It's time to step out from behind the curtains, straighten up, hold your head high, plant a smile on that one-of-a-kind face and start living. There's more to life than an hourglass figure. Get fit. Be healthy. Stop trying to fit into a mould. Accept yourself completely and happily.  Women's wear this season focuses on simplicity and leaves all the extravagant embellishment of the party season behind. The move is towards something pure, soft and sensuous.
The clothes range from skirts, shirts, salwar kameez, trousers, night suits, inner wear and many more with larger sizes(above 40) . Pants have always been popular with the modern woman. This summer try a whole new range of designs ranging from harem pants, ankle length pants, knee-length gauchos, bootleg fit or straight fit.
This season is a kaleidoscope of colours, from soft and fresh to vibrant brights like deep coral, desert rose, sun orange, pearl whites, fresh pink, lime yellow, turquoise, and midnight black, mint green and red. White is again the most favoured, from stark white to pearl white, making a great summer.
It's time to play around with fabric that is sensual and feminine with subtle complexity, such as satin and film silks, chiffon and linen. And a touch of metal, glitter, glaze or chintz makes a world of difference to the most basic apparel. Fabrics are soft and fresh like voile prints, cotton crepe, terry voile, chiffon prints, georgettes, all over anglaise embroidered, polyesters with stretch, viscose with stretch, cotton knits and linen. Lots of sheers in solid colours, checks, stripes, beautiful prints, laces and gold details.
So the next time, you're shopping and need some advice. Here are some stores that can offer great combination of style and variety along with excellent fits: Revolution at Eva Mall, All at Bangalore Central and Hips and Shoulders at St Patrick complex, Brigade Road.
Comfort
Do not compromise too much for fashion. If the clothes you are wearing do not allow you to breathe, the clothes will consume every minute of your thoughts that day. Make sure you are comfortable and not stressing about your clothes. Comfort is very important, if the clothes you are wearing make you feel uncomfortable or awkward, that is what you will portray.
 Fit
Please do not believe loose and baggy clothes make you look slim. If anything they add to a bulky and sloppy image. An over-sized shirt or a loose salwar kameez to hide oneself in is not the solution to a larger figure. Instead a well-cut garment fitting proportionately will make the difference and enhance your appearance.
 Keep it simple
Keep it straight and simple, is our motto. If you are just starting to wear western wear your clothes should be wearable and not fussy and over the top. Straight lines and simple styles will help you feel more comfortable.
 Fabrics
Choose your clothes based on fabrics, for trousers stretch adds a lot of comfort and fit better. For blouses a well-fit flowing fabric is nice. Use stretch for comfort and not for a tight fit. With regard to colour, Try lighter pastel colours through the summer and enjoy a complete new freedom.
Show a bit of skin
Do not fear showing a bit of skin, full figured women need to feel sexy as well. Try out different neck lines, wear low back tops, show your calves and ankles as well. The comfort of a sleeveless top through the Indian summer is unique and worth a try.
Highlight plus points
Be aware of your own body. Everybody has a plus point, for example a thin waist, long shapely legs, a long neck, tall frame, narrow hips or small shoulders. Dress around your plus points, accentuate them so focus is drawn upon them.
 Blow the Stripes myth
Stripes are so in fashion, do not adhere to the cliché of “vertical and not horizontal”. Rewrite it to read avoid bold big stripes. Thin sailor stripes, diagonal stripes and vertical stripes look very fashionable and smart.
 Accessorise
Be prepared with enough accessories to complete a look. High heels are good to give a longer and leaner appearance. Review your shoes and ensure you have the basic colours in heels, flats and open sandals. Keep a nice selection of bags that match your footwear.
Keep some basic jewellery handy at all times, a bracelet, a nice pendant and earrings to complete the look. The simplest of clothes can look formal with nice accessories.
 Trends
Do not be a slave to trends but certainly be aware of what is in vogue. As much as possible follow international trends and predictions, while taking into consideration your personal preferences and the restrictions of a full figure.