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Topic: Style for a Plus Size Girl

I invite both guys and girls to this topic  smile

According to an online converter my size is equivalent to

Size 12 US

Size 14 UK

Size 14 NZ

I do not have any photos to put up (kinda shy) hopefully these will help:

Descriptions: Long dark brown wavy hair, medium brown (slightly caramel complexion) Brown eyes, 5ft7 (170cm) 25, student.

Assets: Breasts(D), Legs, behind and apparently arms + neck(kinda long)..

Problem areas: mid section (the worst) lovehandles, still have abit of a waist.

Current preferences: I like to go from preppy to loose and flowy. I like vintage pieces. I can wear medium heels no higher than 3-4inches. Willing to switch these up of course, any colour compatible with my complexion is fine. I'm not too much of a fashion follower, i believe style is more important than the latest fashions, but will still pic out bits and pieces from it of course. Love knits, blazers, skinny/straight legged jeans, boots (flat black) (tan heeled)

Will not wear: hoodies, things with writing on the bum, diamante encrusted dresses. my boyfriends says no no to these things: jandals, wedges and uggs.

I hope I have not limited too much  dumbom I think this will help with girls in the same situation as me. Posting up pics of the clothing is fine(i actually don't know how to do this myself.

Any suggestions please?

Last edited by EMonika (2012-06-18 04:43:40)

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

Interesting; where I live, a size 12 US isn't considered plus size. I'm a size 10 US so I guess I'm getting up there? Anyway, I'm a little bit taller, but I think you might be able to wear this sort of stuff:

http://www.bbdakota.com/yair-dress/d/1291_cl_1236

I find wide belts help slim down a flowy dress so a woman doesn't look so pregnant in one; plus the belt helps accentuate the bust and hips.

http://www.zappos.com/images/z/1/8/7/9/6/3/1879636-p-MULTIVIEW.jpg

(a wide brown or black belt would look great here I think)

http://theshoportunist.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/wide-belt-3.jpg

I myself have wide shoulders, so I tend to avoid strapless dresses. But if I find one I really like, I wear a bolero. If you have wide shoulders too, asymmetrical dresses work nicely.

http://www.zappos.com/images/z/1/8/7/9/6/5/1879652-p-MULTIVIEW.jpg

http://www.lilyboutique.com/shop/dresses/one-shoulder-asymmetrical-hemline-chiffon-designer-dress-by-minuet-in-teal/index.php?image_id=2401&width=300&height=445

http://www.lilyboutique.com/shop/dresse … t-in-teal/

I don't have much bookmarked on jeans or tops, but I hope this helps a little in the dress department.

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

Basic advice for any woman in or nearing plus sizes: accentuate any curves, wear things that keep your lines, e.g.: an A-line from the shoulders and NOT the bust will have a more appreciable effect, so on order not to call attention to any chubby area, stay away from waterfall lines and maxi-dresses that only look good on skinny models.  Work with your shape by wearing flowing trousers, for example, with a belt, or if you wear a low neckline exposing cleavage, balance it with a long mid-length skirt or jeans instead of also exposing legs.

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

Just wanted to let you know that a 12 is not plus sized!  you may be feeling self conscious for absolutely no reason! (Not that anyone over this should feel self conscious, either ). but really, even if you have a couple problem areas, that is a quite "normal" size!

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

whiteshoulders wrote:

Just wanted to let you know that a 12 is not plus sized! you may be feeling self conscious for absolutely no reason! (Not that anyone over this should feel self conscious, either ). but really, even if you have a couple problem areas, that is a quite "normal" size!

I know i was quite in shock! I went into a clothing store and they classed me as plus sized, this was Glassons and the sales assistant kept mentioning this word while trying to pick out clothing for me "for plus sized girls we recommend this". TBH i don't really know how it is classified i kind of assumed I was like maybe in the beginning range somewhere?

I find that about this size (14NZ) range i am much more comfortable, i feel womanly(i used to weigh 45kg's). I like my size, I think i am in a period of transition where i'd like to dress just a bit nicer than what i currently do and get some nice tips on how to hide those "areas" Get a few tips from the fragrantiguys on what a woman should wear etc etc

So far i really like the tips, i'd like to look abit more feminine and i like dresses too!  smile I especially like the v neck dress its more forgiving less booby booby maybe just a teensy bit, very nice!

