Fa(t)shion February: a third go

Can you please buy your clothes a size bigger? The majority of the ones you've shown don't fit at all.

jessiedress — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:04:16 -0500

Oh Anon,

Thanks for offering me the opportunity to keep the spirit of Fatshion February alive in April.

Because this is a collaborative blog, I’m not sure exactly who this is aimed at, but as I moderate this space (and don’t take anonymous asks on my personal blog) I’m going to go ahead and answer it like its personal. Because it feels a little personal.

Many fat people cannot simply buy their clothes a size bigger. I’m tempted to just leave it at that, but if you’d ask this question in the first place, I’m pretty sure you need me to shed a little more light on the situation.

See Anon, along with the rest of the world, most of the fashion industry is really fucked. I believe firmly that people living in ALL BODIES should have access to fashion that makes them feel good. I believe fashion is political, and is often an act of resistance.

The fatter you are, the harder it is to buy clothes that make you feel good. Unless what makes you feel good is a sack dress from the Roamans catalogue, that is. And no disrespect to people who like dresses from Roamans, but no, I cannot simply buy my clothes (the clothes that I wear and like to wear) a size bigger. Also, I like tight clothes, and I am not ashamed of my body or showing its silhouette, so I will wear form fitting clothes as I please.

I typically wear a size 26. This means that in addition to being sized out of ALL straight size/”regular” clothes stores, I am technically sized out of almost all on trend plus size items. Trendy plus size stores tend to use a Juniors Plus fit model, and it usually stops at a size 20, or maybe a 22. Forever 21+, ASOS, Most good things at Ashley Stewart or Torrid, all of these items size out below my size. Sometimes, those items are made of stretch jersey, and I buy them. Even though they are not my size. I buy them because they fit and make me feel happy and good. I wear them where and when I want to.

This is why I love retailers like ReDress and Domino Dollhouse for finding or making items up to a size 28 or 4x. It is HARD to find good fashions in your size if your size is above a 20. This is just a fact. Not everyone likes to wear their clothes tight, and I may never know if I like to wear my clothes tight because it was once a necessity, or because that’s just what this fat babe enjoys.

Fit is a tricky concept, Anon, and if someone is comfortable in a garment, there is no need to shame them for the fact that a body conscious silhouette may make YOU uncomfortable. Fat bodies exist. Fat people love fashion too. Sometimes fat people even identify as sluts or love a tight skirt or a vagina length dress or some sparkly booty shorts or a crop top or leggings as pants.

Sometimes fit is a choice, and sometimes there aren’t enough choices to get the fit that you really want.

Whatever the story, it really isn’t any of your damn business.

- Jessie Dress

Domino Dollhouse loves Fatshion February: CONTEST WINNERS!

jessiedress — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:34:03 -0600

It’s that time! Time to announce the winners of the Domino Dollhouse/Fatshion February giveaway! I’m so excited to get to do this, and it was SO HARD for Tracy of Domino Dollhouse and me to pick just three winners. Everyone’s fashion was such an inspiration to me this month, and I’m so glad that the contest gave folks extra incentive to get excited about posting their outfits.

BUT OK. YOU WANT TO KNOW WHO THE WINNERS ARE, RIGHT?!

Honorable mention - thecuteinexecute - you brought some really amazing and extremely creative outfits to fatshion february this year. A few of our favorites:

I don’t have a Domino Dollhouse prize to offer you, but I’ll be in touch to get your contact information for a special prize!

Third Place ($25 DD gift card)- ohkellybelly - you dished out some amazing every day looks. This is really what fatshion february is about. We especially loved these two outfits:

Second Place ($50 DD gift card) - theavantguard - What can I say? Thanks for keeping it cranky! You won our hearts with this number:

First Place ($100 DD gift card)- ashleighthelion! This outfit, oh man, this outfit you won us over with is pretty amazing, and so are you! We love a fatty in a crop top.

Winners, I’ll be in touch via tumblr message this afternoon to get your contact information for Domino Dollhouse to send you your gift card.

To everyone who entered, please know I wish I could give out a thousand more prizes (that’s the really heart breaking part of this giveaway business)!

Every year you all amaze me with your fashion. I can’t believe this is the THIRD year of this project. Thank you for sharing your fashion with us. Thank you for being brave and dressing your bodies in ways that draw attention. Thanks for being radical and political about your fashion. Can’t wait to keep seeing what everyone is wearing in future Februaries and beyond!

<3 <3 <3

jessie dress

tangledupinlace: Restore ReDress! Bring back the best...

jessiedress — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:32:36 -0600

tangledupinlace:

Restore ReDress!

Bring back the best independent plus size store in the world! (With more options and a new storefront!)

I just started crying the second the video started and haven’t stopped yet.

