Daily Questions - June 30, 2021
Posted Jun 30, 2021, 4:57 PM UTC
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Does anyone know of any resources (blogs, subreddits, etc) for figuring out postpartum fashion? I had a baby three months ago and am starting to look for clothes for going back to work in fall. So far feeling pretty stumped on how to dress a completely different body than I've had my whole life 😳
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I was in your situation last year. You body will still change a lot between then and now. 3 months is barely enough time to recover, and it's tough being stuck in between maternity clothes and your old size.
I'd do a lot of dresses, honestly, or look at pants with tie belts so the size can be a little adjustable.
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Thank you, I'm definitely trying to curb my instinct to replace everything and just get enough to get me through a work week. I'm only just now finding time and energy to exercise too
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ISO cute bikinis that will cover my butt! I’m 22 and most bathing suits marketed toward my age are too cheeky for me! Most full coverage bottoms are high-waisted which I don’t like. Preferably somewhere that I can get a matching top. Most modest bikini bottoms I feel are geared toward women older than me. I have the Athleta clean full bottoms and I love the fit and coverage! But now I’m looking for something a little more stylist than sporty (i.e. a cute pattern). Big booty girls help me out :)
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You may want to check out our recent swimwear megathread
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I just went on a deep dive. Very promising stuff thank you for sharing!
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Aerie has cute full coverage regular bottoms with matching tops too! I’m not really on board with the high waisted bottom trend either lol
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I’d recommend Tommy Bahama! I like the coverage I got there and the floral pattern was really pretty too.
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I’ll check it out thanks!
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Does anyone have experience with LookHuman? I want to buy some quirky graphic tees and sweatshirts for lounging/sleep and the occasial trip to the grocery store but don't want to buy if the quality is just really terrible and going to look like trash after 3 wears. I'm really drawn to this one and this one is a lot of fun too
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They use Gildan brand for their clothing, like Wicked Clothing (similar feel style wise). The screen printing is pretty good, I have a tank that says Hex the Patriarchy that I wear weekly, then wash in cold and tumble dry. A few months later and zero wear and tear.
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Thanks! That makes me feel a lot better about purchasing 😊
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Also thanks for the rec of Wicked Clothing, the designs are so much fun
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So im a total fashion newbie and I found this article on the do's and dont's of baseball game outfits for gals. I'm going to the Cubs game this weekend and I have to know if this is legit or not.
Either way, to think I was going to order a bag that looks like a baseball....
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It’s very casual :) If you want to look like you tried you can wear the teams colors. I wouldn’t wear a dress, though, you’ll want to be comfortable as stadiums can be hot and dirty lol. Jeans/denim shorts are good! You can always dress up a sporty oufit with a cute accessories
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Most people are very casual, tees and shorts.
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Hi everyone! I am attending a couple weddings as a guest this year and I splurged on this dress to wear to all of them because I fell in love:
https://www.alamourthelabel.com/collections/love-me-collection/products/shailee-a-line-midi-dress
And now I’m helping my boyfriend pick out a cocktail suit that would go well with this dress. We are both very clueless and would appreciate any suggestions regarding look/feel and brands! Honestly, I know zip about men’s fashion so I really could use all the help i can get.
For reference, the weddings I’m attending are outdoor venues in wine country CA.
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You might have better luck asking in malefashionadvice instead. In terms of colours - I’d just make the the colours don’t clash rather than matching necessarily.
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Ty I’ll try there!
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i agree with asking r/malefashionadvice since they probably know best, but i really like the idea of a tan suit with a green bow tie that matches the green in your dress. something like this (but for obviously for men instead of kids haha).
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I think tan would go well with the dress
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What size is X in plus size sizing? The available sizes for what I’m looking at are 1X, 2X and X.
Does that mean than X is bigger than 2X? I had thought it was the smallest option?
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X is 0X, bigger than an XL but smaller than a 1X.
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Thank you! Turns out the app formatted the sizes weirdly so when I actually went to desktop the X was the first/smallest option which makes more sense!
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It will be an item that someone straddling the boundary between straight sizes and plus sizes would wear
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Perfect that’s what I want then! Thanks so much
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Jean from Extra Petite was rocking this Express dress a few weeks ago, and it looked pretty great on her.
Edit to add: the juniors’ brand Emerald Sundae has XXS Juniors’ sizes and is said in reviews to run slim.
Have you asked in r/XXS as well? Might be worth a try.
