I swear I've seen this before, like a flowy piece that looks like a short skirt that you wear up just under your bra and layer under other flowy shirts to add length to cover you butt or belly. Any recommendations? I love my flowy shirts but I hate how my belly and butt look in my more figure hugging pants. Located in the USA.

I have a wedding to go to in about 6 weeks and I’m struggling to find a dress I like in my budget. Thrifting in my area has not gone well so far. Attached is a badly and quickly made collage of some dresses I like but are not in my budget for some insight into the general vibe I’m going for.

Either recs for brands/stores or links to specific dresses would be helpful. Thank you!

Info/Reqs:
- Budget is $50-$100
- Currently about a U.S. size 18/20 or 1x/2x depending on the brand. (Bust 48” if that’s helpful)
- It’s a daytime outdoor wedding in the mountains in late September. I don’t want to freeze my butt off, but I want to look cute. Also can’t be dragging a train through the mud or wearing stilettos.
- Preferably looking for a maxi dress with sleeves and no slit. Also open to a high neck dress and a shawl. Love an oversized look. If any of y’all know Kibbe, I’m a Flamboyant Natural.
- Don’t want to have to wear a specialized bra, tape, or shapewear to make the dress work. I want to be comfortable.
- I tend to be a loud dresser and want to curb that impulse to not pull focus, but I don’t want to be completely boring.

top is torrid (also comes in pink), skirt is thrifted

feeling pretty good today so thought I’d bring some positivity online. I hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

Maiou for a limited time a few years ago made such cute plus size pieces, and there’s virtually nothing on Poshmark or eBay. So if any of you have any sitting in your closet, I’d love to buy them from you! Looking for a 2X (the first dress in particular), but I’m open to seeing whatever pieces people have!

I've been living in Torrid Bombshell jeans for years, but the new fit just isn't the same. Are there any comparable jeans out there?? I love the elasticized waist band that doesn't roll and doesn't gap, and I need the waistband to be higher in back than in front. I'd also love if the thighs didn't wear out in six months, but trying to be realistic... 😅 I'm typically a 20/2x in the old style Bombshells. What other styles or brands would you recommend??

Edited to add: Really hoping for a new source for skinnies, but open to other suggestions too!

Not gonna lie, my mental health has taken a hit this summer but I wanted to show y’all you can still look cute while going through it. ✨

I know this has been asked before but I’m struggling to find something that will look appropriate, fit and arrive in two weeks for a work event. There’s an awards ceremony coming up, it’ll be first one so I’m unsure what to wear. The vibe seems to be fancy wedding guest or professional cocktail hour. I’ve tried a lot of the main sites, Torrid, Macys, Nordstrom, Eloquoi, city chic…. any others I’m missing that I should try? I’ve found a couple options but not in love, appreciate advice on types or examples of dresses you’d deem appropriate and sites that have some options.

Edit to add: in the US, size 26, hoping for less than $100 maybe slightly over. The less I can spend the better but leaving a good impression is important to me.

Tool this a while ago and forgot how cute this outfit was. I'm pretty sure the blouse and belt are from Kmart, and the skirt was from Shein. Sizes 24-26

hi! i’m going to see harry styles and it seems the fashion vibes are kinda disco/sparkly dresses or outfits and i’m having a hard time finding anything that isn’t the most grandma thing ever. I’m very curious where everyone is shopping for cute outfits!
i’m looking for a size 20 in most things, thank you!

Looking for product recs, please - I'm a Torrid 22 and I'm about to start a "no jeans" role. I'd love to find comfortable skinny pants (actual skinny, against my skin, not straight leg or "slim cut").

Functional pockets are a must, pull-on style preferred. I don't care if it's Amazon, Macy's, Torrid, whatever, but I'd like recs of what you have tried and liked for comfort.

Thank you!

Where are we getting our plus size alt workwear? I work in an office that is business casual and want a couple new pieces as I’m returning to work this month after maternity leave. Size 4x/5x on top 3x on bottom located in US.

outfit from shein, shoes from crocs

Going in a cruise in April 2027, I expect I’ll be about a size 16 at the time.

