This casual wrap dress is figure flattering and professional.
I don’t have any difficulty finding something to rant about when it comes to finding clothes for plus size women. Whether it’s clothing designers utter lack of respect or it’s retailers denials of our existence – let alone our majority status – I find ample fodder to fuel my ire. However, since I launched this blog – there seems to be a lot more “competition” for the plus size women who are searching the internet for clothing. It’s not surprising that more and more plus size women are heading online to shop. Shopping online is not only a real time saver – it’s a sanity saver as well.
That increase in women searching for plus size clothing has also meant a rush of people trying to create content for them. That’s fine – but some of the advice I’ve been reading lately has been positively AWFUL!
I get it – the mindless robots that crawl and web and index content can’t tell if an article is written by someone who “knows” what they’re talking about – but come on! I’m not really surprised to see bad plus size fashion advice coming from a health and fiteness website that’s featuing an article titled “Tips for plus size women”.
They say you can’t read “tone” in an email – but it sure comes across loud and clear when it comes to the writer of the above mentioned article. I’m going to share a few of the WORST tips for shopping for plus size clothing for women here – but I won’t help their site by including a link.
The following are actually copied from a top ranking health and fitness site which offers “tips” for plus size women. Be sure to read these with your inner voice DRIPPING in sarcasm. The italicized print is my response to “Barbie” the idiot writer who offers these worthless ” plus size fashion tips”.
TIPS FOR PLUS SIZE WOMEN OFFERED BY SOMEONE WHO THINKS 5 lbs IS A LOT OF WEIGHT TO LOSE.
- Barbies says, “Try clothes that have some spandex in them so they are flexible without making you look boxy.”
Kathy replies, voice dripping in sarcasm: “BOXY!!!! Oh – thank you Barbie! One of my biggest problems is having too many angles!!! Spandex is every plus size woman’s fashion friend – why there’s nothing I like better than having that damned spandex finding and hugging every crease and lump in my voluptuous body!”
- Barbie says, “Buy 100% cotton clothes a size bigger than what you normally wear to allow for shrinkage.”
Kathy replies, voice dripping with sarcasm, “Brilliant advice!!! There’s nothing more figure flattering for plus size women than buying clothing which is too big. I’ll be sure to buy my next mumu a size larger to follow your wisdom. Seriously – my advice is – if you love it and it’s 100% cotton – buy it to fit – then wash it in cold water and hang dry. Cotton clothes last longer and you don’t have to try to “guess” how much it will shrink in the dryer.”
- Barbie says, “Choose undergarments carefully so they fit well and stay in place.|”
Kathy replies, and is starting to get annoyed, “This is exceptional advice Barbie. Because of course, since my top layers are made from spandex – there will be hell to pay if I follow your other fashion advice and purchase my 100% cotton oversized.
- Barbie say, “Layered looks are usually a safe bet for hiding bulky areas.”
Kathy replies, and is now really pissed off, “Barbie – you’re an idiot. If there’s a lump in your bed – you might pile more bedding on to hide it but the WORST thing any woman can do is pile one layer after bulky layer of clothing trying to hid our “bulky” areas.”
BLEAH! I spit on this awful advice obviously written by someone who obviously needs to wear water wings in order to safely consume her morning coffee without the possibility of drowning in it.
Barbie – you need to add some fat to your diet. The brain needs fat and carbs to function properly – and you’re OBVIOUSLY not getting enough of either!!!
