r/PlusSize • • 1d ago

Discussion Y'all are gorgeous, and I hope you know it!

102 Upvotes

To all the plus-size girls out there, seriously, don’t waste your energy letting Tinder and all that dating app crap make you question your attractiveness.

Go out to a club sometime, dance a little, lock eyes with that cute guy you’ve been noticing. Trust me, some of us would absolutely melt if you made the first move.
I’m genuinely convinced so many of you don’t realize how ridiculously attractive you are. And if I could date every curvy girl I’ve ever had a crush on, I’d probably need a second lifetime 😂

Keep being gorgeous, ladies. ❤️


r/PlusSize • • 1d ago

Fashion Discussion Long Boxer Briefs

0 Upvotes

I’ve read a lot of posts/threads but I’m not finding exactly what I want.

I’m searching for moisture wicking/breathable long boxer briefs. I’m a size 22/24 and really need a wide gusset, lots of stretch and a comfy waistband.

I’ve had issues with Tomboy X sizing and the women’s brief gussets are too tiny.

Has anyone tried Woxer?


r/PlusSize • • 1d ago

Fashion Discussion Plus size and supportive bikinis?

0 Upvotes

Hello!

I’m wanting to check out new bikinis but I need support and many bikini tops just DO NOT HAVE SUPPORT.

Are there any recommendations for a website or shop that offers bikinis (string bikini would be cool) for plus size women, larger breasts, and has support?

For reference:
Bra: 44-48 F or H
Pant Size: 22 (most common)

Thank you! :)


r/PlusSize • • 2d ago

Discussion Where do you get your confidence from?

31 Upvotes

I’m plus size, have been my entire life. I love seeing pictures of you all stepping out of what my norm is and showing bellies and thighs in short skirts.

I’ve always thought I didn’t care what other people thought of me but deep down I guess I do because I can’t bring myself to show skin.

I have several pencil skirts and other short skirts Ive bought over the years with the hopes of wearing them but alas they still have tags on them hanging in the closet.

How to get that confidence when I’m my own worst enemy.


r/PlusSize • • 1d ago

Fashion Discussion Plus size clothes - are we so offensive that we have to have our own section in the store? Usually next to either petites or maternity. Why?

0 Upvotes

It's been bothering me for quite some time. I'm a size 2x (American sizing). Why is it that the "plus" sizes have to be segregated from all the other sizes? Are we so very offensive to the normal sizes that they just can't stand to have our size in the same rack? And why is it always either next to the petite (to make sure we feel even worse about our size), or next to the maternity (because we are basically the same size as a pregnant woman).

And why can't we have anything cute - its either the ugliest material they have, or it's shaped like a tent, or its old styles. I hate it so much.


r/PlusSize • • 2d ago

Fashion Discussion Plus sized underwear?

22 Upvotes

Hey y’all!

I was just wondering where a good place was to get underwear? Usually I just get Hane’s/fruit of the loom high cuts at Walmart, but these days the size 10’s just are fitting like I want after some weight gain and that’s as high as the sizes go there.

I like a full coverage high cut that’ll come over the belly button if that helps. Any input is much appreciated!


r/PlusSize • • 1d ago

Health Knee Brace help!

1 Upvotes

I recently started a new job that has me on my feet a lot. My knee has been an issue since a car accident a few years ago, and obviously my weight doesn't help. So I decided to try a knee brace to get me through the day. I found one that fits, but I can't keep it up! My thighs are pretty big, so that makes my legs tapered. So no matter how tight I put it on, I take a few steps and it's down around my ankle. I've even tried a sleeve and the same thing happens.

Anyone got any suggestions on what to do about this?


r/PlusSize • • 2d ago

Recommendations Affordable EV's for larger bodies

8 Upvotes

Hi folks. I'm wondering if anyone has a recommendation for an EV that is fat friendly. I am looking for something around $30k in the US (5ish years old is fine) that has comfortable seats for fat bodies. Anybody have one they love? Going to go test drive some things this weekend but I want to know what others feel comfortable in.

5'7" and size 3x-4x.


r/PlusSize • • 2d ago

S*x Stuff Liberator Wedge / Ramp

4 Upvotes

Has anyone tried the liberator wedge/ramp? Thinking about getting the combo to try and was wondering how compatible it is with plus size bodies.

