I was thinking earlier today about this episode of How Do I Look, a show on the Style Network, that I saw earlier in the week. In it, the woman who would eventually be made over commented that she wore only men's clothes because no designer made anything cute, sexy, and stylish, in her size.
I was appalled! Where was this woman looking?!
Granted, it is harder as a bigger woman to find something figure-flattering that makes you feel good/sexy/lustworthy, what-have-you, and at an affordable price. However, the resources are totally out there.
I personally like to shop at Dots, Torrid, Old Navy, and Ashley Stewart for right now, but believe me, I have many bookmarks of places I've looked at and loved and places I look forward to exploring once I have a little change. The point is, there are plenty of places to go as a bigger woman to shop and not wear a burlap sack. Trust, you can be fat and fashionable/sexy/stylish.
Inspired by one of my new favorite blogs, Gabi's Young, Fat, and Fabulous, I decided to do my own outfit posts every once in a while. Now, I don't have a good camera, and I'm using my computer's camera, so things are not as clear and fresh as I'd like. Also, excuse my room. I have a lot of stuff. So here's what I wore to church today!

The white undershirt comes from Ashley Stewart. The blouse/tunic from Torrid.

Black leggings from Torrid as well.

The earrings are from Claire's. The bracelet was from Ashley Stewart.


Shoes are from Payless (And, no, I'm not ashamed!).

And one more for the road! (Sorry for the glare...)
I also had a white headband, but I accidentally broke it while I was at church. 8\
Comment below! Do you think this is a nice change of pace? What do you think of the outfit? My bigger ladies, where do you shop?
Lookin' good, Kim! I love the pics. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou're such an inspiration, my friend--and I applaud you for being a champion of truth in this battle of beauty, societal expectation, and resulting self-loating we find ourselves in.
PS: how on earth did you break your headband...? lol :-)
Thanks, friend! That's very humbling and amazing that you see me that way. We're all F.L.Y! lol
ReplyDeleteI was adjusting it and it broke at the top. It was plastic. Guess it couldn't handle my curls...