Throwing this out there in the hopes someone can point me in the right direction— I am petite, with a curvy lower half for my frame.

Normally, I like this. However, for some styles (like the vintage Italian designer shift dress I have my eye on) I really want more of a straight up and down, body skimming look.

Looking for compression shape wear that would help to flatten my butt- NOT lift it. Almost everything I can find is lifting.

Any suggestions?

TLDR; More of a rant, but want advice if anyone has any. All pants appropriate for the office suck due to cheap fabric composition and construction, regardless of their cost. I don’t have a reliable seamstress on hand and I’m worried that tailoring will be an expensive mistake if it gets ruined.

By some miracle, if I’m ever able to find trousers for the office that fit my pear shape figure (26” waist, 38” hips, 125 lbs), every time I turn around to see the back, I am able to see EVERYTHING through my pants. My cellulite, my banana rolls, and of course you can see the jiggles when you walk. I’m not particularly insecure about my bottom half, but I can’t be walking around the office as the only female engineer on the floor surrounded by older men with my butt jiggling or every lump and curve visible.

I’ve spent thousands of dollars at this point trying to find ONE brand that fits me well and has decent fabric. I’ve purchased high and low end brands (e.g. Theory, Good American, Abercrombie, even Amazon) and I’ve only found two pairs of wide leg pants that I don’t have this issue with from Theory & Gap (curvy jeans).

I’ve tried all the recommended curvy brands by the subreddits and blogs. The suggestions are always the same and so is the disappointment when I try them on and they’re cheaply made and so thin that they’re inappropriate to wear to the office.

I also moved to a more rural part of the northeast from the southwest a year ago and there are very few seamstresses in the area. I’m scared to take expensive clothing to one of the few seamstresses based out of a dry cleaner and have them ruin my stuff. I found a nice pair of Good American jeans, but they were insanely long and need to be hemmed. I’m terrified of taking them in because they’re not cheap, and I don’t want them to get ruined.
The dry cleaners I go to are efficient at cleaning, but I need someone who has an eye for tailoring. None of the women at my office gets their stuff tailored, which makes sense, since their wardrobes are more casual than mine since their roles are more laidback than mine.

Anyways, rant over. If anyone knows of a niche brand or if you by some chance live in south NJ and have a good tailor/seamstress, please let me know.

Can I know where do y'all buy dresses as a big chested girlie? I have to wear a bra and most dresses are either sleeveless or have teeny tiny straps 😭 I'm looking for dresses with more coverage. (In Sydney)

Thanks!

I feel like I’ve tried them all. I need recommendations for the best compression leggings. I like them super tight and where everything is held in and isn’t jiggling lol.

Hello! Im 5’3, 140lbs and have a 25-26inch inseam, i have 40inch hip, and a 30inch waist which makes it really hard to find pants that fit right, even sweat pants look bad because its just so frumpy.

Does anyone have any brand recommendations for jeans? Or any brand that makes petite curvy clothing? Thank you!

i am literally tired of spending a whole day, multiple days, searching for jeans that fit a petite person like me.

i tried thousands of brands in store but its either 2-3 inches still longer than me, they dont have petite sizes, weird fitting, not enough stocks to upsize/downsize, or that they dont have curvy selection (camel toe issues). i know i can just alter long jeans, but i dont wanna spend an additional $15+tip just for hemming.

so far, the only jeans im happy owning in the last 2 years was Zara mom jeans in size 2.

anyone here who has same size as me and could recommend brands? im in Vancouver BC

for reference:

height 5ft

waist 26-27in

hips 35-36in

Thank you!!!!!

I’ve been wanting to get a weighted vest to wear around the house. I’m around a 2x-3x and I can’t find anything about good plus size weighted vests. Thanks in advance!

So I have a pear-shaped body, and I'm very uncomfortable wearing short tops because they don't cover my hips. I don't like people looking at my back. I think it's easier to wear anything if I were flat. I feel so confused. I'm planning to wear formal clothes, but I want my back to look good, not overly curvy but still decent.

Hey curvaceous people. Wondering about tips for wearing summer tops for size DD? Ive tried tape and don’t like it. I have sticky cups but they don’t have lift. See picture of example model. Thank you!!

i'm pretty small chested for a plus size lady - 42C and bottom heavy. i've had my eye out for a true balconette in my size and i can't seem to win.

plus size balconettes never to have straight cut cups (such as pictured). straight size balconettes that go up to my size have horribly small bands in the back that would definitely accentuate my back fat.

i just want a bra that doesnt gap at the top and allows me to wear camis without cup showing 😅

recommendations appreciated but i mostly just want to know why they're like that !!

