All women are beautiful, and any woman who knows a few tricks can let that beauty shine through to look her best. Of course, this applies to plus size women, too! Like Oprah and Delta Burke have proven, beauty has absolutely nothing to do with dress size.

A long way from the frumpy, tented garments of a few years ago, plus-sized fashion tops are now created by top designers in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. A well-fitting plus size fashion top turns a dud outfit into a winner, for less than the cost of a fine dinner. Fashion tops are an excellent way to accentuate the positive areas, such as the neck or bust, while downplaying the negative areas. To help you find the size of fashion top that best fits, consider the following tips.

One of the key ways to make plus size tops give a thinner appearance is to think "up and down" instead of "side to side." One example of this method is using stripes or buttons vertically so that when someone looks, their eyes are drawn vertically instead of being drawn horizontally.

The objective is to find a top that fits your body's form and enhances your body's curves. However, fashion tops that fit too tightly emphasize problem areas. Fashion tops that are too baggy hide your body, and suggest unbefitting self-consciousness. The right size fashion top frames your beautiful curves in a manner that is classic, yet not ostentatious. Remember, just because you're plus-sized doesn't mean you should hide your body. At the same time, wearing clothes that are too tight isn't good form either.

The most flattering fashion tops for plus size women are classic designs and clean cuts. These help define full-figured women and work best for our dramatic curves. But this doesn't mean you have to avoid the dazzling display of colors available in this fall's fashion tops! Yes, black might be slimming, but with color, you can add pizzazz and really stand out. Just make sure that you pick shades that flatter your skin tone and body shape.

Skin is in""as long as you know what you're doing. To draw attention to your bust and highlight your face, try a fashion top with a low cut V-neck. But, unless you have a toned, firm midsection, you should never show bare midriff! Another good rule is always to avoid plus size tops that are printed in busy patterns, because these prints tend to make women seem larger. Animal prints over large areas do this, too, but plus size women don't have to avoid them completely; using an animal print scarf as an accessory adds instant class to any outfit.

For an updated, pulled-together look, accessorize with trendy shoes, scarves, and handbags. Pins and brooches are an easy way to add a dramatic touch of glamour and sparkle to any jacket or top. The most versatile, affordable way to create countless different looks with your suits, jackets, and slacks are plus size fashion tops. All you have to do is choose the right size, style, and color, and you'll be feeling""and looking""great all season long!