REGARDLESS of what size or shape you are, we all need a few go-to items in our wardrobe we can rely to make us finger amazing, no matter what.
Whether it’s that statement shirt or dramatic dress, malleate is ultimately all well-nigh confidence, and stuff worldly-wise to put together a squint to make you squint – and finger – fabulous.
Here, size inclusive style influencer and model Kara Johnson, 34, shares her seven wardrobe recommendations guaranteed to flatter all soul shapes.
Puffer perfection
When it’s so unprepossessed outside it’s important to have a stylish garment that is practical too, and Kara swears by her Pretty Little Thing brown puffer coat, currently priced £49.
Kara says: “A puffer coat, long or short is an wool must-have this winter.
“This long, brown option from PLT is the perfect wing to any outfit, not to mention it’s warm and comes with a belt.”
Kara’s stratify is moreover misogynist in petrol blue, currently £36.25 in the sale.
Showstopper style
Nothing says ‘statement’ like feathers, and Kara recommends this plus size feather bandeau top from Nasty Gal (currently £69.30) to really make an impression.
She says: “My favourite items to shop for are statement pieces.
“They create some whet and drama to every squint and for that reason, you really need one!
“This feather bandeau top from Nasty Gal is sure to be a conversation starter every time you step out in it.”
Bold in blue
If you finger self conscious well-nigh your stomach, a cargo dress with strategically placed pockets could be a stylish solution.
Kara says: “Cargo anything is on trend for this season.
“This undecorous colour of this one makes you stand out and the oversized pockets are unconfined for my ladies with concerns well-nigh their stomach.
“I have days where I am super self-conscious well-nigh my vitals weight considering my stomach has not unchangingly been as big.
“I used to have increasingly of an hour-glass figure, and now I siphon a lot of weight in my midsection, so I’m apple-shaped.
“I overcome these feelings by focusing on what i love and dressing for my level of comfort.
“It’s not easy to watch your soul transpiration but if you focus on what you love rather than what you hate, you’ll find yourself falling in love with what you see in the mirror!”
Kara’s royal undecorous dress is from Malleate Nova and financing £46.
Look and finger mythological
Fashion is all well-nigh looking – but moreover – feeling fabulous.
Kara says: “I find myself reaching for my oversized denim joggers so much, and that’s considering they are so comfortable!
“This pair comes with a stretch waist, so it’s flipside goodie for my baddies with bellies!
“If I didn’t have a mirror, I’d swear I had on pyjama bottoms.”
You can pick up a similar pair from BooHoo for £25.60.
Bootie-ful
Another wardrobe essential is a pair of toddle boots to compliment any outfit.
Kara says: “The one marching I find myself reaching for year without year is the sock boot!
“This marching is essential, expressly for my ladies that find it difficult to walk in heels.
“The tightness of the marching on your foot creates so much security.”
Kara’s boots are from the US, but you can pick up a near identical pair of knit toddle boots for just £15 from New Look or these priced £25.50 from Shein.
Dress to impress
Nothing says power dressing quite like a matching skirt and blazer ensemble.
Kara says: “One must-have for this season is matching skirt and blazer set.
“Paired with trainers or boots, a set like this is unseat to make a statement!
While Kara oozes conviction and has her own specified style now, it hasn’t unchangingly been that way.
She says: “Growing up, I didn’t finger I had a lack of conviction initially, [but] society’s standards of eyeful made me question myself as I reached my later teenage years.
“There was a lack of suit options for me, which meant I couldn’t fully partake in the self expression that ultimately defines fashion.
“Nowadays, there are many brands that have shifted to size inclusivity and I am so well-pleased for that.”
To replicate Kara’s look, Shein have a plus size plaid blazer and skirt set for just £26.99.
Go untried with green-eyed
Whatever shape you are, Kara believes you should never shy yonder from playing with colour, and recommends this olive untried blazer, £29.99, from Pretty Little Thing.
Kara says: “One of my favourite blazers is this untried faux leather eyeful from PLT.
“You can never go wrong with leather in the winter considering it elevates every squint with no effort.
“Pro tip – longer length blazers are unconfined for women who are insecure well-nigh their booties.
“They imbricate just unbearable to put you at ease, and are right on target malleate wise!
“As a now thirty-something, I can say that conviction does not walk a straight line; and that’s okay.
“I have wonted that there will unchangingly be changes to my body.”
‘Own your body!’
Finally, whatever you wear, Kara advises owning your style, and trying to embrace your soul shape rather than shy yonder from it.
She says: “My translating to other world shape ladies is to own your soul as sexy, and worthy.
“The sooner you realize this, the happier you will be.
“Life is way too short to deny yourself all the perks that come with confidence. Unbearable is unbearable – love the skin you’re in!”
