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Confidence /plus size fashion

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anxiousmum1998 · 03/08/2024 16:26

Hi

I’m plus size really struggling with my confidence and with fashion /knowing what to wear and with what looks good .

I have mostly been struggling since having my son .i feel so self conscious and like I’m never “put together “which I hate not being. I feel frumpy and it’s making me anxious when going out because people must think I don’t care about how I look ..I want to make more effort with my appearance and be more confldent for my son’s sake .So was just wandering if you any tips /tricks for confidence as a plus size lady .As I said earlier I’m terrible with fashion and knowing what looks good etc .so would really appreciate some good fashion advice and some outfit idea for spring , summer , autumn and winter as I simply don’t know what I’m doing and therefore tend to look messy/frumpy day to day which I hate .
I really love country style clothes,floral clothes and dresses but can’t seem make myself look put together and as though I’ve made an effort which is really important to me .i also have a big bust that I often feel self conscious about .

So i Really need cute plus size outfits
Please put idea ,inspiration and photos below if you are comfortable

I love dresses ,skirts mainly but will wear skinny jeans .I love floral patterns and country style fashion but open to other styles to .

Also I’m not on a huge budget so preferably budget friendly
For reference I’m 25 ,5 foot 5 and size 18-22

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Moier · 03/08/2024 16:54

V necks are best for fuller bust.
Clinch in waist too..
A line dresses.
No huge patterns but small patterns.
There is loads of sales on at the moment. Especially Yours clothing and New look plus.
I love dresses all year round.. with sandals/ trainers in spring/ summer.. and ankle boots and thick tights in winter with a little leather jacket .
I agree with previous poster.
Start at top.. hair / face etc.
Good luck.

unsync · 03/08/2024 18:28

Start with the basics and have well fitting underwear. If everything is where it should be, that helps with the rest.

I found accepting the size I was really helped too. It doesn't mean you will always be that size, but finding peace with how you are currently, will give you headspace to cope with everything else.

Also, most people are too wrapped up in themselves to pay much heed to what others are doing / wearing / look like. Those that do, generally are not worth your mental effort. I wish I had realised this much sooner.

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