Comments on: Ask Painfully Hip: Practically Plus-sized and Perpetually Perplexed http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/ Fashion-Forward Finds for the Weak of Wallet: High-Fashion Styling for Thrift Store Addicts Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:21:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: tera @ rid of cellulite http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/comment-page-1/#comment-8375 tera @ rid of cellulite Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:13:43 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/21/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/#comment-8375 Thanks for the interesting post about plus sized clothing. I look forward to reading more posts from you in the future. Thanks for the interesting post about plus sized clothing. I look forward to reading more posts from you in the future.

]]> By: wrangler jeans http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/comment-page-1/#comment-5610 wrangler jeans Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:46:53 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/21/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/#comment-5610 wow...nice collections you got there. and also good advice too wow…nice collections you got there. and also good advice too

]]> By:   Ask Painfully Hip: What to Wear Whilst Weight is Waning? — Painfully Hip http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/comment-page-1/#comment-4229   Ask Painfully Hip: What to Wear Whilst Weight is Waning? — Painfully Hip Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:43:16 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/21/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/#comment-4229 [...] of all, it’s good to be healthy but don’t be too hard on yourself and remember this advice: You’re more beautiful than you think - the flaws that you believe are constantly glaring out at [...] [...] of all, it’s good to be healthy but don’t be too hard on yourself and remember this advice: You’re more beautiful than you think – the flaws that you believe are constantly glaring out at [...]

]]> By: Barb http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/comment-page-1/#comment-1714 Barb Sat, 03 May 2008 19:58:49 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/21/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/#comment-1714 What a great post! Especially that last paragraph! I just found your site the other day and now I'm reading backwards. With advice like you give, you're my kind of style site! What a great post! Especially that last paragraph!

I just found your site the other day and now I’m reading backwards. With advice like you give, you’re my kind of style site!

]]> By: Rach http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/comment-page-1/#comment-1713 Rach Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:21:01 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/21/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/#comment-1713 You gals are awesome. If you were able to give tips on keeping hip during pregnancy, I would absolutely worship you! You gals are awesome. If you were able to give tips on keeping hip during pregnancy, I would absolutely worship you!

]]> By: Caroline http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/comment-page-1/#comment-1705 Caroline Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:29:31 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/21/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/#comment-1705 I too am a larger sized gal (12), and used to come away from thrift stores (and all other stores for that matter) a bit soured. That is until I changed my ideas about what I could and couldn't wear. The problem for me seemed to lie in the fact that everything that was my size in the thrift shops looked balloony and shapeless. I didn't even want to try anything on. Once I got over myself, I discovered how with a well placed belt, any shapeless dress/skirt/tunic shapes up nicely, and I'm able to play up the parts of my body that I do love. I don't want to be too forward, but I also co-created a vintage shop on etsy (goodwiu.etsy.com) where I model many a vintage wonder that suit larger body types. Even if you don't plan to purchase a thing, it may be worth stopping by to check out some of the shapes that work particularly well on me - and how that aforementioned belt pulls it all together. By the by, this is a great topic, and I'm pleased to see it being explored further. My next plan of action? Find a pair of high waisted jeans that I'm happy with - thanks for the other comments lending suggestions about that area! I too am a larger sized gal (12), and used to come away from thrift stores (and all other stores for that matter) a bit soured. That is until I changed my ideas about what I could and couldn’t wear. The problem for me seemed to lie in the fact that everything that was my size in the thrift shops looked balloony and shapeless. I didn’t even want to try anything on. Once I got over myself, I discovered how with a well placed belt, any shapeless dress/skirt/tunic shapes up nicely, and I’m able to play up the parts of my body that I do love.

I don’t want to be too forward, but I also co-created a vintage shop on etsy (goodwiu.etsy.com) where I model many a vintage wonder that suit larger body types. Even if you don’t plan to purchase a thing, it may be worth stopping by to check out some of the shapes that work particularly well on me – and how that aforementioned belt pulls it all together.

By the by, this is a great topic, and I’m pleased to see it being explored further. My next plan of action? Find a pair of high waisted jeans that I’m happy with – thanks for the other comments lending suggestions about that area!

