Difficulty finding flattering clothes challenge!

southernbubby

Mon, Sep 23 2019, 7:59 pm

I get these cheap catalogs with tunics such as Blair, Anthony Richards, Haband, and Shop National. These all have websites.

amother

Oak

Mon, Sep 23 2019, 8:42 pm

I'm taller but I have the same issue with my stomach.
I actually find tunics to accentuate my stomach and definitely my hips more (I am much smaller on top than my waist)
The style that works for me is actually an unfitted blouse - more a boxy look - so that it creates a straight line rather than hugging anywhere. I'll wear with either a pencil skirt (NOT a tight fitted one, a straight fitted one)
Maybe something like this --
https://www.loft.com/petite-ga.....15734
https://www.loft.com/petite-st.....14854
https://www.loft.com/petite-fl.....18289
https://www.loft.com/petite-vi.....14905

amother

Mon, Sep 23 2019, 8:57 pm

Those tops are pretty, no idea if they would work.
Any ideas for sweaters or sweater dresses that are a bit longer than regular ?
I can't go very thick or boxy bec those make me look heavier overall.
Btw my baby is 5.... Can't Believe It

turca

Mon, Sep 23 2019, 11:18 pm

chestnut wrote:

Stupid Q - how does a vest like this help with a big stomach? It doesn't close, so it still shows it

It creates a vertical line/block, which elongates the silhouette.

chestnut

Mon, Sep 23 2019, 11:50 pm

turca wrote:

It creates a vertical line/block, which elongates the silhouette.

I see. But the stomach is still visible Sad

DrMom

Tue, Sep 24 2019, 3:41 am

chestnut wrote:

I see. But the stomach is still visible Sad

Yes, but visually breaking up a "problematic" area can do more to disguise/minimize than covering with a homogeneous piece of fabric.

amother

Burlywood

Tue, Sep 24 2019, 5:13 am

I get you op, because I am 5 ft tall and wear size 12.
Not fun!
I buy petite tops from amazon or kohl’s. Free returns so I buy a lot to try on..
Sometimes I buy a regular top and hem it if it’s too long.
Straight skirts usually look better even though there are mainly a line skirts out there...

amother

Slategray

Tue, Sep 24 2019, 9:36 am

burlywood- is there any links to amazon clothing that you bought that you would be willing to share?

amother

Lavender

Tue, Sep 24 2019, 10:35 am

hi OP, sorry you're dealing with this. you can try Esteezonline dresses. they are great, so comfy and soft, good fit and wash well. she has a website and sells her stuff on Amazon.
good luck.

amother

Tan

Tue, Sep 24 2019, 11:02 am

Light colors and patterns on areas you want to bring focus to, dark solids on areas you want to draw attention from.

Pamela

Tue, Sep 24 2019, 11:06 am

Omg! Op you sound like me. Very petite but with large stomach, butt and thighs due to a medical condition that caused me to gain a lot of weight and water retention. I cannot shop

amother

Sienna

Tue, Sep 24 2019, 11:19 am

OP I'm similar in that I am short (5') and have large bust and fairly large tummy for my size. Not obese but I do look pregnant (apple shape) with skinny arms and legs. I have had good luck with some clothing items from a website called artful home. The thing is it's really expensive ($100+ for tops) so I shop their sales section or save up. Lots of very flattering things. Comfy USA is one of their brands that works for me and generally the clothes run big, so it feels nice to order a size extra small! Next on my wish list from artful home is a shirt called Vancouver Top. Their return policy is fine. Anon just bc I talk about this exact thing IRL.