Last edited by EMonika (2012-06-18 10:02:40)

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

17  If size 12 is plus size in UK I'm triple plus size.

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all the pictures are from google images  glad http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XDNMQH15L-4/Tb6yLrv9Z3I/AAAAAAAAACo/HGnQpow7Gys/s1600/style+tips+for+plus+size+women.jpg

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/-aCcuOVgA6c/0.jpg  http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aGLTNtKsxNY/TxdiDRWGYeI/AAAAAAAAG3s/NrGSjOou_FI/s1600/torridsweetescape.png  http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hZb1eJSA8Lo/TVLTC51wMqI/AAAAAAAAG_Y/hul7cy5opEk/s1600/pure-energy-main.jpg  http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/faith-21-lookbook-3.jpg  http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTjanEs1JPyNXkDW8Op-txgs2SUVdu3ZvIKZ0ATReqD6QlDw7aJ  http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1x4y6ziHU1qft6p0o1_400.jpg  http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpmzhtWh8s1qjjcsqo1_500.jpg  http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSKauOeDb0wE7XzKTovuNLJvr_FzD7ReQjbX4ZUxjoJhT_XgHU6  http://www.refinery29.com/static/bin/entry/456/x/17660/plus-size-fashion-guide-fatshionable.jpg

Last edited by anneymn (2012-06-18 17:54:09)

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

EMonika you're definitely not plus sized. You can dress as you like with that size.

I'm size 12 and enjoy wearing dresses, shorts and whatever clothes that I like.

Jessica Simpson brand has many pretty dresses in different sizes, I'm sure you'll find some you like.

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/5/optimized/1123295_fpx.tif?op_sharpen=1 

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/4/optimized/1146644_fpx.tif?$filterlrg$&wid=370

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/3/optimized/1197833_fpx.tif?$filterlrg$&wid=370

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/7/optimized/1123297_fpx.tif?op_sharpen=1

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/9/optimized/1185629_fpx.tif?$filterlrg$&wid=370

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X2uqc_IKyS0/T2NqWnvHtTI/AAAAAAAAMIM/oqCgzlrkVEQ/s640/js2.png 

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/6/optimized/1104796_fpx.tif?$filterlrg$&wid=370 

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/4/optimized/1104794_fpx.tif?$filterlrg$&wid=370 

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=54654650 

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/2/optimized/1146642_fpx.tif?$filterlrg$&wid=370 

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/1/optimized/1123301_fpx.tif?$filterlrg$&wid=370 

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/311PHbjXNiL._SX342_.jpg 

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41NB1YncQZL._SX342_.jpg 

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/5/optimized/1197835_fpx.tif?$filterlrg$&wid=370

Last edited by peluzin78 (2012-06-18 19:42:24)

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

http://www.dressbarn.com/items/dress/images/medium/101076372_850.jpg

http://www.dressbarn.com/items/dress/images/medium/101061701_800.jpg

http://www.dressbarn.com/items/dress/images/medium/101067288_203.jpg

http://www.dressbarn.com/items/dress/images/medium/100748822_150.jpg

http://www.dressbarn.com/items/dress/images/medium/101083164_150.jpg

...I agree with Hayven -- a US Size 12 is NOT a Plus Size...Hope you find some cool stuff to wear...

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OOh yes i forgot i love boho! peter pan collars and i like strange patterned batwinged tops too  smile

Wow I am so loving some of these right now 26

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

Definitely A-line's for sure! And structure. Nothing floppy and shapeless! And don't wear anything too tight. I would say fit is key. If your clothes have shape and fit properly, you will look great.

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see RkrChk... +1!!!  Great advice right there!

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

ooo... and hayven's dresses... pretty!!

And dresses are a girl's best friend, as far as I'm concerned.   applause

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dame piglet wrote:

ooo... and hayven's dresses... pretty!!

And dresses are a girl's best friend, as far as I'm concerned.  applause

I love wearing dresses, especially during summer. You can't go wrong with one superglad

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

this might look good on you

http://www.facedress.org/images/uploads/Mother-Of-The-Bride-Dresses-2011/Mother-Of-The-Bride-Dresses-2011-BW10410.jpg 



http://www.weddingzone.org/wp-content/uploads/Big-and-Plus-size-dresses1.jpg

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

I have a friend that is "plus sized" & she knows how to work it like it's nobodies business!

She also has a blog where she regularly writes and post tons of pictures on her fashion! She hunts down the latest deals & does haul entries! http://curvesahead14.blogspot.com/

& has her own shoe company called Fancy Steps. Her shoes are all very affordable, each pair custom. (She mostly specializes in pumps & flats)

Check her out!

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Last edited by JoshuaRyan (2012-07-09 08:26:20)

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

I can't believe that size 12 is PLUS SIZE.  I take a size 30 Australian, which equates to plus size 4X or even 5X in the US.  There is just about nothing available in Australia for us BBWs.

