What sort of clothes should I buy, that are flattering on a "full figured" Mama? I want to look nice, but I buy baggy flour sack like clothing because I dont know what looks nice. I wondered if you have any advice?

i do! i have some issues of "figure" magazine, would you like me to send them to you? yes they have many size 14 models but they also have 20+ models too. i find that just flipping thru them gives me some great ideas (of course i usually live in old navy jeans and shirts when i am at home and when i go out its tanks with a shrug on over-im not very comfy showing my upper arms- and strippy skirts)

i just noticed your ticker, look at you! wow, you have lost a lot of weight! pretty soon you will be at 175 with me :happy:

I would LOVE that! I will paypal you at least the cost of shipping, I am in canada, let me know if you would like more too. I dont think we have that mag here, I have never seen any mags with plus size models before. I am too afraid to show my upper arms also. Which sucks, because I used to really like tanks in the summer.

We cross posted, thanks for the kind words! Pre-kids I was 118, but I was ED then, so I'm thinking 175 is a good "healthy" goal for me.

heres some pics of what i love to wear

the shrug (can be found at any walmart, target or oldnavy):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/branwyn/ona298103-06b.jpg

some tanks and baby doll tops (also found anywhere)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/branwyn/ona2974642-01p1.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/branwyn/ona297524-02p1.jpg


i love wearing the tanks and a shrug with a good bra bc it accentuates my boobs and detracts from my belly. you can get the shrugs in long sleeve or 3/4 (my fav) and you can wear them with jeans or a skirt and look great!

We cross posted, thanks for the kind words! Pre-kids I was 118, but I was ED then, so I'm thinking 175 is a good "healthy" goal for me.


same here! prekids the lowest i was 115 but i was bulemic and abusing laxatives.

I was bulimic too. Well, both anorexic and bulimic, depending on where i was,kwim? I love those pics you posted..we have no targets here, and old navy doesnt go up to plus sizes in canada, and wal-mart has the TINEST section of plus size clothing. I could never find anything that cool here, arg.

although i love shrugs~my belly buldge us so huge right under my boobs i don't think they'd look too flattering on me :(

~and while i have your attn, what could i wear with one of those baby doll spaghetti strap tops?

Dont you wish you could just take Branwyn shopping with you?

I was bulimic too. Well, both anorexic and bulimic, depending on where i was,kwim? I love those pics you posted..we have no targets here, and old navy doesnt go up to plus sizes in canada, and wal-mart has the TINEST section of plus size clothing. I could never find anything that cool here, arg.


if you find anything you like by looking online, i would be happy to go and pick it up and send it to you. anything to help out a curvy mama (and a sister fighting EDs)

jlmk what colours you like and what your measurements are (or your RTW clothing size)

all of these stores are just right down the road from me

old navy plus (http://www.oldnavy.com/asp/dept.asp?wdid=250)

Target Plus (http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html/ref=nav_t_spc_1_14/602-4829220-6983815?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=13804061)

Walmart Plus (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=133195&path=0%3A5438%3A133195)

Fashion Bug Plus (http://fashionbug.charmingshoppes.com/shopping/fb/product_landing/fb_landing.asp?pageid=52)

Catherines (http://catherines.charmingshoppes.com/home.asp)

Lane Bryant (http://lanebryant.charmingshoppes.com/homelb.asp?siteid=14Wlb4UETwQ-58xkcVaB6bSZQcZXHlu2ZQ)

although i love shrugs~my belly buldge us so huge right under my boobs i don't think they'd look too flattering on me :(



you know whats good for that a shrug that doesnt tie under the boobs, that way its not drawing attention to the belly area but the upper arms are covered (which like i said is a must for me)

http://store.yahoo.com/the-knitter/gensym-1633.html

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/branwyn/the-knitter_1806_79914765.jpg

~and while i have your attn, what could i wear with one of those baby doll spaghetti strap tops?

do you mean brawise or like a skirt or pants?

Bran, you could CROCHET shrugs!! They'd be so cute!

Bran, you could CROCHET shrugs!! They'd be so cute!


lol yes i could, if i could ever stop new hat designs LMAO why are there only 24 hours in a day????

im so jealous you have a plus size old navy close to you! lol

i just had to toss in a giggle.

i swear nearly every time i see bran she's in a shrug of some variety unless it's a t-shirt ala joy or her jammies, lol.

and kas, i am there with you. i wasn't too comfortable in my shrug (passed it along to my friend here ;), lol) but consider looking at different fabrics and trims too...sometimes it is what you wear on the bottom that makes the difference I think. I just found a brown sweater one at target (in the regular section but they go up to XXL which I have found to be the equivalent of a 1X across the aisle) that would go really well with a couple skirts they have right now with a strappy tank under it. DH gets paid this weekend and if we have enough left I plan on going to look more closely. Or you could just say what the he!! about the belly and accent the boobage. I have to say from my experience that a good bra can really make or break a shrug outfit, rofl...and help the eye not notice things below.

