How to Wear Skinny Jeans For Plus Size Woman

There are different types of plus size apparels, skinny jeans being one of them. Skin tight jeans have been the hottest trend in the fashion world, and it doesn’t seem to fade anytime soon. It has been ubiquitous for a decade, worn by everyone from celebrities to politicians.  There is a wrong notion that pulling off skinny jeans by a plus size woman can be challenging. In reality, plus size women too can look incredible and stylish in skinny jeans. You just need to know few style tips to balance the proportions and create a flattering silhouette and a perfect-fitting pair.

Fortunately, there are some convenient guiding principles and strategies that will ensure you look incredible in those skinny jeans. Check out some rational tips for wearing skinny jeans for curvy women.

TIPS FOR WEARING SKINNY JEANS FOR PLUS SIZE WOMEN

Fitting Matters – If you’re plus size, you have to pay special attention to get the right fit in skinny jeans. Be prepared to give yourself enough time while shopping. Don’t hesitate to try on several pairs . Pay special attention to the hips and thighs. Remember, you should be able to walk and sit in your skinny jeans. Look for stretchable skinnies to give you some flexibility.

Choose your top, wisely – To look fab in skinny jeans, you have to do justice to it. Choose its counterpart wisely to balance out your body’s proportion. Wearing a kimono-style top, a pretty billowy blouse or a long, loose tunic that hits just above the widest part of your hips, is a great idea to pair up with skinny jeans. If you are more towards a pear-shaped figure, wearing a top with volume draws attention to your upper half, making your lower half appear slimmer. To flaunt your curves, you can add a thin, colourful belt or sash over a long tunic top, to cinch in your waist. You can choose a hi-low shirt with long backside to cover your hips, it will give you more confidence. Look for a top with v-neck or soft cowl neck or with wide sleeves or ruffles, it will help to balance your body proportion. The length of your top or blouse will really affect how thin or bigger your thighs will look. A few inches below the medium-waist works best for most.

Flatter your curves – Curves are hot, but you need to make sure you look good with them. If you’re an hourglass shape, curvy on top and bottom, look for tops that flatter your curves. A v-neck tunic or sweater with a wide belt turns your skinny jeans into sexy jeans. As already mentioned, you can add a thin belt or sash over a long tunic top, to cinch in your waist.

Illusion with Dark colour – You already know the fact that wearing dark coloured outfits minimize body areas, while lighter colours can make things look bigger. A dark wash or a black skinny jeans is a no brainer option for plus size women. Skip acid wash, thigh fading, white skinny jeans or sand wash type of jeans and go for classic solid wash. Skinny jeans in a dark indigo wash are the most versatile, as they can be worn with any outfit

High rise or Mid-rise skinny jeans- A nice fitting pair of high-rise skinny jeans can really accentuate your curves. These are best jeans for curvy women. But, choose it warily as it should not visually amplify your hip area. Low-rise skinny jeans give the illusion of short and thick legs, while, high-waist dark jeans with heels frame and hide curvy thighs. But if you have a belly, than opt for a mid-rise – one that hits just below your belly button. It helps to conceal and hold your middle. Avoid too-low jeans that don’t contain your tummy. Also try on different styles until you discover your favourite skinny jeans.

Make shrugs and jackets your best friend – Pair your dark wash skinny jeans with a classic jean jacket or choose a jacket in a lighter or bluish wash than your dark wash jeans, it draws interest upward toward your face, and away from the lower half. But no restrictions, you can also opt for other colours as well. A jacket, cape or shrug which falls just over your hips is a fine way for balancing out larger hips. Team with a long, statement necklace to draw the attention to your waist and curves. This is an incredible, go-to look for curvy women wanting to try skinny jeans, as it adds volume and interest up top, while making you look elegant and chic.

Ending with right footwear – Skinny jeans are great for elongating your legs. You will look best in high heels with skinny jeans, but you can also wear flats if that’s more your style. For colder weather, you can finish the look by tucking your jeans into a pair of ankle boots – read here. For summers, espadrilles are perfect or pair long skinny jeans with ballet flats, or a kitten heel. If you’re opting for flats rather than boots, a slightly longer inseam will make your legs look longer and slimmer. You can also opt for wedges or platform-style heels, to create balance in the line of your leg.

Here’s the easiest styling tip for plus size women, whenever you feel uncomfortable wearing skinny bottom, simply tie a shirt or cardigan just above your hips and head towards the door.

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Benefits of Mango For Skin and Hair

Mango is undoubtedly the reigning king of all fruits. Apart from being delicious, this summer fruit is also a potent ingredient that does wonders for our skin and hair. So the next time you buy mangoes, apart from eating them, consider using them for your skin and hair care as well. If you’re flummoxed and not sure how you can incorporate mango into your skin care routine, then let us guide you.

Here are some great ways in which you can benefit from the goodness of mangoes.

MANGOES FOR SKIN

1. To Get Glowing Skin

Mango is one of the best fruits for healthy and glowing skin. Mix three tablespoons of mango puree with one egg white and half a teaspoon of honey. Whisk till well blended and apply the mixture to your face and neck. Leave it on for fifteen to twenty minutes and wash it off with warm water to reveal glowing skin.

