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Extend Your Reach
There aren’t as many restrictions on where and what to buy, so don’t confine yourself to a certain kind of retailer or customer base. You might be ignoring some fantastic content that is intended for a younger audience that is in store. Anything geared at those over 25 years old is fair game, but I would steer clear of the junior sector, which caters to teenagers. If jeans and a leather jacket go well with your personality and way of life, there’s no reason you can’t wear them.
Additionally, there are many places to find wonderful, attractive accessories at affordable prices, including boutiques, Etsy, Amazon, and other online retailers, as well as art and craft fairs.
Online purchasing
Online shopping might be quite helpful if you reside in a place with little clothes selections. In addition to major merchants who can ship clothes and accessories straight to your home, there are numerous smaller designers who lack the distribution networks necessary to show up in a nearby store.
It’s important to let go of the notion that everything you buy online will function for you when you shop. If the colors aren’t what you expected or the garment’s fit isn’t flattering on you, don’t feel bad about it at all. The clothing must be handled as though you were trying them on in a store. Most will be returned, but some will function.
It will take some time to become familiar with the various stores, the kinds of fabrics they usually carry, and how they size their clothes. It’s important to review the return guidelines and budget for the shipping charges. As you get to know different brands, you’ll discover which retailers typically provide clothing that fits your body type and your preferred fabric kinds. In order to make your online shopping experience more fruitful, Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I go over a few shopping ideas and techniques in this video.
Cup Sizes
Since sizes 14–16 Aus/UK (or 12–14 US/ 44–46 EU) fall between the top and bottom of standard and plus size retailers, I believe that these are frequently the trickiest sizes. When shopping, exercise judgment. Just because something fits you doesn’t imply it flatters you. Some retailers presume that plus-size women like to wear mainly black or really bright colors because there isn’t as much selection in colors. Verify that the color and style suit you.
The goal of clothing producers is to produce garments fast and at a low cost. This usually translates to straighter rather than curvier clothing cuts. Don’t dress in overly huge apparel. Women often grow more size-obsessed with comfort as they age, leading them to select clothing that is one size too big. This will assist you in avoiding a matronly or pompous appearance.
Making adjustments to an item is a totally acceptable approach to customize it so that it fits and feels comfortable. A breast dart, a shorter hem, a sleeve taken in at the seam to slim it down, or a pocket sewn shut to create a slimmer hip line are some examples. Understanding your body’s dimensions, form, and variances can enable you to determine which changes are best for you. Being taller and not fitting the “average” adds another level of complexity because it’s difficult to readily get items tailored to be longer. Here are some recommended retailers for tall women.
Give your purchases a rating.
Finally, never purchase anything you aren’t incredibly excited about. You’re not going to wear it, I’m sure of it. Rate the item of clothing on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 representing perfection and 1 representing garbage, before you leave the store or pull the tags off an internet buy. Items in your wardrobe shouldn’t have any room unless they are at least an 8. Stuffing your closet with items that don’t meet all of your needs is pointless.
