Tips to boost your plus size confidence

Body positivity is on the rise. Everyone on our media is against starving yourself to have a tiny waist accompanied by zero health benefits. Models like Ashley Graham prove that you do not have to be skinny to be beautiful.

What do you need to look beautiful in a plus-sized body? All you need is confidence, self-love, positivity, and a smile to go with that beautiful persona. As people get aware, they are promoting plus-sized models, free sized clothes, plus size lingerie and most importantly, the belief needed to succeed in life no matter the size.

Surveys indicate that only 4% of women consider themselves beautiful and feel comfortable with their body. The painting of skinny models as false ideals of beauty is not going to cut it anymore. Here are some ways you can boost your plus size confidence.

1. Be grateful

Get in front of the mirror and look at your body. If you have had children, realise how wonderful it is to have a body that has given life. Stretch marks, sagging, breastfeeding is all the rewards that remind you of the miracle you’ve created.

2. Eat healthy food

Health depends on the food you eat. Every time you go to eat something, ask yourself if that will benefit or harm you.

Eat healthy whenever you feel the need to munch on something. You will see that it is becoming easier to treat yourself better and separate your nutritional needs from the emotional ones.

3. Find your style

Find someone who inspires you and instils confidence in your life. Sometimes it helps define when you don't know how to explain the issues going on in your life. Buy one more size of some comfortable clothes for the days when you are more bloated or have gained a few extra pounds.

Try different hairstyles and stay with the one you like more. Buy shoes with which you can walk without being bothered by your feet. Try some new simple and easy-to-use makeup technique. Do not complicate yourself in masking the age and highlight what defines you the most.

4. Buy original and stylish things

Buy accessories like glasses, bags, shoes, creams, colognes. Look for unique and original things which enhance your style and make you love yourself more.

5. Accountability

If you left this world tomorrow, think about what your children, your family or friends are learning from you. What they remember that you had a few extra pounds, of course not. Live with a purpose that makes your life count and makes you an inspiration for others.

6. Love your body

Before being comfortable with it, you must learn to love it. Give yourself time to feel good in your skin. Many people develop bad self-esteem over the years for not loving what they have, but it is not a lost cause. Besides, nobody has the same body as you. You are unique and original, so appreciate your uniqueness.

7. Love your curves

Your curves are amazing and make you unique. It is your curves that separate you from other body types. Don't be ashamed of a curvy body, besides being super feminine. It gives a beautiful shape to your body.

8. Fight that inner perfectionist

You can be a perfectionist with many things, but never with your body. There is no perfect body, despite what the media makes us believe. If you are a perfectionist with yourself, you will never notice the good in you and only highlight the bad. Work for improvement all the time but never let negativity pounder over you.

9. Choose the best clothes

Clothes are really important no matter what shape you are. There are certain basic garments that you should always have in your closet.

Black dresses:

Black colour symbolises elegance and success. If you’re plus-sized, black colour stylises, and makes you gain prominence over everyone else. It is very important to choose a style that enhances your curves and strengths, either the neckline or the legs, or a well-marked waist to hip ratio.

Black pants

If you have a triangle-shaped body which means that you have a slim waistline with wide hips, black pants can be a great ally to achieve an elegant and thinner look. Combine it with tops and blouses of pastel colours. High waist pants with frilly blouses will give a great look overall.

Jumpsuits

Jumpsuits make you look taller and thinner. It can be the perfect solution to boost your confidence easily. A beautiful jumpsuit with vertical zippers and a marked waist and you will get it right.

An open slit skirt

An open slit skirt will look flattering on your plus-sized body and will give a brilliant boost to your confidence. This skirt also allows you to wear different combinations to make it more formal or informal.

Straight jeans

When you have curves, classic straight-cut jeans with a high waist are the best solution for denim looks.

Wear belts to get the sundial figure

Wear belts will coats and jackets to mark your waist. Wearing a belt at your waist defines your curves and helps achieve a powerful and very feminine silhouette.

Long coats

Instead of wearing short jackets or three-quarter coats, long coats with straight cuts can achieve a more refined style. This season the coats reach almost to the ankle, so your style is in luck, and do not forget the final trick: wear an open coat with a bold belt.

Look great!

There’s nothing more beautiful and sexy than anyone who knows their worth. Think big and think highly of yourself. Don’t let bullies belittle you. Smile, take care of your diet and health and walk your walk with your head held high.

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