Hello lovelies,
Summer is pretty much here now and quite honestly, it’s the worst time of year for me. not only do I sweat like a pig in the heat, I really struggle knowing what to wear and how to style myself in summer items.
I find being a bigger gal myself, that feeling confident during the summer can be unbelievably difficult. I wish I was one of these girls which can feel sexy in anything they wear and embrace their ‘curves’ but I’m not… I’ve never been able to embrace my size, it’s a real mental workout trying to convince myself to wear summer clothing and not just cover every body part!
although, it is something I’ve been working on. I’ve never been skinny, even when I was healthy I’ve always been the ‘broad back, big binned girl’ who was bigger than all her friends and stood out like a sore thumb. Even though I can’t eat now due to my illnesses (gastroparesis & EDS), the steroids I’m currently on have made me gain a LOT of weight. SO, I gave myself a pep talk and decided to take inspiration off other ‘curvy’ girls fashion and slowly incorporate it into my own wardrobe.
It’s been a journey finding out what suits my body shape and what I feel comfortable in but I feel I’ve done well considering. Therefore, today I wanted to share with any of you who are in a similar position or any of you who just wanted some fashion inspo, my summer clothing staples for 2019! Not only will they suit a young women like myself, but they’ll suit all ages and body types!
Let’s get cracking;
Brands You NEED To Try:
Firstly, the brands I’ve listed below are my FAVOURITE brands for clothing. I feel their range of ‘plus size clothing’ is really versatile and isn’t limited to just a few items. These clothing brands each give a variety of clothing items that will suit all your curves and there’s enough items for you to find something that suits you.
Some brands are incredibly disappointing when it comes to their curve range, actually it’s quite disgusting how they don’t cater to all shapes and sizes! So, the brands I’ve listed below are the brands that I buy from and would highly recommend to anyone.
Boohoo – https://www.boohoo.com/womens/plus-size-curve-clothing
Pretty Little Thing https://www.prettylittlething.com/shop-by/plus-size-clothing.html?navigation-pltranges-pltplus
Misguided https://www.missguided.co.uk/clothing/plus-size#p=4
ASOS https://www.asos.com/women/?cid=9577&cr=3&nlid=ww%7Cclothing%7Cshop%20by%20range&ocid=9577
Simply Be https://www.simplybe.co.uk/
New Look Curves https://www.newlook.com/
Summer Clothing Items:
Dresses:
- Cotton Slubby Frill Sleeve Smock Dress – https://www.asos.com/asos-curve/asos-design-curve-cotton-slubby-frill-sleeve-smock-dress/prd/10706942?clr=black&colourWayId=16273622&SearchQuery=&cid=9577
- Stripped Smock Dress – https://www.boohoo.com/plus-striped-smock-dress/PZZ72586.html
- Red Twist Front Maxi Dress – https://www.prettylittlething.com/plus-red-twist-front-maxi-dress.html
- Taupe Snake Tie Waist Shirt Dress – https://www.prettylittlething.com/plus-taupe-snake-tie-waist-shirt-dress.html
- Rose Long Sleeve Pleated Midi Dress – https://www.prettylittlething.com/plus-rose-long-sleeve-pleated-midi-dress.html
- Plunge Off The Shoulder Tie Front Wrap Dress – https://www.boohoo.com/plus-plunge-off-shoulder-tie-front-wrap-dress/PZZ72074.html?color=323
- Floral Tie Waist Wrap Tea Dress – https://www.boohoo.com/plus-floral-tie-waist-wrap-tea-dress/PZZ70720.html
- Tropical V Neck Ruffle Smock Dress – https://www.boohoo.com/plus-tropical-v-neck-ruffle-smock-dress/PZZ71593.html
- Black Cotton Tiered V Neck Dress – https://www.missguided.co.uk/plus-size-black-cotton-tiered-v-neck-dress-10126978
- Mustard Bardot Skater Dress – https://www.missguided.co.uk/plus-size-mustard-bardot-skater-dress-10138939
- Blue Tie Dye Tiered Midi Dress – https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/dresses/curves-blue-tie-dye-tiered-mini-dress/p/622014749?comp=Browse
- Gingham Smock Dress – https://www.boohoo.com/plus-gingham-smock-dress/PZZ70923.html?color=174
- High Waste Mom Shorts – https://www.asos.com/vero-moda-curve/vero-moda-curve-high-waist-mom-short-in-blue/prd/11725805?clr=blue&colourWayId=16354544&SearchQuery=&cid=12359
- Bleach Wash Fern Knee Length Denim Shorts – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/bleachwash-fern-knee-length-denim-shorts/tc252/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Bleach%20Wash,size:
