Plus size clothing???? Help?

dat256girl

hello im a 21 year old female..i need help finding cute clothes..all the clothes i see look like things my grandmother would wear.. so if anyone knows of a website other then lane bryant & torrid that sells really cute fun flirty plus size clothing let me know...thanks

Answer
Forever21 has a plus-size section, although it is fairly limited and F21 clothes are cheap in general. Aside from there, you could try department stores like Macy's, JCP, Sear's, etc; or, stores like Target.

Personally, I loove ASOS, and they also have a huge plus-size selection! They're UK-based, so keep in mind size conversions, but shipping is free in the states. Seriously, their clothes are super cute :).

Your best bet would be to look up stylish plus-size blogs! Plus-size fashion bloggers would probably have great recommendations for wear to buy cute clothes.

would i be a plus size model?

Q. i wear a size 4 in dresses, size 5-7 SOMETIMES 9 jeans (depending where i go) mostly 7.


and i'm 5'7



i think plus size models are larger, but models are a lot smaller. haha

i'm kinda stuck between the two. what do you think? i'll add pictures later.
I'M NOT GAINING ANY WEIGHT!!! haha
i'd DEFINITELY want to "regular" model before plus size model, but I'm too big to do that so I'm just slightly considering plus size.
i do NOT want to gain weight though, if anything lose.
i'm 13, and EVERY one of my siblings is 6ft+

i'm sure i'll be growing, hopefully slimming down a bit.
i don't have large boobs. lol

Answer
Plus size models that are booked through the top agencies are between sizes 8 and 16/18 (with some bigger girls doing fit work).
You're a little short for modeling, though - the bare minimum is typically 5'8", and you really need to be even taller to be truly competitive.

When models are in that limbo between sizes their agents sometimes list them on both their straight size and plus size boards to see where they fit in best. I know of a handful of models who are a size 8 or 10 who are marketed as both and get booked for both straight size and plus size jobs, although the work they get is usually more catalog and commercial work than pure fashion work.

You are in the middle, and you need to get in front of an agent who, if he/she has interest in you, can tell you which market to target. No one here on Yahoo can tell you if you are going to make it - that's up to an agent or booker.

You mention "regular" modeling - do you know what that means? I think you are talking about commercial modeling, where people don't have to be ultra-thin or especially big or amazingly beautiful. There are commercial agencies that book people to do tv ads, commercials, advertisements, etc. Think of the Lysol lady or the "where's the beef" lady - they are not gorgeous models but they are "real people" models and can make a few bucks. That might be where you're headed - you don't strike me as fashion model material.

Good luck with whatever you do!

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Advice on becoming a plus-sized lingerie model.?

se

I am considering the plus-size modeling field but I do not know if I have the shape to become a lingerie model(34 inch waist 50 inch hips). Please no rude comments- any advise is appreciated.

Answer
A plus model is a model who is slightly larger than straight size fashion models, and she is used to sell clothing to plus size women.

General parameters for a plus model are height between 5'8" and 5'11", sizes 10 - 18. She must be a fit, toned, proportional hourglass, and have great skin and teeth, just like straight size models. A beautiful smile is a must. If a lady is 5'5" and 200 pounds she may be a plus size woman, but she is NOT a plus model

Unfortunately 50" hips puts you outside the parameters for plus size modelling. You would need to lose 5" from your hip measurement.

If you`re wanting to try modelling for the experience rather than for financial reasons you might want to try BBW work. It`s not an officially recognised modelling category - but many ladies do it.

do plus size models still have fashion shows?

tamra l

do plus size models still have fashion shows or are they just commercial and print models?
I asked this because I had my IMTA (international modeling and talent agency) audition yesterday and he said that dont plan on being a model unless your the sample size, 2&4, but what about plus size girls like myself, do i still plan on modeling

Answer
The only type of fashion shows for Plus Size models might be if Lane Bryant has a fashion show in a local mall, or some other plus size label has a trunk show at Salon Z at Saks. But there is nothing like New York or Paris Fashion Week when it comes to plus size. The vast majority of plus size work is in catalogs catering to plus size or large busted women or print work.

