Venezia Victims No More: Cool Clothes for Larger Ladies

i need a nice HIGH RISE pant

I have like 300 dresses, and TWO pairs of pants.

Oh hey I didn't know about this Fatshion February thing

http://fatshionfebruary.tumblr.com/ and elsewhere

the dog dress is amazing

I NEED THIS 80'S DREAM

http://dd8k9yeu3dwuz.cloudfront.net/cdn/817419/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/450x604/0dc2d03fe217f8c83829496872af24a0/k/r/kristin-red.jpg

WOW

Awesome color!

hello laaaadies

i've never bought anything from Asos Curve before: dresswise, is their sizing fairly generous or would it be safer to order a size bigger?

fuckit

i just bought my first ever jumpsuit
pray for zero cameltoe

http://images.asos-media.com/inv/media/7/6/7/9/4309767/black/image1xxl.jpg

The dress I bought from them was generously sized and wonderful - fit and flare. I want to try some of their jeans.

good to hear!

From the looks of how that is constructed, it looks like you can easily avoid the camel toe unless you are quite high-waisted/super long in the torso.

Since I started doing a little (VERY little) sewing, I'm totally into seeing how garments are put together.

I have not considered a jumpsuit for myself because of the difficulty-in-peeing thing.

that had not crossed my mind til now.... hmm

well I guess we'll see when it arrives

and re the cameltoe fear, there was a 'catwalk video' for it and it did appear to have quite a long crotch area, looked almost like a dropped crotch on that model so I'm hoping that will accomodate some of my supergut :)

jumpsuit arrived - omg so comfortable. i love it!!

Have you developed your peeing strategy?

xp Yaaaaaaaaay! <3 <3 <3 You can accessorize with ALL THE ACCESSORIES.

Brand new Cole Haan leopard print wedges & a fancy bling-y pendant necklace omg you guys I'm so excited about this jumpsuit fuuuuuck

And! I love the way I look in it! Like, no fear. It's fun!

i have been buying plus-size stuff from zulily -- they take a while to ship orders and the quality of the pieces really varies, but i've mostly been pretty happy with what i've received. i just got in on their recent spanx deal and bought a bodysuit and some tights.

tell me about good places to buy dress pants, or work-appropriate pants

the only pair of dress pants I have came from the Jones New York outlet -- not sure how big their sizes go, these were a very generous size 16

just bought this GOLD sequin sweater from the Macy's plus size department -- their clearance racks always yield awesome surprises for me, I find

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/2d/83/22/2d8322e9c3d2fd158d0c63dbfe894681.jpg

lord help me I may wear it with leggings, I fucking love it so much

and I scored a faux fur bolero from Nordstrom

I think I'm turning into one of those eccentric old ladies who only wears metallics, velvet, and fur
maybe I'll buy a silk turban lol

I think I'm turning into one of those eccentric old ladies who only wears metallics, velvet, and fur

I am definitely on my way to this

http://www.tatyana.com/image/cache/data/Dresses/pencil/Venum_Front-max-200.jpg

this dress is on clearance. I tried it on at the store months ago when it was more expensive, and it was a bit too form fitting ... but part of me is wondering, should i just jettison all the fucks given about this

fuck yes!!! go for it

i am learning to jettison all fucks myself, it is v freeing!!

oh hell yes sarahell

so I bought the dress on clearance ($20 plus shipping) and wore it at a show I played -- so thanks ladies for the encouragement!

:D

How about "Hot Dresses and Swimwear"?

http://monifc.com/

http://d14u62lnx1o0kn.cloudfront.net/cdn/969622/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/450x604/0dc2d03fe217f8c83829496872af24a0/3/_/3_1_6.jpg

http://monifc.com/clothing/gissel-scallop-lace-plus-size-crop-top-black.html http://d14u62lnx1o0kn.cloudfront.net/cdn/969622/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/450x604/0dc2d03fe217f8c83829496872af24a0/p/a/paprika_50_copy_1_1.jpg

haaay

damn the asymmetrical faux leather top and skirt!

I know! I want those--I'm technically not plus-sized but my proportions are those of a plus-sized woman, shrunk down.

They're so good right? I've been eyeing Gabi Fresh's swimsuit line. Her suits come 12-24 and I'm a 12. I'm a little worried the cups might be too big but I think I'll take the plunge anyway.

http://www.swimsuitsforall.com/GabiFresh-for-Swim-Sexy?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SFA%20-%20Competitors&utm_content=Competitors%20-%20GabiFresh&utm_term=gabi%20fresh&gclid=Cj0KEQjwi-moBRDL4Omf9d_LndMBEiQAQtFf8zj8R5-7rLvx0CPEg9kWNmLepksV2esW1PyYgx_qNtkaAit58P8HAQ

I want this one so bad - jellyfish!!!!

http://www.swimsuitsforall.com/Gabifresh-DDD-Cup-Sea-Reef-Plus-Size-Underwire-Bikini

Also, I've never worn a bikini in my life but I think I might wanna try it so we'll see.

Also, I follow this model on IG because she's hot as hell and I love her confidence and she's just released a line with a store called boo hoo. Some of the pieces are pretty killer.

http://www.boohoo.com/usa/boohoo-plus/icat/boohoo-plus

The new greater coverage bikini bottoms that have come out of this plus-sized bikini advance are MANNA FROM HEAVEN. The reason not to wear two-pieces has always been the poorly designed bottoms!

Yes!!! That is what is so exciting about it to me. :)

I am semi-addicted to thredUP?

One of the problems is that they will categorize as "plus size" anything that is labeled "XL" ... and it seems like, more and more, that designers are moving from numbered sizes to S/M/L, etc. so XL is becoming the equivalent to a size 10 or 12? So there's this weird mix of more "old style" designers where a 3XL is very large, like 50+" waist, and others where a 3XL is a size 16. This isn't just a thredUP problem, it's a problem for all sites with a size filter option that carry clothing by multiple designers.

thoughts on garments that tie at the waist or have large bows in the waist area?

personally I avoid bcz I hate adorning or signposting or otherwise drawing attention to my nonexistent waist. and I’m not a huge bow fan.

same! my biggest "concern" is that someone would see me in said outfit, and think, "oh how sweet, she has a bow around her waist because she's so proud of her babby to be and wants everyone to notice that she is pregnant"

exactly

90% of my wardrobe ties at the waist.

It suits me b/c I am hourglassy, also solves many fit problems that come with being over 5’10”

But my bows are more tie than bow, or I swap for a wide cinch belt. A big boofy bow is not something I would necessarily go for. Though I did get married in a wrap dress with a bow.

yeah -- the waist tie thing is good for hourglassy, or at least pear shaped figures. Like, now I look at various designs of plus size clothing, and see that many of them would be flattering to other figure types, but not mine.

Like I'm seeing a lot of dresses with color-blocking that have dark colors on the sides, and white or brighter colors in the middle, and I think, I would want the exact opposite, but I don't have that much in the way of hips

New jeans who dis :D
Got two pairs of Torrid “bombshell skinny” jeans (these names i swear) and they fit SO good
Thick material, high waist with wide elastic band and noooooo gaping in back

I snapped and threw away my shitty Target ‘Ava & Viv’ skinny jeans last night. They were awful, i dont know why i tried to wear them for as long as I did. high in front/low in back lightweight denim, fall down constantly. a nightmare. they never stayed up on my “undulating waterslide” shaped body lol

torrid bombshell skinny jeans are the best!!!!

I like the Pixie cut from Old Navy, and they had them in a lobster print. I love them so much.

I saw a bunch of friend this week when I was wearing them and they said nothing, so I hate them all now.