- Jersey Shorts Pull On Shorts – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/jersey-shorts-pull-on-shorts/cr286/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Green,size:
- Black Woven Belt Detail Shorts – https://www.prettylittlething.com/plus-black-woven-belt-detail-shorts.html
- Fit Neon Cycling Shorts – https://www.boohoo.com/fit-neon-cycling-shorts/FZZ98587.html
- Red Floral Wide Leg Shorts – https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/shorts/curves-red-floral-wide-leg-shorts/p/622103069?comp=Browse
- Blue Floral Wide Leg Shorts – https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/shorts/curves-blue-floral-wide-leg-shorts/p/624735049?comp=Browse
- Crinkle Wrap Frill Shorts – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/crinkle-wrap-frill-shorts/ku164/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Black,size:
- Basic Black Cycling Shorts – https://www.inthestyle.com/curve-basic-black-cycling-shorts-9521
- Ruffle Hem Flippy Shorts – https://www.boohoo.com/plus-ruffle-hem-flippy-shorts/PZZ72568.html
Oversized Tops
- Playboy X Misguided Lilac 35162 Slogan Oversized T-shirt – https://www.missguided.co.uk/playboy-missguided-plus-size-lilac-35162-slogan-oversized-t-shirt-10142693
- Green Tie Dye Back Print Oversized Shirts – https://www.missguided.co.uk/plus-size-green-tie-dye-back-print-oversized-t-shirt-10144283
- Orange Oversized Slogan T-shirt – https://www.prettylittlething.com/plus-orange-oversized-slogan-t-shirt.html
- Black Is My Happy Colour Slogan T-shirt – https://www.prettylittlething.com/plus-black-is-my-happy-colour-slogan-t-shirt.html
- Kiss Graphic License T-shirt – https://www.boohoo.com/plus-kiss-graphic-license-t-shirt/PZZ72520.html
- Plain Oversized T-shirt (Comes In Multiple Colours) – https://www.boohoo.com/plus-oversized-t-shirt/PZZ91386.html?color=136
- Peach Orange Print T-shirt – https://www.missguided.co.uk/plus-size-peach-orange-print-t-shirt-dress-10141204
- White Oversized New York Graphic T-Shirt – https://www.missguided.co.uk/plus-size-white-oversized-new-york-graphic-t-shirt-10147585
- Black Dripping Graphic Vest T-shirt Dress – https://www.missguided.co.uk/plus-size-black-drippin-graphic-vest-t-shirt-dress-10144285
- Multi Tie Dye T-shirt Dress – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/multi-tie-dye-t-shirt-dress/xf568/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Multi,size:
Tops
- Rib Wrap Cap Sleeve Peplum Top – https://www.boohoo.com/plus-rib-wrap-cap-sleeve-peplum-top/PZZ73805.html?color=173
- Super Soft Basic T-shirt (Comes In Multiple Colours) – https://www.boohoo.com/plus-super-soft-oversized-basic-t-shirt/PZZ78555.html?color=174
- Woven Button Back Smock Top – https://www.boohoo.com/plus-woven-button-back-smock-top/PZZ73413.html?color=157
- White Linen Look Pocket Shirt – https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/tops/curves-white-linen-look-pocket-shirt/p/629977612?comp=Browse
- Pale Blue Cheesecloth Bardot Top – https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/tops/curves-pale-blue-cheesecloth-bardot-top/p/622308145?comp=Browse
- Coral This Is Me Slogan T-shirt – https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/tops/curves-coral-this-is-me-slogan-t-shirt/p/626102284?comp=Browse
- Neon Lime T-shirt – https://www.prettylittlething.com/plus-neon-lime-oversized-t-shirt.html
- Orange Broderie Bardot Top – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/orange-broderie-bardot-top/dr707/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Orange,size:
- Mesh T-shirt In Neon Orange – https://www.asos.com/asos-curve/asos-design-curve-oversized-mesh-t-shirt-in-neon-orange/prd/12451560?clr=orange&colourWayId=16411072&SearchQuery=&cid=9581
- Boxy T-shirt In Neon Stripe – https://www.asos.com/asos-curve/asos-design-curve-oversized-boxy-t-shirt-in-neon-stripe/prd/12199434?clr=yellow&colourWayId=16405616&SearchQuery=&cid=9581
- T-shirt With Utility Pocket – https://www.asos.com/asos-curve/asos-design-curve-t-shirt-with-utility-pocket/prd/11718447?clr=khaki-green&colourWayId=16354614&SearchQuery=&cid=9581
- T-shirt With Wash In Neon Green – https://www.asos.com/asos-curve/asos-design-curve-super-oversized-t-shirt-with-wash-in-neon-green/prd/12164314?clr=green&colourWayId=16390481&SearchQuery=&cid=9581
