Indian women are curvy, end of story. As much as we’d like to slip into clothes made for slender and slim figures, it never seems to fit quite right. The Indian subcontinent builds us this way, voluptuous, & with lush curves, sometimes too much if you ask me.
Take South East Asian women for example, such slender and lithe lines, trim figures and slim limbs. I’m sure they never pull and tug at ill fitting clothes, so here are some awkward moments a curvy gal knows all too well and the ways to prevent them.
- Finding clothes that fit well is the biggest challenge if you possess unconventional curves, everything from lingerie to dresses. Tops to pants and skirts everything fit wise is somewhat off. It’s better to pick readymade garments from plus sized websites, such as Larjjosa, for a fit that both flattering and comfortable.
- Muffin tops – the curse of the curvy girl, the roll of fat that flows over buttoned jeans, and pants, makes it impossible to wear tight tops without feeling conscious about ones love handles.
There are some ways to combat muffin top. Stop wearing low waist jeans and pants, curvy hips and belly don’t work well with low waist anything; leave these to Britney Spears and switch to high waist pants & skirts for a sleeker look, think Marilyn Monroe. Wear long blouses to detract attention from this area, and finally invest in some stretchy jeans to better accommodate all the curves.
Also remember low waist jeans and short tops are the perfect recipe for butt cracks on display every time you bend.
- Gaps between buttons – It drives me nuts to button a shirt only to discover gaping holes because these shirts do not have the cut meant for women with ample bosoms. And of course, if one has this situation then the war of the pull and tug starts and lasts the entire day.
To banish this woe, pick tunics & blouses with buttons on the bodice instead of button down shirts, these have the same look, but the buttons are there for design and not to hold the shirt together, hence reducing the strain. You can also purchase quick fix tapes to hold the fabric together.
- Chaffing thighs – Another discomfort causing problem occurs when curvy thighs rub against each other. Long work days, hot summers all cause the body to sweat, and if one has heavy thighs, rubbing of sweaty skin causes friction and tender skin, that burns. Banish this with a pair of thigh savers, bands of material that stays in place over the thighs and helps with the chaffing.
No more dreading dresses and skirts, save your thighs and be comfy in a summer dress.
Of course when people stare at ample curves, or when clothes don’t fit properly, every woman gets afflicted with diffidence. There’s no fun in constantly being compared to number 8, but with some smart shopping to suit your body, you can make the most of your curves and banish awkward moments from your life.
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