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slightly off-topic, but not quite: how did you get used to online shopping / do you still go to stores to buy clothes?
hi, this has been a common topic with my family for the past years - we just can't make the jump to buy our clothes online unless it's about a random impulse buy every 7months or so that we know we won't have to return. the whole ordeal sounds just so...foreign, still. with every other smaller item i'm fine purchasing online, but when it comes to fashion, i always (despite making looong wishlists in several online stores) end up feeling like the clothing is not "real" and that if i cannot try it on, the risk of purchasing and just throwing my money away is great to me. i know, by watching others purchase tons of clothes online, that it's not like that, but in practical sense i can't grasp it to work myself.
i've always associated clothing shopping with walking around the city/shopping malls/citymarkets and experiencing all the trying on and such to find out the best gems to buy. it's usually been also a social happening with my family & friends. with online shops it feels like anything could work but then there comes the uncertainty that what if none of them does? it's frustrating, lol. especially as it's not very easy to find the exact items i want in stores unless they're trending rn or something. and sharing my online findings to others feels like i'm annoying them as they're not also in the "moment" with me and we already know i'm unlikely to actually go for the purchase.
did you struggle with this virtual shopping experience at first? how did you make it work?
every time i've ever purchased anything it's always one item at a time, just in case, so idk how to go for the more "realistic" shopping style of actually getting several items at once. there's so many pieces i want to own to up my style, but my heart is so weak, haha.
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You know you can return things right? You aren’t stuck with online purchases…
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ah, i did somewhat emphasize the ordeal with returns, but lemme clarify: i never return my purchases unless they’re ridiculously faulty. we are used to weighing in the purchase at the store well enough that there won’t be any need to return things. so yeah, i know it’s possible, but if switching from in-store to online means having to often return what i bought, it doesn’t sound like a good switch…
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It’s not necessarily a switch, you can still do in store, but loooooots of cute stuff isn’t available in store.
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ahhh... i wonder if i worded my posts incorrectly? it's not about what's actually possible - i know the reality. i just struggle with my mindset/heart/emotions and was looking for some "peer support" or whatever it's called. people who have no issue with this topic wouldn't see what's the big deal and i'm not expecting them to, either. so yeah. for me it's a switch to even start doing it. but that is besides my whole point..
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Size charts, reviews, measurements. If you know your measurements its pretty simple to apply size charts. And like. You can return things lol, most places now will have free return shipping.
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Tbh I think buying things one at a time is better practice overall than buying a lot of stuff. That way if you do have to return, you don’t have hundreds of dollars tied up on your credit card until it processes.
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yeah, true, but it still doesn’t go over my main issue. i buy with debit so everything goes immediately and as mentioned in other comment, i rarely if never return things, so yeah. maybe it’s a culture thing or st, i’m from a smaller european city so many mindsets are different here than people online seem to have.
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Gotcha. I mainly buy with debit too which is why I mostly buy things one at a time. It sounds like you just need to be okay with returning stuff if it doesn’t work out, if you want to branch out and take more risks. But still just start with one thing, and then if you have to return, see what that process is like and if you’re comfortable with it. (Also check the return policy before you buy - some are really strict, like no return of sale items, or you need to post your return in X amount of days, or there’s a restocking fee)
Also online shopping for clothes might just not be for you, and that’s fine. Lots of people prefer only going to shops, you’re not alone there.
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those are helpful! i have used that for the small non-clothing items! but haha, it still feels weird unless i’m to see a photo review by a person with a body build like mine… i know this is a mentality thing but it’s why i asked - if there’s been similar struggles it’s nice to hear how others changed from it.
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that is an interesting and practical take to it! and i’d see myself doing that sorta online shopping if i find the item styles that work for me like that. thank you for sharing. :)
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Has anyone every ordered from Leatherology? I've been on the hunt for a new crossbody bag and came across this brand. It appears to be exactly what I'm looking for, but I can't find too many reviews. I'm super interested in the Trapunto personalization option.
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I LOVE Leatherology and I'm actually about to buy the Trapunto backpack lol
I have a wallet and a couple travel items from them and I think you won't be disappointed :)
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I'm still trying to find non-skinny pants I like wearing and look good in. I'm petite and twiggy, so I'm prone to getting dwarfed by wider styles and vanity sizing, but I think I like the idea of fashion-geared joggers/slim harem pants. Like these. (The acid wash is not as nice in person though :/)
So - any petite XS-friendly recs for comfy, casual-but-not-athletic pants like the above? Or other styles that might work for a tiny person? Strongly prefer dark brown, with dark khaki/olive as a second choice. examples of pieces I'd style them with
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I really like these and they come in petite! https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=686992012&vid=3&tid=onpl000000&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInfOysv-_8QIV_QaICR0JjwCsEAQYASABEgL7ofD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content
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Looks comfy! Unfortunately don't think that color range will work on me (bit bright), but maybe there are discontinued colors I can get secondhand.
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Have you tried browsing the girls’ section of stores? I recently tried, and did pretty ok there. My bottom measurements are a 26 inch waist and 36 inch hips and I recently tried size 15/16 clothes from Abercrombie. They have these joggers which unfortunately aren’t the kind of color you’re looking for, but just wanted to share what I saw. Of course the caveat is that some girls’ clothes just won’t look right on some women’s proportions, like one dress I tried from there just definitely wasn’t right. However, the stuff that fits right for me is great and I even got compliments on my tops at work.
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My comfiest shorts are Old Navy girls' size 10-12, lol. It's a bit hard to find earth tones in the kids' section that aren't literal camo, though :P I'll have to poke around a bit more.
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I’m looking for a good quality pair of platform slip-on sneakers. I’m not particular about material, the more basic the better. Same with color- I’d prefer black or white. I’d like to spend less than $100. Anyone have a lead for me?
