- The first step in finding clothes that fit an overweight person is to go shopping. Dress comfortably and prepare yourself for a full day of shopping and trying on clothes. Wear clothes that are easy to take off and put back on.
- Forget about the size on the tag in the clothing. When in doubt, start with the larger size to try on. If it is too big, you can always go down a size, but nothing wears you down faster than trying to squeeze into clothes that do not fit.
- Pay attention to your body type. If you are pear shaped, for instance, you can wear items that show off your small waist but not emphasize your hips. If you are round shaped, avoid fitted tops and wide belts. Stick to tunics and show off your toned legs. In addition, you need to understand that not all styles are made for all people. Trapeze jackets only make you look bigger, and low-rise jeans are not made for plus size women unless you actually have a low rise.
- Focus on fitting the larger part of your body. For example, when trying on pants, a hippy person wants to make sure the hips fit comfortably, even if the waist is too big. If you are bigger in the middle, then you will want to make sure the waist is comfortable, even if it is big in the legs. The idea is to dress for the larger part of the body and have the outfit taken in where it is too big. The same goes for tops. If your bust is big, get a shirt that will not be tight against your bust just because your shoulders are small. You can have the shoulder taken in.
- As you find items that fit well, write down the name of the designer and store where you purchased it, and the item you purchased. It is common for the same stores to purchase the same designer lines repeatedly, making it easier for you to shop next time. The next time you want a new pair of dark jeans, you can look in your notes and go back to where you purchased your last pair.
