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My dress just arrived. I went with an XL, but it’s just too big in the chest area, I guess. The fabric is actually great and hangs nicely, but they don't have smaller sizes for an exchange. If anyone happens to be interested, maybe send me a DM.

Kimberly Wright2 said:Have you guys seen any Disney tees somewhere?
Specifically, I’ve been hunting for Minnie and Mickey since the start of summer, but I haven't tracked them down in San Diego yet... at least nothing bigger than a Large. They had some at Target, but they were sold out—they only got one of each size in stock. 😢Maybe check online... 🙂

They were at Kmart earlier this summer.🙂

I actually managed to snag a massive denim jacket at H&M in the Arena today for $50. If my memory serves, it was somewhere in the 48-54 range. Then again, maybe I just missed everything else in larger sizes, or perhaps I’m just blind. 😬

Anyway, the hunt for the jacket is officially over 😁

Bome, $67 is definitely plenty 😬 I guess you mean where over there? Canada? Slo? It?

Jerry Bailey47 said:http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m520/HellBlonde/Curvygirlrockingamaxiskirtmaxiskirtanddenimjacketm iamifashionbloggermiamifashion.jpg
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My stomach is relatively small compared to my hips (though they've definitely grown over the last few years 😬), so I usually wear maxi skirts just under the bust to hide it 😁, assuming they're long enough, since I love them hitting right at the ankle.

Where can I find denim jackets like this? I was at the mall yesterday and didn't see anything. Does that Amadeus warehouse near the suburbs still operate?

I'm totally on Team Pear. I suppose I'll check out the local news archives; maybe I can dig up something juicy. 🙂 Thanks 🙂

I’m also looking for some heavy-duty black wide-leg jeans. Nothing skinny, nothing tapered, and definitely not straight fit; I need a true wide-leg or bootcut silhouette. Ideally, denim that doesn't wash out immediately. I actually found the perfect cut on the DP website once, but they faded way too fast and now they aren't even in stock anymore. 🙂

Timothy Nguyen said:So, my friend and I hit up the mall in downtown Chicago the other day. We’re both pretty curvy—she’s more busty, while I’ve got the classic hourglass thing going on with my hips and waist—and we ended up spending a good chunk of time at Monsoon. Honestly, they had some killer stuff. It’s not exactly budget-friendly, like, don't expect clearance rack prices, but they actually carry sizes up to 50. We literally walked in and immediately asked, "Hey, what's the largest size you carry?" because finding stuff that fits is basically a sport for us. Plus, the styles aren't tacky or anything; it's not that "old lady" vibe you get sometimes. They actually have pieces that are genuinely fun and cute!

Yeah, they have nice things, but I guess they're a bit pricey for everyday wear. Maybe I'd splurge for a special occasion, though.🤷

Sarah Stewart92 said:From what I've heard, the H&M B.I.B. line is actually coming to Westgate.🙂

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Zachary Gomez5 said:So, how do you guys actually find anything cute in sizes 44 to 48?

I’m stuck in the 44-46 range and honestly, finding decent clothes is a joke. Maybe if I get lucky at H&M and find something reasonably priced, but that almost never happens... it's pretty annoying 😢 especially when looking for nice colored dresses or good jeans. Finding them in the right size is basically an impossible mission.

I mostly stick to ASOS, or sometimes Target. I can still find tops almost anywhere for now, but pants are getting harder to track down.😬

Timothy James9 said:C&A...maybe....
Ugh. I’ve been seriously considering finally getting into designing clothes specifically for plus-sized women. It feels like every designer we have in the States only cares about the super thin crowd, and nobody seems to be looking out for those of us with actual curves.
I know there are a few boutiques tucked away in Chicago, but honestly, none of them really hit the mark for me.
Now I’m stuck thinking about size ranges. I’m not sure if I should focus on sizes 12 through 16... I can barely even wrap my head around a size 18. To be totally blunt, the biggest person I’ve ever actually sewn something for was my mother, and she’s a 14—which doesn't even feel large to me.
hm...what do you guys think....any of you have experience with sewing...

You can find sizes 12 to 16 pretty much everywhere. 🤷 If you actually turn this into a business, keep in mind that women wearing size 20 and up have a much harder time finding anything that fits. Also, bodies come in all shapes; some people carry weight in their hips and thighs, some in their midsection, others in their bust, and so on.

It feels like a boutique specifically for moms and babes; I’m just not feeling any of it.🤷 From the fabrics and patterns to the colors and cuts... though, I suppose my mother would find plenty there.🙂

Ever since C&A, Takko, and now H&M opened up, I guess I don't worry as much about finding pants that aren't just baggy with an elastic waistband.😬 Up until now, I've been getting my pants at MANI, but they barely lasted a single season. They aren't bad, really—given the price, they're actually quite good.🙏

Arthur Sanders said:How big are those Calzedonia stay-ups, really?
I picked up some of their tights this summer ( $2.75 they were, so I figured—why not? 🤣) in a size 4. They looked massive when I first opened the package, but in the end, I could barely even pull them halfway up my thighs...😍

Anyway, I don't really wear dresses. I just don't feel comfortable in them. Honestly, I think I'm so used to wearing pants or skirts with a waistband that I feel like something is missing when I'm in a dress 🤣. It’s such a bummer because there are so many cute styles out there.
And pants are a whole different struggle. I have strong legs, especially my thighs and hips, and my waist is pretty defined. Every pair of pants I try on—if they actually fit my hips and thighs, the waist is way too loose. It just gapes right above my butt.😠

Ugh, tell me about it. Everything either gaps at my waist, or if the cut is too tight, I basically show everything when I squat 😬. For our body type, I guess fitted A-line dresses are probably best? They highlight the waist and hide the hips, which probably makes you look ten pounds lighter.🙏

I suppose it might be best to wrap this discussion up, since we’ve already gone and started it.