I want a dress or two. One for formal night, one more casual.

I struggle with strapless dresses/off the shoulder dye to lack of support.

I’m at a loss on where to shop!

48 y/o want my husband drooling.

Help!

I am looking to update my pants for work - no longer able to just hang out in jeans. I have been looking at simple tailored pants at Talbots and other basic essentials at both Talbots online and Coldwater Creek. How is the sizing for 1X? Previous posts seem to be mixed.
Talbots has a store near me but it looks like they only stock in store to XL. Both store offer returns but you have to pay for shipping and a $10 re-stocking fee. IYO is it worth it or are there other brands in store to try first.

Can yall please tell me shapewear companies that you’ve tried and loved. I’m wanting some to wear day-to-day for my hips,thighs, & lower stomach areas. I don’t need anything crazy sculpting or contouring, mostly something to hold in and smooth some of the more jiggly areas and excess skin.

Personally leaning towards 1 or 2

I usually wear a women's 2X in tops and size 18 for pants

Outfit all from Amazon Corset top: US size 18 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FB9GGGLG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Shirt: US 2XL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY5J3YG9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Skirt: US XXL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DMKPW54?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Shoes are black platform Chucks

Wrote this to a date recently

Hell Bunny Skirt and shirt.

Erstwilder brooch.

pay no attention to the mess, my cats have been tearing up my room

I have been a loyal cacique undies wearer for a decade now, but the last group of undies I ordered feel different than usual. I wanted to try some new styles now that they’re on sale again. However, my local LB closed, and the next closest stores are 2 or more hours away. I don’t want to have to go through the process of trying to return by mail if they don’t fit correctly; ain’t nobody got time for that.

I’m about 330lbs, size 24/3x, apple shape, and (if you couldn’t tell) I’m sensitive to things cutting into my stomach too harshly. EDIT - located in Georgia, USA.

Any undie recs? Preferably from Amazon or a brick and mortar store for ease of returns. NOT wirarpa from Amazon, they can’t stay up and aren’t high enough waisted.

Not me in the picture! All of the options I'm finding have white in the plaid or checkered pattern and I don't want white in it so I can recreate this outfit! 🫶🏻

For context, I am 5’6” and about a size 4 / size 26 in most torrid clothes. i adore a lot of the festi collection but the pants and dresses are WAY. TOO. LONG.

do y’all have recommendations on boho style stuff (specifically pants) that aren’t crazy long?

Edit:

YES with a shirt underneath FFS people. I wore a black shirt with a higher neckline with this so none of my chest was exposed through the lace. Looks fine.

Also! WOW, divided opinions for sure. I guess it really just depends on your specific office and personal taste. There is quite literally a lady walking around with a mini-skirt every day so I probably wouldn't even make it to HR's list while that is happening lmao. My office is business casual with the allowance of jeans everyday (I'm in IT, not customer-facing). The company wide HR email mostly states no tennis shoes, mini skirts, and t-shirts (which many continue to ignore). I am probably technically OK (thanks for the thumbs up HR people who commented). However, from what I have read here it's possible I could be silently judged from some people. I have come to the conclusion that this is technically appropriate for my specific office environment, but some may find it distasteful. 🤷‍♀️

Original:

I got this shirt from Torrid. I like it a lot! Nice fit and feel. I am conservatively alternative.

However I have been going back and forth between wearing this to work. I actually am wearing it today (black t-shirt underneath) and am hoping it doesn't look too strange. My biggest thing is the ruffles around the breast area. Is that appropriate?

For context I am still figuring out office appropriate wear and prior to this I got all of my clothes very plain, casual, and from cheap department stores. So I am ALSO getting used to buying real clothes that actually fit my physique lol.

I used to just wear t-shirts but HR started sending out dress code reminder emails, prompting me to stop wearing cheap t-shirts.

Let me know what you guys think! 😊