Plus size what are you wearing today

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Hi guys,
I love browsing the what are you wearing today thread but being plussize (Size 26) I often can't take inspiration from it. I wondered if any other size 18+ would like to share what they are wearing today?

@NancyEspana you have great legs and should definitely wear short skirts!

Those asking for ideas, I don't really have any yet. I was hoping someone might say "oh I bought/saw this great dress/jumper recently that might work".

Colour wise I am thinking dark greens, burnt orange, browns, dark yellow/mustard sort of colours. I need to look at what clothes the kids have already as I don't plan to buy new stuff for everyone. I do need some new winter bits so doing mind getting something for me.

I was wondering about just doing jeans + jumper, I saw this jumper by White Stuff and thought it might be quite a good look with boots. My one worry with jumpers is whether they will make my bum look massive. Although hopefully the photographer will choose flattering angles! www.whitestuff.com/womens/tunics-and-kaftans/ginger-orange-juniper-tunic/

I look like a right scruffy munter today, but I haven't been out as DS has been home ill.

Has anyone bought anything from EBay recently? I'm in desperate need of some new tops, I'm fairly tall ( 5ft 7) and size 20/22 so like something long. I've seen some nice long sleeve jumper dresses but can't decide what the quality will be like

Nancy your legs are awesome!! I'm very jealous

I'm also loving the increase in confidence in this thread, I love seeing everyone's photos and getting inspired. Group high five ✋

Today I'm wearing an old phase eight dress and even older Clarke's boots. I'm rubbish at decluttering my wardrobe. Every now and then I sort out a bag of clothes for the charity shop but they usually just end up being stored under the bed and then gradually reincorporated into my closet 🤦🏻‍♀️

Oh nearly forgot, size 16/18 and 5'7. I'm quite hour glassy from the front but more apple from the side

There's a sale on at lindybop & a couple of potential nice Christmas jumpers on there. I have them in my basket but spent a fortune recently between this & the Christmas bargain thread & hate to pay p&p

@SisterSistine that jumper is nice but looks a little bulky maybe. Have you a plain cotton/merino/cashmere kicking about? Another thing - try to avoid stripes for photo shoots & wear your best colours near your face. A good lipstick too - do you know if you suit orange or blue toned red? Go & try on a couple- if you go & ask at Mac & try lady danger-orange red & ruby woo-blue red. Then go outside into natural light & take a photo of both & you'll soon work it out. Makeup should be emphasised for photos as it doesn't come across as much as it looks like. When my sil who's a beautician did my trial wedding makeup I remember saying 'I look like Katie bloody Price!' But looked good on photos

I don't suit red lipstick at all, it makes my lips look really thin. I'm fine with make up though, one thing I am ok at!

I did wonder about the chunkiness. I don't like thin jumpers though as I always find they cling to bits I'd rather they didn't cling too.

I quite like the jumper and would wear it with a big autumnal scarf

For a photoshoot I'd wear some control undergarments though think I'm through with them for anything else. Always feels like I'm pulling at them or just find them uncomfortable

This is a great thread! Love your dress justchecking. I'm terrible stylewise and dress for comfort far too much. I work from home 3 days a week so tend to slob around in pjs then and I end up at my allotment after work on the other days so don't dress up as there's no point! I am trying to wear more dresses as I'm starting to think trousers don't suit me. I'm a 5ft 3 pearshaped size 18 (measurements 44, 38, 48). I'm pretty happy with my body to be honest. I wish my belly was smaller but everything else I like. One of the reasons I don't lose weight is because I like having big boobs too much! Anyway am getting lots of good ideas from this post and will start getting braver with my clothes choices at weekends. I think I defiantly need a wardrobe sort out as i dont wear 60% of It!

@Luaa where's your green cord mini from please??

