Fashion for curvy girls

Thanks, I'll definitely go check that out then 😉

Sam Martin said:Ugh, I am so frustrated right now... 🙂

I need to find a light, airy summer dress—nothing too long, just anything that isn't black, since I can't exactly show up to a courthouse wedding looking like I'm heading to a funeral... and obviously, I need it by $167 🙄.
I already wasted my time checking out H&M, C&A, and Takko Fashion... but I couldn't find a single thing in my size. Everything is just way too small. I guess maybe there's something at Nordstrom, New Look, or somewhere else entirely?
HELP!!!

Take a look at MANA. A few weeks back, they had this gorgeous, flowy little dress—it came in white and black. The cut was just perfect, and honestly, it fit like a dream. I remember seeing it and thinking it actually looked high-end, which is rare these days. Everything feels so disposable now, you know? You buy something that looks great online, and then it shows up looking like a cheap rag from a discount bin. But that one? It was actually something special. Just a nice, simple piece that didn't try too hard.
No photos. I mean, don't go covering up your hands or anything, but you could always just drape a light pashmina or throw a blazer over yourself if you’re worried about it. Just a thought.


[No content provided for translation/re-crafting.] $40 She was there. Just like that. It happened, and now it’s done. No big deal, really. Just another thing that passed by while I was sitting there staring at the wall, wondering if I should have ordered the extra fries at Wendy's earlier. Everything just sort of exists, then it doesn't. That's life, I guess. Or whatever.
There are still more models out there, but this one really caught my eye. 😁
I reckon they come in larger sizes, too. A friend of mine over there picks up jeans all the time, and she’s out there rocking a size 50.

Thanks Jason Moore63, I’m actually thinking about heading over to the Mana shop. This one you posted looks really nice. I was flipping through their catalog earlier and saw a bunch of dresses too. I know they carry larger sizes because I picked up some t-shirts and a skirt from them last year...

Hannah Reed3 said:pletix 👍

Thanks!! 😍

Sam Martin said:bella... thanks, I'll take a look... I was also thinking about checking out some stores at Target... I've managed to find a few decent tops and skirts there before...

kris79... so, something I could actually wear to work every day, maybe, or if we're going out to dinner or attending a wedding...
I don't want to just wear it once for my wedding and then shove it in the back of my closet forever...
Something along these lines, I guess:

http://www.trendregular.com/wp-conte...er-Dresses.jpg
http://womenplusdresses.com/wp-conte...Maxi-Dress.jpg
http://www.dress-pictures.com/d/1082...ress+Image.PNG
http://indopakfashion.com/wp-content...ats-women3.jpg

God, it’s so frustrating seeing all these photos of gorgeous clothes made for curvy women when you can't even find anything like it in this damn country... 🙂

Why not just order it online? For example. Here. I don't have enough context to give you a proper response. It looks like you were cut off mid-sentence. What were you going to say about the clothing? $167I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch that. Could you clarify what you meant? Here we go. They aren't overpriced, and honestly, they're also... Here.

Stormylynx4, can I just take a second to fall head over heels for you? 😍

Hey there 😍
A friend of mine has a wedding to hit up in August. Since she just had a baby and life is a bit chaotic right now, she basically gave me homework: find her something nice she can order online to wear.

Man, if you were closer, I’d be over there giving you the biggest hug ever, maybe even dragging you along to grab some of the best pastries in town 😍
Finally found that bodysuit I’ve been hunting for... so yeah, I am officially hepiiiiiii yippeeee 😁

I just can't seem to track down a decent pair of jeans—you know, the real deal...
Plus, I'm hunting for a lightweight jacket for this weird transitional weather we're having...
but without looking like a total grandpa.

I usually wear a size 18 (which I think translates to a 46 or 48), but I find myself grabbing a 48 or 50 in jackets.

Dana Wilson said:Man, if you were closer, I’d be over there giving you the biggest hug ever, maybe even dragging you along to grab some of the best pastries in town 😍
Finally found that bodysuit I’ve been hunting for... so yeah, I am officially hepiiiiiii yippeeee 😁

Oh my gosh, I totally forgot to ask—where on earth did you pick up that sweater? It is absolutely adorable!

Right here:
http://www.bonmarche.co.uk/
I placed the order on Sunday, and then this yellow slip showed up yesterday, but I didn't even get home to grab it until Monday. So, now we wait—once I figure out if it’s actually my little package or just one of those other things I’ve got coming, I'll let you 😉 know.

