Holiday of a lifetime woes

Im a similar size to you, have a look at the Facebook page or TikTok etc of Plus Size Park Hoppers. They’re a group of women who visit the parks regularly and test the ride seats to see if they’ll fit or not and share online about travelling as a plus sized lady. (Been watching for myself)

I reccomend snag chub rub shorts for under dresses to stop legs chafing. I tend to wear dress and leggings/chub rub shorts every day as that’s what I feel most comfortable in. Try not to stress, wear something that makes you feel good :)

Please stop beating yourself up about it, be kind to yourself as you would a friend, sounds like you've had a lot going on.

I hope you find some clothes that make you feel great at the size you are and you have a great holiday!

You are going to Orlando, which is not somewhere that anyone overweight will feel out of place. You will have an amazing holiday, Disney World is awesome.

Linen shift dresses are quite flattering too I find and nice and cool in humid weather. Seasalt, Cotton Trafers, Next do them.

Firstly you have done amazingly well to get fitter, it's really hard to do and will make your holiday so much more enjoyable.

I hate this feeling and the subsequent panic buying of crap clothes. It's really easy to say but once you are there it won't matter anywhere near as much, the main thing is you feel physically comfortable walking about having a brilliant time. But I totally understand the feeling and it can be debilitating.

What do you have and what don't you like about it? What looks do you really like? Try and work this out before buying things for the sake of it.

I find shorts are rarely flattering but they are super practical so wear them anyway but maybe try to have some nice dresses for more relaxed days. Someone suggested floaty which can work and is good for the heat but with a big bust (36G here!) a bit of a waist is often more flattering, you can't hide them so rock them! I find Sainsbury's Tu clothes really good, they fit and wear well and it's nice to see them in real life, even if you have to order the right size online. Natural fibres are a must. It's really hard to say without knowing what you like but these look like flattering shapes

https://tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/product/tuc146676396

https://tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/product/tuc145994077

https://tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/product/tuc145904721

Wide legged trousers are very flattering and easy to wear.

A decent top in a load of different colours is also worth it's weight in gold as you can wear it with any bottoms and feel good. I love Rapanui ones but their sizing is limited. Maybe M&S, Uniqlo or Seasalt? Again, try and find natural materials. Same with a decent bra and undies.

You could join slimming world today (if you want to. If you stick to the plan, you’ll probably lose half a stone before you go. Although half a stone won’t change the way you look, it would be a start and make you feel more positive about yourself.

Good suggestions above re dressing for the heat and humidity.

Aww @Beachesandcream I totally get where you are coming from! I’m smaller than you but (was) obese - 5’1, 12.5 stone, size 18 - boobs biggish but mainly was my gut and 5 bellies. Being short, I just looked sooooo dumpy. (I’m now on MJ and have lost 1.5 stone but not the point of the thread).

Agree with PPs - look at styling pages for bigger ladies on instagram etc for inspiration. There’s a woman who lives near me who is likely a 20/22 and she always looks amazing!

Being a bit fitter will pay off big time. And you are going to Disneyland - it’s probably the only place in the world where you are guaranteed to be surrounded by people much bigger than you think and much less fitter than you.

I hope you can make peace with your body and have a great time #makingmemories (sorry!) with your family.

This is my take on hot weather holidays

Most of us will have worked & saved for a well earned holiday

I have certain clothes that I take on holiday, that I have worn many times & I know that they are comfortable.
Non iron, do not crinkle in the luggage
Easy to wash & dry if required

I take comfortable shoes, because we normally do lots of walking & exploring

A couple of swimwear
Micro fibre towel
Sun hat
Water shoes

A large, thin wrap that can be used as a scarf, beach wrap, skirt, skirt, entry into religious buildings, wear in evenings if cooler

I will probably never meet anyone that I know on holiday, so I enjoy myself to the max !

Everyone is a different shape & size, but we are all human

The Best thing that you can wear is your confident SMILE !

Enjoy your holiday

If you haven't, get a good bra, lift those boobs, it will give you shape.
If you're going to Florida, I can assure you, you will not be the biggest there, far from it.
Loose and linen, thats what you need for Florida

Ask for this to be moved to Style and Beauty. You will get helpful suggestions there.
I expect many people in Disneyland will be larger. Certainly nobody will be paying much attention to your size.

I can’t help you with the clothes thing, other than to suggest loose and floaty as it’s going to be really hot and humid in Florida.

However, you’ll find that loads of people are larger than you, and all your effort in exercising will really pay off for walking around the parks.

If you want information about seat sizes I’d recommend starting on the DIBB forums. I think you’ll find it quite reassuring, and you’ll get lots of unrelated planning tips too.

Have a wonderful holiday!