Fat Fashion Concierge (Winter Edition)
What are you shopping for/what shopping wisdom can you share? (Plus the prettiest kitchen and a staircase to nowhere.)
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It snowed here last weekend, and my children played blissfully outside for hours in freezing weather because earlier this fall, I invested in all the kid winter snow gear. (My recipe: These coats, these snow pants, both of which come in kids’ plus sizes, these gloves and mittens, these boots and size up for all so we get multiple winters out of it since that cost a bloody fortune).
I did not play so blissfully because I realized, rather belatedly, that I do not own any snow pants or a truly warm, waterproof coat. I wore fleece leggings and my own Bogs to shovel and it was fine, but: Plus size winter gear is among the many categories of plus size clothing that is just so hard.
Which explains why I’ve gotten two messages from readers in the past 24 hours also asking for plus size snow pants and/or long underwear recs. As well as this note about another tricky category of fat fashion (bras!):
Can anyone recommend a bra with a large band but smaller cups? I think I'm looking for more of a bralette than a traditional bra; I definitely don't want underwire and comfort is more important than aesthetics. When I've looked at plus size bralettes in the past they seem to assume that you also have large breasts, which is definitely not the case for me. Thank you!
I can’t help with that query (small boobs are not my journey), but I know one of our Burnt Toasties will have a good rec. So I’ve decided to make today’s thread a concierge post (h/t to
, originator of this format) so we can both give and get all the fat fashion recs we need.Here’s how Fat Fashion Concierge works:
Tell us what you’re shopping for, and be as specific as possible. (Include your usual size range, fabric preferences, any other details.)
Respond to any comments you can help with. We love links, general feedback if you own the thing, and please include the item’s available size range in numbers. (This is super important, because as
mentioned in last week’s thread: “The options shrink DRAMATICALLY once you pass a 14, 24, and 28. Just assuming that ‘plus size’ means one thing is dismissive of larger bodies.”) If you have intel on how true to size a brand’s plus sizes are, please also share. Is the 3X a legit 3X or is it a fat-washed XL.You do not need to limit yourself to practical items like snowsuits and bras — we can also help with what you should wear to your cousin’s wedding next month, or where to find a very cute striped sweater (that one is maybe also a question from me!).
If you can, stop by later in the day or over the weekend and sort the comments by “newest,” so later arrivals still get good intel!
PS. Don’t forget to check out our thread rules if you’re a new commenter.