Cheap plus size clothing – how often do we have to compromise when choosing our perfect plus size attire? Compromise on style or compromise on price. Wouldn’t you wish that you could somehow achieve both? Well,
I know places where you can get amazing plus size clothing at bargain prices, but let’s talk about you first. Do you feel that being plus size makes you worth less than all those skinny bikini girls? Yes, I used to feel this way. I used to wear baggy trousers, thinking that they would conceal my curves. I was ashamed of them. And guess what? Now I can and I am proud of them! I love my curves. They are me. They define me. Now I’m proud to wear sexy dresses, even short ones! Yes, short skirts rock! I learned to accept myself, but it wasn’t easy. Especially my teenage years were difficult. Really difficult. I was fuller than most girls in my year and I always had bigger breasts. I was ashamed of them. When I first found out that such a thing as a minimizer bra exists I was over the moon! So I was there squeezing my poor breasts in those uncomfortable bras. At university I was often broke, so finding cheap
plus size clothing was a must. It wasn’t easy back then. In the 90’s fashion was reserved for skinny girls. But these times have changed!
Hunting Down The Bargains: Plus Size Clothing UK Cheap
As I said finding plus size clothing UK cheap was a nightmare when I was at university. I had to rely on second-hand, charity shops and supermarket brands. Not to mention
plus size swimsuits! Finding a bikini was almost impossible! So, the UK was not a great place for a plus size girl back then. It all has changed with the internet. I hardly ever go shopping on the high street any more. I can get plus size clothing UK cheap delivered to my doorstep from anywhere in the world! I especially like the American brands, I have a feeling that this market is much more mature over there, then it is in the UK. But I can’t complain about my country either, there are more and more plus size stores opening here. And mainstream brands are starting to offer plus size lines as well. It really makes me happy! With all this choice available today it really hard to find the most reliable store. You know, I like to know a brand well, when I’m ordering online. This is because the sizes do vary, especially when you think about UK versus US sizes. Really, sometimes you order a size 16 and you get 18 and vice versa. I don’t understand why they don’t make the sizing more uniform.
Cheap Plus Size Womens Clothing - New Season Inspirations
Now, that spring is just round the corner, it is time to refresh your wardrobe! I have been piling layers of cheap plus size womens clothing all those months, and soon it will be time to shed them! I can’t wait! The first thing to go will be my big, winter jackets. Don’t get me wrong, I love my coats and jackets, but I feel it is time for them to have a rest in the wardrobe until late autumn. I think I’ll start with a gilet on top of a fluffy jumper or turtleneck this spring. Btw, I saw this
plus size turtleneck dress and I think it looks absolutely fabulous! The author of the blog assures that it goes well with pretty much anything and that it is a great basic piece. I love the fedora she is wearing and the quilted bag. She also mentions that wine colour is always en vogue, so it’s pretty safe to buy accessories in this colour. And here she also adds a faux fur vest, but, as she says you can easily swap it for another jacket. Yes, the black dress really does go well with anything, I have a similar piece in my wardrobe and have worn it on many occasions, from casual to formal. Brilliant look! So, let’s look at some more great cheap plus size womens clothing arrangements.
Trendy Plus Size Clothing UK Shopping
If you’re looking for some of the most trendy plus size clothing UK, you just have to take one glimpse at
this blog. Luciana is a German blogger, who goes to such events as the Fashion Week in Berlin. The outfit she sported at the event is simply outstanding! She often wears black and this style is no exception. She complimented her pretty dress with a patterned, black and white jacket and slightly heavier (almost gothic) boots. She finished the look with kinky stockings. Her leather quilted-style handbag also goes great with this amazing style. So, for trendy plus size clothing UK, I really recommend this blogger. She is hip, yet elegant and has a distinctive style of her own. I also love her hairstyle, almost makes me want to cut my hair! But then, I can never make the final decision. Oh, btw, even though the text on the blog is in German initially, the author also translates it to English, so you can also read her words without using Google Translate :) Ok, let’s have a look at some more plus size clothes available in the UK! There are still lots more blogs that I would like to recommend and not sure if I’ll be able to do it all in this one article.
Cheap Plus Size Clothing UK Fashion Guide
Do you like flowers in winter? I came across this amazing style from
Gabi Fresh and it made me think of spring again! It’s a floral print button-down shirt paired with skinny jeans and a leather jacket. Classic combination but fresh at the same time! If you don’t have olive coloured trousers (as Gabi does in the picture), I think it will look equally great with black or navy ones! What a great style this blogger has, truly, one of the top plus size bloggers out there. When I’m looking for cheap plus size clothing UK I always enjoy looking at such high standards blogs for inspiration. Even if the pieces themselves do not represent cheap plus size clothing UK, you can always find cheaper alternatives. I also love when bloggers include look books with links to shops where you can buy the same or similar items. This makes it much easier to find cheap plus size clothing alternatives. I’m currently looking for some
plus size dresses, so I’m going to browse the web for ideas. I’ll be back shortly to share the best finds with you! Stay tuned!
Cheap Plus Size Women Clothing – How About A Maxi Dress?
I love shopping for plus size dresses UK, but what is interesting I often find inspiration on foreign blogs. I don’t know why is that. As I mentioned before, I don’t really shy away from shorter pieces either, but maxi dresses remain possibly may favourite items on my cheap plus size women clothing list. Of course as they don’t really look cheap. They are cheap because I know how to find a bargain :) Ok, so let’s look at some inspiring pictures on other blogs! The first one I found was an
Austrian blogger Caludia (a lot of German-speaking blogs today!). In this post she is sporting an elegant black and white maxi dress matched up with a bright pink jacket. A brave combination, but works extremely well! But what I especially like about this look is her shoes.
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Black and white platforms go extremely well with this maxi dress. Also the sunglasses compliment the whole and again make me think of the hot spring and summer months to come. In fact, I’ll probably start searching for summer cheap plus size clothing bargains right now. After all, now there is a chance to hunt down some amazing pieces from last season. Thanks Claudia for this inspiring outfit!
Wrapping Up The Subject Of Cheap Plus Size Clothing
As you can see, cheap plus size clothes doesn’t have to look and feel cheap at all! We are talking here about the price we actually paid for the pieces, those trendy dresses could have cost a fortune before they went on sale. I’m all about smart shopping. I don’t often buy clothes from the newest collections, because they are too pricey. I love quality and I’m patient, that’s why I always visit the
clearance sections of online stores first. I know it is tempting to look at the newest collections, and I do it eventually to see what’s going to be trendy this season. But, trust me, the trends don’t actually change that quickly. Especially when looking at plus size clothing, you will notice reoccurring trends. Perhaps it’s bad for the style that that our fashion doesn’t change as quickly as skinny fashion, bit on the other hand – it’s better for our wallets! I don’t know how about you, but I love my plus size style, I love shopping for cheap plus size clothing, and I love showing off my curves in new outfits for which I didn’t pay a fortune. So what is your shopping routine? Share in the comments!