I LOVE what Jennifer of Minor Impressions Photography put together for this week’s Wardrobe Wednesday.  Honestly, how many women out there wear a size 4?!?  Not many, and that’s no excuse to hold off on capturing precious memories of your family (read this wonderful article if you haven’t yet).  Here are some great tips to flatter your fuller figure!  Here’s what Jennifer says:

“Ok, so I admit that one of my biggest reasons that I don’t let too many people take pictures of me is because I am not quite a size 4. Let’s just say that I’ve had a couple of kids and my body isn’t really shaped the way it was when I was in college. This seems to be the reason that many of my clients put off taking pictures as well or if they finally agree to have pictures taken, they usually choose something black to wear. So, I decided that I would show you ladies that you don’t have to be tiny to have flattering family portraits done, and you can add a little bit of color to your wardrobe. These outfits are great to coordinate with any family session, but it’s also perfect for the graduating seniors who have a fuller figure.
 
The first two outfits have bottoms that are high-wasted. The blue jeans and the pencil-skirt both accentuate the smallest part of your waste and help to elongate the section between your waist and knees. You should avoid low-rise jeans because it makes your legs look shorter, and the darker wash jeans are better because stone-wash jeans often emphasize your rear and legs and make them larger than they really are. Both shirts fall right at the waste which draws the eye to the smallest part of your body, but they don’t cling to your stomach.
 
Outfit # 3 is a great sundress that really makes the waste look tiny. Many women are also self-conscious about their arms, so it is great to pair with a cardigan.
 
Higher-heeled shoes are a great way to make your legs look much longer. The higher the heel, the longer your legs will look, but be sure to wear something you will be comfortable in.”

Shopping List:
 
Outfit 1
Shirt – Dillards – $38.00
Jeans – Belk – $32.99
Shoes – Dillards – $49.99
Earrings – Overstock.com – $19.99
 
Outfit 2
Shirt – Dillards – $29.99
Skirt – Lane Bryant – $44.50
Shoes – Target – $19.99
 
Outfit 3
Cardigan – Old Navy – $22.50
Dress – Old Navy – $34.50
Shoes – Dillards – $79.00
Necklace – Old Navy – $8.99