{"id":431371,"date":"2026-01-01T06:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T05:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=431371"},"modified":"2025-12-30T14:52:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T13:52:05","slug":"elle-transforme-jeu-enfant-robe-haute-couture-bluffant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/she-transforms-a-childs-toy-into-a-stunning-haute-couture-dress-431371","title":{"rendered":"She transforms a child&#39;s game into a haute couture dress, and it&#39;s stunning."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#39;s a game that reigns supreme on the lawn at children&#39;s birthday parties and unfolds at every afternoon tea in the garden. This multicolored tunnel, in which we&#39;ve all crawled and gasped for air, has left the sandbox to grace the silhouette of a fashionista brimming with imagination. She&#39;s transformed it into a bespoke dress, and against all odds, her creation perfectly captures the spirit of Fashion Week: quirky, elegant, and whimsical.<\/p>\n<h2> When a simple children&#39;s game becomes a glamorous garment<\/h2>\n<p> Angelica Hicks knows all about DIY fashion. The content creator, who enjoys recreating high-end celebrity looks with next to nothing, draws inspiration from everyday items to put together her outfits. She takes this sartorial discipline lightly, with her own unique brand of humor. She gently pokes fun at the strict codes of the fashion world <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/mode\/femme\/tendances-mode\/buttermilk-la-couleur-luxe-et-tendance-de-la-rentree-353909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">, making something chic out<\/a> of something cheap. A silver garland found in Christmas boxes, balloons, a garbage bag, or even paper cake tins\u2014everything around her becomes a source of inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>Her latest stroke of genius? Transforming an iconic childhood toy into an opulent, architectural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/tendances-mode\/for-the-end-of-year-holidays-a-more-formal-denim-style-with-a-velvet-dress-429626\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gown<\/a> . This toy has inspired countless childhood stories, sometimes taking the form of a magical passage, sometimes an agility course. It&#39;s the multicolored canvas tunnel: that foldable, malleable accessory in which children used to crawl. A source of anxiety for some, a pleasant image for others, for Angelica it is above all the centerpiece of an aesthetic creation, the beating heart of an outfit as lunar as it is dazzling.<\/p>\n<p>From toy box to dressing room, it&#39;s a short step. This content creator and impromptu designer, who pokes fun at fashion and beautifully caricatures runway scenes, fully embraces the ridiculous. With this hoop-based game, she managed to create a dress worthy of the catwalk: sculptural, understated, and unique. And she did it with the bare minimum: a few scraps of black fabric, a snip of the scissors, and her idea came to life. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DPMd5xYkfUD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\"> View this post on Instagram <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"> <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DPMd5xYkfUD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Angelica Hicks (@angelicahicks)<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> The art of seeing the fashion potential in every object<\/h2>\n<p> With irony as her guiding principle, Angelica has amassed over 923,000 followers on Instagram. While major fashion houses envelop their models in precious textiles, this innovative content creator uses less conventional and more outlandish basic ingredients. This tunnel transformed into a five-star dress is just a glimpse of her creativity. From toilet paper to mimic the draped fabric of Jennifer Lawrence&#39;s antique-style dress, to a blind to replicate the tulle effect of Carey Mulligan&#39;s Balenciaga piece, this young woman has a knack for creative solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Tree bark as a bustier, a chocolate wrapper repurposed as a choker, a flowing mosquito net transformed into a full-body outfit. Angelica is the very embodiment of the word &quot;originality.&quot; She is its best ambassador. This Mr. Bean of style, beneath her playful demeanor, hides true talent. Some even comment on her upcycled looks: &quot;They&#39;re better than the originals.&quot; <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DRFZ-PiEdzP\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\"> View this post on Instagram <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"> <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DRFZ-PiEdzP\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Angelica Hicks (@angelicahicks)<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DP_5H30jJj0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\"> View this post on Instagram <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"> <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DP_5H30jJj0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Angelica Hicks (@angelicahicks)<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> A content creator renowned for her inventiveness<\/h2>\n<p> While fashion often takes itself seriously, even in its most blatant absurdity, and displays a controlled freedom, this content creator champions total abandon and aesthetic bricolage. She satirizes haute couture pieces and reinterprets fashion&#39;s highlights with her clever eye. She proves that you can recreate a four-figure look with Ferrero Rocher wrappers, grandmother&#39;s doilies, duvet covers, and scraps of Babibel.<\/p>\n<p>Even if the outfits she parodies are rather impractical, it&#39;s the underlying message that matters most. Style isn&#39;t measured by the monetary value of an outfit but by the research and effort behind it. And Angelica offers her own interpretation of fashion: fun, uninhibited, rudimentary, and entertaining.