I learned today that Wet Seal has a juniors Plus sizes available (yay) online only* (barf). However, I would like to call your attention to the phuckery that is this pair of shorts:
Trouser Shorts
Now that I take a further look [editor’s note: yes, I compose on the fly] there is a tremendous amount of phuckery happening on their site. Only cute items:
Denim Belted Dress
Plaid Belted Tube Dress [why you gotta attach the belt, Wet Seal?]
Pull On Knit Skirt [surprisingly versatile almost-staple in fun colors]
I don’t know if I’m an old lady now (certainly compared to the target Wet Seal demographic), but man these clothes look cheap. When I was in High School, Wet Seal seemed like a cool place to get clothes, but I never could fit into their size options at the time (though I did like to buy magazines and jewelry there). This post goes out to the 16-year-old me who would’ve liked very much to dress up in cheap-looking clothing.
*some styles are available in-store, but maybe returns are online only? Anyone know?
I’ve heard terrible - and I do mean HORRIBLE - things about Forever21, so was less-than-enthused when they started up Forever21+. I appreciate that young fatshionable ladies have another place to shop, but don’t know that my 31 y.o. ass would fit in any of it.
How do the sizes run at Forever21+? Does anyone know? I’m reticent to make an order online without some idea (and yes, of course I read the size chart - but they are not always the most accurate).
Holler if you know.
My favorite fatshion rule to break is horizontal stripes. I love to wear them and always give fatshionable strangers an air-high-five (see also: internal kudos) when I see them breaking the rule that tries to divide abbondamsels (and abbongents) from striped clothing.
Here are some retailers that believe in the awesome of plus-sized horizontal stripes:
From Asos Curve:
I like neither cowl necks nor bare arms, but here’s a top for someone without my neuroses.
From City Chic:
Ah, Torrid. You will always have a special place in my heart for your “eff you” attitude and the excitement I felt the first time I found you. I wish you made clothes that lasted longer than twelve washes, but am happy you’re around.
From Torrid:
I’m still upset that Old Navy won’t let me try clothes on in the store like a straight-sized customer, but I know their sizing and am comfortable ordering trendy basics online.
From Old Navy:
What are fatshion rules you like to break?
I really like that the theme I chose is named Chunky. It’s going to get really chunky up in here.
