Hayley Hasselhoff was in Australia for Fashion Week and the plus-size model, actress and positive body image advocate believes fashion should be accessible to all women, any size. Here she shared her game-changing fashion tips.
Fashionistas of all shapes and sizes, rejoice!
Designers are rapidly catching on and hearing their audience and are now offering designs in a bevy of sizes, with many brands going up to at least a US size 16. It’s an exciting time for many brands- from Vince Camuto to Michael Kors and even big name fashion houses.
With winter fast approaching, one may find themselves asking that age-old question, What do I wear?
Fear not, there’s a few savvy, simple tips that will have you flawlessly dressing for your curves in no time.
1. Try On Garments
Before groaning and unloading the list of ‘why nots’, let’s go over the benefits of trying on clothing when shopping.
Educated purchases equals smarter spending. Testing out merchandise before buying will hone in on what types of fabrics and silhouettes fit best, which means no time wasted returning clothes – or worse, wasting money on clothes that don’t fit that you don’t return. Dress in lightweight, non-constricting layers and non-fuss footwear on shopping day. This will making dressing room visits speedy and efficient.
2. Buy Multiples of Pieces That Work
Everyone has those few articles of clothing that we swear by. Once you’ve found that perfect fit and style, stick with it and stock up. Many designers will offer their bestsellers in new colour ways season-to-season with little to no style changes. However, it’s a good idea to nab more than one of a favourite item should it be discontinued.
