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Plus size what are you wearing today

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Defeatthedebt · 06/10/2019 15:32

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?

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peachgreen · 07/10/2019 10:21

I'm a 20 on top and a 24 on the bottom (was an 18 pre-baby and PND medication regime and am worried I'll never get back there!), and today I'm at work so wearing a black, blue and mustard jersey dress with black opaques from the glorious Snag tights, a mustard cardigan, gold hoop earrings and tan Chelsea boots. I'm trying to find new boots to replace these but struggling to get ones that aren't too close-fitting at the ankle.

CrowleysBentley · 07/10/2019 10:22

Today its black flocked leopard print leggings from next last winter that are quite thick and a little loose so look like skinny trousers, with a hip length silver grey fine knit v neck jumper that I think I might have got from M and S, an ankle length black fine knit cardigan with side splits up to knee height from La Redoute and grey and black nubuck vans trainers. Huge All Saints grey handbag that I've had for years, I love it because I can fit all my crap in it and my laptop.

CrowleysBentley · 07/10/2019 10:22

I'm a size 20 BTW.

peachgreen · 07/10/2019 10:24

Oh and SeaSalt is my fave plus size clothing retailer although I much prefer their dresses to their tunics which I find a bit of an unflattering length. Used to like Monsoon but their recent collections have been really floaty and bright patterned which isn't to my taste.

peachgreen · 07/10/2019 10:24

Sainsburys do great plus size options too!

professionalnomad · 07/10/2019 17:56

Smart pink trousers - a really vibrant pink
And a lovely soft M&S tencel shirt - I have all their Tencel shirts. Brilliant with leggings, jeans or can even be work shirts

RussellTheLoveMuscle · 07/10/2019 18:17

Size 18. 1970's red, black and beige Indian cotton long skirt, black long sleeve t shirt, cream cable knit cardigan, calf length, chunky, dark brown Caterpillar boots, large tan leather bag and knee length brown cord coat. All mostly Ebay. Love Autumn clothes!

thinkfast · 07/10/2019 19:41

Loving this thread. Thanks OP!

Am excited to discover sea salt which I hadn't heard of before. My current favourite places to shop are navabi and studio 8 (which is also available at John Lewis)

StCharlotte · 07/10/2019 21:11

18/20 - would never have looked at this but my friend spotted it. Wearing it with opaques and low boots and feel great in it. It's not so short on me.

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Strudelorcheesecake · 07/10/2019 22:06

Great thread - so good to see some plus size inspiration! Thanks all for sharing.

Today I wore this blouse (bargain £8.79 in the M&S sale but sadly sold out now) with black skinny jeans (Long Tall Sally), a long dark red cardigan (Primark) and Chelsea boots. I'm 5'11" and size 22.

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Defeatthedebt · 07/10/2019 22:24

So today I was working from home and wore my trusty matalan leggings, an olive and white striped long top from yours and white trainers from the primark mens section. I have big feet lol.

I will post pics links when I wear something that's actually recent haha

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RussellTheLoveMuscle · 07/10/2019 22:30

Strudel your outfit sounds lovely.

ilovetofu · 07/10/2019 23:04

Ooh love seasalt @peachgreen Grin

ilovetofu · 07/10/2019 23:08

Also love Joanie Clothing - they go up to 22 I think and have a sale on 30% off everything. Quite quirky & a bit retro mostly.

EnglishGirlApproximately · 07/10/2019 23:12

Great thread, love getting recommendations for plus size clothing. I’m 45, size 18 and 5’4’’. When I’m not working from home I’ll post what I’m wearing! I’d love to see photos if anyone feels ok to do it? I feel in such a rut and some of these outfits sound fab. Off on holiday in 10 days so have lots of outfits to work out!

ilovetofu · 07/10/2019 23:20

Ooo and apparently Mango goes up to a 26! Just discovered this.

ilovetofu · 07/10/2019 23:26

They have great coats!!

https://shop.mango.com/gb/plus-size/coats_c11960442

TakeMeToYourLiar · 08/10/2019 07:18

Today I am wearing black opaque snag tights and a black yours vest top.

I have a waxed cotton peacock feather print skirt and a plum cardigan to pick up a colour in the skirt.

On my feet I have block heel black suede lace up ankle boots.

Tried to take a photo but trying to take a flattering selfie of my body is proving impossible!

peachgreen · 08/10/2019 12:42

Off with the toddler today so in skinnies (well, jeggings, but nice and thick so they look like skinnes!), a floaty white t-shirt from Sainsburys, long camel cardi from Monsoon years ago and white trainers.

ABCDE12344 · 08/10/2019 12:52

Today I'm at work and wearing a panel shift dress from H&M in caramel, brown and black, opaque XL next tights & flat knee highs boots from Yours.

Also sporting a snotty nose 🤪

SteelRiver · 08/10/2019 12:53

Today I have on some navy trousers with a blue & white striped linen mix top from the John Lewis sale. I've topped it off with a blue cardi and a silvery necklace. I quite like the mix of slightly different shades of blue.

ABCDE12344 · 08/10/2019 12:57

@SteelRiver I looooove tonal dressing and it's mega in right now. Vaaaaaaaaair this season dallyn Grin

ABCDE12344 · 08/10/2019 13:00

Today's offering to fat fashion Wink

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BunchMunch · 08/10/2019 13:09

Black leggings from next - high waisted so they don't roll down 🤭
Cream ivory long vest top from Evans.
Beige wool cocoon jumper which is lovely and warm. Bargain £12 from JD williams sale.
Brown mid calf chunky flat boots which were from Clarks two years ago.

I tend to live in jeggings or leggings tbh but I'm a SAHM so don't need work clothing.
Size 24-26.

LittleSweet · 08/10/2019 13:10

Amazon, Dotty and Dolly and Pretty Kitty do swing dresses in plus sizes. They are mainly made of cotton at Pretty Kitty, which is important to me. I feel fabulous in them, after feeling crappy about my body for years. I also have a net petticoat to go with the dress.
I'm wearing a Next navy and grey check dress with a drop waist sort of peplam skirt and matching grey tights. I'm a size 18. The lowest size I've been for years.

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