2. To Treat Blemishes

Add a few drops of lemon juice to half a teaspoon of mango puree and apply the paste onto the affected area. Leave it on for fifteen minutes and wash it off with cold water. Repeat the process thrice a week for best results.

3. To Exfoliate Your Face

Mix three to four tablespoons of mango puree to half a cup of oats. Add milk to bring the contents to a thick paste consistency. Apply this paste in a circular motion on your face and neck, scrubbing gently so as not to irritate the skin. Leave it on for fifteen minutes and wash it off to reveal smooth skin.

4. To Exfoliate Your Body

Mango makes one of the best homemade exfoliating body scrubs. Make yourself a mango body scrub by mixing the puree of one mango with half a cup of sugar and two to three tablespoons of raw milk. Use this mixture in the shower to gently exfoliate your skin. Wash it off with cold water and do not forget to slather on moisturizer when you step out of the shower. You will find that your skin feels so soft and smooth. Repeat this process once a week to keep your skin healthy and glowing.

5. To De-Tan

Mix two tablespoons of mango puree with one tablespoon of powdered almond. Add two teaspoons of raw milk to it and mix well to form a thick paste. Apply it onto your face and neck in a circular motion, gently massaging it onto your skin for deeper penetration. Leave it on for fifteen minutes and wash if off with cold water. This mask will not only help de-tan your face, it will also help clean your pores by removing any stubborn or deep-rooted dirt or grime to reveal a clean and refreshed face.

So these were some of the benefits of mango for skin.

MANGO FOR HAIR

1. To Condition Dry Hair

Simply puree one ripe mango and add two egg yolks and a quarter cup of yogurt to it. Mix well and apply the mixture onto your hair, concentrating on the ends where the hair tends to be most damaged. Wrap a warm, damp towel onto your hair and leave the hair mask on for half an hour. Wash it off with lukewarm water followed by shampooing and conditioning. You will notice that your hair is so much more manageable and frizz-free.

2. To Promote Hair Growth

Mango contains vitamins A and C which are the vitamins that are essential for hair growth. So a mango hair mask can help boost your hair growth and give you healthier, shinier and softer hair. Mash up a ripe banana and set aside. Puree a ripe mango and add two tablespoons of coconut oil to it. Add the banana to the mango puree and mix well. Apply this hair mask onto your hair and leave it on for half an hour. Wash it off thoroughly with lukewarm water.

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6 Beauty secrets you need to know if you've just hit your 30s

1. Cleanser is a must but so is your scrub

While cleansers help remove dirt and oil from the skin (a fragrance free morning facewash with moisturizer is simply the best), nothing but a good scrub will do when it comes to exfoliation, a must if you have to get rid of dead skin cells that clog up your pores. Invest your time in scrubbing your face three times a week to keep your skin looking eternally fresh and acne free.

2. Skin Serum secret

Many of us don't even know what a "skin serum" is or how important it is. Skin serums are oil or water-based products that are loaded with nutrients, ceramides, glycerin, natural ingredients (cucumber, aloe vera etc.) and vitamins like C, K, E that protect and brighten spots and acne scars. They penetrate deep into your skin to keep it healthy and glowing. So what are you waiting for? Add a good serum to your daily skin care routine right away.

3. Acid toning is crucial

There's no running away from alcohol-based acne toners anymore, it's time to own them because they do exactly what you need at this age; give you a gentle, mild exfoliation. Toners might leave you a little pink or red at first because of the high levels of AHA (Alpha hydroxy acid) content, however, this actually helps in drying up hormonal breakouts and and also assists in exfoliation. However, the results only get better. Start with using one a few times a month and once you're comfortable, use it on a nightly basis to get the best results.

4. Add an anti-aging cream to your beauty regime as soon as you hit 25

Getting your "beauty sleep" is vital for your skin and so is a good anti-aging cream if you want to keep that twenties' glow. A healthy dose of moisture every day will make your mornings more beautiful than they already are. As a one-stop solution for all your anti-ageing needs nothing works better than Olay regenerist Advanced Anti-Aging Cream. Along with rehydrating your skin it boasts remarkable anti-aging properties and also contains SPF 30 that helps block direct DNA damaging rays while maintaining your skin's integrity.

5. Start using Retinol

Retinol is one of the animal forms of vitamin A, which is the king of all antioxidants. Using products with retinoic acid is essential because it helps in the process where the skin repairs and replaces itself. However, since there's a possibility of it causing irritation among those with a hypersensitive skin, it should be used a few times a week before going to sleep strictly followed by SPF the morning after.

6. Time to regularly use Eye Cream

Eye wrinkles are one of the earliest signs of ageing and the onset can sometimes be as early as late twenties. An eye cream with caffeine reduces morning puffiness and those with antioxidants and retinol slow down the aging process. Use one with a combination of all three for best results. If gentle enough your under-eye cream can be used both during the day and night, depending upon the concentration of the ingredients.

