Plus size Zara clothing is not as straight forward as one would think. Zara boasts of the perfect combination of unique designer styles, current fashion trends, and affordable pricing when it comes to clothing. It is this ingenuity and the constant availability of stylish options to its consumers that make Zara a frequent go-to. With many women singing praises about the brand, there will always be a race to purchase any recent designs as soon as they hit the market. However, this should not stop you from maximizing your shopping experience as a plus-size woman, and here is how.
Plus size shopping at Zara can be equally fun and also hectic. There are so many fashion options, designs, and accessories to choose from all year round. It’s fun to walk through the store and try on the different flattering pieces, with a wide variety of colors, hues, prints, and cuts. Whether it is for a special occasion, office wear, or casual look, all in line with seasonal trends, Zara is the right place to be. Who wouldn’t like a day of shopping at such a store? However, the sheer joy is short-lived when it comes to finding clothing that fits plus size women. The brand has a limited size collection on most of its apparel which restricts the options available to the plus size.
The good news is that, despite the limited size range, you do not have to miss out on the world of style and glam. There are various ways, tricks and techniques you can employ to get just about anything from the store that is well-fitting and looks fabulous on your frame. Here are 6 invaluable keys to glamorous with Plus Size Zara Clothing.
6 Ways to Glamorous
1. Have an Open Mind
The unique features that present themselves in plus size Zara shopping make shopping quite dynamic for this demographic. You may be looking for a plus size skirt or midi dress and fail to find that. However, you may stumble upon some fashionable plus size tunic in the process. Instead of forfeiting this option, you should consider purchasing the tunic or any other thing that you find to be well-styled and well-fitting in the store. The limited size range does not offer plus size girls the convenience of constantly having their specific size in stock all year round. You can never be too sure when you will find a fashionable piece in your size of the desired apparel, so when you eventually find one do take advantage of that.
Arguably, this may seem to be a ‘gamble’ as you are not sure what you will find and supposedly detract from the aim of your visit to Zara. Although it may take some time in the long run, it will be worth it. Gradually, you will be able to develop a unique fashionable wardrobe with the necessary Zara staples and accessories that you like.
2. Maximize on Zara’s Online Store
Shopping online as opposed to in-person in a store has several perks, especially when it comes to plus size clothing. Most brands always look to publicize their latest releases on their website pages and notify the public a while before the actual release date. Being a frequent visitor to Zara’s online store helps you to take note of the type of trend and the dates of the actual release. This way, you can plan in advance and set aside the needed money to purchase the desired apparel once released. This gives you an ‘added advantage’ above others.
Additionally, the Zara Online Store is well stocked. This means that there are multiple pieces of each size available. This somewhat guarantees that you will get the size you desire and not be inconvenienced by the shortage of sizes in your local Zara store. Notably, apparel in the largest and smallest sizes and those in the season’s favorite or trending color palette or print tend to sell out faster in their physical stores as compared to their online store. This may be because these sizes have the least number of pieces produced and stocked in each physical store, thus heightening competition for them.
The general convenience of online shopping also applies in this regard. Numerous large sales happen at designated times of the year which are widely published on their website pages beforehand. So whether you reside near a Zara fashion outlet store or not, you can still participate in the same virtually. There are also discount coupons offered to online shoppers which allow you to get clothes at nearly half their price. In some instances, it includes free shipping when the value of your purchase exceeds the stipulated amount.
Also, there are a few items that Zara avails in a wide plus size range – up to an XXL – that you can only find online and not in its physical stores. This is not to say that you avoid visiting its physical stores and shop exclusively online. No way! A majority of women like to shop physically as they can see, touch, and fit into the apparel before purchasing. This advantage should be maximized and should also go hand in hand with online shopping for the additional benefit it offers. As frequently as you can, make a point of visiting the online stores, while you continue with your periodic visits to the physical ones. You will notice with the information received online you can move promptly and secure apparels that fit you phenomenally well.
3. Gender-Neutral Clothing
You probably wouldn’t have guessed this. Gender-neutral clothing has been on a steady rise over recent decades. More men and women are embracing this particular style, leading to the growing popularity and thus a vast demand and market for the same, especially among the youth. If you are plus size, make a habit of periodically checking a few items from the men’s category. Clothing such as jackets, blazers, denim overalls or shirts in your size can be found with greater ease.
A great advantage of perusing through the men’s category is that the average man’s apparel is bigger than that of the average woman. This translates to more clothing options for plus size women. As a note of caution, do focus on purchasing items that are gender-neutral and not too ‘masculine looking’. Go for softer colors in the shade of pink, purple or blue that will give the blazer, or t-shirt that feminine touch.
