Ruching Equals an Awesome Style Option For Fuller Figures

By Sheridan Salter

This year in fashion we've seen ruching turn up everywhere from beautifully tailored blouses to silhouette skimming skirts. Fashion-wise, ruching simply means slight folds of gathered fabric that adds a divalicious flair to our outfits.

Aside from added fashion flair, ruching serves a great purpose that plus size fashionistas can incorporate into their wardrobe. Many women love ruching, whether it be on their tops or bottoms, because the extra folds of fabric are awesome for hiding figure flaws. Whether you're a size 4 or 24, we all already know that regardless of your size or shape, every woman has a particular flaw that she would like to detract attention from.

Ruching is great for camoflauging bumps, lumps, or general unevenness, which is why we're seeing this detail feature prominently in women's fashion, shirts and dresses in particular. When on the bottom half of a top, ruching helps to mimic a waist-cinching effect, and also creates a smooth visual line to transition between separates.

Another bonus that I've heard is that the extra fabric gives you the ability to pull the shirt up or down, which essentially changes the length of the top. You can pull it up slightly to complement that sophisticated high-waisted skirt or even a bit lower to accommodate boot leg jeans or trousers. Seriously, how much more versatile can you get than that?

I'm gonna go ahead and say that plus size women need to capitalize on this fashion trend while it's still hot! The slimming and smoothing visual effect definitely works fabulously for full figures.

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Get Oprah's Glam Style - 9 Fashion Tips For Plus Size Women

By Sheridan Salter

Five days per week from your flat screen TV and once per month on neighborhood newsstands, Oprah Winfrey appears perfectly styled from head to toe. Occasionally for Red Carpet appearances, and no matter what her size, Oprah herself is decked out from in perfect glamorous and form-flattering style. Want to transform Oprah's glamorous look into a style you can wear for Ladies Night, Date Night, or Special Occasions?

Enter resident Oprah Show fashion expert Adam Glassman to your style rescue! Glassman is personally responsible for the executive decision to use real women within O magazine's fashion spreads and maintains involvement in all aspects of O's monthly cover shoots. Most recently, he has worked with fashion maven Sarah Jessica Parker on the debut of her new clothing line "Bitten."

Here are 9 tips on how to work with (not against) plus sized curves:

* Dress for the size you are-not what you want to be or once were! Work with what you have! Own it.
* Dress from the inside out. A well-fitting bra and shapewear will camouflage all lumps and bumps.
* Clothes should skim your body, not cling to it! Think high-waist, wide trousers, and A-line or flared skirts.
* Don't cover your curves! Big clothes on big bodies only make you look bigger.
* Skirts should end just before or under the kneecap. Your legs will look longer.
* Shorter, fitted jackets will also flatter your legs-and waist.
* Avoid elasticized waistbands. They might be comfortable, but they add bulk to your midsection.
* Keep necklines open. A deep V- or scoop neck lengthens your neck.
* A dress with a belt will cinch you in, focusing attention on your smaller waist.
* Wide feet need to be counterbalanced with wide heels. A thinner heel only draws attention to your wider foot.

These plus size style tips are great guidelines to follow. I'm gonna add a few suggestions to the list: DO try skirts that are designed to hit right at knee length, like the plus size pencil skirts. I'm also loving these secretary dresses made especially for plus size women. The built-in belt does wonders for creating the hourglass shape by accentuating the waistline!

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