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" If you read last month&amp;#039;s issue of Cosmopolitan you will have seen Tanesha Awasthi of Girl With Curves tackling shorts head-on, bringing you the best ways to wear these pesky leg-barers\u00A0whatever your size. We love Tanesha&amp;#039;s positive &amp;#039;yes you can&amp;#039; approach to getting dressed which is why we nabbed a few minutes of her time to talk ALL things summer holiday style. From how to dress for work now the weather is hotting up to what to wear on the beach if you&amp;#039;re self-conscious of your tummy, read on for Tanesha&amp;#039;s top summer styling tips for curvy girls... What are your summer holiday go-tos? I love tropical locations like Hawaii and Mexico, where I can wear trapeze dresses with embellished sandals, maxi dresses and gladiators. Dresses are the perfect layering piece to throw on over your bathing suit on summer holiday. Do you have any styling tips for girls afraid of beachwear? If you aren&amp;#039;t comfortable strutting your stuff on the beach in just your swimsuit, look for stylish cover-ups that become a part of the whole look. I love kaftans because they&amp;#039;re exotic and glamorous, paired with an oversized sun hat and sunglasses.  What&amp;#039;s your favorite way to look sexy AND stylish by the pool? I think accessories really dress up a poolside look, especially if you aren&amp;#039;t getting in the water. I love a set of gold bangles or statement earrings with a bathing suit and sarong, a bikini and semi-sheer cover-up or a vintage-inspired one piece. Do you have any swimwear hacks for curvy girls? Swimwear typically runs small because it&amp;#039;s meant to be ultra fitted, so always size up, especially on bottom. Sizing up will also prevent bulge where it isn&amp;#039;t flattering. And, always make sure the suit provides the right support! There&amp;#039;s nothing worse and more uncomfortable than an ill-fitting swimsuit.  Not all girls feel confident in a bikini, what advice would you give? Try a high waisted bikini- it&amp;#039;s flattering because it conceals most of the stomach and reveals just a sliver of skin. Look for a kimono cover-up to add to the look without taking away the wow factor of the bikini. You&amp;#039;re all about being confident with your curves and the clothes you wear, but are there any summer clothes you won&amp;#039;t wear? I don&amp;#039;t get nervous about wearing anything because I dress for own mood and wear what I love and feel good in. Is there a trick to being able to wear anything and everything? I think the most important thing about getting dressed is wearing what makes you feel confident, no matter what fashion rules or society says you should or shouldn&amp;#039;t wear.\u00A0 You can walk into a fancy party in a paper bag, but if you exude confidence, chances are people will notice your confidence and beauty radiating from within, before your outfit!  Dressing for work in the summer can be HARD no matter what your shape. What are your top tips? Find pieces that transition and layer well, like lightweight cardigans and linen blazers to throw on over sleeveless blouses and cropped trousers while indoors. Wearing a shirtdress is also a great ways to stay stylish and cool during warmer months, without losing professionalism in the office. Let&amp;#039;s talk prints: are they harder to wear if you have curves? Prints are tough for every body type, regardless of size, so find a print you love and experiment! I prefer large florals in neural colors, because it keeps things simple and not too busy. Silhouette is also a major factor in discovering what works for your frame.  How will you be wearing culottes this season? With longline belted tunic blouses (like this) and with fitted crop tops (like this). How do you style your skinny jeans? Skinnies are my daily go-to! My fave look for everything from meetings to lunch with a friend is dark denim skinnies with a simple top, a blazer (here)\u00A0or sleeveless vest (see image\u00A0below and read more here)\u00A0and heels. It&amp;#039;s polished and put together, without trying too hard. Do you have any other tips for dressing for your body shape? It&amp;#039;s important to know how to dress for your shape, but also have fun experimenting and pushing boundaries.\u00A0 I know fit and flare dresses are more flattering on my pear shape frame than bodycon dresses that accentuate my lower half, but that doesn&amp;#039;t stop me from showing off my ample hips and thighs in pencil skirts on occasion. Fashion is about having fun and wearing what you love!  Why did you start Girl With Curves? I started Girl With Curves as a creative outlet outside my former career in the tech industry. I&amp;#039;ve had a lifelong passion for fashion and styling, but didn&amp;#039;t pursue it after high school and always regretted not doing so. When I found out there were people who shared their daily outfits online, I thought it was a bit silly! I never imagined I&amp;#039;d do be doing it for a living one day! What&amp;#039;s the most common message you hear from your readers? Most questions are advice-related, looking for something to wear for a special occasion, or asking what denim fits best for curves. But the ones that touch my heart and motivate me to work harder, are those that express gratitude for changing their minds about being fashionable at any size.\u00A0 So many women in the world who don&amp;#039;t fit the mold of the media&amp;#039;s narrow definition of beauty have been made to feel unworthy of looking and feeling amazing.\u00A0 My goal is to show the world that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and women with curves have the right to look and feel amazing.\u00A0 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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