Clothes Shopping... Argh. Just the thought of it makes me cringe.
And actually going shopping makes me feel worthless. Nothing ever fits.
The average age of my wardrobe is 8 yrs old and 90% of it is hand me downs.
I have big boobs, (12F... So I need a size 14-16 to get around them and anything but a singlet looks like a sack) no hips, (size 12) big thighs (need a size 14-16 here). I can never find anything.... And trying just leaves me in tears and feeling like a fat worthless tramp.
When I get dressed and have to leave the house.... I have to think is this too stained or damaged to be seen in public.
I can't justify spending money on clothes I hate, so I just deal with what I have.
What can I do? Anyone else like this?
Clothes shopping leaves me worthless
Clothes shopping leaves me worthless
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I have no answers. But I feel the exact same. Large boobs makes it so hard to find anything that fits nice.
Start to love your body and work with your shape.
It’s hard. I know I’m a H cup! It’s taken me a long time to work with my curves and work out what clothes work and don’t.
Wrap dresses and tops, empire line shirts and dresses are all miracles. Tops that hang but have an electric waiste are also good.
I’ve also found right dresses actually work really well with a sheer shirt if I’m feeling like I don’t want it all on display.
Oh I do love my body... Especially as it's strong.
I don't love clothes though. I never find any satisfaction with them. I will have a look at this empire line you talk of. I live in jeans, singlets and hoodies or jerseys on winter. And loathe summer as I can never find anything that fits.
Hoodies make me look 10 x bigger than I am
Ohhhh you've got 12 F cups like me! Im a size 12 all over tho, and big boobs like ours look great in clothes!! Especially with a cheeky plunging neck line top or strappy dress, or a shirt with the first two buttons undone.
Tastefully tho.
It will draw the eye upwards and not downwards and will stop your legs being as much of a focus. A good pair of bootleg jeans, a long flowing skirt, or black leggings hide hips and thighs if you aren't happy with them.
Does anyone local do small alterations to supplement their pension?
Or could you hire one of those people that does the first shop with you and teaches you the kinds of clothes that will look great on your figure?
Have a look Let Me Try Before You Buy (LMTBYB) on FB & Insta. She trys on different brands & shows you how to style an outfit to suit your shape, especially for curvy people.