what not to wear (home edition)
I've seen two episodes of "How to Look Good Naked", and I've seen more than two episodes of "What Not to Wear". Carson, the host of "How to Look Good Naked" is (I'm pretty sure) the mean guy from "Queer Eye for a Straight Guy". But in HtLGN he was surprisingly compassionate and helpful.
"What Not to Wear" varies widely in advice and meaness, but when it's good, it's really good.
I've learned a lot from both shows. So, I've been (virtually) hanging out at OneStopPlus.com. It puts a lot of women's plus size stores (Avenue, Lane Bryant, Roaman's, etc) in one spot. I also have a coupon code (ww18930) which gives $20 off any order of $50 or more. I've been placing several $50 orders, and getting them for $20 off :) This coupon expires 6/30/08, so I plan on having my wardrobe done at that point :)
Fortunately for me, OneStopPlus.com also has a very nice return policy. I'd say that 2/3 of what I've gotten didn't look as nice as I thought they would. But the 1/3 items that made the cut? I really like them.
I don't expect the clothes I buy to make me love my body. I'm just tired of hiding myself behind my clothes. I'm looking at business clothes and sexy clothes and clothes in more colors than the traditional brown/black/gray I've been wearing. And I've developed some rules for myself.
I don't like shirts that hang down to my crotch. I'm 6'3" tall, but wearing a shirt that hangs at that level makes me feel like I have stubby legs, even though I know I don't. Ironically, way longer is ok. Two of my favorite purchases have been dusters :)
Princess seams are the way to go for me. I'm getting far more careful in reading/understanding the descriptions of the clothes, and princess seams emphasis all the parts of my body that I like.
Colors can be fun. I bought one aztec-y style print jacket and when it showed up I thought, "What was I thinking!!!!". I tried it and now I like it :)
Stop wearing pajamas to work. I used to heavily favor The Avenue's "Soft" collection. I have soft knit pants and soft shirts, and they're very comfortable. So comfortable that I can use them as pajamas (and have). Comfort is still important to me, but I also want style and shape and texture.
"What Not to Wear" varies widely in advice and meaness, but when it's good, it's really good.
I've learned a lot from both shows. So, I've been (virtually) hanging out at OneStopPlus.com. It puts a lot of women's plus size stores (Avenue, Lane Bryant, Roaman's, etc) in one spot. I also have a coupon code (ww18930) which gives $20 off any order of $50 or more. I've been placing several $50 orders, and getting them for $20 off :) This coupon expires 6/30/08, so I plan on having my wardrobe done at that point :)
Fortunately for me, OneStopPlus.com also has a very nice return policy. I'd say that 2/3 of what I've gotten didn't look as nice as I thought they would. But the 1/3 items that made the cut? I really like them.
I don't expect the clothes I buy to make me love my body. I'm just tired of hiding myself behind my clothes. I'm looking at business clothes and sexy clothes and clothes in more colors than the traditional brown/black/gray I've been wearing. And I've developed some rules for myself.
I don't like shirts that hang down to my crotch. I'm 6'3" tall, but wearing a shirt that hangs at that level makes me feel like I have stubby legs, even though I know I don't. Ironically, way longer is ok. Two of my favorite purchases have been dusters :)
Princess seams are the way to go for me. I'm getting far more careful in reading/understanding the descriptions of the clothes, and princess seams emphasis all the parts of my body that I like.
Colors can be fun. I bought one aztec-y style print jacket and when it showed up I thought, "What was I thinking!!!!". I tried it and now I like it :)
Stop wearing pajamas to work. I used to heavily favor The Avenue's "Soft" collection. I have soft knit pants and soft shirts, and they're very comfortable. So comfortable that I can use them as pajamas (and have). Comfort is still important to me, but I also want style and shape and texture.