Aug
31Many women love searching for vintage but searching for plus size vintage clothing is usually an exercise in frustration. Vintage clothing in small and larger sizes can be hard to locate. Luckily, with a little creativity and know-how anyone can look fabulous in vintage.
Measurements
Styles have changed a lot over the years, number size is definitely not a good indicator of fit. Instead, take your body measurements before you shop and measure the garment proportions. If you do not have your measurements handy, you could eye-ball the measurements. Keep in mind, many vintage stores don’t accept returns, so always try on the garments before purchase.
Accentuate your Curves
You’ve got the curves, don’t hide them? Many vintage shoppers think that they should look like Twiggy in order to look great in vintage. Not so! There are lots of choices for the Jane Russell’s and Marilyn Monroe’s out there. Try to find 50’s styles when the bombshell girl was queen. 60’s and 70’s styles, like blousy tops and A-line skirts are very effective on the plus-sized. Play up your assets. A large bottom or bust can fill out vintage clothes quite nicely if the fit is good.
Tinker and Tailor
Vintage does not have to be worn ‘as is’? With a number of minor adjustments can make a big difference to the fit of a garment. Remove shoulder pads and thick linings to make extra room in areas where it’s needed. Moving the buttons on a blouse slightly can create space up front. If a skirt or dress shows more than you’d like, lengthen it by adding a lace trim or decorative hem to the bottom. If you’re not a great seamstress, look to a trusted tailor for assistance. You’d be amazed by how a little tailoring can make a world of difference in fit…
Don’t just stick to shops on the high street or vintage boutique’s, there are plenty of vintage websites on the net like J’adore Vintage, that supply plus size vintage clothing, so shop around. Remember, women in every decade came in various shapes and sizes and there was always clothing available to fit them. So embrace your shape, and show your vintage!
Samantha Ludlum is a vintage fashion expert who loves everything vintage especially vintage clothing. She’s an avid blogger who loves to write about vintage clothing. You can read more articles on her website: http://www.jadorevintageclothing.co.uk/blog.


