I always enjoy reading the Google search term questions that lead people to my blog. The latest question is one that I never really thought about, but it is one that is important in the world of shopping.
Where can i buy clothes for women that have large stomachs?
In thinking about this question I think about my wife. Because of her height she has a stomach that has definite rolls to it. Though I am more than happy with her as is she is constantly battling the “poofy” area that is her stomach. While I don’t think there are any stores that sell clothing specifically for ladies or men for that matter with large stomachs, I can think of a few tips to help out. In addition I think that it would be a good idea for merchants to design plus size clothing with bigger bellies and chests in mind.
- Always wear clothes that fit. Clothes that are to big or to small will make your belly look bigger.
- Invest in a quality shaper.
- Invest in a quality long line bra with a built in shaper.
- Have whatever clothing you purchase altered to fit your unique shape.
- Get a professional to measure you at least twice a year.
As you can see there is no magic formula when it comes to dealing with the one area that is the bane of most women’s existence, but with a few smart maneuvers you can make sure that you are looking your best each and every day.
I don’t have a problem with my stomach, but a friend of mine did. Her solution was to buy maternity pants (not the ones with the panels in them). I also had a maternity pants pattern with an expanded belly area that we used with fabrics that had some stretch to them. I ended up altering the pattern a bit so that it was tailored for her specific fit, and she loved all the pants we made for her from that pattern. Stretch denim and gabardine worked especially well.