Fat girl summer - let's slay 💅

[Lwrenn]

So, for those of us who are chunky yet funky, what's the plan ladies?

Shall we give no fucks and wear nice comfy summery clothes or do we worry about keeping every inch of us covered head to toe in black until we sweat so hard we melt? What's the plan?

Currently a size 20/22 myself, unlikely to get down to a magical size 14 by July so I'm looking at the nice comfy looking linen pants, few maxi dresses, shorts because I'm a wee chubby pale rebel and to really go wild a jumpsuit or two.

Simply be has some lovely things at the moment including shoes, asos curve is looking alright and vinted is my best pal.

I'm 35 for a few more months and don't want to have another summer in my 30s hating my body, so this year I'm going to embrace it. Anyone with me?

Yeah it's very annoying. I have to check all labels before I buy and if I buy online I have to check the description. Vented is great as you can choose your materials on there which makes it easier.
The GP reckons it may be the dyes they use when creating the garments. Not sure but it's so uncomfortable and itchy.

Same. I'm starting to buy more viscose or polyester. I can wear cotton where it may be only like 30% then 70% polyester. Anything over 50% is a no go. And linen is out.

I fucking love this! You inspire us hen, you go!

Oh my god, found this thread yesterday after coming to Mumsnet to whinge I was fat and sad and worried sick about going to a wedding next month.
Have now spent HOURS reading these posts and getting really happy! Have ordered dresses and chub rub shorts, dyed my hair and ordered tanning moisturiser, and I’m actually excited about the summer and the wedding 😁❤️ 💅
I think I actually love you guys!!!! Thank you 🙏
I’m only on page 12 but had to comment 😂 Also want to recommend Forgotten Tribes peacock pants, so comfy and cool, and great for people like me with the ever changing size belly (endometriosis)

I just stepped on a bloody rake outside, scarcely missed my nose or I'd have had a gorgeous shiner to style. 🙈

I hope you're all enjoying the nicer weather and aren't twatting yourselves in the face with anything heavy.

I have a pair of Forgotten tribes cropped Harem Pants (same pattern as the striped harem pants) but bought years ago, and they are so cool, as in temperature. I wore them last month in Greece - they've a wide shirred waistband and therefore extremely comfortable. I don't think they have the same ones now but I was considering getting another pair.

It's so nice to read all the positive tales on this thread❤️.
I'm off work until Sunday and toddler wrangling my feral creature of a granddaughter so it's house pjs all the way for me until then, then it's back to my ugly as fuck uniform😂. The weather is crap here today and i've been shivering and considering putting the heating on for the last 2 days😂. Hope you are all having a wonderful day and have a great weekend❤️.

I've been inspired to start sewing again! I know that there is a much better choice of clothes shops for us big girls to shop in these days, but I still find so much of the stuff drab and uninteresting. Even when you're prepared to pay a lot of money for something, it's just SO bloody hard to find a size that actually FITS!! If I were years younger, I'd be seriously tempted to try and start the sort of shop that I would like to shop in, but age and disability are against me these days. However, having always been able to sew, but mainly doing house stuff like curtains and cushion covers, etc., over recent years, I've decided to have a go at making my own clothes again, and to this end have booked myself on a free online sewing course, to get me started on drafting my own patterns. Who knows, maybe some of you other ladies out there might like to start making their own clothes too?

Just ordered some dresses from Live Unlimited a flattering cut and fab bright colours but slightly too short in the waist and length on me at 5’11’ but may work well for some less tall than me https://t.mention-me.email/lnk/AVoAAEMIxL4AAcop3pIAAMTTNx0AAO87QCkAAAAAAAEZ0gBmYwSffDcTtmSzRiKflcrUQArxIgABD9s/1/1Lni4cxY8vU9PaSip1Cw1A/aHR0cHM6Ly9saXZldW5saW1pdGVkLm1lbnRpb24tbWUuY29tL20vZmUvdHQ1cGMtamFuZS1oZWF0aGNvdGU_dXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXJlZmVycmVyLWZvcndhcmQtZW1haWwmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1ub25vZmZlcnNwZWNpZmljJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9bGl2ZS11bmxpbWl0ZWQtbG9uZG9uJnV0bV9jb250ZW50PWN0YSZ1dG1fdGVybT1ub251c2Vyc3BlY2lmaWM

