Adult Plus Size Costume

As a plus size lady myself, I dread the idea of dressing up in fancy costume. My body would have given great pleasure to Rubens, and would have been considered exquisitely beautiful in 17th century Holland, but by modern day standards it has to be regarded as lumpy and ponderous. When I have to appear in costume, I feel that I owe it to myself to something that will make the most of my assets rather than make me look ridiculous.

When I choose a costume for myself, I try to find something that does not make me feel foolish. My legs are as bad as the rest of me, so I prefer a long skirted outfit. On the other hand my soulders and bustline are magnificent, so I look for something that will show it off. I look for glamour rather than freaky, funny or scary.

When I look at other larger people in costume, I really wonder sometimes what they were thinking. Why choose to be Alice in Wonderland when you could be the Duchess? Why does a very large man want to appear in skin-tight Superman leotards that make it embarrassing to look at him, when he could be so impressive as Satan with a fiery red cloak?

Ultimately of course the choice is up to you, male or female. If you are a size XXXL but you have been channelling Scarlett O’Hara or Erroll Flynn all your life, go for it!

However if you feel a bit self-conscious and want to look as elegant as possible will still entering fully into the spirit of things (ha!), then here are some suggestions.

Remember to place your order in good time, so that if the size is wrong you have time to exchange it. It is generally easier to take in a too-large costume than to squeeze into one that is too small, so err on the larger size if you are unsure. If you are short you might need to take a hem up, perhaps by several inches, so make sure you have time to do all this.

You should also consider ordering the recommended accessories for your outfit. The wig, face paint, gloves, corset, chemise, headpiece all go to complete the “look”.

There are many more ideas for halloween costumes to suit plus size women at http://www.squidoo.com/plus-size-halloween-costume-ideas and for men at http://hubpages.com/hub/PlusSizeHalloweenCostumeIdeas

Just imagine that one moment when all the planets align and the “god of plus size clothing” looks down upon us and points us in the direction of what we are seeking most. It’s like a treasure hunt, when all the clues help us solve the puzzle and lead us to the proverbial pot of gold. Finally, a dress that fits! The sense of joy is something that cannot be replicated and after all the heart-ache, we have finally found the perfect solution to our Halloween costume hunting woes: the plus size 1920s flapper girl dress.

For so many years it seemed that the choices on the market for the women’s plus size figure were few and far between. Today however, with the public progressively aware of the health issues with size 0 fashion models starving themselves to fit the fashion vogue, a niche for the plus size figure has become a growing trend. The majority of women are not a size 0. The average women’s size is a size 12, the start of the plus size category.

The increase in Halloween costumes on the market provides plus size women with more choices but it is important to make the right choices so that we feel comfortable and attractive. Knowing what to enhance and what to hide is key in making the desired impression.

The flapper costume allows us this flexibility. The box shape form of the dress allows us to hide areas of the torso that we would feel uncomfortable revealing. It also makes the dress super comfortable to wear for all ages and allows ease of movement, especially when dancing. It helps us to release the Inner Diva.

It is often said that less is more.And so it is with the flapper dress. We can accentuate our best features and minimize our trouble spots. The use of boas for example, can help in covering the arms which may require some de-emphasizing. In its simplicity the plus size 1920s flapper girl dress lets us add a few bright accessories, necklaces and earrings in particular. Accessories will draw attention away from the body and up to the face – we can use them to distract and highlight. It is easy to see how the flapper dress for the plus size woman is the perfect canvas for accessorizing.

Experimenting with flapper makeup can be fun and definitely is part of the flapper look. The rosebud shaped mouth and large smoky eyes were intended to be provocative, teasing, and alluring. It is another “accessory” that will distract from any areas the plus size woman would like to hide. Practice being flirtatious, but still classy, sexy yet still sophisticated and care-free.

See how your smudged eyes, pouting crimson lips and pronounced rouged cheeks suddenly transform you into the seductive, independent and fun loving flapper girl of yesteryear. This is a great opportunity to bring out flapper girl attitudes that you feel could work in the 21st century lifestyle. Do some experimenting at your next Halloween party where accessories, makeup, the dance and the dress will all help to bring out the best qualities in you.

What is being highlighted today is the need to be healthy and happy with what we are born with. That’s not to say that weight loss is not a good thing but weight loss that is right for your body type with an emphasis on good nutritional eating habits and a good appreciation of ourselves as a person is what matters most for a well balanced life attitude.

Plus size Flapper Halloween Costumes is brought to you by Ann Zon who, as a plus size woman, is interested in slimming fashions such as flapper plus size costume trends for Halloween.

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