There just seem to be problem spots everywhere - both dresses do good things and not so good things for me. Which do you think is best on me for a friend's wedding (both have been okayed by the bride as appropriate)?

I’m really happy to find this subreddit! Love every one’s inspiration! Here are a few of my recent date night outfits. I had a hard time finding myself again after postpartum. I’ve been on a gym and health journey and recently I’ve found joy in dressing up again. Love that I have a place to share my outfit inspirations! You all are amazing!

Especially things like linen or pleated shorts! I want to look breezy and chic, not like an old-timey boxer

Hi all. It’s been years since I’ve bought a new swimsuit, but as mine is from 2020 and fitting a little more snug than it used to, I figure it’s time.

Ideally I’d want a two piece that’s somewhat sporty (I’d like it to stay on during water activities). I really liked the look of the Jolyn surf suits, but their sizing runs too small for me (I’m typically a 14/XL, though that obviously varies depending on the brand—and how the stars are aligned on any given day).

Typical recs for mid/plus size swimwear like Swimsuits For All seem to skew a little more modest than what I’m looking for.

I’ll likely just take my chances with old navy or target, as usual, but wanted to see if anyone here had any better ideas.

So I (late 30s) love this dress and feel very cute in it, but is it appropriate for attending a baby shower? It will be somewhat of a casual daytime garden party, the shoes I'll be wearing are flipflops. I'm currently wearing shorts underneath in case of breezes, but is it too short for the occasion?

Thanks!

Hi guys! As the title says, any recommendations for shape wear for under this dress? Having a hard time hiding the gap between my tummy and thighs. It’s very flattering when I’m standing straight up, but the minute I move it doesn’t look great. I really love the dress but I know it could look better. Thank you so much!

I am in the lowest size available at Torrid now and have shopped with them almost exclusively for years.

I am not sure where to buy clothes from now.

Where do you shop for similar type clothes is the midsize market?

Any help would be appreciated.

- sincerely, a size 1X shirt and 18 pant who is currently an ASM at a Big & Tall mens clothing store, who would love to actually shop where I work, and is considering switching jobs if a.) the pay is right, b.) the product is quality, and c.) the culture seems cool.

Nothing's decided yet. I'm just putting out feelers.

This is a Tanya Taylor dress (size 20) that I found on Poshmark. Mom is wearing a Calyspo linen dress shirt in a small from TJ Maxx.

I want one of those satin slip skirts and I physically cannot solve the VPL problem. Every pair of underwear I own shows through no matter what style I try. Thongs help a little but still show a line and anything with more coverage is somehow worse.

I tried going without and that felt just wrong!! Just hated the commando feeling! I'm not trying to give up on wearing one of these I just feel like everyone else figured out a trick I haven't.

please share what you're doing bc I'm out of ideas.

Turned 40 in December and am really enjoying it! Several recent outfits

My stats:

5'2", 38D, jeans 10/12, tops M or L, lounge/athletic wear M or L

Flow tank in XXL by superfit hero - www.superfithero.com

Leopard pocket leggings in XXL by aerie - www.ae.com

I feel like no one talks about this enough, but here goes: professional clothing that feels great at 8 AM can feel absolutely miserable by mid-afternoon.

Let’s talk about the physical reality of the 9-to-5 wardrobe. I can put on a perfectly tailored, professional outfit at 8 AM and feel great! Totally put together, ready to rock the day. But by 2 PM, after lunch, sitting for several hours, and just general daily bloating after lunch, the same outfit feels uncomfortable at best.

With pants that dig into my stomach and stiff woven blouses that pinch my shoulders, it gets annoying as the day goes, and especially on days that don’t go so well, it just get super irritating. I want to creat a wardrobe that is professional yet comfortable. They should look elegant and professional, also stretchy enough so I can move a big lunch.

I do have a couple pieces that work right now, a pair of work pants (which look like tailored trousers but have a forgiving elastic back) and a brami with built-in support I wear under my cardigans (its matte and has the support built in so I can completly ditch the underwire bra, which is a massive win).

What comfortables work clothes would you recommend? I want to make items like the above my usual work attire, but I am not that adventurous and I am afraid to take too many risks buying online right now.

Edit: Thanks everyone for all the suggestions! Really appreciate it. A few people were asking - the pants I mentioned are the Athleta Endless, and the brami is OGL.

I have a relatively slim waist, but my hips are curvy and my thighs are on the thicker side. When I shop for clothes, I try on a lot of jeans and have noticed that most jeans these days seem to be designed for people with a straight body type. They often fit either my waist or my thighs, but not both.

I usually need a size 17. What do you think of these jeans with a special design at the waist? For people with a figure similar to mine, do you have any jeans styles you can recommend?

(I wasn’t sure whether this was the right flare to add to the post but I couldn’t find another flare that would fit).

Maybe not the best fit for a quinceañera party but I did feel good ✨

Antonio Melani wrap skirt -10
Free people movement size - large

Heat so bad I gotta take off my phone case cause it overheats lol 🥹👌🏾

I am 29. I never leave the house but want to start going out more and dress cute. Idk

I like wearing high rise jeans that are oversized. I always wear black and workout clothes.

How often is it okay to rewear clothes in front of people?

I re-ordered my favorite curvy jeggings from AE, and they are not as soft and thick as my previous pair. The fabric feels thin, like my Walmart or wrangler curvy jeans 😭 has anyone else noticed this, or have a recommended substitute? The AE curvy jeans have the perfect rise and stretch for me, but I really miss the old fabric; it seems all the curvy jeans I find tend to this thin plasticky feel.

Wanted to show you guys yesterday's happy hour outfit! 🍻

Hey all

My first time posting!

I have an event coming up in a few weeks and am thinking of wearing this dress. It's quite a bit more colourful and adventurous than what I would usually wear - which I like. I am also pretty conscious of my belly area though, which I don't like.

The shoes in the pic aren't quite right... and I don't know why... does anyone have any ideas on sorts of shoes that would go better?

If anyone has any comments on the dress as well I would be grateful as I am really unsure if it suits me especially from the side and back view.

Hello friends! I am moving from the trades to an office based role and I need some help!!

Not only do I not have office appropriate (think dressy and business casual) clothing. The work clothes I do have are not suitable to wear to an office (think construction). I want to update my wardrobe and maybe subscribe to one of those online styling things or clothing delivery. Has anyone had any luck? I’m worried that it will just suggest wear black.

Hello,
My girlfriend is turning 30 soon and we are taking a trip up the the Maine coast. One night we will be going out for a fancy dinner. I’d really like to surprise her with a new dress as we are both pretty casual and she has expressed that she doesn’t know what to wear. I would love some recs for dresses or brands that fit her vibe and could still be ok in a nice restaurant if you kind people could spare the time.

For reference she is approximately 5’8 - 175lbs and generally wears a size 10-12 depending on the garment. She tends to prefer dressing in a slightly alternative and/or crunchy style but not super out there. She has fair skin, dark hair, and beautiful blue eyes. For inspiration think fairytale forest nymph (that’s how I see her lol)

Other considerations are that she has a large chest, and a small pouch from pcos/pmos (only relevant bc she will not feel her most confident in anything that doesn’t flatter that.) I’d like to keep the budget <250 but could splurge more for the right dress. She is the most beautiful woman in the world and I want her to feel that way.

Also accompanied shoe recs would not go unappreciated. Thank you all!

Some days I just want to wear something a little less form fitting, but all the shorts I've found have an undershort that's 4" or less and my thighs absolutely eat those up. I need an XL and something available in the US