Nathan Baker said:Just read this carefully. You’ll see what people are actually thinking—even though he claims dresses are better for curvy women, he specifically qualifies it by saying "not short ones" and only those that can "hide" the weight. I mean, what kind of clothing is designed to "hide" someone's body? Maybe don't tell him his opinion doesn't involve much intellect.

Besides, maybe we could all agree on what even constitutes being "plus-sized," because it seems completely subjective here; one person thinks a woman in a size 18 is perfect, while another is lamenting her size 12 figure. In my book, a size 12 can pull off a dress, but a size 18 probably shouldn't. Then again, by today's standards among the younger crowd in the States, even a size 12 is considered quite heavy, so...

Please, just define what you mean by a "sundress," because I suspect that's where our misunderstanding lies.

Jonathan Perez88 said:I don't know about you all, but my issue with summer dresses was always thigh chafing—which is why I avoided them entirely. Those painful red rashes simply weren't worth the effort. In the winter, skirts were fine, but during the summer? Only if I wore bike shorts underneath—and then I’d just overheat. And no, powder didn't do a damn thing.

I usually just deal with it by wearing slip shorts made of lightweight material—they're flowy enough that I don't feel too hot.🙏

Nathan Baker said:Personally, nothing under a size 14 feels "curvier" to me. So, any commentary regarding smaller sizes is frankly redundant and misses the point of this discussion entirely. As for those of us rocking a size 14 or higher, we can certainly dress however we please, of course, but there is the matter of aesthetics. It’s about knowing when to draw the line. It never occurred to me—nor would it ever—that I could just slip into the same cuts as someone with a perfectly balanced silhouette. We can lie to ourselves all we want, but let's be honest: this isn't a question of self-confidence, it's a matter of good taste. It simply looks unflattering, and people will laugh; they won't be thinking, "Wow, look at that confidence," they'll be thinking, "That person has zero sense of style," at best. That doesn't mean we have to resort to wearing shapeless sacks, either. There are plenty of options out there, and you don't have to limit yourself to just one department store.
It is far better to actually get out, take a stroll, and see things for yourself rather than hiding behind a screen and ordering from the comfort of an armchair. Then again, people will find any excuse to avoid the effort—it's too expensive, they don't have my measurements, they don't have a car, and so on. I stand by my stance that online shopping is a lesser option for all the reasons I've already mentioned.

I partially agree that moderation is key, but you can definitely put together great outfits without looking ridiculous. For instance, take this woman the girls mentioned: 🙏
http://www.leblogdebigbeauty.com/
She really knows how to pull an outfit together even though she's probably a size 18

Nathan Baker said:Personally, nothing under a size 14 feels "curvier" to me. So, any commentary regarding smaller sizes is frankly redundant and misses the point of this discussion entirely. As for those of us rocking a size 14 or higher, we can certainly dress however we please, of course, but there is the matter of aesthetics. It’s about knowing when to draw the line. It never occurred to me—nor would it ever—that I could just slip into the same cuts as someone with a perfectly balanced silhouette. We can lie to ourselves all we want, but let's be honest: this isn't a question of self-confidence, it's a matter of good taste. It simply looks unflattering, and people will laugh; they won't be thinking, "Wow, look at that confidence," they'll be thinking, "That person has zero sense of style," at best. That doesn't mean we have to resort to wearing shapeless sacks, either. There are plenty of options out there, and you don't have to limit yourself to just one department store.
It is far better to actually get out, take a stroll, and see things for yourself rather than hiding behind a screen and ordering from the comfort of an armchair. Then again, people will find any excuse to avoid the effort—it's too expensive, they don't have my measurements, they don't have a car, and so on. I stand by my stance that online shopping is a lesser option for all the reasons I've already mentioned.

I'm not so sure about the wide selection; lately, I've been buying way more online than in physical stores. Most stuff in our local shops feels like it was designed for grandmas—terrible prints and everything is just shapeless. Okay, we aren't all equally large, but why should I, someone who actually has a waist, have to wear a T-shirt that looks like a tent? Finding pants is a nightmare because everything is too wide in the waist (if I can even get into them). And finding skirts is practically impossible; you'd think they'd be universal for all body types, but you can't find a single one that isn't just a giant sack.🤷

I guess the U.S. military might just break off here and there, if you ask me.

Elizabeth Gomez3, the pants arrived. They're great. 😍

copperpanther50 - maybe check ASOS? they've had a plus-size line for a while now. I picked up their tankini and I'm pretty happy with it, I guess. 🙂

Legice, where exactly are the leggings located? And I guess... maybe there are other colors available?

Nicholas Wilson3 said:Girls in C&A over at the mall have plenty of stuff for us to fill up on 😉
It’s not all just girly stuff either 😁

Why do you keep swapping out that avatar? Just put the guy back, honestly.😍

I was at Target and they had some cool knit pieces; I picked up a short-sleeved knit tunic. Saw some leather moto jackets too—didn't look too closely, but they seemed alright for the price. Anyway, you can find great things there, but there's so much stuff that one might easily get lost.😬