Dresses For Big Girls

Amazing Styling Tips For Curvy Girls

Fact: Curvy girls are killing it at the style game.

Want proof? Just check out Chanté at Everything Curvy and Chic, Marie at Migg Magg, and Chastity at Garner Style, all of whom offered their favorite style ideas and tips to BuzzFeed Life.

1. Embrace your belly.

"I know a lot of plus-size women who follow one styling rule: HIDE THE BELLY," says Ospina. "But a lot of times, this results in wearing horrifically unflattering and baggy, fit-for-high-school-PE apparel. It’s not exactly a recipe for feeling good about yourself."

And shapewear can over-promise and under-deliver. "Oftentimes, shapewear and supposedly high-waisted jeans won’t actually make you look like an hourglass bombshell. They’ll create lumps where there aren’t any. So rather than focusing on hiding your tummy, find clothes that make you happy!"

2. Invest in good undergarments.

Take a lesson from plus-size supermodel Ashley Graham and get a great bra and panties. "Always make sure that you wear the proper undergarments," advises Chanté B., the blogger behind Everything Curvy and Chic. "Nothing is worse than having the perfect outfit but not having the right foundation to pull it off."

3. And that goes double for good basics.

Invest in tanks and tees, leggings and tights that you can wear under everything.

4. Try on loads of different sizes when you're shopping.

Size ain't nothin' but a number, and sizes often aren't consistent among brands.

"So we all know that a 14 isn’t a 14 everywhere," says Ospina. "If you’re like me, your size range probably encompasses the single digits to the double ones, depending on the brand. I definitely encourage everyone to experiment with sizes! Don’t be afraid of trying on a 12 somewhere because, 'THAT WOULD NEVER FIT.' It very well might!"

5. Find clothes that flatter your specific shape.

Not all curvy girls are the same. Maybe you're a triangle or an hourglass, a diamond or an oval, a figure eight or inverted triangle. Whatever your shape, this handy guide can help you find styles that flatter.

6. Crop tops FTW.

Gabi Fresh is the queen of this.

"I know showing off a little bit of tummy can be horrifying when we’re so often taught it’s a part of the body worthy of shame," says Ospina. But actually? "Crop tops tend to look AMAZING on fuller-figured girls. Something about them shows off just the right amount of sexy curves. And that can definitely be empowering!"

7. Try some thigh-highs or knee-highs.

Knee-highs and thigh-highs "elongate the legs, add a certain kind of sass, and they make for a far quirkier outfit than your run-of-the-mill ankle socks," says Ospina. "I love combining mesh tights (preferably polka dot) with thigh-highs on top. Something about the combo really does make thicker legs look awesome and sexy, and it’s a styling trick ideal for this season."

8. And don't hide from your curves.

Wearing oversized clothes aimed at camouflaging your body can actually make you look bigger than you are. By embracing your curves, you'll find that clothes are actually more flattering.