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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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Divebar · 31/10/2019 22:08

This is an old photo and I wouldn’t go skinny on the jeans now but this is the length I go for.... or slightly longer.

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SmokyandtheBandit · 31/10/2019 23:38

@NowWeSuckingDiesel no problem, only took me 2 minutes.

Question: wth are mom jeans and girlfriend jeans?

picklemebrains · 01/11/2019 07:31

I also do not know the difference between Mom and GF jeans. Find it all a bit bewildering tbh.

As a thigh heavy woman, I just want jeans that don't make me look like I'm in jodhpurs!

I'm not at all sure that cutting my jeans shorter to reveal boot tops, random socks and hairy ankles it the way to go... personally, that is. I see it looks nice in the pictures...

PaulHollywoodsleftbollockhair · 01/11/2019 07:36

Thanks Nancy :)

NancyEspana · 01/11/2019 07:36

Mom jeans are like the ones I posted. GF are the same, but have a slimmer leg. Almost a straight leg for gf jeans.

I also think the rise is higher on mom jeans.

cherryblossomgin · 01/11/2019 07:38

I'm a size 18-20 today I am wearing loose fit jeans and a yellow jumper both from tkmaxx. I paired it with my boots from matalan. The jeans are super stretchy and high waisted.

Deathraystare · 01/11/2019 08:27

A kind of 'dirty peach' colour t shirt from Primarni and some black very thinly ribbed black trousers from Amazon. Not stylish but they are clean!

Divebar · 01/11/2019 08:32

I love high waisted jeans.... not for the look of them for the feel of them. I had a pair from
the Curve range at M&S which were great but I’ve put on weight and they’re not comfortable now. I definitely need to try some on and work out a good look for me now but it’s having the time to commit to it.

In other sad news my Snag tights order has been lost en route to my house - I think there must be a very happy postie walking around somewhere. I’m reordering.

picklemebrains · 01/11/2019 08:35

What's really depressing, Nancy, is that apart from the high waist and lack of holes in the Mom jean, I still can't tell the difference !

The Pickle jean is high waisted, straight or slightly tapered from the knee, and stops just above the shoe. If only they sold it somewhere!

picklemebrains · 01/11/2019 08:36

Dive, I've got a pair of those high waisted, straight legged curve jeans! They don't sell them anymore, sadly.

NancyEspana · 01/11/2019 08:37

Here I am in Gap GF Jeans, Next (eBay) navy bf cardi, Hush blue tshirt and...socks Grin. Planning to wear wellies today, as it is chucking it down here! Back home from holiday tomorrow, so will try and make the most of the countryside while we're here, but the weather is not playing ball...

Booo divebar! That's infuriating Sad.

I love yellow at the moment cherry. I

I've actually just ordered a mustard colour skirt from Tu, along with a Christmas top, a teal tshirt and a black pinafore dress. I blame buckeejit Wink.

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NowWeSuckingDiesel · 01/11/2019 08:41

I notice that when i wear skinny jeans or leggings i have to be careful with what shoes i pair with them. They need to have a good chunky heel to try and balance out my heavier top half, I'm apple shaped (i think) otherwise I end up looking like this!

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NancyEspana · 01/11/2019 08:49

Amen diesel! From your very apple shaped soul sister! A potato on cocktail sticks I am. Jeez if I ever wore stilettos 😂 but also 😦👎.

Divebar · 01/11/2019 08:55

Grin. Lol. As do lots of people Diesel. I can’t work Marks and Spencer’s out. They have the least aspirational plus size range I’ve ever seen.... full of black trousers and leggings. Most of the jeans are skinny “ Gru cut. My previous encounters with their jeans have all been fails... it was only the Curve ones which ever fitted me well.

HaveFunStorminTheCastle · 01/11/2019 09:04

Hahaha Diesel. I feel like that all the time in my skinnies but I can’t make other jeans shapes work for me at all and I WILL NOT GIVE UP JEANS.

Bit late to the outfit selection game but I liked 1&3.

Today’s style, ahem, choice brought to you by the important event of the weekend.

TU jeans again. That’s getting a bit embarrassing now.
Aldi rugby shirt
Old converse bought for £10 online years ago.

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NancyEspana · 01/11/2019 09:10

GrinGrinGrin "Gru cut". Yep.

Good choice of shirt castle, considering the rugby! England are my adopted team, since Ireland got booted out.

Divebar · 01/11/2019 09:13

Who was it on this thread who wore jeans from Toast? I need to pick their brains.

NancyEspana · 01/11/2019 09:15

Not me divebar! Toast is out of my price bracket I think...

picklemepopcorn · 01/11/2019 09:39

All you lovely legged ladies in your skinnies! Show 'em off, I say!

SmokyandtheBandit · 01/11/2019 10:24

thanks for the denimducation @NancyEspana !

I try and stick to skinny jeans as I think baggy ones just make me look fatter, though I have a pair of M&S straight leg ones which currently cut me in half as I've put on weight. I also prefer dark indigo denim which I think is more slimming. My bum looks better in jeans than naked, so if I wear a thong or high cracked knicker Grin then skinnies aren't too bad with a not-too-long top. I'd rather people looked at my arse than my midriff iykwim. Also ditto cleavage. Better to draw the eye to the massive cleavage than the multiple chins! Grin

SmokyandtheBandit · 01/11/2019 10:31

@NowWeSuckingDiesel I can only aspire to cocktail sticks!! The Gru comparison did make me laugh! My apple must be atop two cocktail sticks which are threaded with chunks of cheese, a la 70s dinner party style!

Here is my outfit today. Not very flattering, but warm. Long sleeved Breton top under a thin plum jumper with 3/4 sleeves, jeans (of course), brown ankle boots and a Falmer fair isle type cardi with furry hood. All ancient purchases. Today's glamour, inspired by you brave Red Lippy Lot, is a berry lippy (daring enough for me). Pleas ignore double belly Blush I forgot to hold it in for the pic Grin

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StevieGLetsGo2019 · 01/11/2019 10:41

I’m a 26 on top and apple shaped. Everything on my stomach, including the 2 c-sec apron😩. I have really skinny legs that I can get and 18/20 on but my stomach is says now. I’m close to 30 and still haven’t found my style.

Currently in leggings, longline t-shirt and trainers which just doesn’t do anything for me.

picklemepopcorn · 01/11/2019 11:10

What about empire line, Steve? It's neat over and under the bust, but then flows out and down from there. A bit like a baby doll nighty.

ClientListQueen · 01/11/2019 11:36

Today is tattoo day so
Pearl and earl top - blue with a silver flash
Blue and black animal print m&s jersey peg trousers
UGG boots