Dressing a full figured mom body xD

What can I say??? I am a plus sized woman and I am proud to say that! My constant uphill battle for weight loss is still ongoing, but in the mean time, I need to learn how to dress my thicker curves.  I will admit that although I have been 200 lbs.+ for at least a year  I am still not used to being so heavy, but I know with out a shadow of a doubt that I am still very desirable. I do not lack confidence in that, just time, energy and money to pull off THAT look, ya know? I have, however, been investigating new and inexpensive ways to dress my size 16 body with out looking "crazy". 

Thrift, thrift, thrift!
Thrifting is a major way to find clothes you like and save a ton of money. But there is an art to shopping thrift! You must not be lazy when shopping in a thrift or consignment shop. It is an arduous and time consuming task but well worth it when you find that "one piece". I suggest you go in with an image of the outfit you want to create (realistically), or find a piece to compliment an existing outfit. Use Google to find a thrift store near you!

Don't shop in places where everyone goes!
You ever walked past that store in the dark and gloomy section of the mall??? That place that looks so lonely??? LOL I have too and I've often wondered what was in there. Well go in! Go in and see what's in that shop. You may find something that you like for cheap or get inspired by a piece you've never seen before. Not to mention that this store is "special" lol so very few ppl are  likely to have your outfit or accessory! Talk about originality...

Mix and match!
Often you hear ppl say "Girl, I live in so and so store ..." like that is the only store in the world. And usually those ppl are fronting anyway smh, bc I don't know anyone who just shops in one store. I can shop in Lord and Taylor then go to Target and piece an outfit together like nobody's business. Plus adding a few expensive, key accessories to an inexpensive outfit can make the whole thing look more expensive and put together! Trust me it works...

Dress your body type and size!
Please please PLEASE!  Honey if you have DDD breasts and you're wearing a tube top (passes out) Lawd please spare us all. A nice scoop or V neck shirt with feminine designs will do. Just a hint of cleavage is ok. Listen to that little voice in your head! You know what I mean -evil look-  And if you have sizable hips and an even bigger bottom, DO NOT WEAR LEGGINGS W/O A SHIRT TO COVER YOUR BUM! Geesh, I cannot say that enough. Leggings leave nothing to the imagination and we don't want to give it all away do we? Let's be classy and cover that @$$y shall we? A peasant skirt, or maxi dress will do fine, even shorts! But as a plus sized girl with wide hips I realize that Bermuda Shorts are more flattering on my figure!
And I cannot stress enough how important it is to buy clothes that are YOUR size. Bellies jiggling, and things wobbling when you walk is nasty! No one thinks it is attractive! Trust me, even men who like big girls will tell you they like a woman who is well put together ( a respectable man anyways xD) 
OH! and gurdle wouldn't hurt if you have that dreaded "pouch"`... you know what I'm talking about, that kangaroo pouch under your navel. Spanx are a wonderful invention! and if you don't have that kinda cash right now, JC Penny has a great collection of shapewear! 



Here are some of my favorite sites for plus sized girls :)

Torrid


Forever 21 Plus



Old Navy Plus



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