Last Updated on April 29, 2015 by HodgePodgeDays
I am not a UK standard size 10. In fact I’m not entirely sure what size I am and every shop is different, but I’m definitely at the larger end of the size range. I am no fashion expert. I do not care what’s hot on the high street or what’s sending waves down the catwalk. I am a busy Mum and my main concern is do I look god-awful or not and is this clean (or clean enough?).
I usually wear leggings or jeggings with a top, maybe a cardigan too. See, I am NEVER going to set the fashion world on fire. I wear stuff I feel good (or at least ok) in and I try and wear stuff which enhances my good bits. In my case my good bits are my boobs and my legs. I try and disguise the bits I’m less keen on (mainly my tummy), but I’ve learned that trying to cover up by wearing tents only makes things look worse than they are.
I do most of my shopping in Asda, Matalan and Primark with the occasional M&S purchase. I’m grateful that I can find some clothes which I like in my size in these shops. I am aware that there are some fashion rules for big girls but I ignore them and wear what I want. I have my own rules (or fussy preferences, whatever) and my own personal fashion hates (why is EVERYTHING made from polyester and why is EVERYTHING so bloody flowery?).
My style may be casual, I dress a bit boy-ish, but I have some curves which I love and I’m making the most of them in my own way. Fashion rules about horizontal stripes, or the cut of a neckline or the length of a skirt can sod off. I’ll dress how I want and I’m comfortable doing so.
I wear horizontal stripes because they suit me, I (increasingly) wear animal prints because I think they are quite playful and fun, I rarely wear skirts or dresses, but I’m trying to like them. I like being the scruffy side of casual. I have an obsession with underwear and love really fantastic lingerie, especially stockings and hold ups. My husband thinks I’m sexy and gorgeous and do you know what, I am. Every woman is. Wear what you want, rock the body you’ve got. You are adorable. You really are.
You might also be interested in my blog post about body confidence in which I am wearing just underwear (or you might not, I dunno).
For more information about the #WeAreTheThey campaign please visit their Facebook page.
We must be fashion twins! I live in leggings, long tops and cardigans. Occasionally patterned leggings or jeans for a change. I don’t understand fashion at all, and sometimes I look in my wardrobe and it’s all (pretty much) the same colour. Oh well 🙂 xxx
I think you are gorgeous as you are. We are all real women and you’re right we can all wear whatever we like!! I am in desperate need of a wardrobe update – I am wearing all really old stuff. To be honest I have no idea what suits me, what to buy or where to go. But I’m not fussed because I’ll just buy what I like I don’t care what others think anyway. 🙂 xxx
What a lovely post! Thanks for sharing your empowering thoughts xsew