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I won best dressed!

Dress: https://www.macys.com/shop/product/city-studios-juniors-glitter-fit-flare-dress?ID=10147308&CategoryID=18109&isDlp=true&isDlp=true

I should not be wearing a juniors dress at 28, but it fit so whatever. I do love this dress. It's iridescent and the sparkles look pink and red from some angles, blue and purple from others. Also, VERY short. Don't bend over. Like at all.

Pashmina: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZWP0QF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Added a pop of color and was really nice to have as the night got cooler.

Mask: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F6QL4IU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Served its purpose. Not very high quality, ribbon on stick started coming off.

Shoes: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B074F3XG16/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

GORGEOUS. Not comfortable. But gorgeous. I switched into my black Tieks after a few hours.

Hair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlBxORiXE6Q

I used curlformers instead of a wand and regular braided instead of fishtail. Otherwise followed the tutorial. It was really easy! I have straight hair that is almost as long as the girl in the video, but you could totally do this with medium length hair.

Jewelry: https://www.etsy.com/listing/193488251/freshwater-pearl-necklace-for-women?ref=yr_purchases, https://www.etsy.com/listing/527844781/rose-gold-pearl-earrings-rose-gold?ref=yr_purchases, https://www.etsy.com/listing/523977496/personalized-birthstone-necklace-orchid?ref=yr_purchases (in bracelet form)

My advice is to pick 1 or 2 features about yourself that you like (or at least tolerate) and try to highlight those while making those features that you might be uncomfortable with more subtle. For me, I try to find tops/dresses that accentuate my modest bust (like a babydoll top) and/or are nipped in at the waist (like a peplum blazer or top) that have a little extra fabric or flare out slightly so that it does not cling to my stomach/lower abdomen.

My cousin is the tall one in the family and likes to emphasize her legs, hide her arms, big bust, and lower abdomen. So she wears things like more flowy cold-shoulder tops or off the shoulder skater dresses.

There are also jumpsuits and walk-through rompers now that are roomy on the bottom, cute swimdresses, and a bunch of jeggings (often made with a good amount of spandex-like material, similar to shapewear, with a lot of stretch that can actually help smooth out some bulges and make you look skinnier).

You can also use the illusion of lace, mesh, and chiffon -type material to "obscure" while still not appearing as though you're too covered up or that you're overtly trying to hide something. Though these fabrics are not always your friend as they can be clingy and do not have much stretch to them, in certain cuts and in certain areas of the outfit they can open up a few more girly and/or sexy options for your wardrobe.

Spanx has become synonymous with shapewear, but it's just one (fairly expensive) brand of many. Shapewear is an option, but most plus size women I know don't use it as an everyday tool if they don't have to, but rather for special occasions/events. There are often different levels of "power" (which basically means how tight do you want it to suck you in?) and various cuts, but for smoothing out the lower abdomen, I would personally recommend something like the hi-waist boyshort shapewear to smooth out a little above and below the area as well. Also be mindful that in the summer that type of fabric can make you quite heated and sweaty and, if you have to go to the bathroom, it can be a struggle to get the shapewear back into place, similar to a wet bathing suit, though not impossible. Women do wear it all the time, I'm not trying to talk you out of shapewear. I definitely use it whenever I wear a dress/skirt. I would also recommend Chafing Relief Powder Gel to prevent "chub rub" if your thighs rub together or any rashy/raw areas that can develop around the groin area from time to time when wearing shapewear or life in general.

*I know I linked a lot of Torrid.com things, but those are just for example-sake and the fact that some of Torrid's clothes will show you what the same item looks like on different sized models 1x, 2x, 4x, which can be helpful. Torrid itself is expensive and you should never pay full price for any of their stuff if you don't have to. But they are always having a sale and things are always on clearance so there shouldn't really be a reason to.

Yes! They have a great selection of colors in real plus sizes. I have a hard time finding tights that fit properly and the We Love Colors brand fits me great. I have them in royal blue and scarlet red. Here's the Amazon page.

