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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?

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“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.

 

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"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.

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"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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Justine Schwartz is a veteran women's lifestyle editor; she's written extensively about style & beauty tips, health advice and wedding planning. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Huffington Post and New York Weddings. Justine has been with SheFinds since 2010; you can reach her via email at Justine@shefinds.com.

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Britney Spears at the 4th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards event.
Hillary Clinton at the Broadway opening night of "Suffs."
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Eva Mendes at the Young Hollywood Awards.
Kim Kardashian with son Saint West at a public event.
Jaden Smith at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit.
Nicole Kidman featured at Kering Women in Motion.
Michelle Obama at the 2024 Albies awards.
Melania Trump at a Women's History Month gathering.
Lauren Sanchez at the Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards.
North West with Kim Kardashian at a public event.
Bianca Censori showcasing vibrant pink hair in a portrait.
Julia Roberts attending the Critics' Choice Awards in style.