Great thread! I'm surprised there haven't been more mentions of ASOS. It's my go to and probably 75% of my wardrobe is from there! I've just ordered this for a special night out in a couple of weeks (I'm 45, 5'4" and size 24-26), it'll be here tomorrow. If it looks good I'll post a photo 😊

Attaching the photo might have helped

I think I defiantly need a wardrobe sort out as i dont wear 60% of It!

Don’t get rid of any pink jumpers.... you’ll definitely regret that!

I have been on a mission to clear out my clothes or wear them. I’ve got the Style book app and would love to be able to play around with outfit ideas ( I commute 2 hours a day ) but I need a whole day probably to photograph everything. I think the coat hangers trick is a good one to see if somethings been worn. ( putting them the “ wrong” way on the pole)

As an older woman with huge norks, can I chuck
www.lagenlookclothinguk.co.uk
into the mix?

Recently discovered them for long tops - I love the plain fabrics, cotton and linen particularly, and the length is just right for me. They aren’t badly priced.

Thanks @FredaFrogspawn for the recommendation. Can I ask how tall you are?

Today I have on khaki T-shirt, denim skirt, tights & white capped trainers, with mustard scarf & dark red biker jacket. I feel like I'm in my twenties again (but I'm not quite 40 yet).

This thread is inspiring me to dress better but still feel comfortable. Thanks everyone!

I’m 5’5’’.

The website doesn’t really do the clothes justice I think - they feel less sack like on but maybe that’s because I’m a size 22 on top and the models look like size 10-12s! The natural fabrics are much more comfortable for menopause than the Yours/Evans typical fabrics.

Having said that, I have more of the summer stuff in linen and cotton. Only have one winter top from there which looks nice but it arrived yesterday so I haven’t worn it yet. Might post a pic later if I feel brave!

@PlaymobilPirate it's from Debenhams

www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_103030580433?brand=Red-Herring&cat1=Women&cat2=Skirts&CMP=SSH_1008547134_1699757900_67414098478&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq6Ssidyx5QIVVuDtCh1U0gEBEAQYBSABEgKMJfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Here it is

Thanks Freda I am 6ft and love a lot of the fabrics in the lagenlook style also menopausal here. But at 6ft things are cut for someone more of your height than mine. I ordered a pinafore from Amazon yesterday. I love a lot of the ones on sale at Sainsburys but I am sure they would look in decent on someone of my height 😂

Morning. I like lagenlook and I enjoy oversized pieces but they don’t do my figure justice really. I like natural fabrics too but I’m not a slave to it. First outing today for this pleated skirt which I thrifted ( code for from a charity shop). This ones too long actually I had to roll it over at the top. It’s not quite as bright as it’s showing here. It was £3. I’m wearing with a cashmere sweater which I’ve had for about 8 / 9 years. The boots are Jones and are pony skin. The fuzzy coat is also thrifted £8.

Looks lovely. And I’m going to steal the verb to thrift!

I wear a lot of lagenlook type clothes. I have to be careful about looking like a garage balloon though! It works great for a floaty dress on a hot day.

Hello, just found this thread and IT IS BLOODY AMAZING. 5'5" and a 22/24, in need of stylish clothes.

Has anyone seen a decent thick jersey/ponte skirt with an elasticated waist? I have a v useful one from New Look but it is thin jersey and shows every bump, plus gets easily misshapen. TIA

calilark, I got a lovely, thick Jersey skirt from M&S in the summer. I'll see if I can find it and link.

justchecking, ah thank you! I am jealous of your cool, feminine style! I am not at a feminine 😂. I always look a bit odd if I aim for feminine. The way you make it look cool and not OTT girly is fab.

Gap girlfriend jeans - bought about two months ago, size 10/30 Tall
Long line vest top, M&S - bought about four months ago, size 14
V neck jumper, Very - bought about a year ago, size 16/18
Boots - DM size 7, eBay purchase
Necklace - charity shop

Don’t get rid of any pink jumpers.... you’ll definitely regret that!

but also for the loss of your jumper. .