<\/p>\n<p>The lesson to be learned? If you don&#39;t have the budget to buy luxury items, be resourceful. Find inspiration not in fashion magazines, but in your five-year-old nephew&#39;s bedroom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It&#39;s a game that reigns supreme on the lawn at children&#39;s birthday parties and unfolds at every afternoon...","protected":false},"author":8340,"featured_media":431374,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_msn":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[150],"tags":[97833,97767],"class_list":["post-431371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-femme","tag-actu","tag-vetements"],"image":{"medium":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mode-systeme-D-jeu-enfant-200x113.jpg",200,113,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mode-systeme-D-jeu-enfant-500x281.jpg",500,281,true]},"custom":{"td_video":"","featured_image":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mode-systeme-D-jeu-enfant.jpg","author":{"name":"\u00c9milie Laurent","avatar":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cropped-2f5d8c00d5d5c27f8ce4d9b3f9015467-96x96.png"},"categories":[{"term_id":150,"name":"Women&#39;s fashion","slug":"femme","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":150,"taxonomy":"category","description":"<p>The Women's fashion section of <strong>The Body Optimist<\/strong> helps women of every body type and size choose their clothes: dresses, jeans, coats, lingerie, swimwear and shoes. You'll find fit guidance, outfit ideas for every occasion and picks made with all sizes in mind, built on one firm belief: clothes should adapt to you, not the other way around.<\/p>\n<h2>What you'll find in the Women's fashion section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trends<\/strong>: the pieces, colors and silhouettes shaping the collections, and how to make them your own, in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/tendances-mode\">Fashion trends<\/a> section.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advice by body shape<\/strong>: lengths, cuts, fabrics and fitting-room tricks to feel good in your clothes, in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/conseils-silhouette\">styling tips for every body shape<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dresses and occasion wear<\/strong>: wrap, sheath, A-line or skater dresses for a wedding, the office or a vacation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lingerie and swimwear<\/strong>: finding your bra size, choosing between a one-piece, a tankini or boyshort bottoms depending on the support you want.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shoes and accessories<\/strong>: styles for wide feet or wide calves, tights, jewelry and bags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do you choose a dress for the occasion and your body shape?<\/h2>\n<p>Start with what you'll be doing in the dress, then think about what you'd like to highlight. A few pointers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For a wedding or a formal event, a flowing midi dress or a sheath dress in a fabric with good drape, such as crepe, is a safe bet.<\/li>\n<li>At the office, shirt dresses and wrap dresses look sharp; a wrap ties at the waist and adjusts as your body changes.<\/li>\n<li>In summer, go for breathable fabrics like linen, cotton or viscose, and a length that lets you move freely.<\/li>\n<li>A skater dress defines the waist, an A-line dress skims the body: neither is reserved for one body type, it all comes down to the look and the comfort you want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Our approach to women's fashion<\/h2>\n<p>We start from a simple principle: a woman who wears plus sizes deserves the same cuts, the same colors and the same choices as a woman who wears straight sizes. Our advice explains what a cut or a fabric does, with no list of don'ts and no promise of an \u201cideal figure.\u201d When we talk about body shape, it's to help you highlight what you love, never to correct your body.<\/p>\n<h2>Articles to start with<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Our answer to a question that comes back every winter: should you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/wearing-tights-under-jeans-in-winter-good-idea-or-terrible-idea-432150\">wear tights under your jeans when it's cold<\/a>?<\/li>\n<li>Why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/conseils-silhouette\/why-80-percent-of-women-wear-the-wrong-bra-size-438032\">so many women wear the wrong bra size<\/a>, and how to get yours right.<\/li>\n<li>Real-life tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/no-bra-real-tips-for-going-braless-446627\">going braless<\/a> comfortably.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/after-50-these-shoes-enhance-your-style-without-sacrificing-comfort-431804\">shoes that combine style and comfort after 50<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/conseils-silhouette\/having-timeless-pieces-in-your-wardrobe-feels-good-446952\">timeless pieces that make a wardrobe feel good<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How do you measure your bra size?<\/h3>\n<p>A bra size combines two tape-measure readings: your underbust measurement, which sets the band size (the number, such as 36 or 38 in US sizing), and your bust measurement at the fullest point, whose difference from the first reading determines the cup letter. Size charts vary from brand to brand, so it's worth trying on more than one size.<\/p>\n<h3>Which swimsuit is the most comfortable?<\/h3>\n<p>The right swimsuit is the one you forget about once you're in the water. For more support, look at underwire styles, wide straps or molded cups; for freedom of movement, a tankini or boyshort bottoms keep the fabric from riding up. A thick, lined fabric holds its shape better swim after swim.<\/p>\n<h3>What shoes work best for wide feet?<\/h3>\n<p>Look for styles sold in wide widths, rounded or square toes rather than pointed ones, and soft materials such as leather or suede that mold to your foot. Try shoes on at the end of the day, when your feet are slightly swollen, and choose a block heel over a stiletto.