having style issues

smilin_eyes_58
on 3/9/11 10:21 pm - IL
What is your shape do you carry remaining weight in top, middle, bottom.  I carry my weight in my hips and have a little waist so try to emphasis waist or bring the attention up to my face.   I lean towards jeans and  fitted tops.  V necklines bring the attention up I don't know if you are comfortable with cleavage though.  If the v is too low you can get those lacey inserts that cover up while hinting at more.  
Cheryl
5' 5 1/2"
HW 319/DOS 288.8/NOW 213.6/ 105.4 lostSurgery 1/21/09
    
PaintingChef
on 3/9/11 11:01 pm, edited 3/9/11 11:16 pm - TN
I am a dress girl.  I wear dresses almost exclusively and I find a LOT of them on Avenue.com.  They are always emailing out good online coupons so I hardly ever pay full price.  I've had a lot more luck with them than I have with Lane Bryant.  Their dresses just fit me better.  I also find good dresses on Old Navy, Alight and B&Lu.  Also?  The Pyramid Collection.  The website is a little wierd and some of the clothes are REALLY strange but I've found some of my favorite dresses there.  Mod Cloth also has plus sizes in some of their items.  Just search for "Plus Sizes" in the upper right hand corner search bar!

(I shop almost exclusively online because I like to try things on at home without the stress of bad fitting room lighting) 

Like you, I am boobtacular and I choose to play that up with a good bra and lots of v-necks.  If you've got em, flaunt em...

The reason I always wear dresses is because when I wear one, I never feel sloppy or underdressed.  They are an instant outfit and all you need is a little jewelry and some cute shoes (tights if it's cold out) and you are done!  Plus... in addition to being so cute, dresses are SO comfortable so it's a win-win!!

Good luck!!!

(edit to add links...)

www.avenue.com
www.oldnavy.com
www.alight.com
www.bandlu.com
www.pyramidcollection.com
www.modcloth.com

My blog:  PaintingChef

        
Stephanie M.
on 3/9/11 11:48 pm
Congratulations on your shrinking body!  I am hovering between 16-18 and losing slowly, so this is what I have been doing:

Tshirts: Old Navy has great sales on long sleeve and short sleeve tees...often they are marked down to $2 or $3 ea*****learance.  You can find sweaters, dresses and pants in the sale section.  You would be an XL or XXL (I get the tall ones to cover my panni) in the Tshirts.  I fit into 18 short pants there too, but they don't have many styles in that size. 
Pants:  Macy's practically gives the clearance away!  You can shop in the plus dept (goes down to a 14) or the regular dept (up to 18) but remember that an 18 misses is the same (more or less) as a 16 plus.  I wear petite pants (short legs) and petites are sized about a size smaller than regulars.  Their jeans are genrally priced at $29.99 and come in a variety of colors and styles.  They have one style now that is perfect for me (long waist-short legs) and the waist hits right at the top of my hips.  They come in a variety of colors....if you are losing fast, get just a couple of pair, slow maybe get 3 so you aren't doing laundry every day.  Macy's also has a junior plus line and it runs smaller...cute, youthful tops and pants...
I don't know if you have a Nordstrom Rack where you live, but I buy my bras there.  I wear a 38DD and really love Wacoal (it fits me perfectly).  At Nordstrom these run about $55-$65 while at the Rack they run about $25.  The Rack is great for shoes too...my feet are almost a full size smaller (no edema and less fat).
Penney's has bra fitters and their bras are a lot more reasonable too.  I have been buying my underwear at Costco!  They have some great seamless stretch panties, 6 pr for $9.99 in pretty colors or neutrals.
The most important thing is to go out and try things on...take a friend with you to get an honest opinion and to suggest things to wear.  I find that I still don't see myself as a 16-18 and when I hold them up they look "too small". 
Good luck and have fun!  Be sure to post some pictures of your shopping results!

 

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cintigirl
on 3/10/11 5:52 am
Hello, if you have an Ashley Stewart in your area, go check it out.  They have excellent clothes for full figured women.  I love that their clothes aren't frumpy and trying to hide the curves.  They carry the same clothes that are in style for thin folks for us.  If you don't have one in your area, I know they have a web site and you can order clothes on line.  I love the colors and the style.  Shopping there took ten years off my look.  Good luck.
  
If nothing changes.......nothing changes!
  
Wendybrum
on 3/10/11 6:33 am - Oceanside, NY
 try two places Woman within  which is on line . My favorite place is thrift stores because you don't spend a lot and since you will be continuing to loose it doesn't hurt your pocket.
wendy
        
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