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Advice on becoming a plus-sized lingerie model.?

se

I am considering the plus-size modeling field but I do not know if I have the shape to become a lingerie model(34 inch waist 50 inch hips). Please no rude comments- any advise is appreciated.

Answer
A plus model is a model who is slightly larger than straight size fashion models, and she is used to sell clothing to plus size women.

General parameters for a plus model are height between 5'8" and 5'11", sizes 10 - 18. She must be a fit, toned, proportional hourglass, and have great skin and teeth, just like straight size models. A beautiful smile is a must. If a lady is 5'5" and 200 pounds she may be a plus size woman, but she is NOT a plus model

Unfortunately 50" hips puts you outside the parameters for plus size modelling. You would need to lose 5" from your hip measurement.

If you`re wanting to try modelling for the experience rather than for financial reasons you might want to try BBW work. It`s not an officially recognised modelling category - but many ladies do it.

do plus size models still have fashion shows?

tamra l

do plus size models still have fashion shows or are they just commercial and print models?
I asked this because I had my IMTA (international modeling and talent agency) audition yesterday and he said that dont plan on being a model unless your the sample size, 2&4, but what about plus size girls like myself, do i still plan on modeling

Answer
The only type of fashion shows for Plus Size models might be if Lane Bryant has a fashion show in a local mall, or some other plus size label has a trunk show at Salon Z at Saks. But there is nothing like New York or Paris Fashion Week when it comes to plus size. The vast majority of plus size work is in catalogs catering to plus size or large busted women or print work.

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Plus size clothing???? Help?

dat256girl

hello im a 21 year old female..i need help finding cute clothes..all the clothes i see look like things my grandmother would wear.. so if anyone knows of a website other then lane bryant & torrid that sells really cute fun flirty plus size clothing let me know...thanks

Answer
Forever21 has a plus-size section, although it is fairly limited and F21 clothes are cheap in general. Aside from there, you could try department stores like Macy's, JCP, Sear's, etc; or, stores like Target.

Personally, I loove ASOS, and they also have a huge plus-size selection! They're UK-based, so keep in mind size conversions, but shipping is free in the states. Seriously, their clothes are super cute :).

Your best bet would be to look up stylish plus-size blogs! Plus-size fashion bloggers would probably have great recommendations for wear to buy cute clothes.

would i be a plus size model?

Q. i wear a size 4 in dresses, size 5-7 SOMETIMES 9 jeans (depending where i go) mostly 7.


and i'm 5'7



i think plus size models are larger, but models are a lot smaller. haha

i'm kinda stuck between the two. what do you think? i'll add pictures later.
I'M NOT GAINING ANY WEIGHT!!! haha
i'd DEFINITELY want to "regular" model before plus size model, but I'm too big to do that so I'm just slightly considering plus size.
i do NOT want to gain weight though, if anything lose.
i'm 13, and EVERY one of my siblings is 6ft+

i'm sure i'll be growing, hopefully slimming down a bit.
i don't have large boobs. lol

Answer
Plus size models that are booked through the top agencies are between sizes 8 and 16/18 (with some bigger girls doing fit work).
You're a little short for modeling, though - the bare minimum is typically 5'8", and you really need to be even taller to be truly competitive.

When models are in that limbo between sizes their agents sometimes list them on both their straight size and plus size boards to see where they fit in best. I know of a handful of models who are a size 8 or 10 who are marketed as both and get booked for both straight size and plus size jobs, although the work they get is usually more catalog and commercial work than pure fashion work.

You are in the middle, and you need to get in front of an agent who, if he/she has interest in you, can tell you which market to target. No one here on Yahoo can tell you if you are going to make it - that's up to an agent or booker.

You mention "regular" modeling - do you know what that means? I think you are talking about commercial modeling, where people don't have to be ultra-thin or especially big or amazingly beautiful. There are commercial agencies that book people to do tv ads, commercials, advertisements, etc. Think of the Lysol lady or the "where's the beef" lady - they are not gorgeous models but they are "real people" models and can make a few bucks. That might be where you're headed - you don't strike me as fashion model material.

