another word for fat
I tried to tell my friend"A T-shirt with vertical stripes is better because horizontal ones make you look fatter."
1.As far as I know the word "fat" is likely offend people, what word should I use in this case?
2.What's the difference between "because of" and "because"?

Thank you for helping.

Question

another word for fat
I tried to tell my friend"A T-shirt with vertical stripes is better because horizontal ones make you look fatter."
1.As far as I know the word "fat" is likely offend people, what word should I use in this case?
2.What's the difference between "because of" and "because"?

Thank you for helping.

Answer

"It is said that vertical stripes are always more slimming and flattering."

This is more diplomatic, because you are just making a general statement and not one specifically directed at your friend.  The words "slimming" snd "flattering" help you soften the statement but preserve the essential message that you wish to convey.

Answer

1. I have no idea, sorry. 
2. "because" + clause, "because of + N"
Example: 
I've been studying English because I want to go to USA.
Because of the heavy rain, we have to put off the match.

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