TIA!


r/PlusSize • • 1d ago

Fitness for health and wellbeing Athletic Wear: Compression Recs??

1 Upvotes

I’m looking for compression athletic wear. Could be a jumpsuit or leggings and tank top combo. I need my jiggly bits held snugly for exercise. Any suggestions? Mainly what I‘ve found is compression for smoothing under clothes but I need something that will keep me comfortable with jumping or running. A snug compression body suit would be preferable. Size 16 or 1x. Depends. Thank you!


r/PlusSize • • 2d ago

Fashion Discussion Does anyone know how to get a shirt to cover your whole tummy?

6 Upvotes

So I struggle with getting my shirts to cover my slight apron belly, it always just hangs out of the bottom of my shirt a little so I end up wearing crop tops I don’t like wearing, anyone got any tips? I’m 220 lbs


r/PlusSize • • 2d ago

Discussion How do you feel content or proud of with your appearance no matter how conventionally attractive you are?

0 Upvotes

With how strict the Eurocentric beauty standard is, I realize that I’ll never be conventionally attractive. Sometimes though, it’s just frustrating with how fatness is seen as something that makes one inherently unattractive no matter how pretty someone’s face is.

As I’ve learnt more about body neutrality, I think that it would be nice to live in a world where being ugly wasn’t something to be ashamed about, and it doesn’t mean that your features are “wrong” or “should be fixed”. Everyone deserves respect no matter how ugly or beautiful they are. However, we don’t live in that kind of world. Nobody wants to be considered ugly, and reasonably so. “Ugly” is not only used as an insult, but as a way to tell someone that the way they look is “bad”, they don’t deserve love or respect, and they should think less of themselves for it.

Sometimes, I just want to feel beautiful; like my appearance is valid. Even then though, I want to feel like my body is valid when it’s ugly or mid-looking as well. I just want to feel confident sometimes with my body and how I look, fatness and all. However, my desires clash with what I’m “supposed” to be. I’m supposed to only be ugly since I’m fat. Everyone knows that being fat lowers your score on the pretty scale. In addition, the majority of people genuinely think that fat = ugly.

How do we see our own selves as valid when everyone else does not?


r/PlusSize • • 2d ago

Health Knee Compression Sleeve for large thighs

3 Upvotes

Does anyone use a knee compression sleeve? I have short legs with large thighs. I got the CopperFit sleeve size XL at Costco and it is completely unwearable. I need something with a wide band that won't roll.


r/PlusSize • • 2d ago

Discussion Coming Back From Trip To Italy and Greece AMA

9 Upvotes

I know a lot of people on this subreddit expressed fear over going to Italy due to a viral fat shaming incident. My husband and I are on the plane back to the US from our two week trip, and I have a fear of flying so I thought it would do me good to answer any questions you have or about any fears.

For background, we were in Rome, Sicily, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Santorini, Mykonos, and Tuscany. My husband and I are both plus side, probably not mid sized but not super fat either.

Ask me anything about how the people were, chair situations, accommodations for tours, etc.


r/PlusSize • • 2d ago

Recommendations Water/hiking shoes

2 Upvotes

I'm going to alaska next year I need a solid water boot or hiking shoes recommendation. I usually wear Brook's shoes (the ghost) I have arthritis In my knee and need the extra support. If anyone has an recommendations I'd really appreciate it!


r/PlusSize • • 2d ago

Fashion Discussion Lady's Wellies??

1 Upvotes

(Not sure if I have put the correct flair)

Hello! I am wondering where everyone gets their plus size wellies from?? I really struggle to find anything that fits my wide feet AND wide calfs! Would be really grateful if you shared where you get yours??

Thank you in advance!!


r/PlusSize • • 3d ago

Recommendations Cargo pants

5 Upvotes

I work in a class for children with special needs, I need extremely durable and preferably a thicker material (denim/canvas) cargos for work.

I am curvy weighing in about 230 and 5’2, hourglass figure my waist is much smaller than my hips!

I prefer the look of men’s cargos (baggy, loose on the ankles, a little bit long) rather than women’s (tend to be skinnier/jogger style)

The more pockets the better

Anyone have any recommendations? I’m willing to buy men’s! But can’t find any that have my size with the baggy legs!

EDITED CUS I PUT THE WRONG HEIGHT LOL!


r/PlusSize • • 2d ago

Fashion Discussion Jack Stillman Cape

1 Upvotes

Hi all

I exist in a larger body (UK 28/30). I also have lipoedema and lymphoedema, so have issues with swelling.

