Today's question comes from someone who wishes to remain anonymous. Today's question is.... "Why is it that all the best clothing stores cater to size 00 - 11? I hate that I have to shop at places like WalMart and Target to get half decent clothing, but even those stores don't make me happy. I have trouble losing weight and I will never be a size 11. How can I look good in the clothes I hate??"
This is definitely a great question to ask me about because I know exactly where you are coming from. I struggled with having to go to the mall with friends and just stand around waiting for them to shop because nothing came in my size. I've been forced to shop at department stores and wear clothes I despise. But all of that is behind me now and it can be the same for you as well.
The number one thing to always remember is to never spend your well earned money and something you don't want. All you need to do is have the confidence to look around in the stores you want to go to. From the outside it may seem like they cater to the stick figure girls but if you actually look around in the store you may be surprised to find that they have a plus size section with really great clothing.
I would like to take this time to give you some of my tips for clothes shopping.
* Never settle!
don't settle for the first thing in your size that you see just because you are afraid you won't find anything better. Take your time, look around, ask for assistance (sometimes they carry extra sizes in the back).
*Try everything on!
I know that the dressing room is one of the scariest places for a bigger woman but you should always try stuff on before you buy. I've had a few surprises myself, like when I go to a store and see something I really just have to own but it doesn't come in my size, I will try on the largest size they have and magically it fits. Remember that all clothing does not fit the same in every store, you may be a size 24 in one store and a size 21 in another. And i can tell you that it makes you feel really good to fit into that smaller size especially if it is in something you love.
*Wear your personality!
One thing that I find with most big women is that they don't keep a style. It's not impossible to have your own style, to let your personality shine through with your clothes. Don't always listen to the fashion magazines that say "wear black to look thinner" if you want to wear a bright yellow dress.....DO IT!! Be yourself because it looks better on you, you feel better about yourself and you look more confident when you wear your personality on the outside.
I also just want to say that I will be doing a How To: Dress Like you Own the Place video very soon where I will give the inside scoop on which stores have plus size sections that will make your jaw drop and I will open up my closet just for you and tell you how to pick the perfect summer dress for your shape. So please follow us on twitter @bbw_unite and email in your questions and you could be featured on our Advice for Everyday Life blogs. Also email in any suggestions for How to Videos or anything else you would like to chit chat about. Our email is bbwunite@gmail.com.
That is so true, especially the *Wear your personality* section. I've seen and have loved it!
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