:happy:

although i love shrugs~my belly buldge us so huge right under my boobs i don't think they'd look too flattering on me :(

~and while i have your attn, what could i wear with one of those baby doll spaghetti strap tops?

same here.

and Branwyn, could you wear something OVER the baby doll top to hide the arms?

same here.

and Branwyn, could you wear something OVER the baby doll top to hide the arms?


i dont understand what you mean, a shrug is worn over the shirts

i dont understand what you mean, a shrug is worn over the shirts

I mean, does the shrug look ok over the baby doll or is that(the baby doll top) a type of shirt that you *can* wear something over?

I mean, does the shrug look ok over the baby doll or is that(the baby doll top) a type of shirt that you *can* wear something over?

ah yes a shrug looks good over babydoll tops imo
sometimes a shrug that doesnt tie looks better, it just depends on the type of babydoll
you can also wear a lightweight button up shirt and leave it unbuttoned

if you find anything you like by looking online, i would be happy to go and pick it up and send it to you. anything to help out a curvy mama (and a sister fighting EDs)

jlmk what colours you like and what your measurements are (or your RTW clothing size)

all of these stores are just right down the road from me

old navy plus (http://www.oldnavy.com/asp/dept.asp?wdid=250)

Target Plus (http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html/ref=nav_t_spc_1_14/602-4829220-6983815?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=13804061)

Walmart Plus (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=133195&path=0%3A5438%3A133195)

Fashion Bug Plus (http://fashionbug.charmingshoppes.com/shopping/fb/product_landing/fb_landing.asp?pageid=52)

Catherines (http://catherines.charmingshoppes.com/home.asp)

Lane Bryant (http://lanebryant.charmingshoppes.com/homelb.asp?siteid=14Wlb4UETwQ-58xkcVaB6bSZQcZXHlu2ZQ)


You are the sweetest ever!!! I'm having so much fun checking out all the links, I can't believe the selection available to you!!

heres some pics of what i love to wear

the shrug (can be found at any walmart, target or oldnavy):

some tanks and baby doll tops (also found anywhere)


i love wearing the tanks and a shrug with a good bra bc it accentuates my boobs and detracts from my belly. you can get the shrugs in long sleeve or 3/4 (my fav) and you can wear them with jeans or a skirt and look great!

Where do you find 3/4 slv. shrugs - too cute! And where did you get those pics from of the green babydolls/tanks? I am self conscious of my mid-section and love handles (and too darned lazy to do sit-ups - so why not hide them instead?). Anyway those tops would work & are really nice.

Where do you find 3/4 slv. shrugs - too cute! And where did you get those pics from of the green babydolls/tanks? I am self conscious of my mid-section and love handles (and too darned lazy to do sit-ups - so why not hide them instead?). Anyway those tops would work & are really nice.


target and walmart have the 3/4 sleeve shrugs and the pictures are all from old navy

hmm..there's an old navy plus by you? I need to go at some point. The one here doesn't have plus or maternity. Not that I'll ever need that again though. Until I get someone to pay attention or get off my hiney, I'm gonna be a size 16 for a while..

hmm..there's an old navy plus by you? I need to go at some point. The one here doesn't have plus or maternity. Not that I'll ever need that again though. Until I get someone to pay attention or get off my hiney, I'm gonna be a size 16 for a while..

well its actually in atlanta
. Old Navy
NORTHLAKE
4800 BRIARCLIFF RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30345
Phone: (770) 270-0131

also one in buford
Old Navy
MALL OF GEORGIA
3333 BUFORD DRIVE
BUFORD, GA 30519
Phone: (678) 482-4343

yeah..i saw that..i hoped there would be a new one or something..I need to make a trip up to mall of georgia soon..

IM a size 32....small boobs/big hangy downy tummy(when not pregnant)/flat ass ...Nothing looks good on me :wah: And im not joking....

I usually wear long tees that cover my stomach and butt, and sweats... :wah:

IM a size 32....small boobs/big hangy downy tummy(when not pregnant)/flat ass ...Nothing looks good on me :wah: And im not joking....

I usually wear long tees that cover my stomach and butt, and sweats... :wah:


i am sure there are things that look great on you! but really it is 75% about attitude mama. it hurts me to hear you be so down on yourself :eyes:

Well....one good thing is.....im tall... :)

IM a size 32....small boobs/big hangy downy tummy(when not pregnant)/flat ass ...Nothing looks good on me :wah: And im not joking....

