What is the best thing to wear at a sweet sixteen if you're.. chunky?

Question

My friend,here wants to know what would look best on her at a sweet sixteen (height: 5'0 weight: 140 lbs)

Answer 1

Here's the link to an article about choosing dresses to flatter each body type/shape: http://plussize.about.com/od/stylebasics/p/find_body_type.htm

nordstrom.com is the best place to get ideas & shop. Here are some ideas:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2942399/0~2378467~2378483~2377032~6008190?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6008190&P=1
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2901743/0~2378467~2378483~2377032~6008190?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6008190&P=2


Other places to look: oldnavy.com & torrid.com

Answer 2

Something that emphasizes her height. Heels, anywhere between one and four inches. A top with thin verticle lines. Nothing too clingy if she's uncomfortable with the feeling. I wouldn't recomend anything too constricting because it's her body, she shouldn't be ashamed of it. Skirts are good, as long as they're at the knee of above. Mid shin stops the continuous line of sight and would make her look shorter. If that's not what she wants, she can go with a pair of nice fitting slacks, pressed down the center. Go with slightly lower necklines, show a little chest. Don't show too much, but enough. High neck lines tend to make it look like you're trying to hide something. Good luck!

Answer 3

plese don't wear the strapless dresses with the flared skirts, that look like "stepford wives" dresses! it's not because of her size, i hate them on little skinny people too.

does she want a dress? if so, she needs on that flatters her proportions, etc. want to wear pants? go try different things on, to see what works best.

Answer 4

Hun to get some good ideas go to lanebryant.com to get some ideas. let her see what she likes. cause she'll want to feel comfortable bout what shes wearing and confident. but lane bryant has alot of trendy dressy clothes, and who knows she might find somthing she likes. they also have petite stuff. good luck!!

Answer 5

since she is a bit plump i guess she just go to the boutique and seek the professional 's advice. i cant simply suggest/advise as it might not help either

Answer 6

wear something colouful sweet and decent.

Answer 7

Tunic dresses always makes one look slender. Black dress is also a good way to flatter your shape. Avoid wearing strapless and oversized dresses, it makes you look a bit larger. And for the shoes, go for pumps. Red or black pumps always completes an outfit (But the shoes always depends on the outfit of course). And for a sophisticated look, go for pearl earrings :) Don't over accessorize, though :)

here are some of my dress suggestions: (you can always look for your size)

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=Dresses&product%5Fid=2034982359&Page=1

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=Dresses&product%5Fid=2035094976&Page=all

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=Dresses&product%5Fid=2036989341&Page=all

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=Dresses&product%5Fid=2036608533&Page=all

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=Dresses&product%5Fid=2034382896&Page=all

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=Dresses&product%5Fid=2036907297&Page=all

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=Dresses&product%5Fid=2036773008&Page=all

Answer 8

a black dress..and colorful accessories...
paired with a bright colored shoes/pumps-maybe yellow...

Answer 9

wear black, black makes a girl look skinnier!