Yesterday I took a bit of time to do some online shopping. I have been purging my closet have been really honest about what I actually wear. I’m trying to purchase less, but purchase well. Buying well means finding things that no only fit well, but are also items I will actually wear over and over again. While I was shopping I was kinda bummed that there is either teeny tiny stuff or plus sized items. Love that there is such a wide variety of plus sized clothing now, but I’ve tried it before and it doesn’t fit me. I’m in this weird bubble of sizing that can’t wear “skinny” clothes, but plus size doesn’t work either. On one of the sites I was on, I was checking out there size guide and it said that their size 12/14 US was an XXXL. What??? I’m not vain about the whole size thing, but what? I looked around a bit longer and soon found that nothing really seemed to be available in that size. {This was so a “Mean Girls” shopping moment. LOL! } This is one of the reasons I buy most of my pants at Old Navy. I have searched…and nothing.
I think one of the reasons, I’ve been going a bit more classic with my wardrobe is because I’m finding it harder all the time to find clothes I love and that fit and flatter. Getting dressed as a curvy girl takes more thought. When I was younger and slimmer, getting dressed was a breeze. Everything looked cute. I have some left over baby tummy, hips and thick legs, and I guess I’m a bit booby now too. These are complaints, just what I’m working with. Oh, and then there’s the whole refusing to be anything but really comfortable. Also, what is up with so many of the shopping sites for “curvy gals” being more costumey than fashiony? I don’t want to dress like a 50’s pinup girl. I just want to look like me. If any of you curvy gals have any tips of places you like to shop, please share. I always love a good recommend. This vintage leopard print blouse was a great find. I bought it at an Electric Lady Vintage popup. I love when vintage clothes are curated for me.
Update on my wardrobe purge…Yesterday, I had a giant box of clothes picked up for donation. If felt great to downsize more. I’ve got a pile of stuff I’d like to consign as well.
3 Comments
Sarah Winton
January 26, 2016 at 9:56 amI’m curvy as well and top heavy. I love http://www.simons.ca because they offer everything in sizes for everyone.
gypsygirl
February 2, 2016 at 4:56 pmI am also an “in between” sized girl. I have had a lot of luck with Old Navy/Gap in the past couple of years, but with a desire to downsize my outta control wardrobe and purchase quality, classic pieces such as a well tailored suit, I’m struggling. Nygard and Olsen are options although I do find their style a little old.
Jennifer Robertson
February 5, 2016 at 12:12 pmI can totally relate to your struggles with knowing where to shop for things that fit and flatter. I’m a curvy “in between” size too. And I’m totally with you on the whole “costumey” thing for curvy girls. Just because I have curves doesn’t mean I want to dress like it’s the 1950s everyday. I seem to find lots at Aritzia that fits well, particularly the Wilfred stuff. Other places I have good luck are Anthropologie, Simons, Gap, & J. Crew. I love to order things from ASOS online as well. I find they have cute stuff in all sizes, and even some “plus” styles that hit that “in between” range better than most and are definitely more fashion.