Stylish with Substance

I'm not thin but not a plus size. My petiteness causes pounds to look bigger on me but also puts me in a smaller size than I look. I feel a lot of the awkwardness of the big girl but I’m a bit lucky in terms of shopping, in a lot of ways. (Not in every way though, like my breasts and stomach are not compatible sizes.)

I may someday lose all the extra weight. I’ll never be as thin as I once was, but I’ll hopefully be healthier than then. My low-sugar diet is going swimmingly and I have great hope that it’ll all be for the better, in the end.

Being at a happy weight will never wipe away the compassion I feel for the chubby and upward and the passion I have for the subject of weight, though.

I suddenly realized that while although I've written about weight issues for a long time, I never showcase plus fashions in shopping posts. I know how hard this is for a typical blogger, because no one will really "get" viewing a blog entry about a "plus" option if the model is thin, which is the case with most brands that cater to both (not well, of course). And those brands that just offer plus are a bit few and far between, eh?

I also feel bad because I couldn't find a couture-looking dress to match the dress I posted a little bit ago today. However at least this frock from Torrid has similarities, has lots of style and detail, and is even flattering.

So here it is, our first "Plus Size Dress of the Moment".

$78.00 at Torrid Black Sparkle One Shoulder Dress

"Shiny black woven dress is accented with silver sparkles. One shoulder design features pleating over left breast and draped shoulder over right. Empire waist. [Pleated, camouflaging skirt.] Front pockets."