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MiuMiow · Jul 4th, 2009, 12:41 PM

For me it's shift dresses. I love them, such a clean look, but no matter how slim I get they have never looked right on me. And believe me I have tried a heck of a lot of the things over the last fifteen years.

pearlisthegurl · Jul 4th, 2009, 12:52 PM

Theres more than one:

-turlenecks
-shift dresses
-mid calf boots
-shirts with the cut/line above the bust. since i have a big chest it makes me look like a balloon like this:
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban...REL&prepushId=

QueenCoco · Jul 4th, 2009, 01:15 PM

I never minded much, but this year short shorts are in and I just can't do it! My thighs are big and my butt is very big so no matter what, shorts that are more then an inch above my knee look inapropriate and slutty. I also look terrible in anything baggy. Boyfriend jeans are no good for me and I can't do shift dresses either. Most fashions are made for very slim girls. My clothing needs to be very tailored or fitted to avoid looking overweight.

fieryfashionist · Jul 4th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Sleeveless dresses (without some sort of cardi/shrug/wrap), short shorts (the look isn't my style anyway!), super mini skirts, dropped waist dresses (so unflattering, generally speaking, unless you're a stick figure, which I am NOT), high waisted jeans (sorry, but attention to my hips - no thank you!), and I'm sure there are other things I can't think of. I know what works for my body and gravitate towards those silhouettes.

lvuittonaddict · Jul 4th, 2009, 01:23 PM

maxi dresses- i love them, they just don't love me.

shoppinghabbit · Jul 4th, 2009, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by pearlisthegurl

Theres more than one:
-shirts with the cut/line above the bust. since i have a big chest it makes me look like a balloon

Me too!

So far Haven't found a Maxi dress that does not make me look prego.

GhstDreamer · Jul 4th, 2009, 01:57 PM

Unwearable for me because of my large bust:

tube tops
the basic tee
spaghetti strap tanks

I live in drop waist dresses, skinny jeans/pants, skirts, blouson tops and heels.

plain jane doe · Jul 4th, 2009, 02:14 PM

Strapless - no bust
Skinnies - thunderthigh

baglover1973 · Jul 4th, 2009, 02:17 PM

omg skinny jeans!!!!

greygirl · Jul 4th, 2009, 02:38 PM

belted dresses or shirts (or sweaters). I'm tall and reasonably thin, but have hardly any waist. A belt just accentuates my thick waist. When they talk about what "fruit" shape you are, I have to say, I'm not a pear or an apple--I'm a banana! hahaha!!

grayxie · Jul 4th, 2009, 03:56 PM

Strapless items, and spaghetti straps are the absolute worst for me.

fieryfashionist · Jul 4th, 2009, 04:01 PM

I should add that I also don't wear strapless haha, but if I don't wear sleeveless, that goes without saying.

flower71 · Jul 4th, 2009, 04:06 PM

microshort/mini dresses...If I were in my twenties...
strapless dresses

Miss 2 A · Jul 4th, 2009, 04:10 PM

Animal print, except now in small doses (bracelet, shoes, trim)
Although I got a leopard greyish maxi that looks good.

Capris

Flats

Puffy sleeves

Bohemian things don't look good on me.

bipolarbear · Jul 4th, 2009, 04:11 PM

Strapless - not.

Mostly anything without a defined waist - maxidresses and anything that drops straight from the bust just makes me look like I'm pregnant but not glowing.

