures, offering a flattering proportion from waist to hem. High-waist styles are comfortable and create a defined waistline. Dark wash jeans, ponte pants, and slim-fit wool-blend pants are essentials for winter. Steer clear of pants featuring excessive bling on thighs or pockets because they will make you call attention to areas you want to conceal.

6. Strategic Scarf Styling

Scarves are totally stylish and warm accessories that can do anything. At plus women, do not wear big scarves several times on the neck. Conceal big scarves in one loop around completely or downwards in a straight line for length. Infinity scarves are fine if not totally bulked out. Scarves previously added color, print, or texture to monochromatic attire. Dress them in a way that the eye moves toward your face and introduce vertical interest.

7. Boot fit and choice

The ideal boots finish off your winter outfit without escaping too much cold air.
Over-knee and knee-high boots are a suitable choice when combined with dresses and skirts to achieve a slender leg line. Opt for boots that are wider than normal calf width—extended calf widths are now available from the majority of organizations today. Ankle boots go nicely with bootcut or flared pants that fold snugly over the shaft of the boot. Ankle boots will not be the most becoming choice on cropped straight-leg trousers, as they’ll break your leg line at a less-than-ideal spot.

8. Skirt and Dress Strategies

Winter dresses and skirts are substitutes for pants when fashion is concerned.
The A-line and fit-and-flare dresses turn body-friendly on any body, flowing over contours without emphasizing them and creating a waist. Pair them with thick tights and knee-high boots. Midi skirts (mid-calf length) are especially useful ones for winter, providing cover and fashion. Use thicker fabric such as ponte, wool blends, or heavy knits that provide structure and warmth without hugging.

9. Accessorize with Purpose

Two-for-one winter accessories are beautiful and convenient. Thick belts over dresses or cardigans define the waist. Statement necklaces cause your eyes to travel upward. Choose hats that suit the shape of your face—wide-brimmed felt hats for oval-shaped faces, beanies with added volume at the crown for round faces. Gloves and handbags need to be the right size for delicate extensions of your body—skip delicate accessories that are too small.

10. Find Out About Choosing Fabric

Fabric choice makes so much of the appearance and drape of winter fashion. Sizing fabrics such as wool, ponte, and thick knits respond and create neat lines. Stay away from stretch jersey or sloppy knits that cling to every curve. Utilize stretch fabrics for convenience without sacrificing shape. Textured fabrics such as bouclé, tweed, and corduroy are fascinator-appearance but not weighty.

11. Color Psychology and Decisions

While black slims, you must wear dark neutrals by themselves. Jewel colors such as emerald, sapphire, and ruby are winter cool and correct. Earth tones such as rust, olive, and chocolate brown are correctly placed counter colors for the season. Dress with color intent—dress lightly where you would like to attract attention and darkly where you would like to blend into the background.

12. Proper Undergarments Count

The trick to all style wow is what is beneath. Spend money on wow shapewear that smooths but does not restrict movement or air flow. The right bra compresses your body underneath sweaters and dresses. Seamless knickers eliminate unflattering lines under cling trousers. These base pieces enable the top pieces to drape perfectly and be completed.

13. Create Visual Balance

Balance is the plus-size theme of fashion. If you’re wearing a full top, balance it with fitted bottoms and vice versa. If you’re wearing a show-stopping jacket, balance the rest of it. Accessorize to be show-stopping focal points that draw your eyes where you want them to go. A sense of proportion enables you to be creating beautiful harmony of clothing which are well considered and elegant.

14. Fit Self-Assurance

Fit is important. Neither comfortable nor stylish are tight-fitting pants, and neither comfortable are sagging pants but not stylish. Take your measurements and pay special attention to size charts. Don’t hesitate to have them altered—hemming pants or taking in a waist will lift a good outfit to a sublime one. Worth paying for are good alterations.

15. Create a Versatile Winter Capsule

Build an interchangeable winter closet. Begin with basics: reliable pair of jeans, black trousers, great coat, great boots, and great sweaters. Season-ize with a show-stopping item every two years—a show-stopping scarf, trendy topcoat, or flashy piece of jewelry. This way, you’ll always be able to build an entire outfit without over-accessorizing your closet or overspending.

Plus-size winter style is all about feeling good, being comfortable, and being you. If you take these thoughtful tips to heart and find out what will flatter your own unique body, you’ll have a winter closet that you’ll be thrilled to dress up in and one that will look absolutely beautiful.