Perfect Purse For Your Personality

Some of us underestimate the power of the purse. I do not mean this in the economic or the financial sense. What I meant to say is that most of us women consider the purse as something to hold whatever items we need to carry with us whenever we go out.

But the thing is, beyond being a container for our lipstick, our car keys, wallet, and all those things we could not possibly survive a trip outside our houses without, a purse is a fashion accessory, and a powerful one at that too. A purse underscores your look and highlights the curves of the body. We may not realize it, but whoever looks at us most likely gets his or her eyes drawn first to the purse we are carrying. Therefore, a purse can build your look up or demolish it entirely.

Thankfully, finding the perfect purse that will flatter the body is not as hard as we thought it is. The key to finding the perfect purse is proportion: you should always match your purse with the size and shape of your body. The general rule is that large bags go with large bodies, while small bags go with small bodies.

If you are short and slim in build, you should pick a bag that is small and holds close to the body. Never get a big purse because it will drown you and make you appear lost beside it.

If you are the type that is tall and thin, a medium-sized bag will work best for you. In choosing a shoulder bag, though, pick something that fits nice and close under your arm and against your waist. Bags like that will create the illusion of curves on your lean body and will draw the eyes to your face.

Ladies with big hips will want to draw the eyes to the face and away from their lower bodies as well. The kind of bags that will do that trick for them are shoulder bags that hang just above the hips.

On the other hand, ladies with top-heavy figures will want to draw attention to their legs instead of to their upper bodies. Messenger bags, bags that have long straps or perhaps a handbag will do that for them. The size of the bag that will work best for top-heavy ladies is the slightly large one.

Plus size girls should stay away from bags that are too small; bags that are too small will only make them look bigger. They should avoid shoulder bags, but instead go for bags that are just a tad wider.

If you have that perfect hourglass figure, then any kind of bag is perfect for you. Any bag you choose would be flattering to your body. However, remember that the rules on proportion still apply even to ladies with the perfect curves. Do not get a bag that is too large or too small for your body.

Always remember that proportion is the rule for finding the perfect purse. Keep this in mind and the perfect purse will never be hard to find.

Flattering Shapes & Styles for Plus Sizes

Straight Pants 

Many retailers make tapered-leg pants for plus-size women, but that is not the most flattering option. Pants with tapered legs tend to make any woman's shape look like an ice cream cone, which can be particularly unflattering for a plus-size woman. Instead, choose a shape extends straight down from the hip to the floor. This will give your body a streamlined shape and will lengthen your legs. Choose both dress pants and jeans in this style. To further lengthen and slim your shape, pair these pants with a high heel.

Colors 

Everyone says that black is slimming. And while that is true, plus-size women don't have to purchase a wardrobe dominated by black dresses and pantsuits. Choose some black outfits, but go with other colors as well. Choose darker shades, such as crimson, gray or eggplant for monotone outfits. Pairing blue jeans or pants with a lighter color, such as yellow or pink, can bring attention to your face.

Shirts 

Many different types of shirts can look good on plus-size figures. Try a V-neck top, a low scoop neck top or a top with a polo collar. All of those necklines are flattering for plus-size figures because they help create a vertical lines. Shirts with boat necklines or square necks create a horizontal line and add bulk to the body, so they can be unflattering. Choose a shirt with sleeves that come to the elbow, as that can help balance the figure. Shirts should also fit a plus-size woman well. They should not be short, so that you have to tug them over your abdomen all the time. Select a shirt that is not tight, but also is not loose.


A-Line 

If you're considering purchasing a dress, consider an A-line style. The bust line for A-line dresses hits just below the bust, which is often the smallest part of a plus-size woman's body. The dress falls down from there and covers any features the woman does not want to emphasize. Try an A-line dress with three-quarter length sleeves because that can also help slim your arms.