So you are on the lookout for a new dress, perhaps for a formal occasion or just as a little pick-me-up, something to make you feel good about yourself when you put it on. A nice dress can serve that purpose, and even a plus size dress can make a woman feel like she is at her most beautiful. For those out there who are having a tough time finding the right plus size dress, understand that you are not alone. This is not just a plus sized thing; many women have the same problems as you do and finding a dress is hardly ever an easy thing to do. To make your life just that much easier, we have put together this list of a few tips and tricks to help you get the right fitting dress the first time. Many women have a problem fitting into their plus size dress simply because they are not honest with themselves.

If you are a size 14, don't try to fit into a size 12 dressit is not going to work. If it does, it isn't going to look good. Being honest with yourself is one of the best fashion tips you can use when it comes to shopping for a plus size dress or any plus sized clothing.

So you're not a size 2get over it! It's understandable that you don't want to try on some of the things that you buy before you actually buy them. It's not just you; there are plenty of women out there with this 'dressing room syndrome' where they just can not seem to bring themselves to strip in a dressing room and try on their clothes before they buy them. There are many reasons why you may feel this way, and understand that many of your reasons may be valid but it is time that they are a thing of the past. Aren't you tired of bringing back your clothes after you buy them because they don't fit you the right way? This can be a real waste of time, time that you could spend wearing that perfect plus size dress and feeling great about yourself in the process. Have you ever that perfect-looking dress, but for some reason you just can't find a size that fits properly? If so, you may want to consider getting some work done--not on your body, but on the dress! It is easy to forget as you stand in the dressing room that a good tailor can work wonders to conform the dress to your better and bring out your best qualities. We all admire celebrities, but forget that they have most of their clothes tailored to fit them exactly.

Everyone's body is different, and a size 14 in one brand may be totally different from the same size in another, and each of those fits each person in a unique way. Alterations are essential in conforming these variations to the specific person. It should be quite easy and inexpensive to find a tailor, so be sure to check your local dressmaker or dry cleaner.

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