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Real make up rules for real women

Three women share their experience of getting a makeover, appropriate for their age and skin type.When the products of your past are no longer working, it's not that you've lost your touch-you just need a new set of rules to fit your face today. And thanks to new products and technology developed specifically for older skin, there's never been a better time for a little tune-up. Prevention gave a makeover with smart make-up strategies to 3 women and the result is there for you to see!

1. Flaunt your cheekbones.

For sculpted cheekbones, make friends with a highlighter, and a bronzer that is a couple of shades darker than your skin tone. "After thoroughly moisturising your face (it prevents skin from getting stressed), use a skin primer plus concealer with a photofinish to prep your skin. Then use a highlighter on your cheekbones for an enhanced, contoured look and apply the bronzer below your cheekbones and around your nose and jaws for creating a natural shaded effect. It gives definition to those with a broad face," says Anuj Dogra, Delhi-based make-up artist who gave a makeover to these women. Splurge: Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder, Rs 2,000 Steal: Revlon Highlighting Palette - Bronze Glow, Rs 760

2. Prep your lids.

Laugh lines start appearing in your late 30s and lend creases to your eyeshadow. An eye primer will prevent a make-up meltdown, keep the shadow from settling into fine lines and wrinkles and mask imperfections like veins and age spots, which become more obvious as the skin on the eyelid grows thinner. Splurge: M.A.C Painterly Paint Pot, Rs 1,450 Steal: Deborah Milano 24Ore Perfect Eye Primer, Rs 495

3. Be strategic with powder.

A few finishing sweeps help make-up stay put, and the newest formulas are translucent instead of ultra mattifying. Apply it to the nose, forehead and chin, avoiding the cheeks and under-eye area, where it cakes and settles into fine lines. Splurge: Bourjois Mineral Enriched Loose Powder, Rs 865 Steal: Lotus Herbals Naturalblend Translucent Loose Powder with Auto-Puff SPF-15, Rs 3494.

 Clever colour correction.
When you were a kid, your cheeks had a natural rosy glow. With age, cheeks lose that flush because blood circulation to the skin becomes less active. Add issues like rosacea and uneven skin tone and you'll be left struggling to get a youthful glow that doesn't look fake. "Green or olive-toned colour corrector hides redness rather efficiently," advises Dogra. "Use a bit on the flush-prone areas and blend it well to achieve a clean and dewy look." Splurge: Stila CC Color Correcting Cream with SPF 20, Rs 2,700 approx Steal: Inglot Cream Concealer in No 36, Rs 7005. Go glossy.

Ultraviolet light, along with natural ageing, causes the collagen in your lips to break down, which is why they tend to shrink and get dry, and sometimes thin with age. But a little bit of gloss can give them the hydrated and plump appearance. Apply a matte lipstick first and follow up with a couple of dabs of gloss in the centremost part of your lips. A peach-toned gloss (looks good on all skin tones) made Alka's lips look softer and fuller. Splurge: Loreal Paris Glamshine 6H Lip Gloss, Rs 925 Steal: Lakme Absolute Matte Lip Color, Rs 5256. Smokey eyes are ageless.

The smudged and smokey effect, if done well, can transform your look. Create an ombre effect by applying kohl on the top and bottom waterline of your eyes. Make it as a line on top and lower lid and smudge with a smudge brush. (For a dramatic look, use a burnished gold eyeshadow on the upper lid and blend with the liner). For a minimal look, use a matte eyeshadow in a dark brown shade! Must-have: Clinique Brush-on Cream Liner in Black Honey, Rs 1,2507. Use a good foundation.
After 40, your skin becomes thinner, making your complexion a bit dull and pale. "A foundation makes the skin look two dimensional, by adding colour and depth," says Dogra. As we approach menopause, oestrogen levels drop, which makes the skin drier, so hydrating liquid formulas work best, advises Dr Kiran Lohia, dermatologist, Lumiere Dermatology Clinic, New Delhi. Splurge: Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation, Rs 2,700 Steal: Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation, Rs 5758. Try concealer for pigmentation.

Consider an orange concealer to mask pigmentation. It helps hide dark circles too. "When the skin has many fine lines and wrinkles, especially around the eye area, an orange concealer can come to your rescue because in make-up, this colour neutralises pigmentation that is dark, blue and green," says Dogra. Must-have: NYX Concealer Jar in Orange, Rs 2,8239. Make your eyes come alive.
To create the illusion of thicker eyelashes, use kohl along the waterline and on it. A bit of kohl/eyeliner on the upper waterline can also make your eyes look bigger. "For eyelids with scaly skin, skin-toned matte eyeshadows work best," suggests Dogra. Don't neglect your eyebrows. They get sparser over time. Groom them with an eyebrow gel and use an eyebrow powder (black/brown) to fill in thin areas and pump up fading colour. If you have bald spots in your brows, use a pencil first, then apply powder on top. Must-have: M.A.C Pro Long Wear Waterproof Brow Set (brow set, gel creme, angled liner brush no. 208), Rs 1,350

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