Has Your Weight Changed In The Last Year? Try These Restyling Tips

Weight fluctuates throughout anyone’s life. Sure, it might not be the same right now as it was last year, and sometimes we can be overweight or underweight. This post isn’t aimed at addressing the pros and cons or management habits of this of course, it’s your body, and not our place to comment on it.

However, does that mean you can’t look good? Of course not! Everyone, at any size and shape, deserves to feel comfortable in themselves. That being said, when we do fluctuate in weight, especially in a short period of time like a year, you may find styling to be a little complex.

To start with, you may not be used to dressing for your current body shape. Perhaps you’ve lost a lot of weight in the last year, or you’re pregnant and near the latter half of your team, so you want to dress for your maternity needs. If so, you may not be used to making fashionable decisions based on your overall current look. 

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Start Simply, It’s Fine!

You genuinely don’t have to overthink good style, which is the hidden secret many fashion-conscious people can forget. So, in this case, the simplest way to regain your confidence is to focus on a few more foundational pieces of clothing that fit well right now. This means being present,a nd not trying to force yourself into old favorites that no longer feel comfortable, as that’s just frustrating and not helpful. If you invest in new basic items that feel comfortable for your shape right now, your wardrobe becomes a nice inventory of clothes you like instead of those that demand another lifestyle from you..

Start simple, thinking about well-fitting jeans, trousers, and quality basic tops in neutral colors. No matter where you go from there, such items will be your go-to every day, and they’re what all your other outfits will be built on. This also means that no matter what, you have something to wear and you won’t lament outfits that seem outdated or incompatible with your body shape at this minute.

If You Can, Learn To Alter

You don’t have to buy a whole new closet every time your weight changes a little, despite what the fashion industry would have you believe, because that’s expensive and unnecessary. Moreover, it’s fun to learn the value of a good tailor or picking up a few basic alteration skills yourself as it might be that an older piece can fit better if it needs a simple dart added or a hem adjusted to perfectly fit your current body.

There’s more opportunity than you think here, such as adjusting the waist of a pair of trousers or taking in the side seams of a blazer, both will change how a piece of clothing fits on you perfectly. If you love a piece of clothing, you can always have a tailor readjust it, as clothes that fit you perfectly, instead of just almost fitting, look much more polished and stylish. It’s also a good stying lesson that everyone can benefit from, so why not learn it now?

Update Your Accessories

Accessories are one of the more flexible parts of your style because they're not dependent on your body size to work - except for specific examples like having a ring resized, which is absolutely possible. You’ll also find them a fantastic way to try new trends, color, and personality to an outfit but without a huge investment or having to buy a brand new wardrobe. Most don’t care about what size you are right now too.

There’s also a lot of variance here, for example, if you're wearing comfortable, neutral clothes because your body has changed, a more notable accessory can help you draw attention to where you want it.

They can also be seasonal, as can the changing shape of our body, so they match the timeline of our style. You could think about getting some new scarves, belts, or statement jewelry.  A bright, patterned scarf, for instance, will provide some more layered balance near your face and neck, which is always nice. Another great option is changing your glasses; the right frames can completely refresh your look without much effort at all. You can find out more about using the best frame styles for face shapes when you look at glasses online, and as weight gain or loss can affect our face shape, it could be a nice way to refresh your confidence..

Focus On Balance & Proportion

So, we’ve talked about fit, style, and fun accessorizing, what’s next? Well, proportion and balance are also good principles for style no matter how big or small you are. This simply means using your clothing to develop a silhouette that feels more flattering to you. If you go with a looser top for instance, you can try pairing it with a more fitted bottom, or do it the other way around. Doing this keeps your look from feeling swamped by too much fabric but also gives you some room where you want it.

The main idea is to gently guide the eye and define your shape, but to avoid feeling like you're restricting your body. You might want to use a belt to define the smallest part of your waist or choose a slightly shorter jacket to help lengthen your legs. You have the room to begin playing around with different lengths and volumes, and it’ll also help you decide which style is best for your needs.

Dress For Comfort First

Ultimately, the most important rule of style is that your clothes should feel comfortable above all else. as if you’re constantly fidgeting or pulling at a piece of clothing, it’s going to show, and it’ll seriously hurt your overall confidence and how you carry yourself. Can you be stylish without being comfortable? 

Yes, but it’s not really an authentic style that helps you feel more at home in yourself. Except for in formal occasions, it’s fine to want to feel good. Sometimes, the best style choice you can make is to stop feeling artificially restrictive.

With this advice, we hope you can more easily restyle and feel fantastic even if your weight has changed in the last year.