Good luck with whatever you do!

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Plus size clothing???? Help?

dat256girl

hello im a 21 year old female..i need help finding cute clothes..all the clothes i see look like things my grandmother would wear.. so if anyone knows of a website other then lane bryant & torrid that sells really cute fun flirty plus size clothing let me know...thanks

Answer
Forever21 has a plus-size section, although it is fairly limited and F21 clothes are cheap in general. Aside from there, you could try department stores like Macy's, JCP, Sear's, etc; or, stores like Target.

Personally, I loove ASOS, and they also have a huge plus-size selection! They're UK-based, so keep in mind size conversions, but shipping is free in the states. Seriously, their clothes are super cute :).

Your best bet would be to look up stylish plus-size blogs! Plus-size fashion bloggers would probably have great recommendations for wear to buy cute clothes.

would i be a plus size model?

Q. i wear a size 4 in dresses, size 5-7 SOMETIMES 9 jeans (depending where i go) mostly 7.


and i'm 5'7



i think plus size models are larger, but models are a lot smaller. haha

i'm kinda stuck between the two. what do you think? i'll add pictures later.
I'M NOT GAINING ANY WEIGHT!!! haha
i'd DEFINITELY want to "regular" model before plus size model, but I'm too big to do that so I'm just slightly considering plus size.
i do NOT want to gain weight though, if anything lose.
i'm 13, and EVERY one of my siblings is 6ft+

i'm sure i'll be growing, hopefully slimming down a bit.
i don't have large boobs. lol

Answer
Plus size models that are booked through the top agencies are between sizes 8 and 16/18 (with some bigger girls doing fit work).
You're a little short for modeling, though - the bare minimum is typically 5'8", and you really need to be even taller to be truly competitive.

When models are in that limbo between sizes their agents sometimes list them on both their straight size and plus size boards to see where they fit in best. I know of a handful of models who are a size 8 or 10 who are marketed as both and get booked for both straight size and plus size jobs, although the work they get is usually more catalog and commercial work than pure fashion work.

You are in the middle, and you need to get in front of an agent who, if he/she has interest in you, can tell you which market to target. No one here on Yahoo can tell you if you are going to make it - that's up to an agent or booker.

You mention "regular" modeling - do you know what that means? I think you are talking about commercial modeling, where people don't have to be ultra-thin or especially big or amazingly beautiful. There are commercial agencies that book people to do tv ads, commercials, advertisements, etc. Think of the Lysol lady or the "where's the beef" lady - they are not gorgeous models but they are "real people" models and can make a few bucks. That might be where you're headed - you don't strike me as fashion model material.

Good luck with whatever you do!

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Plus Size Fashion Tips?

widdle_nes

My Friend whos a size 22 has asked me to help her with her fashion sense, i'm usually good with giving advice and putting together outfits, but when it comes to plus sizes i'm not to sure whats looks good and whats a no go zone.
Just some more info on her, she is very tall, blonde hair and carries most of her weight around her stomach and hips.

Any advice would be nice THANK YOU!

Answer
Think of your friend as yourself choose things that's similar to what you wear or what you know is IN, just nothing that has the stomach showing or arms some poeple find that in bad taste for plus size women....and if you DO find a nice plus size top that is sleeveless, tube, or spaghetti strap match that with a nice bolero to cover the arms but not make her hot since it's almost summer. go to http://www.torrid.com and check out the diff types of clothing they have online and you'll get the feel of what goes and what doesnt for plus size women. also shorts r sorta a no go for plus size women but if she has the legs for it...it's totally ok. If she's a BOLD type of OUT OF THE BOX dresser try pairing those shorts with a cute pair of leggings or SPANX...now this doesnt work for all shorts so you'll have to endure a bit of trial and error in matching some cute shorts with the leggings or spanx. You two should go to a mall that has a plus size store in it...mimic the styles that they have the mannequins wearing!