I usually wear long tees that cover my stomach and butt, and sweats... :wah:


Okay hun-- I'm there with you somewhere between a 26 and 32 and tall. Bran's absolutely right-- it's totally about attitude. My big move lately has been to get out of the tents. Mostly I figured if I was going to look bad (which a tent does lol) I should look bad in something I wanted to wear. And honestly I don't think I look so bad. I just made some new skirts. They're just below the calf an have a really soft ruffle on the bottom. I think they're wonderful! I also wear a lot of camisoles and baby dolls too. I usually wear a shrug, but its so hot here lately I've been inflicting my upper arms on folks. lol. Your carriage, posture etc is the most important thing. I'm often down on myself, but I remind myself that with this body there is no way to hide. People are going to notice me at 369 and 6'1"-- so I tend to wear orange and bright colors so I get the attention I'm asking for. I also love fun accessories (I'm a scarf and hat person) The more the outfit looks put together, the more it looks like I wanted to be seen looking this way. Maybe its goofy, but that's my take on it. I have issues with depression and I've found dressing my way out of it helps at least a little (assuming the suns out and its not a seriously bad day of course)
Beyond attitude is FIT. I know its dang near impossible to find something that truly fits in our size, but if you can do simple alterations so your clothes really fit (I know that's one reason I stopped wearing pants-- the high waters just made me look like I didn't care when I was seriously trying.) The sweats aren't doing anything for you. Try getting a tiny bit tailored or if you want to go for comfort, try velour or stretch velvet or something similar. It is just as comfortable, but the dressier fabric makes it look like you dressed up :)

Bran, if you decide you want to crochet shrugs-- I've got some patterns I've been working on in plus plus for us goddess types ;)

~and while i have your attn, what could i wear with one of those baby doll spaghetti strap tops?


as in, what ON THE BOTTOM could i get away with wearing with them?

my gut is taking ovah my body :(

my 18s are a little snug and i find myself reaching for my sundresses that have no waist more often than not...

same here! prekids the lowest i was 115 but i was bulemic and abusing laxatives.

I've always wondered how people that abuse laxatives can enjoy life, when the spend all their time pooping!!!

IM a size 32....small boobs/big hangy downy tummy(when not pregnant)/flat ass ...Nothing looks good on me :wah: And im not joking....

I usually wear long tees that cover my stomach and butt, and sweats... :wah:

Look how beautiful your FACE is!! Go with the confidence in how beautiful you are, and it will show!!!

hmm..there's an old navy plus by you? I need to go at some point. The one here doesn't have plus or maternity. Not that I'll ever need that again though. Until I get someone to pay attention or get off my hiney, I'm gonna be a size 16 for a while..

the old navy outlet in commerce (up 85 towards SC) carries plus.

yes, you pass Mall of GA on your way, but the deals are fantastic. i'll be going up there to shop for the boys' fall/winter stuff soon...w/o the boys :D

we can be 16's together sweetie ;)

Sounds good to me..let me know when you go up. And restrain me from buying cute things for miss thang..she already has a full box of clothing for fall and does not need anything else!!

Sounds good to me..let me know when you go up. And restrain me from buying cute things for miss thang..she already has a full box of clothing for fall and does not need anything else!!

nah, miss thang isn't anywhere near plus sized, lmao!

that kid is at the age where thigh rolls are to be worshipped and kissed! if only such things were revered in our culture at our ages, eh? ;) being plus himself, my dh loves my 'softness' as he calls it...i feel rather revered...i want that for all of us godess mamas!


not sure exactly when i'm going-i want to do it on the tax free weekend but finances may preclude that since i also want to do the homeschool expo...hmm...

as in, what ON THE BOTTOM could i get away with wearing with them?

my gut is taking ovah my body :(

my 18s are a little snug and i find myself reaching for my sundresses that have no waist more often than not...


do you like skirts? jeans and capris are good but i really like a strip skirt, a flared hem skirt or a hankey hem can be stunning

heres some pics with the capris
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/branwyn/hot_coco_page3_b.jpg


oh these flare legged pants look really good with that tank
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/branwyn/page2_image1.jpg

one with a hankery him
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/branwyn/hot_coco_page2_b.jpg

also small details can make all the difference- on this skirt there is ribbon detailing that give a sliming look
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/branwyn/hot_coco_page2_t.jpg



here are the pages i found this pictures:
http://www.figuremagazine.com/articles/2005/figure_article8.asp?page=1
http://www.figuremagazine.com/archive_articles.asp
http://www.figuremagazine.com/index.asp

nah, miss thang isn't anywhere near plus sized, lmao!

that kid is at the age where thigh rolls are to be worshipped and kissed! if only such things were revered in our culture at our ages, eh? ;) being plus himself, my dh loves my 'softness' as he calls it...i feel rather revered...i want that for all of us godess mamas!




