Has anyone else noticed clothing lines that mass produce their styles are seemingly oblivious to the fact that skinny girl styles do NOT look good on the plus size girl just because they made it in her size? Different bodies have different shapes, and what looks good on a stick doesn't look so fab on a more curvacious figure. I think if they want to take a slim cut style and make it available to the plus sized they should at least re-work the cut/pattern of the fabric. The neckline, the length, the over all shape of it, and even the print. Apparently that's too much work for those that cut corners to make an extra buck or two. For example: Big gals should NOT wear tube tops. Conceal that pit fat, honey! It just doesn't look good, and when you think they're looking at your tits- they're really gawking at your flaps of pit flab. Nobody wants that, right? So try a halter top that has plenty of coverage, and a v neck will be oh-so flattering to your collar bones and chest. Also the thick cotton beater-cut tanks are wonderful, especialy with the low rounded neckline.
I see so many girls wearing the wrong styles. Just because it's "in" it doesn't mean it looks good on everyone. I don't care how much you like that tiny little butterfly cut belly-bearing beaded tank top, it's going to look gross as hell with a gut hanging out below it. You can look just as sexy- if not more- wearing something with coverage and detail in all the right places. I know how it is; I was a big gal once, too. 230 pounds, and I'm down to 130 now. Long journey that was, and I can't tell you just how pleased I am (and my boyfriend) with the way I currently look. Being able to wear most whatever I want is something I use to think would never happen, and shopping was my worst nightmare. Especially pant shopping. What a horrible experience that was, crying in dressing room stalls and cussing out Jesus- that motherfucker.
And then there's sneaky brands like Abercrombie and Fitch that label their jean sizes so you think you're much smaller than you really are. A size 8 would be a size 6, so suddenly your ego boosts and you think you've lost some weight. The number on the tag means absolutely nothing, though. What matters is how it fits and flatters your form. I had a friend that refused to acknowledge she was a size 11 and would constantly wear a size 9. She had love handles galore and a stomache that busted over the waist band. Maybe she felt smaller, but she sure as hell didn't look it. Most of my friends say they never noticed I was that overweight, and I think the reason is because I always wore clothing that concealed it, giving me more shape and less bulge. Don't get me wrong, I may sound like I'm bashing on big bodies, but I'm totally not. I love the differences in the shapes of people. It makes the world more interesting and variety is a beautiful thing. Even teeny tiny bodies can look strange and awkward, by no means do I bealieve smaller = better or sexier. I think some good meat on a body is a gorgeous thing, and I wish more women felt okay with their bolder body type rather than feeling they constantly need to lose 5-10 pounds.
And then there are the women that say they can't afford to dress well, or fashionable. Total bullshit, I say. You don't need a thick wallet to wear some cute digs. Most of what I own cost me $5, $10, $20 bucks. I have some adorable full outfits that cost me $15! Excluding shoes of course, though I always snag a bargain on those, too. But one thing that recently dawned on me was the over-all difference between cheap heels and designer heels. The way shoes are built is increadible to me, I can hardly fathom what it takes to make some of the detailed masterpieces out there. But after buying a few pairs of Nine Wests, I tossed aside my cheapo knock-off's and basked in the cushy support of my new killer kicks. Comparing the time it takes my feet to start aching from one pair to the other is insane. I can last hours more in my Nine Wests than in my digs of doom by the Deb shop in my local mall. And I got my Nine's for $25! Originally $70 or so. How fabulous is that? Marashalls is a new bestfriend of mine, the only thing I dislike about it is how messy and unorganized everything appears to be. Definately the kind of place you have to dig around in to find some real gems.
I've noticed lately that I've begun to adopt a more british/chic/couture style since I first bought my black babydoll dress with a peter pan collar. One of my favorite additions to my waredrobe, by far. Dressed up with blue or red stockings it's suuuuper cute ^_^, especially with my platform maryjane shoes. I wish I had some photos for you all, but I haven't had a digital camera for a while and the one that I have now doesn't have a usb cord that fits so I can't upload any of the photos I've taken onto my computer. Major bummer, but I'll hunt one down on the net. I'm sure ebay will have one for a penny or something. Right now the only new photos I have on my computer are taken with my out-of-date web cam that a friend gave me years back. At least I have that, though. Otherwise I might just go mad. I am a major photo taker, and yes, I do some modeling when I can. Perhaps I'll post some of my favorite images for ya'll to check out. Right now I probably don't have anyone viewing my blog, but in time- we'll see.
And now I'm off to do some hardcore knitting!
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