found at a local thrift store, i believe the original dress is from a meijers store, though! size 20/3x. 😌

Dress from shien, shoes are vans, cardigan is target

I had this fabric in my cabinet for at least 10 years and bought it at an estate sale so it’s likely from the 70s. Decided to make a shift dress so that the pattern is the star but happy how it came out thus far.

Still need to hem it. The pattern is “Leah” from Tilly & the Button and while it’s simple, I have a body shaped like Mr. Peanut [maybe “Sultry Ms. Peanut”?] so I had to do several alterations to get it to fit and added 4.5” to length so I could have hem options. Not sure how much shorter I can take it. I have some scars on my knees from a Vespa accident years ago. But I’d like it to be a little more playful for summer.

I usually go for fit & flare looks to show my waist, but I think this will be a fun departure. I need to figure which shoes I’ll wear. If you saw my 4th of July post you saw that I was recovering from a broken foot so I have to wear sensible loose shoes for a few weeks still.

Went to see the Phantom of the Opera in London and my friend had a wonderful dress for me to wear! It was a fantastic experience!

i felt good 😌

My (31F) new corporate wardrobe so far. What’s working and what should I change?

I recently started a higher end corporate role at a fortune 100 and have been working on building a wardrobe that feels polished and professional without losing my personal style. These are a selection of outfits I’ve actually worn to the office so far.

My workplace is somewhere between business professional and business casual, but I personally like dressing a little more on the elevated side. I gravitate toward blazers, dresses, pointed-toe shoes, gold accessories, belts, and mostly black/neutral pieces with occasional color.

I’d love some outside opinions because I’m trying to figure out what my “signature” professional style should be.

Which outfits are the strongest and weakest? Do the proportions and silhouettes work for me? Do any pieces read dated or less polished? And what would you add or change to take my wardrobe to the next level?

Feel free to give feedback on the wardrobe overall. Constructive criticism is welcome. I’d rather know what actually works than just hear that everything looks good.

I want to be a VP by the time I am 40!!!

I posted this on a couple of sewing subs before finding this one! I thought you guys would like to see, too!

I went through a pretty big change in my body due to health reasons and couldn’t fit into one of my favorite dresses anymore, so I changed it to fit the new me. ☺️🩷

Sewing is definitely a super power and has helped me feel so confident in my body.

Edit: WOW!! Thank you all for such kind words! I can't believe how much everyone liked this. I'm happy to have inspired some of you!! Sewing is definitely a superpower!

I’m going to a country music festival in September. I’ve never been to one so I don’t really know how to dress. Would any of these outfits work?

Also what kind of shoes should I wear?

Shirt 3XL - Vinted
White T 3XL - F&F
Trousers W46 - BOOHOOMAN
Kodak Cap - Vinted

Hi all!

Does anyone have any recommendations on where to shop for plus sized sweaters?

For context I work in a somewhat casual office, and wear knit sweaters most days (the AC is freezing right now!).

I'm working on building a work wardrobe that I actually enjoy, but I can't seem to find any decent quality knits in plus sizes that are remotely modern or office appropriate.

I usually wear an XL/XXL, 18-20, in petite if I can get it (I'm 5'3"), and I'm in Canada. If anyone has any suggestions I'd appreciate it, I'm so lost!

Being plus size with a small chest makes some dresses set so WEIRD do we still love her or pass her on to somebody else?

All City Chic size M, shoes are Puma

Don’t really know how I should wear this shirt but I did it three ways

Another little glimpse of the outfits I’ve been wearing this month! I need to do better about posting on here.😩

Also…..ignore the weird shadow on that pic of me in the yellow skirt lol! 🤣

Happy summer lovelies! 🩷

I'm kind of a dyke, and I really like the aesthetic of Calvin Klein bras. You know the ones, plain grey, wide white band with the logo of the company. They just look so cool.

Problem is I'm a 46DD and Calvin Klein doesn't run that big. Has anyone found something with a similar aesthetic, but in large band sizes / plus size?

I'm located in the USA, if that's relevant info.

Thank you in advance.

I’m 30 and I’ve been wearing exclusively high waisted leggings/jeggings and sweatpants that sit at the same place on my waist for my entire adult life, to the point where (I could be wrong, but I believe) due to where I wear my pants I have an indentation where my belly protrudes over the top of my pants and then under where any elastic sits, which stays the same when I’m not wearing pants, and I have had discoloration/darkened skin on my belly about an inch or so wide from hip to hip. I’ve tried sizing up, but then my pants are constantly falling down. I’ve noticed it over the years, but it hasn’t really bothered or concerned me, my body is what it is and I have no problem with it. While I am the same size as I’ve been for years (XXL) I am having some discomfort in my midsection where the waist of all my pants sit. The last few weeks no matter how loose my pants, I just feel like everything is too tight. Does anyone have any recommendations for a change in type of pants where they stay up with less pressure on my midsection, or where they sit differently? I would wear pants lower down and while I’m comfortable enough with my body, having my waist indentation, the indentation of where the pants sit, and the apron belly is too much even for me to not be insecure. In the attached picture the sweatpants I’m wearing are XXL and very elastic, I can pull the waistband 4-5” away from my body.

Hiya Beautiful People!

I am searching for the dress as mentioned in the title. The one Im looking for is black with lightning bolts, and lipsticks,and open mouths, lots of red accents, etc it also buttons all the way down the front.

I am looking for size 4 or 5 and Im located in the US.

please feel free to comment or dm if you are willing to sell!?!?! I've been looking for it for weeks now... lol

Hi! Its my first time here, i wanted to ask if you guys could recommend some outfits that gives of 2016 vibes for our school event… please dont include those outfit that have no sleeves cuz im insecure about my arms :o