*Edit* Torrid sells TALL plus size womens clothes

Plus size clothing???? Help?

dat256girl

hello im a 21 year old female..i need help finding cute clothes..all the clothes i see look like things my grandmother would wear.. so if anyone knows of a website other then lane bryant & torrid that sells really cute fun flirty plus size clothing let me know...thanks

Answer
Forever21 has a plus-size section, although it is fairly limited and F21 clothes are cheap in general. Aside from there, you could try department stores like Macy's, JCP, Sear's, etc; or, stores like Target.

Personally, I loove ASOS, and they also have a huge plus-size selection! They're UK-based, so keep in mind size conversions, but shipping is free in the states. Seriously, their clothes are super cute :).

Your best bet would be to look up stylish plus-size blogs! Plus-size fashion bloggers would probably have great recommendations for wear to buy cute clothes.

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do plus size models still have fashion shows?

tamra l

do plus size models still have fashion shows or are they just commercial and print models?
I asked this because I had my IMTA (international modeling and talent agency) audition yesterday and he said that dont plan on being a model unless your the sample size, 2&4, but what about plus size girls like myself, do i still plan on modeling

Answer
The only type of fashion shows for Plus Size models might be if Lane Bryant has a fashion show in a local mall, or some other plus size label has a trunk show at Salon Z at Saks. But there is nothing like New York or Paris Fashion Week when it comes to plus size. The vast majority of plus size work is in catalogs catering to plus size or large busted women or print work.

What's the BIGGEST mistake plus sized girls make in fashion?

his love

Be specific and offer suggestions as well

Answer
I would agree with most of the above comments that plus sized women do make poor decisions when it comes to clothing sizes being too small. But in the same sense if a plus sized woman wears a "moo moo" which simply drapes over her body, then she will seem figureless and in turn look much larger than she is.
I have been heavier set for a good portion of my life, and it's hard to find trendy clothes without looking horrible in them (they just don't make plus sized clothes fashonable). But there is no reason to try to stuff yourself into a pair of pants that is to small just to look "in style"

Lany Bryant (plus sized fashion) has turned their store around in the past few years and now i love shopping in there, as they keep up with fashion as closely as they can. They came out with several new items this past month i just went crazy over.

Boot cut jeans (NOT FLARES) will help elongate and thin the leg. Even straight legged pants will help, and a darker denim if in jeans. It depends clothing wise on age i think but this is for 20-40 years old. Button up shirts that are perfectly fit that do not buckles at the chest will emphasize a large chest without clinging to any tummy a person might have. Also jackets with bullets are very in style. They should be waste length and have 3 buttons (for women with larger chests). Shoe wise, a pointed toe shoe with a long pant will help give the leg a much longer feel. Tank tops probably aren't the best bet for a plus sized woman as many are self conscious about their chests and arms and tanks provide very little coverage up top. And for skirts, anything that hits at the knee (NOT AT THE CALF) will also give a more proportional look.

But, knowing that it is hard to find clothes that wit well and are fashionable, if a plus sized woman wants both (good fit and style) then their best option is to shop at a store like Lane Bryant or any store that is customized for plus sized woman and then have something tailored to fit them perfectly. Nothing is better looking than a perfect fit, and this relates to plus sized woman as well as non plus sized women.

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do plus size models still have fashion shows?

tamra l

do plus size models still have fashion shows or are they just commercial and print models?
I asked this because I had my IMTA (international modeling and talent agency) audition yesterday and he said that dont plan on being a model unless your the sample size, 2&4, but what about plus size girls like myself, do i still plan on modeling

Answer
The only type of fashion shows for Plus Size models might be if Lane Bryant has a fashion show in a local mall, or some other plus size label has a trunk show at Salon Z at Saks. But there is nothing like New York or Paris Fashion Week when it comes to plus size. The vast majority of plus size work is in catalogs catering to plus size or large busted women or print work.