]]> By: Your mom http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/comment-page-1/#comment-1710 Your mom Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:06:31 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/21/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/#comment-1710 That's right! Big and beautiful women ROCK! What's the deal about the "mom pants"? Give us a break....it's cuz of YOU (our babies) that they look like that. :) That’s right! Big and beautiful women ROCK! What’s the deal about the “mom pants”? Give us a break….it’s cuz of YOU (our babies) that they look like that. :)

]]> By: kristina http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/comment-page-1/#comment-1709 kristina Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:58:58 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/21/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/#comment-1709 How odd that she can't find anything. I'm a size 12 with pretty big boobs and all I wear is vintage dresses and blouses. In fact, I've found more stuff usually than my uber skinny friends who might have to have things tailored. I don't look at vintage online, it's 1. more expensive and 2. usually stocked with skinny sizes. I just go to local thrift stores and Goodwills and hope for the best. You just have to be willing to dig. I actually have a lot more luck with vintage sizes than with "normal mall clothes." No pants fit me at all at Forever 21 and no shirts fit right. In my opinion not only is vintage the best way to go for a fit that's right, but obviously all your own and usually better quality for cheaper. I personally hardly ever to never wear jeans, or really pants for that matter. I wear a pencilish black skirt and top for school and usually dresses for going out, I just think dresses and skirts feel more flattering on me. I tried the sort of "skinny black pant" which fit me fine, but as she said emphasizes the hips and brings the focus to the middle. On the subject of pants, if I did wear jeans, I would never wear low risers. High waisted skirts and pants are just more flattering. I think there is a big difference between "mom jeans" and high waited. Mom jeans are made to somehow flatten ones butt. I'm also not big on the cleavage bearing, it sort of makes me uncomfortable, but if I do, I definetly wear tights to counteract the boobage. I really liked this entry, the suggestions of cardigans, belts, vests and A-lines are certainly things I use. It addressed a lot and makes me wish there were more blogs with girls around a size 12-14. I run a street style blog, but had contemplated doing a personal style blog. I ended up just being in flickrs "warbrobe remix" less work. haha It understand it can be hard to dress in all the ways you want to at a size 12 since the skinny pant, the layered mary kate looks, among other things are just not flattering, but it certainly does not stop there. wow that was a lot. haha I guess this entry hit close to home and I guess I'm hoping this comment helped in some way. How odd that she can’t find anything. I’m a size 12 with pretty big boobs and all I wear is vintage dresses and blouses. In fact, I’ve found more stuff usually than my uber skinny friends who might have to have things tailored. I don’t look at vintage online, it’s 1. more expensive and 2. usually stocked with skinny sizes. I just go to local thrift stores and Goodwills and hope for the best. You just have to be willing to dig. I actually have a lot more luck with vintage sizes than with “normal mall clothes.” No pants fit me at all at Forever 21 and no shirts fit right. In my opinion not only is vintage the best way to go for a fit that’s right, but obviously all your own and usually better quality for cheaper.

I personally hardly ever to never wear jeans, or really pants for that matter. I wear a pencilish black skirt and top for school and usually dresses for going out, I just think dresses and skirts feel more flattering on me. I tried the sort of “skinny black pant” which fit me fine, but as she said emphasizes the hips and brings the focus to the middle. On the subject of pants, if I did wear jeans, I would never wear low risers. High waisted skirts and pants are just more flattering. I think there is a big difference between “mom jeans” and high waited. Mom jeans are made to somehow flatten ones butt.

I’m also not big on the cleavage bearing, it sort of makes me uncomfortable, but if I do, I definetly wear tights to counteract the boobage.

I really liked this entry, the suggestions of cardigans, belts, vests and A-lines are certainly things I use. It addressed a lot and makes me wish there were more blogs with girls around a size 12-14. I run a street style blog, but had contemplated doing a personal style blog. I ended up just being in flickrs “warbrobe remix” less work. haha

It understand it can be hard to dress in all the ways you want to at a size 12 since the skinny pant, the layered mary kate looks, among other things are just not flattering, but it certainly does not stop there.

wow that was a lot. haha I guess this entry hit close to home and I guess I’m hoping this comment helped in some way.

]]> By: Winona http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/comment-page-1/#comment-1706 Winona Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:14:55 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/21/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/#comment-1706 Ummm...I think that I may have sleepwalked to my computer and written you an email as my subconscious alter-ego Stacy, because wow do I relate to her and we have the same body and does she want to come to Portland and be thrifting friends? Great advice, by the way. Ummm…I think that I may have sleepwalked to my computer and written you an email as my subconscious alter-ego Stacy, because wow do I relate to her and we have the same body and does she want to come to Portland and be thrifting friends? Great advice, by the way.

]]> By: Dana http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/comment-page-1/#comment-1708 Dana Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:48:36 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/04/21/ask-painfully-hip-practically-plus-sized-and-perpetually-perplexed/#comment-1708 I agree with Suzanne. I'm, well, "zaftig" and I find that high-waist jeans hold in my love-handles and make me look slimmer. I love this post, by the way. I really could use most of this advice! I agree with Suzanne. I’m, well, “zaftig” and I find that high-waist jeans hold in my love-handles and make me look slimmer.

I love this post, by the way. I really could use most of this advice!

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