That is amazing❤️
I would absolutely love to be able to make my own clothes, but alas I cannot use a sewing machine. I used to customise my own clothes eg a dress into a skirt when I was younger, but all the sewing was done by hand. My Nan was a seamstress and she used to make all my clothes for me as a child. I wish she'd passed her gift to me, but nope I can't sew, wouldn't know one end of a pattern from the other, I can't knit either.

Late post but we have the same figure!!

I took up sewing for exactly the same reason and I can do some bits and pieces. That said, I struggle so much with fitting myself. I’ve made a couple of t shirts and a skirt up to now.

Do you mind sharing the course you’ve signed up to? I’ve always fancied pattern drafting.

I sew too, with the aim of making things that fit my odd shape… to no avail! It’s hard enough making something look decent, let alone adjusting a pattern to fit perfectly. I thoroughly enjoy it though and maybe one day!

I have to wear full length flat knit compression all summer so I have decided to embrace the maxi dress. I have three from Global Mandela that work very well and have one from TikTok which is AMAZING. Seriously, I was on there two minutes and bought it. Navy blue with a little pattern, it suits me so well I've ordered more. I actually put on jewellery for the first time in ages, pendant and earrings.

Has anyone come across this website before?
https://fabulousclothing.com/collections/collection-01

Im really attracted by the idea of dresses that are tailored for big boobs!!
And some if their dresses are pretty cute too!

What a terrific idea! And those dresses are lush 😍

@FredsRoses I can't sew but it's such a wonderful talent. When I can't sleep I watch people on YouTube make dresses and the skill is excellent.

I used to customise things in my younger days with patches and badges and the occasional rhinestone but no any longer.

I'd love to see what you create!

Eurgh, I was just deleting my door camera footage from yesterday and I came across this corker. I had to go for an ultrasound yesterday morning, but it was chilly, so I put on a maxi skirt and vest, decided i'd be too warm with a jacket and too cold without so I added a mesh dress over the top. Except it's huge and make me look like I have no shape, if only i'd looked in the mirror before I left😂😭.

Yey (not sure if that's something to yey?)

Have you ever looked into if there is a medical cause for it ? I'm in no way denial that I'm carrying extra weight, just the way it shows on me is so odd. I do have a fibroid about the size of a plum next to my left ovary, so I think that's causing some of the distention. I also saw pictures of women's who stomach muscles separated, my tummy kind of resemble that. But I've not had kids.

I went swimming with a friend the other day, she's plus size but carries her weight in a uniform kind of 'solid' way, I'm technically smaller than her but just looked so bumpy and odd next to her.

I have yo yo dieted a bit in past, but never to extreme levels but maybe enough to leave my tummy an odd shape.

I was thinking of booking an appointment, but worried they'll just say "yeah...its just cos your fat".

It's one way to get abs 😂

I love the lengths I go to, to take photos of myself, for this thread! Trying to chop my head off in the middle of a John Lewis cafe whilst waiting for my bff.

Navy denim jacket from old navy in New York - six years ago!!
Navy toms
Boden low cut back (!!!!) stripy top
Seasalt linen trousers. I love love love their elastic waistband.

It's the only way i'm gonna get abs😂😂😂

Haha I love it and you look lovely❤️.

Love this 🫶 Currently looking for a nice denim jacket too 🙂

It was a bit chilly yesterday, so still had my MOM jeans on lol with white trainers. This top I bought 2 years ago and only worn it once for a show in London. Decided sod it, and wore it to work yesterday. Felt quite girly for once lol 😆