<\/p>\n<p>Keep exploring: the whole <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\">Fashion<\/a> section, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/homme\">Men's fashion<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\">Beauty<\/a> advice.<\/p>","parent":6131,"count":1030,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":150,"category_count":1030,"category_description":"<p>The Women's fashion section of <strong>The Body Optimist<\/strong> helps women of every body type and size choose their clothes: dresses, jeans, coats, lingerie, swimwear and shoes. You'll find fit guidance, outfit ideas for every occasion and picks made with all sizes in mind, built on one firm belief: clothes should adapt to you, not the other way around.<\/p>\n<h2>What you'll find in the Women's fashion section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trends<\/strong>: the pieces, colors and silhouettes shaping the collections, and how to make them your own, in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/tendances-mode\">Fashion trends<\/a> section.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advice by body shape<\/strong>: lengths, cuts, fabrics and fitting-room tricks to feel good in your clothes, in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/conseils-silhouette\">styling tips for every body shape<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dresses and occasion wear<\/strong>: wrap, sheath, A-line or skater dresses for a wedding, the office or a vacation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lingerie and swimwear<\/strong>: finding your bra size, choosing between a one-piece, a tankini or boyshort bottoms depending on the support you want.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shoes and accessories<\/strong>: styles for wide feet or wide calves, tights, jewelry and bags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do you choose a dress for the occasion and your body shape?<\/h2>\n<p>Start with what you'll be doing in the dress, then think about what you'd like to highlight. A few pointers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For a wedding or a formal event, a flowing midi dress or a sheath dress in a fabric with good drape, such as crepe, is a safe bet.<\/li>\n<li>At the office, shirt dresses and wrap dresses look sharp; a wrap ties at the waist and adjusts as your body changes.<\/li>\n<li>In summer, go for breathable fabrics like linen, cotton or viscose, and a length that lets you move freely.<\/li>\n<li>A skater dress defines the waist, an A-line dress skims the body: neither is reserved for one body type, it all comes down to the look and the comfort you want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Our approach to women's fashion<\/h2>\n<p>We start from a simple principle: a woman who wears plus sizes deserves the same cuts, the same colors and the same choices as a woman who wears straight sizes. Our advice explains what a cut or a fabric does, with no list of don'ts and no promise of an \u201cideal figure.\u201d When we talk about body shape, it's to help you highlight what you love, never to correct your body.<\/p>\n<h2>Articles to start with<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Our answer to a question that comes back every winter: should you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/wearing-tights-under-jeans-in-winter-good-idea-or-terrible-idea-432150\">wear tights under your jeans when it's cold<\/a>?<\/li>\n<li>Why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/conseils-silhouette\/why-80-percent-of-women-wear-the-wrong-bra-size-438032\">so many women wear the wrong bra size<\/a>, and how to get yours right.<\/li>\n<li>Real-life tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/no-bra-real-tips-for-going-braless-446627\">going braless<\/a> comfortably.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/after-50-these-shoes-enhance-your-style-without-sacrificing-comfort-431804\">shoes that combine style and comfort after 50<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/conseils-silhouette\/having-timeless-pieces-in-your-wardrobe-feels-good-446952\">timeless pieces that make a wardrobe feel good<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How do you measure your bra size?<\/h3>\n<p>A bra size combines two tape-measure readings: your underbust measurement, which sets the band size (the number, such as 36 or 38 in US sizing), and your bust measurement at the fullest point, whose difference from the first reading determines the cup letter. Size charts vary from brand to brand, so it's worth trying on more than one size.<\/p>\n<h3>Which swimsuit is the most comfortable?<\/h3>\n<p>The right swimsuit is the one you forget about once you're in the water. For more support, look at underwire styles, wide straps or molded cups; for freedom of movement, a tankini or boyshort bottoms keep the fabric from riding up. A thick, lined fabric holds its shape better swim after swim.<\/p>\n<h3>What shoes work best for wide feet?<\/h3>\n<p>Look for styles sold in wide widths, rounded or square toes rather than pointed ones, and soft materials such as leather or suede that mold to your foot. Try shoes on at the end of the day, when your feet are slightly swollen, and choose a block heel over a stiletto.<\/p>\n<p>Keep exploring: the whole <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\">Fashion<\/a> section, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/homme\">Men's fashion<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\">Beauty<\/a> advice.<\/p>","cat_name":"Women&#39;s fashion","category_nicename":"femme","category_parent":6131}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/431371","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8340"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=431371"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/431371\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":431375,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/431371\/revisions\/431375"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/431374"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=431371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=431371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=431371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}