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I really love the style from LEDiN but am not sure if this is their official site. Are there any similar brands/stores?
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This site appears suspicious. The credit card badges at the bottom of the page are a .png instead of being hard coded. Unfortunately I can't recommend specific alternatives, but all of these styles are very on-trend right now - check Hollister, Lulu's, etc.
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Hello everyone, I'm attending a Hen Party in London in a few weeks - one night will be 70s theme (glam), any advice on what I could wear that's suitable for today? I don't know much about 70s style and not sure what I'm looking for, it's meant to be more fashionable than traditional gimmicky 70s
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If you google 'Biba style' or 'Ossie Clark style', you will come across early 70s looks that have inspired more than a few of the clothes in shops right now. If you have a varied wardrobe, you should be able to put something similar together. A good way to cement this look is to wear a headscarf tied at the back and get the makeup right (round smokey eye, thin brow, dark lip).
If you don't like that, then Studio 54/disco or punk rock are other styles you could explore.
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This Harper's Bazaar photo gallery might have some inspo? One way to do this fashionably but on the cheap is to find some wild 1970s jewelry at a second-hand store and wear it with classic pieces you have now/
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hello! I’m in search of a midi length (although maxi would work since I’m tall and could easily tie or tailor), white button down shirt dress. Preferably cotton. This is my ideal situation. One just sold on poshmark and I’m mad at myself for not buying it. But also, I feel like this would be a pretty basic style.. unfortunately it seems like the simplest styles can be the hardest ones to get right.
I’m using my google skills already and searching mercari/posh/noihsaf, just wondering if anyone has something similar they love or if they’ve seen any around :)
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I saw something similar at Mango. They have some other options as well.
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Ooh, thank you! I can’t believe I didn’t look at Mango straight away. They have one that looks almost perfect!
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Check out j. Crew! Posh should have some as well
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this one from gap looks similar!
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I’m an A cup and I’m going to Vegas in August…I’m looking for something to make my boobs look a little bigger lol. I would buy from boomba but their inserts are $55! Does anyone have any alternatives to this? Or is boomba really worth the money?
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I can’t comment on Boomba, but what I do is wear one of those super padded “up 2 cup sizes” push up bras. You can get them from La Senza. They’re about $50 but you can probably get a promo code if you sign up for emails. Lots of times a dress fits my hips but is too loose up top, so I just wear one of those bras. Saved me a lot of money on tailoring! LOL
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I’ll look into that, thank you so much!! Hopefully my little boobies will look at least a little bigger lmao
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Thank youuu! I’ll definitely check that out :)
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Ok, this may seem weird, but I just read an article about a Hooters girl with small breasts and she made a Tiktok about how she fakes the appearance of a larger chest. Here is an article so you can check it out!
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Lol thank you!! That’s so crazy how she went from double A’s to that!!
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Any recommendations for a good brand of super simple, plain ballet flats that are less than $50 and come in bright colors (red, yellow, green, etc.)?
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Any suggestions for simple, A line with a defined waist summer dresses, for someone with a short torso?
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Uniqlo is definitely cut for shorter overall folks, Old Navy has some cute basics as well though I don't have any of their dresses to comment on the fit of.
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Theory
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Looking for a search term for a handbag with a hard handle that is meant to be worn on the forearm or clutched.
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Satchel? Top handle?
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Top handle seems to be right! Thanks!!!
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Re: your link - I have a bigger version of the Willis that I bought years ago and I just love it.
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Are skater skirts "out"? I'm just getting back into the World and I happened to pop one on and boy howdy I felt dumb. Seems like they were really popular during Polyvore (RIP) days. Optionally, they could just be too youthful for me now. Although I'm 25 so I haven't quite hit menopause yet. Thoughts?
They aren't completely "out" but they certainly aren't "in" either. Like no one's going to think you're a pinnacle of fashion, but you won't get ridiculed for wearing one, either. They're like the skirt version of skinny jeans.
As long as you don't style them like we did back in the 2010s, you'll be fine
Got it, thank you. I was wearing a white sleeveless shirt and a denim vest, which was like my 2015 go to, likely contributed to why I felt so weird.
This would look so NOW with a tennis skirt!
Skater skirts aren’t really on trend right now (tennis skirts are more in style), but I also wouldn’t say that skater skirts are outdated so long as it’s styled in a way that doesn’t look like it’s a look straight from Tumblr/Polyvore (RIP to that era though). 25 is still really young and, regardless, you should wear whatever makes you confident and comfortable regardless of age or trends.
Word! I'm generally not a trend follower but these days everything I wear makes me feel uncomfortable and I can't put my finger on why. Likely covid related but that's a whole other thread. Thank you!
You can try styling it with more current items to make it look fresh, like maybe a crop tank with a square neckline and some dad sneakers or chunky sandals. Or, style it like you would a tennis skirt, since it has a similar silhouette, but without pleats. You could wear it with an oversized sweatshirt and sneakers.
I don’t think youthfulness is the issue as you are still so young, it’s just not a look that’s in at the moment and may actually date you. For a similar vibe tennis skirts are huge rn!