Please talk about big AND tall!! It’s BS that men get a whole store with options but women’s clothes are EITHER plus or tall. I’m both. Finding clothes sucks. I’m also not femme. Not masc, but female and queer. Dressing myself is an enduring compromise. Whatcha got for we big and tall gals?
Ps I loved your guest post about weight lifting. “It takes weight to move weight.” YASSS.
Wow YES, I feel you! I am not THAT tall but I am sort of tall, and fat and queer. And not femme but not masc either and I feel like I end up in this weird middle space of knowing what I want to wear but not being able to find it in my size or in a way that fits. And this is why I love Corinne and I’m pumped about this Substack!
So much this! Im not just a tall, but an extra tall in a lot of brands (35 inch inseam). And when you do find big AND tall, they will often charge you more! They don't usually do that with men's clothes. I like the British brand Long Tall Sally, but they're on the more expensive side what with international shipping. I've had some luck finding good deals on gently uses LTS items using the Gem app and ebay alerts. Old Navy can sometimes be good for big and tall, but it really depends on the items: sometimes their fit can be strange (ie boxy) and the fabric contents icky.
I'd love a post on clothing options for those of us with chronic health conditions, who are neurodiverse, etc. I have fibromyalgia, so there's some days wearing structured clothing just hurts but I still need to look "professional" at work. I have also had a lifelong aversion to certain textures (looking at you, velvet), tags that scratch, bulky seams that rub, etc. I'd love to find out more about other people's workarounds for these kinds of issues.
I would love to talk about clothes for people who are plus-size and short (I'm 5'3" and everything is too long and armholes huge) and/or with smaller cup size but larger band size, and larger stomachs/not hourglass.
I'm curious to hear people's stories about being a teen and not finding anything in their size in the 1980s-early 90s, pre-Torrid, how that lack forced people to develop a "unique" style and what they did to achieve it. For me it was a lot of vintage, army surplus recombination and making my own clothing. The result was fierce- but I still wanted the clothes that didn't fit me.
Yesss, I would love to know more about finding clothes before the plus size mall brands! And I still struggle with wanting the clothes that don't fit me.
I've acquired a significant portion of my wardrobe via selltradeplus over the last few years, and I'm excited that this space now exists!
Topic idea: fat nonbinary style & what we think "looking nonbinary" means for fat AFAB people, beyond or outside of a masculine-of-center presentation? (Also: what would a "center" gender presentation look like?)
YES. So here for this! Would *love* an episode about fat workout clothes for powerlifting and other activities! I'm a powerlifter healing from CrossFit trauma and I feel like I'm always pulling shit up over my belly. Help please!
If there’s an episode to come on fat workout clothes, I would love to hear where to get/try a wetsuit for open-water swimming that fits a fat body in chest and torso but doesn’t gape at armpit (i’m looking for sleeveless but full leg). I’ve heard of people custom ordering for best fit but that seems a very expensive option—surely not the only option?
I hope you will offer at least one complete newsletter free for viewing before I have to purchase. I am interested, but as an older, life-long larger bodied person who gave up following "fashion" years ago, I really have no idea what your newsletter will provide
I think the hardest part of "fashion" for me is that I want to feel like myself but it's hard to tell what my *actual* style is after years of trying to hide/conform/minimize. Untangling what is my true taste has been challenging the last couple years. What I like to see out in the world sometimes makes me self conscious when I try to wear it. And I have trouble moving past that without reverting to the same old stuff that doesn't really feel like me.
I also have some VERY fashionable friends, and it's hard to remember that I don't care that much about keeping up with trends.
YAYYYYYYY! We’ve been talking about this idea for so long, so thrilled that Big Undies is HERE!
(Also taking it as a sign that we need an annual hot springs retreat bc that’s where we really dug in and figured this out?)
The annual hot springs retreat is NOT OPTIONAL
We do our best thinking in hot water! Just facts!
Are we invited :3
This seems to make sense. 👏
Please talk about big AND tall!! It’s BS that men get a whole store with options but women’s clothes are EITHER plus or tall. I’m both. Finding clothes sucks. I’m also not femme. Not masc, but female and queer. Dressing myself is an enduring compromise. Whatcha got for we big and tall gals?
Ps I loved your guest post about weight lifting. “It takes weight to move weight.” YASSS.
You are definitely not alone in being frustrated by the lack of big AND tall options! Have you found any brands that work for you?
I have the same issue. I’m not overly tall but I have a long inseam and short rise.
