shopping

oh my gosh...I love shopping! I know a lot of bigger girls complain about shopping, but if you know where to shop, its not so bad. I had to come to terms with being a big girl and being ok with big girl sizes. The numbers aren't as important as feeling like you look good....and breathing.  Do I sometimes try to wear something that is pretty snug? definitely, but I try to find things that work for my body. I have found that empire waist and a-line dresses are particularly comfortable. I wear them with a belt and it helps make me look slim...mer...Also, if I am struggling with some arm jiggling, I put a cardigan over it. (which also helps if a particular dress doesn't give you a waistline...assuming the cardigan helps define your waist).  WARNING: wearing dresses makes you hate pants...HATE them.

Things I hate about being a big girl:

things rarely fit your bust

big girls use their boobs as a way to feel more attractive. I understand showing your best assets, but flaunting them is distasteful. I, myself, am guilty of wearing the occasional low-cut outfit, but I try not to have a big chance at wardrobe malfunctions.

Spaghetti straps...they aren't flattering on bigger girls. It looks like somebody wrapped that string they put around meat around your plump arms.

BRAS! whether you are a big girl with little girl boobies or a big girl with mammoth tah-tahs, bras are near impossible to find.  (fredericks hollywood has a great selection of bras that don't look like your grandmother loaned them to you)




Anyways,  the places I shopped today were Old Navy, Forever 21 (decent plus size stuff and their XL are about a 12/14), and Torrid. I had never been to Torrid before, but it has a great selection of big girl clothing. They are a plus size store and try to carry something for everyone. They may not have a huge variety, but they have cute stuff and the store clerks get what it's like for a big girl to shop.

great site to help dress your body type: http://www.dressyourbodytype.com/fullcurvy.php

Todays meals:

Breakfast: Carrot Cake muffin and caramel latte

Lunch: Salad, pears, vitamin water zero.... (felt guilty about breakfast)

Dinner: Subway ham sammy with lots of veggies and a cranberry juice (I didn't eat until 8 because I had been shopping since 4:30)

Day...???  Still learning.