I'm a curvy girl and I've got the booty to prove it. Lol! My size has gone up and down over the years. However, no mater what size I've been, the one style I've almost always avoided has been the dreaded STRIPES!!! I never used to wear stripes, thinking they would make me look larger than I am. I would see something cute in stripes and think "That's cute but not on me, that's going to make me look huge"! I was so convinced that it would look awful, I would never try on anything that had stripes. I know I'm not the only one that thinks this way either, most women often have the same sentiment.
Here's what changed for me in one word, Instagram. Being on Instargam exposed me to tons of great fashionistas, and not just beautiful models or professional fashion bloggers, but real, full figured women, just like me. There are so many amazing, curvy figured gals on Instagram rocking outfits I'd never thought I could pull off. Seeing the confidence and great outfit pics of other women with fuller figures like mine, helped me to see fashion in a whole new light.
I've learned there are no hard-and-fast fashion rules that I have to follow. I've also learned, I can rock whatever I want, including stripes! I just have to find the right styles and patterns that compliment my figure and make me feel pretty. It took a lot of trial and error to figure out which stripes look good on me and that I feel comfortable in. For me, I find that stripes in smaller patterns and darker colors work best, or even a darker color paired with a lighter color. I also find that fit and placement matter. Styles that are too snug or have stripes that hit in the wrong spots can be very unflattering. Adding a denim jacket or cardigan can break up the stripes a bit too. Most of all, I've learned to just try it on and see, you might be surprised. Sure, sometimes I'll try something on that just doesn't look good, but I don't give up. Eventually, I end up finding something perfect that works for me and fits like magic!
So, create a little of your own magic. Throw out your old fashion rules and open yourself up to a whole other world of possibilities. Adopt my new mantra, just try it on and see! You might just find yourself rocking stripes too.