Wow YES, I feel you! I am not THAT tall but I am sort of tall, and fat and queer. And not femme but not masc either and I feel like I end up in this weird middle space of knowing what I want to wear but not being able to find it in my size or in a way that fits. And this is why I love Corinne and I’m pumped about this Substack!
So much this! Im not just a tall, but an extra tall in a lot of brands (35 inch inseam). And when you do find big AND tall, they will often charge you more! They don't usually do that with men's clothes. I like the British brand Long Tall Sally, but they're on the more expensive side what with international shipping. I've had some luck finding good deals on gently uses LTS items using the Gem app and ebay alerts. Old Navy can sometimes be good for big and tall, but it really depends on the items: sometimes their fit can be strange (ie boxy) and the fabric contents icky.
I'd love a post on clothing options for those of us with chronic health conditions, who are neurodiverse, etc. I have fibromyalgia, so there's some days wearing structured clothing just hurts but I still need to look "professional" at work. I have also had a lifelong aversion to certain textures (looking at you, velvet), tags that scratch, bulky seams that rub, etc. I'd love to find out more about other people's workarounds for these kinds of issues.
This is a great suggestion and definitely a big topic!
I would love to talk about clothes for people who are plus-size and short (I'm 5'3" and everything is too long and armholes huge) and/or with smaller cup size but larger band size, and larger stomachs/not hourglass.
I love the diversity of bodies because I’m tall and fat but also have a smaller cup size / larger band size! And it’s really hard.
Yes please - help for the short among us! I’m
5’1” and it’s hard to find stuff that fits!!
I'm curious to hear people's stories about being a teen and not finding anything in their size in the 1980s-early 90s, pre-Torrid, how that lack forced people to develop a "unique" style and what they did to achieve it. For me it was a lot of vintage, army surplus recombination and making my own clothing. The result was fierce- but I still wanted the clothes that didn't fit me.
Yesss, I would love to know more about finding clothes before the plus size mall brands! And I still struggle with wanting the clothes that don't fit me.
I've acquired a significant portion of my wardrobe via selltradeplus over the last few years, and I'm excited that this space now exists!
Topic idea: fat nonbinary style & what we think "looking nonbinary" means for fat AFAB people, beyond or outside of a masculine-of-center presentation? (Also: what would a "center" gender presentation look like?)
Wow I love this topic!
Very excited for this and glad to be here! I can’t wait to talk about shoes, undies, BIG BRAS, and so so much more.
BIG BRAS!! An evergreen topic. SO glad you're here, Donnelle! <3 <3 <3
Yes, please talk about bras! It’s so hard to find anything over DD
YES. So here for this! Would *love* an episode about fat workout clothes for powerlifting and other activities! I'm a powerlifter healing from CrossFit trauma and I feel like I'm always pulling shit up over my belly. Help please!
If there’s an episode to come on fat workout clothes, I would love to hear where to get/try a wetsuit for open-water swimming that fits a fat body in chest and torso but doesn’t gape at armpit (i’m looking for sleeveless but full leg). I’ve heard of people custom ordering for best fit but that seems a very expensive option—surely not the only option?
I hope you will offer at least one complete newsletter free for viewing before I have to purchase. I am interested, but as an older, life-long larger bodied person who gave up following "fashion" years ago, I really have no idea what your newsletter will provide
I hear you! The newsletter coming later this week will not be paywalled.
VERY excited about this!!! I'm a huge Corinne fan--you helped me so much when it came to underpants! Xoxox
This is the best compliment I could ever receive, thank you. <3
I'm a paid subscriber to Big Undies now!!! Thank you so much, Virginia Sole-Smith, for the generous discount! <3
Yay thank you Roxy!
Looking forward to your newsletter, Corinne!
I think the hardest part of "fashion" for me is that I want to feel like myself but it's hard to tell what my *actual* style is after years of trying to hide/conform/minimize. Untangling what is my true taste has been challenging the last couple years. What I like to see out in the world sometimes makes me self conscious when I try to wear it. And I have trouble moving past that without reverting to the same old stuff that doesn't really feel like me.
I also have some VERY fashionable friends, and it's hard to remember that I don't care that much about keeping up with trends.
I'M SO EXCITED about Big Undies and Thank You SO MUCH for doing this for us all <3
Just want to say how excited I am for this! 💚
Oh man, I am SO EXCITED. No notes, no ideas, just EXCITEMENT.
So excited for this!!