What's the BIGGEST mistake plus sized girls make in fashion?

his love

Be specific and offer suggestions as well

Answer
I would agree with most of the above comments that plus sized women do make poor decisions when it comes to clothing sizes being too small. But in the same sense if a plus sized woman wears a "moo moo" which simply drapes over her body, then she will seem figureless and in turn look much larger than she is.
I have been heavier set for a good portion of my life, and it's hard to find trendy clothes without looking horrible in them (they just don't make plus sized clothes fashonable). But there is no reason to try to stuff yourself into a pair of pants that is to small just to look "in style"

Lany Bryant (plus sized fashion) has turned their store around in the past few years and now i love shopping in there, as they keep up with fashion as closely as they can. They came out with several new items this past month i just went crazy over.

Boot cut jeans (NOT FLARES) will help elongate and thin the leg. Even straight legged pants will help, and a darker denim if in jeans. It depends clothing wise on age i think but this is for 20-40 years old. Button up shirts that are perfectly fit that do not buckles at the chest will emphasize a large chest without clinging to any tummy a person might have. Also jackets with bullets are very in style. They should be waste length and have 3 buttons (for women with larger chests). Shoe wise, a pointed toe shoe with a long pant will help give the leg a much longer feel. Tank tops probably aren't the best bet for a plus sized woman as many are self conscious about their chests and arms and tanks provide very little coverage up top. And for skirts, anything that hits at the knee (NOT AT THE CALF) will also give a more proportional look.

But, knowing that it is hard to find clothes that wit well and are fashionable, if a plus sized woman wants both (good fit and style) then their best option is to shop at a store like Lane Bryant or any store that is customized for plus sized woman and then have something tailored to fit them perfectly. Nothing is better looking than a perfect fit, and this relates to plus sized woman as well as non plus sized women.

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Plus Size Fashion Tips?

widdle_nes

My Friend whos a size 22 has asked me to help her with her fashion sense, i'm usually good with giving advice and putting together outfits, but when it comes to plus sizes i'm not to sure whats looks good and whats a no go zone.
Just some more info on her, she is very tall, blonde hair and carries most of her weight around her stomach and hips.

Any advice would be nice THANK YOU!

Answer
Think of your friend as yourself choose things that's similar to what you wear or what you know is IN, just nothing that has the stomach showing or arms some poeple find that in bad taste for plus size women....and if you DO find a nice plus size top that is sleeveless, tube, or spaghetti strap match that with a nice bolero to cover the arms but not make her hot since it's almost summer. go to http://www.torrid.com and check out the diff types of clothing they have online and you'll get the feel of what goes and what doesnt for plus size women. also shorts r sorta a no go for plus size women but if she has the legs for it...it's totally ok. If she's a BOLD type of OUT OF THE BOX dresser try pairing those shorts with a cute pair of leggings or SPANX...now this doesnt work for all shorts so you'll have to endure a bit of trial and error in matching some cute shorts with the leggings or spanx. You two should go to a mall that has a plus size store in it...mimic the styles that they have the mannequins wearing!

*Edit* Torrid sells TALL plus size womens clothes

Plus size clothing???? Help?

dat256girl

hello im a 21 year old female..i need help finding cute clothes..all the clothes i see look like things my grandmother would wear.. so if anyone knows of a website other then lane bryant & torrid that sells really cute fun flirty plus size clothing let me know...thanks

Answer
Forever21 has a plus-size section, although it is fairly limited and F21 clothes are cheap in general. Aside from there, you could try department stores like Macy's, JCP, Sear's, etc; or, stores like Target.

Personally, I loove ASOS, and they also have a huge plus-size selection! They're UK-based, so keep in mind size conversions, but shipping is free in the states. Seriously, their clothes are super cute :).

Your best bet would be to look up stylish plus-size blogs! Plus-size fashion bloggers would probably have great recommendations for wear to buy cute clothes.

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Does anyone know of a plus size fashion website?

I don't know much about fashion, and I was wondering if there was a good plus size clothing website (with cheap stuff that I can afford!!) that would be good for me to buy from. I prefer shopping online, but if there's a decent store somewhere, I'd be happy to try it. I like jeans shirts scarves and boots, and I don't really follow what's popular or in style.
Thanks

Answer
I think this plus size clothing website should be able to help you find the plus size fashion website. It provide the only plus size information. Hope this help you.

