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The One Pattern To Avoid At All Costs–They’re So Unflattering!

March 1, 2021 by Justine Schwartz

 
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Everyone knows that horizontal stripes are universally unflattering, but did you know that large, busy patterns are actually worse?

Large Patterns

“Large busy patterns can look unflattering on curvy women, so if you’re going for a busy pattern, it’s best to find one with very small designs,” this Monroe And Main Blog post states.

"Clothes with small all-over patterns are great for curvy women because they can disguise any lumps and bumps underneath."

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Think about when you are choosing a flannel shirt. "The larger the check, the more it will make your tummy look larger," stylist Imogen Lamport says.

"You definitely don’t want any large prints, as they can divide up the body in strange ways that look unflattering," Fashionisers agrees.

So, what should you try instead? "Cute floral patterns almost always look great, as well as leopard prints and medium-sized polka dots." Well, there you have it!

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