Are you stuck in a style rut, pairing the same sweater with the same dress day after day? Do you yearn to unlock the secret to creating jaw-dropping sweater-and-dress combinations, but don’t know where to start? What if we told you the ability to create showstopping sweater-and-dress outfits is easier than you think? Ahead, we walk you through everything you need to know to expertly pair sweaters with dresses. You’ll learn foolproof tips for combining colors, textures and silhouettes so you can create chic, put-together outfits with minimal effort required! The First Step: Evaluating Your Dress Silhouette When pairing a sweater with a dress, the foundational step is to assess the silhouette or shape of your dress. Every dress style has its own unique flair that requires a complementing sweater shape to balance it out. Here are some common dress silhouettes and what sweater styles work best with each: Fit and Flare Dresses As the name implies, fit and flare dresses hug the body through the bust and waist, then flare out into a full, A-line style skirt. To balance the flared skirt, you’ll want a more fitted sweater on top. Turtlenecks, slim-fit pullovers and mock neck sweaters enhance the waistline beautifully. For extra flair, tie a sweater around your shoulders or neck for a scarf-like effect. Bodycon Dresses Slinky, tight bodycon dresses scream sex appeal. The clingy fit hugs every curve, so balance is key. An oversized, slouchy sweater softened the look. Try an exaggerated drop-shoulder cardigan or an extra baggy v-neck knit. The sweater provides coverage while the dress peeks out to show off your figure. Shift Dresses Shift dresses have a straight, box-like shape that lacks definition at the waist. Pair with a belted, tie-front or cropped sweater to add feminine curves back in. Peplum sweater styles […]

 So, you’ve got an hourglass figure, huh? Lucky you! This is one of the least common body shapes making it extremely sought after. And when it comes to famous hourglass figure icons, there’s no shortage of stunning examples. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and remember Hollywood legends like Marilyn Monroe and Sophia Loren, who epitomized the classic hourglass shape and always dressed to impress. Fast forward to today, and we’ve got some more contemporary celebs flaunting their beautiful curves. Think Christina Hendricks, Dita Von Teese, Kim Kardashian, Scarlett Johansson, Salma Hayek, and Jennifer Lopez… Now we’re guessing you clicked on this article because you want to know how to dress for your body. And we also know dressing an hourglass can be a bit intimidating…That’s why we’ve created this guide to help you every step of the way! First we’ll start by identifying if you truly have an hourglass body or if you’re more of an inverted triangle (hey, both gorgeous shapes!) before diving into the styling tips and tricks you need to show off your upper body, cinch in that waist, and flaunt your feminine curves. Definition of the hourglass body shape An hourglass silhouette is all about curves in the right places, a fuller bust and hips, petite waist, plus wider shoulders for true symmetry. It’s common to mistake this shape for the inverted triangle or rectangle. How can you tell them apart? Easy! The key difference is the balance between the upper and lower body. An hourglass shape has equal proportions, while inverted triangles have wider shoulders and rectangles have less defined curves. How to tell if you have an hourglass figure If you want to be absolutely sure you’ve got an hourglass body shape, grab a measuring tape and note down your bust and hip measurements. […]

The US market for plus-size apparel has increased since 2016, going from $20.5 billion to $24 billion in 2020. Changing attitudes within the fashion industry has led to more acceptance of the plus-size apparel market by top retailers, however, there’s still more to be done.  That’s not to say industry leaders don’t offer plus-size women’s clothing. Many do, including the likes of JCPenney and Walmart, which is a far cry from when Lane Bryant was the only well-known company to tailor products to this market. Retailers will continue to sell products for plus-size women in 2022, but we’re likely to see some changes. In particular, plus-size trends will focus more on fitting curvy women and highlighting their natural features. Plus-Size Fashion Trends To Come Mix (Patterns) and Match (Solids) Is Coming Back At some point in fashion history, prints went out of style. But recently, like with neon-soaked outfits in 2019, prints have started to make a comeback. Now that they are, we suspect they’re going to be even bigger in 2022, especially in the plus-size clothing market. Why? Because not only can prints take your plain-Jane outfit from an eight to a ten, but when you have a plus-size body type, prints can also help give your body a slimmer look. Particularly for women who are less confident in their skin, prints are a fabulous yet subtle aid to highlighting assets and disguising insecurities. In 2022, we’re likely to see vertical stripes dominate the plus-size fashion market, especially when paired with solid colours. Mixing vertical prints with solid colours can help create a flattering look for curvier bodies, and one of the best ways to hide areas you don’t want to highlight is to wear a printed T-shirt that steals the attention with solid bottoms. Interestingly, we’ve started to see this trend already in plus size bathing […]