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Plus size and dressing well

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MallowsMiaow · 23/09/2014 21:29

Recently I've been only buying cheap clothes that hide my body because of weight gain, and I've realised I need to stop this. I was refusing to buy better clothes as I was kidding myself that I would go back to being a size 8-10 again, but the truth is, I have quite severe health problems and (unless my health improves) I'm probably never going to be slim again. Or if I am, it's going to be a slow process.

Living for what might be has meant I've lost most of my 20's.

I don't want to wear baggy stuff as actually it doesn't appear to suit me. My measurements are 42-38-42, so not top or bottom heavy, but not quite curvy enough to be an hourglass figure either. Plus I adore vintage/rockabilly/goth fashions, so want a bit of glamour.

Anyone else up for sharing tips and support? Think it'd be good to have a few of us larger ladies encouraging each other to feel good about ourselves.

OP posts:
MallowsMiaow · 03/10/2014 21:55

Are gathered/ruched dresses every flattering when you are bigger? I'm beginning to think I should try more form fitting stuff, rather than baggier things which do me no favours

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Behoove · 03/10/2014 22:42

Side gathers can be lovely, especially with a gentle drape across the front, but no gathers, ever. I've got enough gathers of my own without adding to them Grin

INeedSomeHelp · 04/10/2014 19:35

I also think I need to try more fitted things - ones that skim rather than cling. Hopefully would draw attention to my bust (which I'm quite happy with) and away from my stomach (which I'm not)

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