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Clothing for large busted, but NOT plus sized women…?

The Big Girl — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 09:26:04 +0000

I am a large busted young women and it has been very very very difficult for me to find clothing that fits my body. I am a size 14/16 MISSES but have a large bust (bra size is 40DD). I am having trouble finding a coat that fits me correctly because plus size 2-3x coats fit me in the bust area but my body is an xlarge misses.

Any clothing stores out there for large busted YOUNG(21) adults?

Plus-Size Women, “Real” Women?

The Big Girl — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:05:07 +0000

Tonight on Life Size Radio, we talked about the “real women” debate. We often hear plus-size women being called “real,” but is that fair to women who are NOT plus?

I personally don’t think that the terminology is particularly insulting or unfair, when used in the proper context. We represent the majority, but we’re hardly represented in the mainstream. Day-to-day, I see far more women who are curvy, strong, or simply taller and big-boned than I see smaller women, but that’s not the case on the internet, in my magazines, or on television. It’s about being inclusive, not exclusive. Clearly we’re all real, but some of us have been treated like second-class citizens, especially in the fashion world. Let’s play fair! It’s our turn, finally.

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Must Have Style for Curvy Women

The Big Girl — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:04:40 +0000

As the evenings draw in and the temperature starts to drop there is always one thing that cheers me up – shopping!
It’s that time of year when the fab new Autmn/ Winter styles are hitting the shops and a bit of retail therapy is sure to brighten the most gloomy of days.
As always, Curvety have some luscious examples of this seasons hottest styles, all in plus sizes to ensure curvy women everywhere stay one step ahead of the game on the fashion front.
Basic season essentials –
Jeggings

The jean style legging is a wardrobe essential this A/W. Designed to replicate skinny jeans without the bulk, jeggings were definitely designed with the curvier lady in mind. Perfect for dressing up or down with this seasons hot layered look, this is one piece you can’t be without.

Teal & PurpleThe two hot colours to inject into your winter wardrobe will be sure to add a bit of glamour to your day. The penny purple knit dress is the perfect example of how to find wearable style which will make you look like you have just stepped off the catwalk.

Chunky knitsAs the UK is not famed for its winter weather it’s fortunate that one of the key looks this season is knitwear, however 09/10 style sees the look taken to the next level. perfect for layering (and keeping warm!!), we love the pippy jade knit c ardi.

More styles not to be missed this season….

Animal print – Back with avengance and more imagiation than ever. Check out the vray animal print top.

Houndstooth – Inject some glamour into your winter wardrobe. We love this houndstooth jacket.
Checks – For casual chic, check print is an essential look this season. Check out the caley check top.

A few flexible key pieces will ensure an Autumn/ Winter wardrobe to be proud of without spending a fortune so pick wisely and you will look fab all season.

Why is it ok to say "real women aren't a size (whatever size you think is too small)?

The Big Girl — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:26:04 +0000

I'm not allowed to call fat girls fat, but it's ok for people to say things like "these size 16 women are REAL women!" I'm a small person. I can't help it. Don't say I'm not a real woman because of it. I can wear a size 00, but it doesn't mean I'm too thin. It just depends on the brand of clothing, because sometimes I'm a size 4. Big deal! I guess my question is, why is there such a double standard? It's the new "big thing" to have "real women" on the covers of magazines, but those "real women" are just plus sized models. They're still airbrushed; the only difference between those girls and the girls they usually have on magazine covers is that they're fatter. That's supposed to make people feel better? I think we need to NOT glamorize obesity. That's not giving people a healthy body image. There's so much more to say (I'm very angry about this), but I can't find the right words…
flash77, I absolutely did not come here to brag about how small I am. I also said that it's not something I can help. There's another double standard. Bigger people are able to say "it's genetic" or "it's hard to lose weight" but it goes both ways.
Another thing, to say that big women are getting a little glory "for a change" is false. Look back at almost any other time period. I say thin women have been getting a little glory "for a change."
Also, punctuation makes you easier to understand
Abiesha, if you read the whole thing, I said that I could also be a size 4, it just depends on the brand. My boobs aren't enormous, but they're a decent size, I just have kind of narrow hips.
I want to clarify that I'm not trying to say anything bad about girls who are bigger, I just don't know why it's offensive to say "you're too fat" but not "you're too skinny."
I'm having trouble picking a best answer for this, so I'm going to leave it up to anyone who has voted on this (you guys all had good answers).

Wonder Women

The Big Girl — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:05:07 +0000

As plus women or simply average-sized ladies in a skinnier world, we know more than anyone that attitude makes or breaks our look of choice. If you’re a plus woman, then you’ve also probably spent some time concentrating on your self-esteem (and making it better). Confidence, as we all know, can get us through the toughest of times and the most misguided of outfits.

This weekend, I picked up the most recent issue of Town & Country, which had been sitting on my counter for a week or so. The special “Wonder Women” issue (Feb. 2010) was exactly what I needed to feel confident and lovely. The mag is jam-packed with profiles on powerful women, and you’ll feel better than ever if you take a look! Alas, there’s nobody of size profiled in it, but the interviews with amazing authors, artists, and fashion designers helped me avoid holding a grudge (*wink*).

Do you know anyone who carries themselves so well that you just think “wow”? Did you check out this issue of Town & Country?

Wonder Women originally appeared on About.com Plus-Size Fashion on Sunday, January 10th, 2010 at 21:33:29.

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