Plus Size Fashion Tips?

widdle_nes

My Friend whos a size 22 has asked me to help her with her fashion sense, i'm usually good with giving advice and putting together outfits, but when it comes to plus sizes i'm not to sure whats looks good and whats a no go zone.
Just some more info on her, she is very tall, blonde hair and carries most of her weight around her stomach and hips.

Any advice would be nice THANK YOU!

Answer
Think of your friend as yourself choose things that's similar to what you wear or what you know is IN, just nothing that has the stomach showing or arms some poeple find that in bad taste for plus size women....and if you DO find a nice plus size top that is sleeveless, tube, or spaghetti strap match that with a nice bolero to cover the arms but not make her hot since it's almost summer. go to http://www.torrid.com and check out the diff types of clothing they have online and you'll get the feel of what goes and what doesnt for plus size women. also shorts r sorta a no go for plus size women but if she has the legs for it...it's totally ok. If she's a BOLD type of OUT OF THE BOX dresser try pairing those shorts with a cute pair of leggings or SPANX...now this doesnt work for all shorts so you'll have to endure a bit of trial and error in matching some cute shorts with the leggings or spanx. You two should go to a mall that has a plus size store in it...mimic the styles that they have the mannequins wearing!

*Edit* Torrid sells TALL plus size womens clothes

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Plus size clothing???? Help?

dat256girl

hello im a 21 year old female..i need help finding cute clothes..all the clothes i see look like things my grandmother would wear.. so if anyone knows of a website other then lane bryant & torrid that sells really cute fun flirty plus size clothing let me know...thanks

Answer
Forever21 has a plus-size section, although it is fairly limited and F21 clothes are cheap in general. Aside from there, you could try department stores like Macy's, JCP, Sear's, etc; or, stores like Target.

Personally, I loove ASOS, and they also have a huge plus-size selection! They're UK-based, so keep in mind size conversions, but shipping is free in the states. Seriously, their clothes are super cute :).

Your best bet would be to look up stylish plus-size blogs! Plus-size fashion bloggers would probably have great recommendations for wear to buy cute clothes.

would i be a plus size model?

Q. i wear a size 4 in dresses, size 5-7 SOMETIMES 9 jeans (depending where i go) mostly 7.


and i'm 5'7



i think plus size models are larger, but models are a lot smaller. haha

i'm kinda stuck between the two. what do you think? i'll add pictures later.
I'M NOT GAINING ANY WEIGHT!!! haha
i'd DEFINITELY want to "regular" model before plus size model, but I'm too big to do that so I'm just slightly considering plus size.
i do NOT want to gain weight though, if anything lose.
i'm 13, and EVERY one of my siblings is 6ft+

i'm sure i'll be growing, hopefully slimming down a bit.
i don't have large boobs. lol

Answer
Plus size models that are booked through the top agencies are between sizes 8 and 16/18 (with some bigger girls doing fit work).
You're a little short for modeling, though - the bare minimum is typically 5'8", and you really need to be even taller to be truly competitive.

When models are in that limbo between sizes their agents sometimes list them on both their straight size and plus size boards to see where they fit in best. I know of a handful of models who are a size 8 or 10 who are marketed as both and get booked for both straight size and plus size jobs, although the work they get is usually more catalog and commercial work than pure fashion work.

You are in the middle, and you need to get in front of an agent who, if he/she has interest in you, can tell you which market to target. No one here on Yahoo can tell you if you are going to make it - that's up to an agent or booker.

You mention "regular" modeling - do you know what that means? I think you are talking about commercial modeling, where people don't have to be ultra-thin or especially big or amazingly beautiful. There are commercial agencies that book people to do tv ads, commercials, advertisements, etc. Think of the Lysol lady or the "where's the beef" lady - they are not gorgeous models but they are "real people" models and can make a few bucks. That might be where you're headed - you don't strike me as fashion model material.

Good luck with whatever you do!

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