A lot of the pregnant models are featured on the site wearing (and looking good in) dresses
in straight sizes, but this one is only in maternity sizes.
But you should know that the plus size styles have a higher price point than the identical
straight size versions, so pay attention to the range of prices assigned to each item.
For this post, I rounded up a
few straight size items, along with plus - size pieces — a little something for everyone.
Plus - size clothing options have a ways to go in terms of the sheer quantity available
in straight sizes, but we've come a long way in what's being offered.
Now for some classic night out looks, I've put together 3 plus size looks and 3
straight size looks.
Red and White Tassel Short Jumpsuit (
similar straight size versions here, here and here) Cognac Suede Wedges White Stone Statement Earrings Gold Bangle - old (similar) Tan Tassel Crossbody Purse - old (similar)
Blue Cotton Dress - c / o (similar
straight size option) Cute Printed Sneakers Summer Straw Hat Sunglasses Purse - old (similar) Casual White Watch - old (similar)
Finally,
for straight sizes, I have paired this gorgeous lace sheath dress, with these classic nude pumps and light blush bag are great for date night.
Eloquii Red and White Anchor Jumpsuit (
straight size favorite) Cole Haan Block Heels — old (similar) Kendra Scott Elle Earrings Gold Bangle (similar) GiGi New York Blue Crossbody Bag Navy Sunglasses — old (similar)
The pictures of people dressing in this style are
always straight sized people ready for a day out at Coachella.
Having said that, I have found that the Denizen brand from Target fits me well (
straight size not plus size).
Straight size vs. plus size: it's a conversation that has frothed to the forefront of the modeling industry in recent years, but according to filmmaker Jenny McQuaile, it misses the point.
They have a * lot * of heavily - reduced high -
end straight sizes... and only two small racks of plus - sizes, but I stop in now and then to look for extreme bargains.
«Coming
from straight size and going into the curve industry, finally feeling comfortable with myself, I still get criticized that I'm not curvy enough.
Off the Shoulder Floral Jumpsuit (
Straight Size Floral Jumpsuit, blazer in the same fabric that I am obsessed with) Kendra Scott Earrings Just Fab Black Strappy Heels 88 Eighty - Eight Black Clutch — c / o (new favorite)
I cut a
straight straight size 3 and like the fit, but I may use 3/8 ″ seams instead of 5/8 ″ next time since the armholes go up into my armpits a bit.
I did two outfits, one
in straight sizes with very expensive clothes, and one in plus sizes with more reasonably priced items.
Red and White Tassel Short Jumpsuit (similar
straight size versions here, here and here) Cognac Suede Wedges White Stone Statement Earrings Gold Bangle — old (similar) Tan Tassel Crossbody Purse — old (similar)
Blue Cotton Dress — c / o (
similar straight size option) Cute Printed Sneakers Summer Straw Hat Sunglasses Purse — old (similar) Casual White Watch — old (similar)
Eloquii Red and White Anchor Jumpsuit (
straight size favorite) Cole Haan Block Heels - old (similar) Kendra Scott Elle Earrings Gold Bangle (similar) GiGi New York Blue Crossbody Bag Navy Sunglasses - old (similar)
I was baffled for years as
my straight size friends would be told they needed to loose a few inches here or there, while I was being told I was too skinny.
Listen to our guest episode on How To Be Less Old, where we talked about radical self - love, how to be a better friend to your fat friends, and we taught Deanna and Emily the term «
straight size.»
Julia Jordan Pink Dress via Gwynnie Bee (
straight size) Corso Como Nude Pumps (similar heels) Prada Black Tote — old (similar, similar budget friendly purse) Kendra Scott White Studs Michael Kors Gold Watch David Yurman Silver Ring
Tocca Charcoal Dress via Gwynnie Bee (similar
straight size dress) Cobalt Cardigan (similar straight size cardigan) Nude Pumps — older (similar) Pearl Earrings Black Tote — old (similar, similar budget friendly purse) Statement Watch (similar)
Foxcroft Colorful Tunic — c / o (same print,
straight size) CJ by Cookie Johnson Jeans (similar) GiGi New York Stone Saddle Bag Gold Tieks Ballet Flats David Yurman Ring Kate Spade Earrings Michael Kors Watch Kendra Scott Nail Polish
London Times Black and White Jumpsuit via Gwynnie Bee (
straight size, similar curvy jumpsuit) Lane Bryant Blue Faux Leather Jacket (straight style, similar curvy style) Floral Heels (other favorites) BaubleBar Earrings — sold out (similar) 88EightyEight Black Clutch — c / o and sold out (similar)
Blue and White Gingham Off the Shoulder Dress (similar version in
straight sizes, another gingham dress I love) Pink Tassel Earrings — c / o White Sneakers Teal Fringe Purse — old (similar, newer style sans tassels) Sunglasses (other sunnies that would go great with this outfit)
Blue and White Gingham Dress (similar version in
straight sizes, another gingham dress I love) Pink Tassel Earrings — c / o White Sneakers Teal Fringe Purse — old (similar, newer style sans tassels) Sunglasses (other sunnies that would go great with this outfit)
Sure, the selection isn't as hearty as it is for «
straight sizes», but it's a far cry from having to hire a seamstress just so you don't have to go naked.
I'm not saying one way is better than the other, just pointing out that she's
a straight size... and I am plus.
Love the description that the other blogger was «
straight sized»!
Lane Bryant White V - Neck Sweater — old (similar,
straight size version) Eloquii Blue and White Gingham Skirt — old (similar, straight size version) White Statement Earrings Sunglasses — old (similar) Black Slouchy Purse — old (similar) Baby Blue Mules via Just Fab (similar) Lilly Pulitzer Gold Bangle (similar) Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick in Adorning Love
I've been coveting a blushish - tan moto jacket from Nordstrom but it's only in
a straight sizes, sadface... but this sort of reminds me of that, maybe I should go take a look at it.
Today I'm taking popular outfits from Pinterest, in
straight sizes and recreating them in plus sizes.
Straight size version here.
I haven't tried them out yet but it's funny how every other brand considers size 16 to be
straight size but Loft thinks it's plus - size.
It's interesting that they have free shipping and returns on plus size items but not on
the straight sizes.
If you're looking for a really pretty floral pattern in the same style and reversible (in burgundy) here is one in
straight size, plus and petite.