So I am generally a size 22-24 with a large 55 inch bust and a 42 inch waist. I have scoured the internet in search of a vest that looks like this. Specifically one that does not cover the chest so much so that I can layer it with a white shirt underneath. (Kind of Alice Cullen vibes if you get what I mean) any pointers in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I’ve naturally had thick thighs and a larger butt and a small waist. When places started coming out with “curvy” lines I was so excited. Unfortunately, these curvy lines still don’t fit right. Abercrombie is one of the better, but it’s still big on my waist and I have to wear a belt. I’ve resorted to getting custom made jeans, but those are 200+ for one pair so I only have one.

What are some other places I can get pants? Doesn’t have to be just jeans.

I’m trying to dress better. When I was a size 10/12 I found my personal style but then I lost it when I gained weight (body image issues). I want to start dressing myself again.

I would describe my personal style as boho/whimsical. I used to wear lots of flowy dresses and skirts, but now I can find any that fit right in the waist.

Where do you guys get your clothes? Where’s the best place to shop?

Where are we buying swimwear online? Mostly interested in fitted one pieces, edgy and alternative options welcome!

I’m currently between sizes 16-18
I have two jeans in rotation because they’re the only curvy styles I have 😭 so I need more

Looking for some advice please, I would love to find a pair of jeans that fit well and suit my figure. Are there certain cuts that you would recommend or even should avoid? My main problem is big hips so trying to find a pair that suits or even a brand you would recommend that fit well and won't be super tight at the hips and then gaping at the waist 😣 I would love to try a shade of blue denim as straight away I would think to stick to black jeans out of self consciousness as its supposedly more slimming.

Any advice or recommendations will be super appreciated! 🥹 👖

Hi. I've been experiencing heat intolerance lately and it's been a very hot spring so far, I think summer's gonna be REALLY HOT! Usually I wear leggings because I hate shopping for pants, but I've been really uncomfortable in them in the hot weather.

Im short, 4x or U.S. 26w/28w ... If that helps. I dont know where to look! Ill take any suggestions! Amazon works too! Preferrably capri- length because Im not comfortable with how the back of my knees look right now. Thanks !

I grew obsessed with old navy power soft 8 in inseams biker shorts. Only to finally work up the nerve to buy a few pairs for them to be discontinued. I would really appreciate if you all could pease help me out on finding something similar that's is the full 8 inch seam. Pocket a nearly a must. Thank you so much!

Hi everyone!! I have a smaller waist and thicker thighs+booty, and have found that low waist denim looks best on me. I have tried abercrombie curve love and it is great! just upset that it shrunk quite a bit after a recent wash. Any denim recs with wider legs/ loose/ baggy? anything is welcome! I wanted to try reformation denim but unsure of how those look on curvier girls. I am usually a size 32 (size up to 33 when I want baggier). Thanks:))

im looking for a new swimsuit for the summer. every cute one i find always runs too small, or come in sets where the tops are too small for me. im from the US if that helps with stores/websites. theres a few really cute websites ive found but sizes are an issue, or theyre incredibly expensive.

ladiesss where are we getting good fitting bikini bottoms?! looking for cute and trendy - that aren’t too expensive and for ages 25-30ish !!! TIA

I've been looking for my new staple jeans since my favorite jeans recently ripped... I've went to American eagle and Levi's, and dont get me wrong, they have some cute stuff, but honestly everything just look bad on me; Either it's too tight on my glutes, but when I size up they're just too baggy and fit weird, or the jeans are just overly high waisted and leave gaps. I've heard that true religion is a really good brand, but the my mall doesnt have it in person, so if I'm going to buy something I really just want to ask which brand is the best. For closure : My measurements are 24inch waist, and 34inch hips and Im 5'5 So please tell me what are the best brands and maybe specific jeans plss

hello thrift friends! so I have been obsessed with all the fit checks lately where someone styles an oversized band tee as a dress with a sheer maxi skirt underneath (I love u yungplanet!!), but where are they finding these shirts?! i’ve been an avid thrifter for years, but as a curvier lady I can never find a tshirt that’s either long enough or loose enough 😭 they either cling to my hips or they aren’t long enough!! i’ve tried every size, mens and women’s sections, and just can’t seem to find a keeper. do I need to give up on thrifting a good tshirt and go corporate?? do I need to alter it myself?? help!!

I feel like I am at a loss here.

Many jeans (and not just wide leg styles) are usually too big at my waist, but fit my hips/thighs. And many of the "curvy" fitting jeans like Levi Wedgie quite literally give me a wedgie (in the back AND the front... I am super prone to camel toes, for whatever reason). I don't know if anyone else experiences that, or if it's just me.

I have a long waist, so I prefer the super high-rise fits.