
Hello Ladies,
Last week, I posted photos of some of my favorite ways to spice up classic wardrobe pieces, and this week I'm tackling the right way to wear prints. Prints can be very confusing for women (What's cool? What looks ridiculously out of style? Not to mention what's flattering!), and many times plus-size girls in particular tend to shy away from printed looks. The keys to pulling off prints are moderation and mixing. You certainly don't want to overload on a print and end up looking like your grandma's couch, or like you have a curtain wrapped around you (Sound of Music, anyone?). The best way for a curvy girl to wear a print is to pair it with a solid (I, of course, am a big fan of black). Beware of too-small prints; they can make you look bigger than you are! A few prints that work for curvy girls:
1. The Dark, Abstract Print
I pair this top with just about anything in my wardrobe. In this instance, I had just come from a meeting and was wearing it with a pair of black rolled-up trousers. Darker abstract prints are all-occasion appropriate!
2. The Watercolor Floral
This print is a springtime favorite! It can easily be paired with a pair of jeans or a pencil skirt. A colorful print helps to break up the monotony in an all-black outfit and can bring life to your wardrobe.
3. The Tribal Print
This tribal look is so of the moment. I have seen this pattern on just about every runway and every starlet lately, and it is always nice when us curvy girls can get in on the fun! While I love this skirt, it must be said that the blazer is what really ties the outfit together. (It creates a nice long line in the center.)
So go ahead, ladies, pick up a few printed pieces while you're shopping and try them on! A little print will go a long way this spring. Do you have any favorite printed items? Need advice on a particular kind of print? Let me know!
-Ashley
YOUR BIG GIRL IN A SKINNY WORLD
Marie Claire Newsletter
Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!
-
Penélope Cruz’s Angelic Chanel Gown Is Still On Our Minds, 48 Hours Later
Cruz is a longtime ambassador for the French fashion house.
By Rachel Burchfield
-
The Crown's Version of Princess Kate Forgot One Crucial Beauty Detail
Hint: It's a missing accessory from the day she met Prince William.
By Sophia Vilensky
-
32 Times Destiny’s Child Slayed in Matching Outfits
Nobody did '90s and '00s style like Destiny's Child.
By Katherine J. Igoe
-
The 23 Best Plus Size Clothing Brands Out There
Fat fashion is alive and well.
By Alexis Gaskin
-
Rebel Wilson's New Plus-Size Fashion Line Is Here—And It's Badass
Well, it's the kind of "badass" you could get away with at work.
By Megan Friedman
-
Are Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin Back On?
Who knows at this point?
By The Editors
-
Deal of the Week: Save 20% at Beautyhabit Online
Deal of the Week: Save 20% at Beautyhabit Online
By Marie Claire
-
Big Girl in a Skinny World
Accent your fall favorites with the perfect accessories! Nicolette Mason rounds up her top picks, including plus-size-friendly heels and boots
By Nicolette Mason
-
Big Girl in A Skinny World: Pretty Pastels
Go soft this spring with pretty pastel basics. Plus-size style expert Nicolette Mason rounds up her must-have pieces
By Marie Claire
-
Big Girl in a Skinny World: Bridesmaids
Go behind the scenes of this week's Big Girl in a Skinny World episode with host Marcy Guevara.
By Marcy Guevara
-
Wrapping Up Full Figured Fashion Week
The host of MC and Hello Style's Big Girl in a Skinny World checks in from the finale of Full Figured Fashion Week.
By Marcy Guevara