This is on the expensive side (although honestly this is what I spend on most of my bras) but it is seriously the best strapless bra I’ve ever worn. I’m a 40 DD and wore this to a wedding and didn’t have to adjust it once, but it doesn’t feel super tight or constricting. Really worth the investment.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QR0VIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_u-2SDbETCT9W7

Thank you u/KimberLovesTMBG for the book mention. That one never crossed my radar and it still looks pretty timely. I think I'll be ordering a used copy from Amazon.

In case anyone else is interested, here's the book (at least I hope I've got the right one!)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0670801453/ref=crt_ewc_img_huc_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1G31V8EZLIGGE

Edit: Here's an interview the author did decades ago. It's still damn relevant IMHO.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1986-02-13-8601110877-story.html

Again, I sincerely hope I'm referencing the correct book!

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My usual pant size is a 22.

These are my favorite, basic, cotton undies: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000OPJQYC

I wear a 9. I also get them in significant less terrible colors (try target).

They are comfortable, stay in place, and never ride up. They're also thick enough to feel like I have good coverage where I want it.

I am from Vancouver. If I were home I could lend you everything you need from my storage room, but I am spending the winter in Palm Springs.

I support the recommendation for Columbia.

Flannel lined jeans

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002FU62V4/ref=asc_df_B002FU62Q41572703200000?creative=395549&creativeASIN=B002FU62Q4&linkCode=df0&tag=psc0e-20&ascsubtag=4268034482&th=1&psc=1

Remember to check Poshmark and Mercari. Unless you are going to need them on a regular basis, there s no point in paying a fortune for winter gear.

There is a plus size consignment shop in New Westminster, near Vancouver, called Grand Central, if you are still chasing down anything when you get there.

https://www.grandcentralconsignment.com/

Also, there is sporting goods shop that sells used clothing too.

https://sportsjunkies.com/clothing/

these are super soft and very stretchy and long. I ordered a 3x and a 4x, the 3x is more my size and I'm on the bigger side of plus. I need every color !! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079Z4RW7W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm a 36G (UK), and for my wedding I ordered this one from Amazon and it worked great. As long as the dress doesn't also have a plunging neckline it will probably work. You could also ask on r/ABraThatFits and see if they have recommendations.

>https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079Z4RW7W/ref=oh\_aui\_detailpage\_o00\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

on the note of this brand, I got this https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Ritual-Sleeveless-Gathered-Charcoal/dp/B07538D7QK?ref_=w_bl_sl_l_ap_ap_web_17414208011 this summer and it is absolutely fantastic.

i got these from amazon for a last minute snow trip and they turned out to be my favorite leggings for cold weather. they're not true thermal, but warmer than normal leggings. i had no issue with the fit either (big thighs here too) because they're stretchy and quite roomy.

Oh! That makes sense! The only other thing i would suggest is a corset type strapless bra like this one!

https://smile.amazon.com/ColdPruf-Womens-Platinum-Plus-Size/dp/B0097GQ9WG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465937136&sr=8-1&keywords=coldpruf+plus

https://smile.amazon.com/ColdPruf-Womens%C2%A0Platinum-Plus-Size-Bottom/dp/B0097GQBV0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1465937136&sr=8-4&keywords=coldpruf+plus

I wore these under my clothes on a trip to Montana in the middle of the winter- they officially only go up to a 3x but most of the reviews say they run large, and a 2x was fine for me at a sz 24/3x.

I'm about the same size as you and because of fibromyalgia I have issues where anything tight around my ribs hurts immensely so I bought three of these and they are super comfy and still lift and separate.

Leading Lady Women's Plus Size Sleep Leisure Cotton Bra, Black, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00804YFYA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_GCrczbSK16NKM

I use these http://www.amazon.com/Underworks-Pettipants-Culotte-Bloomers-Medium-Beige/dp/B005I6F0OC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1407965554&sr=8-5&keywords=culotte+slip

for shorter skirts

and these http://www.justmysize.com/plus-size/intimates/other-styles/slips-and-camisoles/snip-it-pettipant

for longer skirts

They do seem to have some on Amazon, however some people say the flight attendants I want you to use the airlines specific ones, which makes sense.

Amazon's recommend one ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006Z907TY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SSxPDb6YSWBSZ ) is supposed to work on every airline except the one I usually fly with lol, but there are some southwest specific ones but with worse reviews