How to Be Pretty When You Are Fat

If you are overweight, you can still look amazing. Here's how to do it!

Oh, wow, you look great! What did you do?

Not much, why?

Not much? You look like you've lost 20 pounds or had cosmetic surgery or ... something. What did you do?

I read about several ways to be pretty when you are fat. Then I followed the advice. Obviously, it's an improvement.

What did you learn?

Men prefer women with a 0.7 ratio between their bust, waist and bust. Wear clothing that narrows your waist while accentuating your bust and hips. This will increase your attractiveness regardless of your weight.

So I don't have to lose 40 pounds to look good?

No. Many women who are carrying a few pounds have increased the size of their breasts. For these girls, v-neck blouses or low necklines are an asset. So focus on your assets. If you draw his attention to your best assets, he won't care about the rest.

That makes sense. What else does it say about clothing?

You do have to wear the right clothing types. Wear relaxed fit jeans or loose pants so that you don't have a muffin top. Flowing skirts and dresses are an excellent choice. An A-line skirt is best, because the flared out bottom makes any waist look small. Or purchase a flowing peasant skirt.

Wear shirts with loose midsections or flares so that you are both comfortable and attractive. Fill your wardrobe with solid colors, floral prints, polka dots and watercolor patterns. Don't buy clothing that is see-through or too revealing, since this is to your disadvantage.

If you are wearing a dress that has a fitted waist, wear a jacket that falls below the waist to make your waist look smaller. Wear light colored tops to accentuate your breasts while wearing dark bottoms to keep attention off your waist.

I think I'll have to buy a few new things to look pretty.

It's more than just your outfit. Buy a bra that supports your breasts, since these are one of your greatest assets. Don't get a bra that lets your breasts sag; this makes you look even fatter, while it will let the tissue stretch out over time.

Buy underwear that will not show itself through your clothing, either thongs that will ride up or reveal panty lines. You may want to buy low-rise underwear so that it never shows when you sit down or bend over. Nothing kills the guy's attention than thong underwear on someone he things is too fat to wear it.

What else can I do?

Your hair and face will catch a man's attention regardless of your figure. Adopt attractive hairstyles and maintain it. Wear makeup that makes your eyes gorgeous. Earrings, bracelets and necklaces all catch a man's attention and make you look pretty. Dressing up helps you look pretty regardless of your weight, especially when it shows that you take care of your appearance.

Do I need to go out and buy new accessories?

Not if you already have a fair number. The trick is to show that you are taking care of your appearance, trying to look both healthy and attractive. But you may need to get new shoes.

That's a great excuse.

Avoid high heels if you have thick legs. Boots, flats or wedge heels are a better choice. Tennis shoes are better than flip flops in the summer, especially if you have cankles.

Ah, so I may need to get rid of a few things.

You may need to get rid of more than a few things. If you want to know how to be pretty when you are fat, you need to know what you should never, ever wear. Never wear skin tight clothing.

It makes you look heavier than you actually are, while driving others to compare you to the thin girls who regularly wear yoga pants and tights. Avoid clothes that show your legs, your midsection or any folds of fat. Simply revealing folds of fat makes you look fat.

Do not wear horizontal stripes, since this makes you appear wider. Vertical strips can be slimming, but they should be paired with solid colored wardrobe items so that you don't look like an old-time convict. And mismatched stripes look tacky.

Avoid belts unless they are large and loose. Using a belt can be counter-productive, since a straining belt on a large waste is obvious and brings attention to features you want others to ignore.