im built for comfort not speed!

ita tracey, it hurts me to hear women say they "hate" their bodies, or people who demean themselves with tiny comments.

goddesses, all of us

now that halter top is absolutely gorgeous...is there something that could give us mamas some upper arm confidence? hmm? lol. bc the point of a halter is lost with a shrug-and a halter really accents the good parts on larger women iykwim?

i love my halter swimsuit and wear it happily in public-but would not wear the same style away from water for some odd reason.

now that halter top is absolutely gorgeous...is there something that could give us mamas some upper arm confidence? hmm? lol. bc the point of a halter is lost with a shrug-and a halter really accents the good parts on larger women iykwim?

i love my halter swimsuit and wear it happily in public-but would not wear the same style away from water for some odd reason.


right now i am doing pushups and tricep dips just bc i feel better about myself when i do them :D

now if i could get a real tan instead of the farmers tan i have, then my arms wouldnt bug me as much. its just when the tan stops at the elbows it spotlights my upper arms LOL

right now i am doing pushups and tricep dips just bc i feel better about myself when i do them :D

now if i could get a real tan instead of the farmers tan i have, then my arms wouldnt bug me as much. its just when the tan stops at the elbows it spotlights my upper arms LOL


i should do the dips. i need to do the dips. need a dip buddy?

i should do the dips. i need to do the dips. need a dip buddy?


yes i do! i always forget. although today i did get my 3lb hoop and did that for about a min (well not consistently as it kept falling) and i did some crunches (just enough to make me feel like i did something lol)

ok then, next time we're on im we'll dip for a minute then post, dip, post, dip, post...lmao...

we should be able to get seriously buff....

Okay hun-- I'm there with you somewhere between a 26 and 32 and tall. Bran's absolutely right-- it's totally about attitude. My big move lately has been to get out of the tents. Mostly I figured if I was going to look bad (which a tent does lol) I should look bad in something I wanted to wear. And honestly I don't think I look so bad. I just made some new skirts. They're just below the calf an have a really soft ruffle on the bottom. I think they're wonderful! I also wear a lot of camisoles and baby dolls too. I usually wear a shrug, but its so hot here lately I've been inflicting my upper arms on folks. lol. Your carriage, posture etc is the most important thing. I'm often down on myself, but I remind myself that with this body there is no way to hide. People are going to notice me at 369 and 6'1"-- so I tend to wear orange and bright colors so I get the attention I'm asking for. I also love fun accessories (I'm a scarf and hat person) The more the outfit looks put together, the more it looks like I wanted to be seen looking this way. Maybe its goofy, but that's my take on it. I have issues with depression and I've found dressing my way out of it helps at least a little (assuming the suns out and its not a seriously bad day of course)
Beyond attitude is FIT. I know its dang near impossible to find something that truly fits in our size, but if you can do simple alterations so your clothes really fit (I know that's one reason I stopped wearing pants-- the high waters just made me look like I didn't care when I was seriously trying.) The sweats aren't doing anything for you. Try getting a tiny bit tailored or if you want to go for comfort, try velour or stretch velvet or something similar. It is just as comfortable, but the dressier fabric makes it look like you dressed up :)

Bran, if you decide you want to crochet shrugs-- I've got some patterns I've been working on in plus plus for us goddess types ;)

Thanks for the advice...:)

Look how beautiful your FACE is!! Go with the confidence in how beautiful you are, and it will show!!!

THank you, your sweet, ya made me blush even hehe

This is a good thread. I'm getting alot of good ideas. We women should rally together to encourage each other more often, no?

Branwyn, those pics you posted are really pretty. I like all of them, but i dont think i could wear any of them. My largest part is my boobs. When i try on a shirt that has high waist part (is that what's called a baby doll top?) I find the seem in the middle of my boobs, lol. I had a really difficult time with maternity clothes because so many of them are made that way and not one of them fit.

Not much around here for shopping, but I generally have the best luck at Sears. I've been to some that have nothing and then another that has a pretty good selection. But none of it is as cute as the things you've posted. I'll have to check out the links you posted. thanks!

Bumping for reference :D

Just wanted to say Twisti, you do have a beautiful face, every time I see you post I think you look like Gretchen Wilson the country singer.. Really I think you look like her alot and she is so pretty to me!

Just wanted to say Twisti, you do have a beautiful face, every time I see you post I think you look like Gretchen Wilson the country singer.. Really I think you look like her alot and she is so pretty to me!


i always think the same thing!

Really....hey i like her alot!!!!! Never had anyone say i look like her hehe....ive been told I look like Wynonna (sp?) and Gail thinks I look like Trisha Yearwood....:) Thanks yall....

I think you look like WYnonah too! She's very, very pretty (as are you)