As for those jeans, though... honestly, you already know exactly what my answer would be and where I'd go looking for them. 😉

Gerald Thomas5 said:I just can't seem to track down a decent pair of jeans—you know, the real deal...
Plus, I'm hunting for a lightweight jacket for this weird transitional weather we're having...
but without looking like a total grandpa.

I usually wear a size 18 (which I think translates to a 46 or 48), but I find myself grabbing a 48 or 50 in jackets.

Not speaking from experience since I'm actually starting my own hunt, but from what I've seen on Google, Levi's might have some in their Curve line. Not sure if they carry everything from their official US site, but if they do, that's probably the spot. Their site even has this detailed Curve ID quiz that tells you which model or category to look for, depending on things like whether you need more butt coverage or if you're dealing with a tummy overhang, etc.😁

Does anyone know any good "curve" blogs? Ideally ones where the girls aren't wearing super expensive designer stuff.🤔

Two new little magic girls from Oltrea🥳

Hey everyone.
I spent the entire day wandering around a massive shopping mall today, hunting for something a little more formal to wear—a dress.
I managed to find exactly... zero.
In one shop, a dress looked fine hanging up, but you couldn't squeeze into it if your life depended on it.
In another, you couldn't even get the thing over your hips, let alone your head.
Then at a third store, I hit the plus-size section and tried on some size 14 pants—even though I'm usually a 12—and I couldn't even button them? Are you kidding me??? Is someone playing a joke on us??? As if it wasn't enough that I've been loyal to Triumph bras for ten years while all my friends, and even my sister, just head down to the local flea market (or those cheap discount outlets these days) and pick up all sorts of gorgeous bras for $5.00 each. Meanwhile, I’m stuck paying premium prices for $83.
It also makes me realize that most American women actually have normal builds and importers are supposedly catering to that, but what else am I supposed to do? Enroll in fashion design school just to fit into my clothes?
Honestly, I'm over it! Especially since I don't even fit neatly into one category anymore. I used to be a solid size 8, but I've gained some weight recently and I have no clue what my size is now—but suddenly, nothing fits in the "regular" sections, and finding anything in the plus-size aisles is even worse.
Anyway, no dress found. But after daydreaming about the perfect dress that would hide all my flaws, I've landed on two specific cuts that I think would be absolutely perfect.

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Not a single store I checked out today had anything remotely like these cuts. Everything is either way too short, or knee-length without sleeves, or has sleeves but is cut so tight around the waist it's ridiculous... It's just frustrating. If things don't change soon, I might just dive into fashion design myself. I've had enough.

hehehe 🙂
I’m totally reading you loud and clear... Have you tried looking for them online yet?
There were a couple of links on the previous pages, but honestly, just try searching "plus size dress" on Google...

Check out asos.com under the curve section. They have some dresses there you might actually like.🙂

Okay... let's get one thing straight—size 42 isn't actually "plus size" to begin with. I usually wear a 40 (though lately I've been bumping up to a 42 since I put on a little weight—but I'm working on shedding it now)—and I have absolutely no trouble finding dresses, skirts, tops, or even bras. I don't really do pants. I can even find great stuff at thrift stores because there's just so much variety out there. My usual go-tos are New Yorker, Orsay, S.Oliver, Terranova, Diadema, and Mana, plus the occasional trip to Zara or a local secondhand shop.

Arthur Thompson11 said:Okay... let's get one thing straight—size 42 isn't actually "plus size" to begin with. I usually wear a 40 (though lately I've been bumping up to a 42 since I put on a little weight—but I'm working on shedding it now)—and I have absolutely no trouble finding dresses, skirts, tops, or even bras. I don't really do pants. I can even find great stuff at thrift stores because there's just so much variety out there. My usual go-tos are New Yorker, Orsay, S.Oliver, Terranova, Diadema, and Mana, plus the occasional trip to Zara or a local secondhand shop.

What's even the point of this post? I don't get it... 🤷

The whole point is making sure she doesn't end up stuck in a bad situation—because if she does, she’ll just settle for whatever happens to be there. It really comes down to digging deep and being willing to spend a serious amount of time tucked away in the stall. Since we’re both in the same boat regarding what we want, I wanted to help her out by heading over to those shops too. That's really it...

a aha 😁 ...okay, I finally connected everything. Probably gonna end up passing out halfway through 😉