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Fashion do's and don'ts for curvy women

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Are you overweight? Is selecting the right outfit a challenge for you? Here is an expert who can guide you through the right wardrobe.

With the help of style editors of Navabi, a designer fashion brand which offers sizes 14 to 30, one can find out the "Do's and Don'ts" while dressing up:

Do:

* Soft fabrics such as jersey, cotton, flannel or cashmere

* Figure-hugging shirts and blouses

* Narrow V-necklines

* Low-cut and single-breasted jackets

* Straight-cut, wide trousers

* Pencil skirts with a high waistline

* Shift dresses and dresses with an asymmetric cut

* Don't:

* Shiny fabrics such as satin, as well as thick materials such as velvet

 

* Double-breasted jackets and coats

* Playful details such as ruffles or flounces in the bust area

* Skinny jeans

* Horizontal Stripes and halter neck tops

* Empire styleSpecial tip for accessories

* Loosely draped scarves can skilfully conceal a large chest.

*But be careful with accessories like brooches and short necklaces - they can make an ample bosom look even bigger.

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First Published: Oct 27 2014 | 5:40 PM IST

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