Say No
Plus-Size Triangle No-No's
You have a Triangle body shape if your hips are wider than your waist or shoulders by 5% or more. Your plus-sized body shape objective is to visually widen your shoulders, emphasize your already small waistline, and de-emphasize your hip area. But what happens if you choose plus-sized clothing that draws attention to already broad hips and thighs… or creates an even smaller shoulder line? A figure that's is so bottom heavy, it could visually sink a ship. Ouch. So make sure you read on to discover how dressing the WRONG way for your body type will take you…
From Runway to Run-Away
The WORST plus-size Triangle body shape styles…
- Minimize your already slender upper body
- Highlight your already broader hips
- Make you look heavier or shorter overall
So make sure you…
Say No To Styles That Minimize or Hide the Shape of Your Upper Body
Steer clear of plus-size tops and jackets…
- With sleeves that start at your neckline
- That feature tiny lapels
- With dainty straps that are out of keeping with the size of your frame
- With high necklines, including tops that button up to your neck
- With a shapeless, unfitted torso that hides your smaller waist
- That have a dropped waist
- With horizontal hip details, such as banding or pockets
- That fall to the widest part of your lower body — your mid hip
- In lightweight fabrics
- That form a long, straight line over your hips
Worst plus-size Triangle tops: raglan sleeve; hip-length; loose or baggy fit; dropped waist; horizontal hip details; dainty straps; small lapels; high necks; mandarin collar; round collar; linen.
Run from plus-size dresses that…
- Follow the exact curves of your body
- Have wide-set straps
- Cut across your chest, creating "pancake" cleavage
- Form a straight line all the way down your body
- Fall to your ankles, lending visual weight to your lower half
- Feature tiny patterns, or dark patterns against a light background
Worst plus-size Triangle dresses: Tight, fitted; strapless; wide-set halters; ankle-length.
Say No to Styles That Add Volume to Your Already Fabulous Booty
Walk away from plus-size skirts…
- That puff out at the hip area
- That taper in towards your knees
- With busy patterns, stripes, or made from shiny fabrics
Worst plus-size triangle skirts: pouf; bell; circle; pleated; tulip; loud patterns; shiny fabrics; stripes.
Turf plus-size pants with…
- Large or baggy pockets on the sides of your pants
- Have a low rise that hits at the widest part of your hips
- Cuffs, making you look wider and shorter overall
- A flare cut, adding unnecessary curveage to your lower half
- Leg-hugging properties, such as leggings and skinny jeans
- Attention-hogging details on the thighs, such as whiskering or distressing
Worst plus size triangle pants: cargo pants; side pockets; baggy pants; cuffed trousers or jeans; flare pants; leggings; skinny jeans; tapered; light-colored; fading, bleaching, or distressing at the thigh area.
Say No to Styles That Make You Look Shorter and Heavier Overall
Put a stop to fabrics that…
- Shine, revealing every lump and bump while adding bulk (especially on your lower half)
Don't-go-there plus-size triangle fabrics: taffeta; raw silk; charmeuse; anything with shine.
Ditch shoes and boots with…
- Horizontal lines at the ankle, such as straps or ties
- Chunky heels or soles that will visually weigh you down
Your ditch-it plus-size triangle footware: chunky heels; thick soles; ankle straps & ties.
Give the cold shoulder to plus-size accessories that…
- Cut off your neck, such as chokers and scarves
- Fall to your hip, such as a shoulder bag
- Seem small compared to your frame (think tiny jewelry or clutches)
The worst plus-size triangle accessories: scarves; chokers; dainty earrings; hip-length bags; small clutches. Got it? Good. =) Now that you know what styles to AVOID, find out what to wear to rock your plus-size triangle body shape. And for the latest on plus-size style, check out our blog.