- Off The Shoulder Swing Top In Yellow – https://www.asos.com/asos-curve/asos-design-curve-off-shoulder-swing-top-in-yellow/prd/12293382?clr=yellow&colourWayId=16409550&SearchQuery=&cid=9581
- Smock Top In Broidery In Washed Neon Orange – https://www.asos.com/asos-curve/asos-design-curve-smock-top-in-broidery-in-washed-neon-orange/prd/11247315?clr=neon-orange&colourWayId=16370140&SearchQuery=&cid=9577
- Ruffle Detail Swing Cami – https://www.boohoo.com/plus–ruffle-detail-swing-cami/PZZ87323.html?color=157
- Rust V Neck Bubble Hem Vest (Comes In Multiple Colours) – https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/tops/curves-rust-v-neck-bubble-hem-vest/p/555614725?comp=Browse
- Black Longline Vest – https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/tops/curves-black-longline-vest/p/597767701?comp=Browse
- Coral Strappy Vest Top – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/coral-strappy-vest-top/dr709/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Coral,size:
- Red Crinkle Pom Pom Cami – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/red-crinkle-pom-pom-cami/ar075/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Red,size:
- Pom Pom Vest – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/pom-pom-vest/dr656/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Orange,size:
- Nike Training Plus Tank Top In Orange – https://www.asos.com/nike-training/nike-training-plus-tank-in-orange/prd/11110211?clr=fuel-orange-laser-f&colourWayId=16285651&SearchQuery=&cid=9577
- Stripe Culottes Belted Jumpsuit – https://www.boohoo.com/plus-stripe-culotte-belted-jumpsuit/PZZ77024.html?color=105
- Taupe Snake Print Culottes Jumpsuit – https://www.prettylittlething.com/plus-taupe-snake-print-culotte-jumpsuit.html
- Black Polka Dot Culottes Jumpsuit – https://www.prettylittlething.com/plus-black-polka-dot-culotte-jumpsuit.html
- Black Floral Bandux Jumpsuit – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/black-floral-bandaux-jumpsuit/uj690/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Black%20Floral,size:
- Black V Neck Playsuit – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/black-v-neck-playsuit/xf546/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Black,size:
- Blue Tie Dye Wrap Front Playsuit – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/blue-tie-dye-wrap-front-playsuit/uj862/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Blue%20Print,size:
- Oasis Tropical Wrap Playsuit – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/oasis-tropical-wrap-jumpsuit/ma307/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Multi%20Blue,size:
- Vero Mods Floral Print Jumpsuit – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/vero-moda-floral-print-playsuit/ln033/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Yellow,size:
- Printed Playsuit – https://www.boohoo.com/plus-printed-playsuit/PZZ82001.html
- Woven Animal Chain Print Ruffle Playsuit – https://www.boohoo.com/plus-printed-playsuit/PZZ82001.html
Swimming Accessories
- Recycled Maxi Chiffon Beach Sarong – https://www.asos.com/asos-curve/asos-design-curve-recycled-maxi-chiffon-beach-sarong/prd/11695102?clr=black&colourWayId=16356263&SearchQuery=&cid=9577
- Recycled Kimono Sleeve Tie Back Chiffon Maxi Beach Dress – https://www.asos.com/asos-curve/asos-design-curve-recycled-kimono-sleeve-tie-back-chiffon-maxi-beach-dress-in-black/prd/11695108?clr=black&colourWayId=16356254&SearchQuery=&cid=95770swimwear
- Jersey Beach Fishnet Cover Up – https://www.asos.com/asos-curve/asos-design-curve-jersey-beach-fishnet-cover-up/prd/11634851?clr=black&colourWayId=16356274&SearchQuery=plus%20size%20swimwear
Swimming Costumes
- Belted Swimsuit (Comes In Black, Animal Print & Red) – https://www.asos.com/new-look-plus/new-look-curve-belted-swimsuit-in-black
- Recycled V Front Swimsuit In Mixed Mono Stripe Print (Comes In Multiple Colours) – https://www.asos.com/asos-curve/asos-design-curve-recycled-v-front-swimsuit-in-mixed-mono-stripe-print
- City Chic Bardot Swimsuit In Floral Print – https://www.asos.com/city-chic/city-chic-
- Wolf & Whistle Exclusive Bunny Tie Cut Out Swimsuit – https://www.asos.com/wolf-whistle-curve/wolf-whistle-curve-exclusive-bunny-tie-cut-out-swimsuit
- White Frill Waist Swimsuit – https://www.prettylittlething.com/plus-white-frill-waist-swimsuit.html
