Wardrobe questions for fuller figures....

[kittycats_delight]

I sorely wish I had the money to take everything to a tailor. I certainly can't do it myself (hems, buttons, etc are within my talent, but thats about it). If I had spare money for wardrobe I would have bought things to begin with

My coworkers were threatening to write to "what Not To Wear" about me! I can see their letter now "Our store designer is a sweet woman who takes care of herself last. Her idea of new clothes are hand-me-downs from friends and strangers." I'm sure Stacy and Clinton would be yelling at me about a tailor too (they were yelling at someone on last week's episode )

I would actually love someone to do that to me. I don't have the money to buy a new wardrobe and for the most part I think Stacy and Clinton are pretty good eyes for what looks good on a particular body type. Hey and $5000 worth of fabulous new clothes would be awesome.


Could be worse right?

[moosmom]

Kim,

My daughter tries to find clothes for me that are clingy. I don't like clingy clothes. She says that clingy clothes accentuate my curves. Sorry, but I can't stand clingy clothes. I'm way too self conscious to wear clothes that cling to by chubby body.

[catnapper]

Kim,

My daughter tries to find clothes for me that are clingy. I don't like clingy clothes. She says that clingy clothes accentuate my curves. Sorry, but I can't stand clingy clothes. I'm way too self conscious to wear clothes that cling to by chubby body.

Clingy is good if they cling to the right parts. They always seem to find the parts I'm trying to keep attention from.

I found a silk blouse in the pile. I LOVED that silk blouse. Great color, great texture, awesome feel. Except it was the definition of clingy. Looked great on my arms and shoulder..... but we won't tell you how it looked across the chest and tummy.

I was also given a great black sweater in an XL.... darnnit, why wasn't it an XXL?!?! It still has the tags on it! I could technically wear the sweater, IF I had no problems with clingy. Or maybe if I wear a corset. Anyone know where I can get a corset these days?

[catnapper]

Oh, and another major dilemma: to leave shirts untucked or tuck them in?

I think they look unfinished untucked. Like I was too rushed in the morning to tuck it in and find a nice belt. A nasty remnant of Catholic school where the nuns and teachers were always on us (the boys mostly) about tucking in our blouses

I tuck mine in a lot, but then feel self-conscious about the tummy being out. I've been thinking maybe leaving the shirt out is best. Any thoughts on that one?

Why don't they make blouses and shirts with a finished edge or band so that when it is left out, it looks like its supposed to be out. Instead they all have a 1/4 seam and the blouse simply ends there.

[sirrahbed]

Stacy and Clinton!! I had to laugh when I got to that part. I don't think I can have a discussion about clothing without talking about Stacy and Clinton. Hubby regularly refers to them too

My full figure problem is different as I am all hips and butt with a small waist so my pants all gape at the top so I usually take them in. I have been seeing lots of casual pants with the waistband that is wide and stretchy so it hugs - like yoga pants??....anyway, that type of band fits without gathering much and gives me a smooth waist. I wonder if this type would look good on you too?? I find that any pants that are cut to sit slightly below the waist also are more flattering.

I am starting to like the look of untucked shirts - it took me awhile because I grew up always tucking except when pregnant But I bet that looks good on you since you are smaller on the bottom.

Funny that I would even respond to this post because I have no style at all - but I do notice and pay attention to clothing. And, I rarely miss What Not To Wear