Ambiguous fall weather is always difficult to navigate. While it’s a 60-degree day in my mind, the temperatures rarely cooperate. This means I’m stuck in a rut of wanting to dress for fall while it still looks like summer. In times like these, with very little fashion inspiration, I always turn to Pinterest for outfit ideas.
I have been an avid lover of Pinterest since I was 17 years old. Being able to separate my style inspiration into different boards and sub-boards always gives me joy. It also makes dressing easier. The only problem is that most clothing is still made and advertised in sizes 0-10, and it shows on Pinterest. So when I scroll through my feed and save cute outfits, I have to do my best to imagine what the outfits will look like in a size 14-16.
While I think Pinterest does a great job of finding and highlighting a diverse team of creators, it’s just not that easy to find trendy clothing for plus-size bodies. We are not always considered the “aesthetic” people you are looking for. But that won’t stop me from taking the inspiration I’ve gathered and styled it to perfection. To kick off fall fashion, I’ve recreated some of my all-time favorite Pinterest outfits on my plus-size body.
If your first thought is, “You should steam that top,” you’re probably right, but let’s ignore that for now. Of the bunch, this might be my favorite outfit. I am a big fan of the comfortable and elegant environment it provides. Plus, it ticks the boxes to be perfect in all kinds of weather. I’ll be out running errands and drinking boba tea as soon as possible.
I feel like this is a great transitional look because it has an essence that feels like fall, because of the black t-shirt and the boots. However, it can also keep you cool on a hot day. However, if the weather is cooler, you can easily add a leather jacket to this look. Although it is a basic pairing, I love how it turned out, especially with the silver belt.
Okay, maybe I lied. This could also be my favorite outfit. If there was ever a reason to ignore the “no white clothes after Labor Day” rule, it’s for this white jacket and culottes combo. This look gives me work on top and party on the bottom.
My hair is rarely styled in a way conducive to wearing a cap. However, if this was a day between wash days, I would definitely try a slippery bun and a cute little cap to complete this look.