Jul 4th, 2009, 12:41 PM	#1
MiuMiow OP Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 541	Which item of clothing can you just not wear? For me it's shift dresses. I love them, such a clean look, but no matter how slim I get they have never looked right on me. And believe me I have tried a heck of a lot of the things over the last fifteen years.
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Jul 4th, 2009, 12:52 PM	#2
pearlisthegurl Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,853	Theres more than one: -turlenecks -shift dresses -mid calf boots -shirts with the cut/line above the bust. since i have a big chest it makes me look like a balloon like this: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban...REL&prepushId=
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Jul 4th, 2009, 01:15 PM	#3
QueenCoco Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,120	I never minded much, but this year short shorts are in and I just can't do it! My thighs are big and my butt is very big so no matter what, shorts that are more then an inch above my knee look inapropriate and slutty. I also look terrible in anything baggy. Boyfriend jeans are no good for me and I can't do shift dresses either. Most fashions are made for very slim girls. My clothing needs to be very tailored or fitted to avoid looking overweight.
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Jul 4th, 2009, 01:19 PM	#4
fieryfashionist aka Minal :) Joined: Dec 2006 Location: NYC/Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 9,031	Sleeveless dresses (without some sort of cardi/shrug/wrap), short shorts (the look isn't my style anyway!), super mini skirts, dropped waist dresses (so unflattering, generally speaking, unless you're a stick figure, which I am NOT), high waisted jeans (sorry, but attention to my hips - no thank you!), and I'm sure there are other things I can't think of. I know what works for my body and gravitate towards those silhouettes.
	__________________ “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” ~Coco Chanel~ Chanel wishlist 1. '10C red caviar Jumbo 2. '10C cobalt blue caviar medium/Jumbo! 3. '06 Violet Fonce caviar Jumbo! 4. '09A Navy caviar Jumbo with gold h/w (it's here)!! 5. Bronze 2.55 tote - got it! CL wishlist 1. Black patent Bourge boots 2. Marron Glace Ron Rons (coming)! Other: Choo Peony boots! YSL black leather Tribtoos Bal 1. Outremer/EB!! 2. Anthra!! 3. Marine!!

Jul 4th, 2009, 01:23 PM	#5
lvuittonaddict Avada Kadavra Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Shopping @ The Collection @ Chevy Chase Posts: 3,569	maxi dresses- i love them, they just don't love me.
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Jul 4th, 2009, 01:57 PM	#7
GhstDreamer Lady Philosophy Joined: May 2008 Location: Where gavagai roam Posts: 2,365	Unwearable for me because of my large bust: tube tops the basic tee spaghetti strap tanks I live in drop waist dresses, skinny jeans/pants, skirts, blouson tops and heels.
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Jul 4th, 2009, 02:14 PM	#8
plain jane doe Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,373	Strapless - no bust Skinnies - thunderthigh
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Jul 4th, 2009, 02:17 PM	#9
baglover1973 Almost content <3 Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 18,340	omg skinny jeans!!!!
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Jul 4th, 2009, 02:38 PM	#10
greygirl Melissa Joined: May 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 237	belted dresses or shirts (or sweaters). I'm tall and reasonably thin, but have hardly any waist. A belt just accentuates my thick waist. When they talk about what "fruit" shape you are, I have to say, I'm not a pear or an apple--I'm a banana! hahaha!!

Jul 4th, 2009, 03:56 PM	#11
grayxie NOMtacular! Joined: Mar 2008 Location: PA Posts: 5,282	Strapless items, and spaghetti straps are the absolute worst for me.
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Jul 4th, 2009, 04:01 PM	#12
fieryfashionist aka Minal :) Joined: Dec 2006 Location: NYC/Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 9,031	I should add that I also don't wear strapless haha, but if I don't wear sleeveless, that goes without saying.
	__________________ “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” ~Coco Chanel~ Chanel wishlist 1. '10C red caviar Jumbo 2. '10C cobalt blue caviar medium/Jumbo! 3. '06 Violet Fonce caviar Jumbo! 4. '09A Navy caviar Jumbo with gold h/w (it's here)!! 5. Bronze 2.55 tote - got it! CL wishlist 1. Black patent Bourge boots 2. Marron Glace Ron Rons (coming)! Other: Choo Peony boots! YSL black leather Tribtoos Bal 1. Outremer/EB!! 2. Anthra!! 3. Marine!!

Jul 4th, 2009, 04:06 PM	#13
flower71 flower71 Joined: Nov 2007 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,303	microshort/mini dresses...If I were in my twenties... strapless dresses

Jul 4th, 2009, 04:10 PM	#14
Miss 2 A Member Joined: Dec 2006 Location: world Posts: 1,301	Animal print, except now in small doses (bracelet, shoes, trim) Although I got a leopard greyish maxi that looks good. Capris Flats Puffy sleeves Bohemian things don't look good on me.

Jul 4th, 2009, 04:11 PM	#15
bipolarbear Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 629	Strapless - not. Mostly anything without a defined waist - maxidresses and anything that drops straight from the bust just makes me look like I'm pregnant but not glowing.
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