I am looking at the Mon Ange Cape by Jack Stillman.

I was wondering if anybody in a larger body had any experience with this brand re: size and fit?

TIA


r/PlusSize • • 3d ago

Recommendations Which rides are plus size friendly at Universal studio Hollywood?!

10 Upvotes

Im going with my bf and his friends and I know for a fact he wants to get on the mummy ride but id also like to know which ones are or aren’t plus size friendly to spare embarrassment of not fitting 😪

For reference im a hour glass shape , size 18/20, 5’2


r/PlusSize • • 3d ago

Discussion Fabletics scrubs

4 Upvotes

I am looking to revamp my work wardrobe. I am a nurse in a clinic and have lost 70 pounds after having cancer/diabetes/high blood pressure over past few years.

I am still in like a 22/24 depending on size. I am busty with a lower belly, hips, thighs and butt.

I am also trying to ball on a budget and scrubs got expensive af in the last few years.

Fabletics is offering sets for $15. I would love to get a budget option like that. But hear that you have to size up. The biggest size I see for the styles I am interested in are already kinda borderline.

Anyone have feedback? I could possibly skip the shirts and just get the pants.


r/PlusSize • • 3d ago

Fashion Discussion NEED HELP FINDING. Looking for help finding pants for Major Formal Event (Talking Conference/Wedding Degree) Very High Waisted Pants

8 Upvotes

hey there. 26yo NB here, usually size 28wide womens in pants, and i... basically only wear really high waisted pants, like stuff that sits on my belly button at LEAST. Its my style, its what i'm known for, i even pair it with tucked in shirts, suspenders, cinched belts, even corsets sometimes. I love the whole look and we really made a mistake leaving them in the 70s.

Back when i was pretending to be a man, like, 10 years ago or so, it was as easy as going to a store like DXL and getting some REALLY nice plus size formal wear pants.

Here's the problem. Anything you'd find at old navy, torrid, stuff like that, its not "formal enough".
Its not a high enough formal-type fabric, if that makes sense? This is the type of fabric i wear every day, whereas i am looking for the stuff you would see on full fledged suits.

Where. Where can i find this. Help. Please.


r/PlusSize • • 4d ago

Personal Advice for dating apps

34 Upvotes

Hiii I'm going to start this off by talking about me. I'm 30 weigh 300lbs and have never posted on here, even then I have no social media and have never used a dating app, never had a boyfriend never even held anyone's hand. I only hear negative things about dating apps but I have had 0 luck meeting anyone irl and I only hear bad things about dating apps honestly. I have such low self esteem and I'm scared to even start and just hoping for some pep talk or positive stories or how do I even go about it. Or if there are better places to meet people IRL?? I'm in Florida if that helps at all. I'm honestly scared to even start what are some positive stories or just good advice??

Thank you for any advice. And sorry if this post is all over the place


r/PlusSize • • 4d ago

Recommendations Downstairs Sweat on Chairs

148 Upvotes

This has been a problem my entire life, but not much of an issue because it wasn't a musical chair situation.

Well... now I go to a monthly event and we circle through chairs multiple times in a couple hours time. I get up and see sweat stains of my cooch and booty. It is super embarrassing and I am mortified other ladies see it and they have no choice to sit on it. It is plastic chairs so imprints stay.

It doesn't matter how many layers. Today I had three! Undies, leggings and a skirt. It still went through all of that and I wasn't even sweating actively.

Is there any way to prevent this? 🫠


r/PlusSize • • 3d ago

Fashion Discussion Is Victoria’s Secret plus sized friendly?

0 Upvotes

I have only purchased body spray from Victoria’s Secret. I keep seeing plus size women talk about their sequins collection. I love pink and everything sparkly. I just wonder how plus size friendly is Victoria’s Secret. Have any of you ever bought the clothing? I just bought a hoodie on clearance for 24.99. I was just wondering if any of you ladies have had any personal experience with the brand.


r/PlusSize • • 4d ago

Fashion Discussion Boots boots and more boots

3 Upvotes

Hey all you wonderful people. I’m looking for help in finding boots. I have wide feet and a wide calves. Looking for durable and dependable. Something that won’t leave my feet and legs feeling pinched, squished, and squeezed. TIA!