The most important rule in plus-size clothing is to know your body type and choose pieces that suit it. The answer to the question "Does this dress suit me?" depends more on your body proportions than your size. At Vervegrand, we design specially patterned clothes for every woman from size 42 to 68. In this guide, we will help you choose the right pieces for your body type.
Plus-Size Clothing Recommendations for Apple Body Type
For the apple body type, the bust and stomach area are wide, while the hips and legs are thinner. The aim for this body type is to balance and distract attention from the waist and stomach area.
- V-neck blouses and dresses lengthen the neck and draw attention upwards. Our plus-size V-neck blouse models are ideal for this purpose.
- A-line dresses that cover the stomach conceal the stomach area by leaving the waist free. Our plus-size dress collection includes many A-line models.
- Solid colored tops + patterned bottoms draw attention downwards, camouflaging the waist area.
- To avoid: Dresses with waist corset details, horizontally striped t-shirts, and short crop tops.
Plus-Size Clothing Recommendations for Pear Body Type
For the pear body type, the hip and leg areas are wide, while the shoulders and bust are narrower. For this body type, proportion is achieved by adding volume to the upper body.
- Blouses with shoulder details create proportion by widening the upper body.
- Flared and wide-leg trousers balance the hip and thigh line. Our plus-size trousers collection has wide-leg options.
- Light-colored top + dark-colored bottom provides a balanced look.
- Tunic-length blouses gently cover the hip area. Our long-cut blouse models meet this need.
Plus-Size Clothing Recommendations for Hourglass Body Type
For the hourglass body type, the shoulders and hips are of similar width, and the waist is significantly narrower. For this body type, it is important to maintain the emphasis on the waist.
- Dresses with belted waists emphasize your natural proportions.
- Wrap dresses are the best models for showcasing the hourglass silhouette.
- High-waist trousers define the waistline. Check out our high-waist trousers options.
- To avoid: Boxy sweaters and very loose oversized pieces will obscure the waistline.
5 Clothing Tips to Look Slimmer
Universal recommendations applicable to all body types:
- Create vertical lines: V-neck blouses, long necklaces, and open cardigans create a vertical line, making you appear taller.
- Wear monochrome: Keeping tops and bottoms in the same color tone creates a seamless silhouette.
- Use the right underwear: A supportive bra and smoothing shapewear dramatically change how clothes fit.
- Pay attention to fabric quality: Opaque, flowing fabrics drape more elegantly over the body. All Vervegrand fabrics are chosen with this criterion in mind.
- Wear the correct size: Wearing clothes that are too small has the opposite effect of dressing to avoid looking fat. Choose your true size.
Shopping by Body Type at Vervegrand
At Vervegrand, we believe every woman is unique. With our wide range of sizes 42-68, we offer dresses, blouses, trousers, and sweaters suitable for every body type. You can easily find the right size with the model information and size charts on our product pages. Additionally, you can view product videos for new arrivals to see how the fabric drapes and looks in motion.