My sister used to live in Hawaii and would send me the Lane Bryant & Roaman's catalogues and then buy me what I needed from them.  I wish they would post overseas.  I have to rely on ebay to get my big clothes. Luckily I don't have to dress up much so can get by on knit pants, t-shirts, a couple of skirts & shirts, and three "dressy" dresses.  Bras are another problem - although I'm big around the chest I only wear a size B cup.  Can only source my size from the US.

I haven't been a size 12 since I was about 10-12 years old!!!

EMonika you are NOT a plus size. You probably look gorgeous in everything you wear! tummenupp

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

I was just browsing April Cornell's website before I saw this thread, and I was noticing they had very pretty normal-sized models...they were not rail thin. I think they make beautiful clothes that really celebrate women's bodies of all sizes.

http://images.aprilcornell.com/Thumbnail/DRA5080S_Silver.jpg  http://images.aprilcornell.com/Thumbnail/DRA5083S_Multi.jpg 

http://images.aprilcornell.com/Thumbnail/DRA5183S_Plum.jpg  http://images.aprilcornell.com/Thumbnail/CU5176S_Ecru.jpg

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

Hi EMonika, dont freak out, you are not alone. i am the same size with you and face the same problem, sie 14 UK is plus size  hmm. there's a lot you can wear, i agree with all suggestions the forumers gave  rock. i am more restricted to fashion,i am a muslim and being fashionable is not appropriate to my workplace. just be confident with yourself, take good care of yourself, eat healthily, live your life happily, and sniff perfumes everyday  storstark

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

scorpiosheep wrote:

I can't believe that size 12 is PLUS SIZE. I take a size 30 Australian, which equates to plus size 4X or even 5X in the US. There is just about nothing available in Australia for us BBWs.

My sister used to live in Hawaii and would send me the Lane Bryant & Roaman's catalogues and then buy me what I needed from them. I wish they would post overseas. I have to rely on ebay to get my big clothes. Luckily I don't have to dress up much so can get by on knit pants, t-shirts, a couple of skirts & shirts, and three "dressy" dresses. Bras are another problem - although I'm big around the chest I only wear a size B cup. Can only source my size from the US.

I haven't been a size 12 since I was about 10-12 years old!!

EMonika you are NOT a plus size. You probably look gorgeous in everything you wear!  tummenupp





I'm sure your beautiful too!

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

No you definitely are not a plus size.  Can you find any online clothing stores for ideas and style tips.  We have several here in the UK that sizes start at 14/US 12.  I love peluzin78's choices hjarta

Or ask a friend or relative who's style you admire, to be your guru on a shopping spree, they will be flattered you want their opinion.  Grab some lunch and have a fab girlie day.

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I'm sure your beautiful too!

Thank you!! Depends on the day! Perfume makes me FEEL beautiful.

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

A size 12 is not anywhere near plus size!

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Re: Style for a Plus Size Girl

JoshuaRyan wrote:

I have a friend that is "plus sized" & she knows how to work it like it's nobodies business!

She also has a blog where she regularly writes and post tons of pictures on her fashion! She hunts down the latest deals & does haul entries! http://curvesahead14.blogspot.com/

& has her own shoe company called Fancy Steps. Her shoes are all very affordable, each pair custom. (She mostly specializes in pumps & flats)

Check her out!

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I took a look at the link and your friend is adorable! I love this outfit; I wish I could use scarves more often:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ym8wTtRtglY/T-lde_xpM5I/AAAAAAAAFpY/eZ6IXpfeDyA/s640/blog+post+2.jpg

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anneymn wrote:

all the pictures are from google images  glad http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XDNMQH15L-4/Tb6yLrv9Z3I/AAAAAAAAACo/HGnQpow7Gys/s1600/style+tips+for+plus+size+women.jpg 

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/-aCcuOVgA6c/0.jpg  http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aGLTNtKsxNY/TxdiDRWGYeI/AAAAAAAAG3s/NrGSjOou_FI/s1600/torridsweetescape.png  http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hZb1eJSA8Lo/TVLTC51wMqI/AAAAAAAAG_Y/hul7cy5opEk/s1600/pure-energy-main.jpg  http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/faith-21-lookbook-3.jpg  http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTjanEs1JPyNXkDW8Op-txgs2SUVdu3ZvIKZ0ATReqD6QlDw7aJ  http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1x4y6ziHU1qft6p0o1_400.jpg  http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpmzhtWh8s1qjjcsqo1_500.jpg  http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSKauOeDb0wE7XzKTovuNLJvr_FzD7ReQjbX4ZUxjoJhT_XgHU6  http://www.refinery29.com/static/bin/entry/456/x/17660/plus-size-fashion-guide-fatshionable.jpg

Where would I find the white print dress with the peterpan collar that the blonde is wearing? I love it!