4. Flowy and Oversized is the Way to Go!
Despite their limited size options, Zara offers a wide range of flowy apparel such as skirts, blouses, dresses and some pants. As opposed to always going for sturdy and fitting clothing labelled XL and above, you can opt to shop around for some flowy fabrics instead. Flowy apparels are great for any plus size woman as they sit well on your curves and disguise your extra-thick tummy, hips, legs or arms. They give the necessary highlight to your frame without exposing too much. They also help to ‘even out’ your silhouette, especially if you have extremely wide and disproportionate hips in comparison to your waist or legs, or a large bust that if not properly dressed may tend to overwhelm your frame.
This is equally the same with oversized apparel. Oversized clothing means they are designed to be bigger or loosely fitting on anyone wearing the size indicated on them. This is perfect for plus size women. The average ‘oversized’ top may be just an exact fit on a plus size frame. This is particularly important when it comes to shopping for outer garments such as sweaters or tunics. An extremely oversized duster coat labelled M can be a perfectly fitting duster coat for an XXL size.
Always carefully examine the cuts and designs of the apparel. An oversized sweater with an extremely deep plunging neckline, however fitting on a plus size frame, may have little to no support or provision for a voluptuous bust. Similarly, an oversized tunic which is uniquely designed to be fitting around the shoulders or arms and loosely fitting on the rest of the body parts may not be a good option for a plus size frame with wide shoulders and arms. So the next time you hit a Zara store, don’t quickly walk past anything ‘oversized’ as it just may be the one for you.
5. Lift and Shape Jeans
Zara’s lift and shape skinny jeans are tailormade for women with curves. They give the appropriate support and synch around the hips and belly area and thereby smoothens and tightens the areas. This is a fashionable option for plus size women. It is preferable compared to ordinary jeans which tend to unnaturally flatten your thick areas, often leaving you with a muffin top and with thighs that seem to bulge out.
Most of these jeans are typically high waisted, giving you additional support and prevent the annoying ‘riding down’ of your pants as you walk, stand or move around. The jeans sit firmly and securely in place until when taken off. They also have considerable stretch in them, making them comfortable to fit into and wear all day round. Stretch is a plus size girl’s frien as it can make apparels a one-size-fits-all. However, inspect each apparel on its own merit and do not simply buy because it has great stretch.
Another great benefit of these jeans is their availability in a range of colours. Darker variations are more accommodative and flattering on a plus size frame as they give the appearance of a narrower silhouette. Other than jeans there are also wide-legged pants and stylish jumpsuits to add to the mix. A considerable number of these also have great stretch and therefore a perfect fit for plus size girls.
6. Be Creative in Styling and Accessorizing!
Picking out a great piece of apparel is one thing but styling the same is another feat. If you select pieces that are unique, stylish and well-fitting, you don’t have to put in a lot of work when it comes to styling. However, if the pieces are stylish but not ‘perfectly-fitting’, as is the case for most plus size women, you will need to ace the styling. In most instances, plus size women typically tend to buy separate pieces as opposed to an outfit set, for the simple reason that most sets are unavailable in their size. This means that they grab a skirt here, a differently styled sweater there,and a gender-neutral t-shirt or shirt in the men’s category, then they are left with the uphill task to style each piece to resonate with the rest of their wardrobe.
Zara offers numerous accessories that you can utilize to style your outfit. There are several belts, hats, scarfs, cardigans, jewellery and also shoes that can give you the needed pop and make an outfit work. Be creative and try to style your outfits differently each time using some of the accessories listed above. You will notice how surprisingly glamorous your outfits will look with a little tweak here and there.
As a bonus tip, always strive to keep up with the latest trends and releases from Zara, from both its Main line and TRF line. This is especially true when you want to shop heavy or do a complete wardrobe overhaul. Whereas most plus size women nearly swear of the ease in finding their size in Zara’s Main line collection as compared to the TRF line collection, it would be prudent to keep your options open. Occasionally, browse through the TRF section and you may end up lucky!
Final Thoughts
For a majority of women, Zara remains one of their favorite shopping brands when it comes to clothing. Being a plus-size Zara shopper, you can still enjoy the beautiful and high-quality apparel Zara produces without breaking the bank, trying to customize your apparel. Remember to maximize all the benefits by shopping both physically and online and go for clothing that is flowy, oversized, or has some stretch in them. With these tips, you can reduce the hustle in navigating Zara’s stores to find the needed apparel. Be sure to check out some of our fashion top picks.
