Hello Youvies!
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| Kris Humphries |
Imagine this scenario: you are a shopper amongst other
shoppers. You’ve browsed store after store and have left each one emptied
handed, when out of the blue comes along a killer outfit you’ve just set your
sights on. With great pride, you approach the rack onto the find that small is
way too small; medium hardly feels any bigger and large fits just alright...but
barely. You slide over that large sized item to find….nothing. Nothing on this
rack fits you. You absolutely loved the item you saw, but none of them fit you.
While there are people who’ll count their losses and think nothing of it, there
are many of us who think along the dreadful lines “I could find my size if I
was smaller” or “why do I even bother? They never have the nice clothes in my
size”.
Then, just to rub some salt in the wound, someone came along
and decided to make sizes larger and call them ‘plus size’. Well, who the hell
wants to be known as the person with the larger-than-average frame? In most
cases, ‘plus size’ invokes the images of a person being lesser than the
‘normal’ (but what is normal, anyways??) and unnecessarily separates an entire
group of people.
You see, your clothing size means nothing but the size that
fits you. Media has implanted this image in our heads that: As a woman, you
better be a small or medium and, as a man, you better not be a small. We
overthink these labels to drastic proportions which can discourage, or even
ruin, an otherwise pleasant shopping experience.
This mental stigma has turned many people away from
shopping. Many believe there’s no such thing as a good outfit for them so they
grab a generic shirt of the shelf and speed out as fast as they can.
Your. Clothing. Size. Does. Not. Define. You.
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| Mary Lambert |
We’re here to prove it! There are clothes for every size out
there regardless of your body type. If the labels encourage you to change your
lifestyle to a healthy one, great, but please do not allow it to make you think
your aren’t worthy of looking your best! With simple tricks and the know-how, you
can dress as well as anybody out there and look as well! We have many readers
who are all too familiar with this scenario and are embarrassed to be in the
‘plus size’ category. You have nothing to be embarrassed about whatsoever and
we’d like you to know that EVERYONE suffers from the frustration of finding
clothes that fit well. It’s rare we pull items off the shelf in ‘our size’ and
they fit like we imagine them too.
Below we have examples of just how stylish you can be as
well as links and tips to inspire your next wardrobe! Remember, the labels do not define
you! Do not let them discourage you!!
Here are a few tips for dressing that flawless frame:
Ladies
- Define your waistline and show off those curves! Whether it be under the bust or on the natural waste (this will be different for everyone), accentuate your waistline with a belt or with details built in to the garment.
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| Queen Latifa |
- Keep in mind proportions. If you're larger on top than you are on the bottom, wear pants and jeans with a wide or straight leg to create balance. Similarly, if you are larger on the bottom than you are on top, opt for structured pieces like blazers and stay away from tighter fitting garments which will make the bottom half appear larger.
Check out this website for a comprehensive list of tips that will keep you looking your best! Click here
Gentlemen
- Opt for structured pieces like blazers and button ups
- Opt for pinstripes and vertical lines that will make the body appear longer
- On the contrary, horizontal stripes and patterns that move across the body horizontally aren't as flattering
- Ensure that each piece fits properly. Pieces that are too large or small will make the body appear larger.
Check out this website for a comprehensive list of tips to keep you looking dapper. Click here
Here's a list of links to keep you inspired and looking and feeling your best!
Ladies
Got a Tumblr? Check these fashionable ladies and gents out for even more inspiration! Simply click on their title.
Ladies
Gentlemen
We encourage you to send your outfits to us and to let us
know your thoughts on this issue! Have any specific questions you'd like us to answer? Send us a DM on instagram or tweet us @hey_deja_you. Or, take to our Tumblr HeyDeJaYou. Or you can contact us by email at TeamDejaYou@gmail.com. We'll be waiting!
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| Sam Smith |
What did you think Youvies? Let us know in the comments!
Until next time,
Hey DeJa You!
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