- Peak & Beau Exclusive Flutter Sleeve Crop Bikini Top – https://www.asos.com/peek-beau-curve/peek-beau-curve-exclusive-flutter-sleeve-crop-bikini-top-with-lace-up-in-dark-olive/prd/11273867?clr=dark-olive&colourWayId=16379598&SearchQuery=plus%20size%20swimwear
- Underwired Bardot Bikini Top In Floral – https://www.asos.com/city-chic/city-chic-curve-underwired-bardot-bikini-top-in-floral-print/prd/11009658?clr=black-multi&colourWayId=16325628&SearchQuery=plus%20size%20swimwear
- Peak & Beau Exclusive Eca Sleeve Bikini Top – https://www.asos.com/peek-beau-curve/peek-beau-curve-exclusive-eco-sleeve-bikini-top-in-floral/prd/11273784?clr=white-multi&colourWayId=16372500&SearchQuery=plus%20size%20swimwear
- Wolf & Whistle Exclusive Bunny Tie Cut Out Bikini Top – https://www.asos.com/wolf-whistle-curve/wolf-whistle-curve-exclusive-bunny-tie-cut-out-bikini-top-in-mint/prd/11274198?clr=mint&colourWayId=16363818&SearchQuery=plus%20size%20swimwear
- Ruched Plunge Bikini Top In Venere Red – https://www.asos.com/asos-curve/asos-design-curve-ruched-plunge-bikini-top-in-venere-red/prd/11918691?clr=venere-red&colourWayId=16379577&SearchQuery=plus%20size%20swimwear
- Eco Ruffle Crop Bikini Top – https://www.asos.com/peek-beau-curve/peek-beau-curve-exclusive-eco-ruffle-crop-bikini-top-in-polka-dot/prd/11273860?clr=black-multi&colourWayId=16379588&SearchQuery=plus%20size%20swimwear
- Wolf & Whistle Exclusive Tankini Top – https://www.asos.com/wolf-whistle-curve/wolf-whistle-curve-exclusive-eco-mix-match-exclusive-tankini-top-in-black/prd/10358770?clr=black&colourWayId=15113589&SearchQuery=plus%20size%20swimwear
- Joe Brown Tankini Top – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/joe-browns-tankini-top/ty938/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Palm%20Print,size:
- Pour Moi Splash Underwired Tankini Top – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/pour-moi-splash-underwired-tankini-top/ve674/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=1160#colour:Red,size:
- Polka Dot Non Wired Padded Tankini Top – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/polka-dot-non-wired-padded-tankini-top/ke384/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Polka,size:
- High Leg, High Waste Bikini Bottoms – https://www.asos.com/asos-curve/asos-design-curve-high-leg-high-waist-bikini-bottom-in-black/prd/10818318?clr=black&colourWayId=16283671&SearchQuery=plus%20size%20swimwear
- Peek & Beau Rib High Wasted Bikini Bottom With Tart Belt – https://www.asos.com/peek-beau-curve/peek-beau-curve-exclusive-rib-high-waist-bikini-bottom-with-tort-belt-in-yellow/prd/11273775?clr=mellow-yellow&colourWayId=16372495&SearchQuery=plus%20size%20swimwear
- Wolf & Whistle Eco Skirted Bikini Bottom – https://www.asos.com/wolf-whistle-curve/wolf-whistle-curve-exclusive-eco-mix-match-exclusive-skirted-bikini-bottom-in-black/prd/10358758?clr=black&colourWayId=15113235&SearchQuery=plus%20size%20swimwea
- Wolf & Whistle High Wasted Bikini Bottoms – https://www.asos.com/wolf-whistle-curve/wolf-whistle-curve-exclusive-eco-mix-match-exclusive-high-waist-bikini-bottom-in-black/prd/10358754?clr=black&colourWayId=15114135&SearchQuery=plus%20size%20swimwear
- Together Modern Aztec Print Bikini Bottoms – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/together-modern-aztec-print-bikini-brief/lz903/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Aztec%20Print,size:
- Palm Print Bikini Skort Bottoms – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/palm-print-bikini-skort-bottoms/ke701/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Palm%20Print,size:
- Black Bikini Skort – https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/black-bikini-skort/ty366/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Black,size:
Us ‘bigger girls’ shouldn’t have to feel insecure about our bodies, instead we should be embracing them (however hard it seems). We were given this life, to enjoy it, not to spend our time worrying about what others think!
I really hope todays blogpost has helped you in some way. I spent a lot of time browsing the internet, finding these clothing items to help you get some inspiration this summer, which I hope it did. We all worry about our bodies too much, instead we should be buying clothes we love and feel confident in.
Remember ladies, we are all beautiful – no matter our size!
sending tons of love & hugs to you all as always,
Elle xo