ReDress changed my life, Rachel Kacenjar changed my life and I’m SO excited to see what she does with such an important gamechanging project. The kind of power you give a fat body when you provide that person the opportunity to dress in a way that makes them feel good is invaluable. So many members of my family in this video doing amazing work and I’m just so fucking proud to know you <3

PLEASE HELP ANY WAY YOU CAN!!

ReDress is so amazing and important. If you have a few extra dollars, please think about helping fund this project! Whether or not you have a few dollars, check out the video, and keep dreaming big about fatshion.

When will you and domino dollhouse be announcing the winners?

jessiedress — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:20:59 -0600

Hey! Tracy (of Domino Dollhouse) and I are in the process of deciding on the winners as I write this reply! Winners will be announced by Friday.

Thanks so much for your patience, and so much appreciation for everyone who participated in both Fatshion February and the contest this year! I have so much to say, and am also working on a wrap-up post (in my true and perpetually tardy first week of March fashion) :)

Jessie Dress

Beard Contest outfit, with bonus creepy lighting! Dress from...

pearlsnapbutton — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:21:56 -0600

Beard Contest outfit, with bonus creepy lighting!

Dress from H&M maternity, Same Dorothy Perkins faux leather jacket and thrifted black cowboy boots I wear with everything.

Fatshion February the 28th: The Final Frontier

ilikeprettyclothes — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:21:52 -0600

Fatshion February the 28th: The Final Frontier

happy last day of fatshion february everybodyyyyyy all details:...

theavantguard — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:21:51 -0600

happy last day of fatshion february everybodyyyyyy

all details: http://theavantguard.tumblr.com/post/44276785065/im-trying-to-guilt-seattle-weather-into-being

<3 happy last day of fatshion feb!this look is all thrifted.

dirtygem — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:40:24 -0600

<3 happy last day of fatshion feb!
this look is all thrifted.

Day 28. I wanna thank all the other people who posted ‘cause...

ohkellybelly — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:20:25 -0600

Day 28.

I wanna thank all the other people who posted ‘cause they pushed me to do better and be inspired!

Saved this outfit for the last day ‘cause it’s the best.

Click through for LOTS more pictures and details.

This dress is the best thing ever.

fatshion february finale: heart sunnies: domino dollhouse crop...

jeshaheidi — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:40:10 -0600

fatshion february finale:

heart sunnies: domino dollhouse

crop top: american eagle

cardigan: urban outfitters

dress worn as skirt: target

sandals: forever 21

“Dress me up from head to toe tag” Sharon...

spookystina — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:20:09 -0600

“Dress me up from head to toe tag” Sharon Needles

OOTD Call me on the Ouija Board

Shirt: Hot Topic

Skirt: Domino Dollhouse

Belt: Torrid

Ouija Planchette Necklace and Belt Charm: Everyday is like Halloween

February was a rough month for me, but at least I looked cute...

veggicakes — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:32 -0600

February was a rough month for me, but at least I looked cute getting through it!!

Sweater: Thrift store

Pants: Torrid

Shoes: Converse

Bow: Diana Q’s Bowtique (http://www.facebook.com/#!/dianaqs.bowtique?fref=ts)

A little late on this but this is my submission for the Domino...

a-h-o-i — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:40:58 -0600

A little late on this but this is my submission for the Domino DollhousexFatshion February contest!

This was my outfit from Vday, Top:Chubby Cartwheels Body Suit in Pink Bottoms: Domino Dollhouse Skirt Mint. My favorite part of this outfit was the two heart earrings i used to make faux buttons. It really helped pull the entire outfit together and give it an allover different and complete feel!

last day! :( I wish I’d discovered fatshionfeb sooner, I’ve...

haziefantazie — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:40:23 -0600

last day! :( I wish I’d discovered fatshionfeb sooner, I’ve really enjoyed it and it has helped my confidence immensely :) Thank you !

So this is my everyday look, how am found most of the time!

The scarf is from a shop in the New forest, Dorset. But I think you can get them anywhere

Green vest-new look

necklace- Made myself

Hoodie- plain hoodie from h&m, then customised with safety pins and an old t shirt :)

skirt from ebay

leggings- as always! from sainsburys

boots ( my ass kicking boots :P) are Osaga

Ring from evans in the sale :D

What I Wore: Shirt: Bealls Jeans: Old Navy Socks: Present...

hopefullysmashing — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:20:21 -0600

What I Wore:

Shirt: Bealls

Jeans: Old Navy

Socks: Present (???)

Shoes: Blowfish

More here: http://hopefullysmashing.blogspot.ca/2013/02/red-kimono-sleeve.html

Day 27. I got this dress at JCPenneys, it’s a juniors XL which...

ohkellybelly — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:00:32 -0600

Day 27.

I got this dress at JCPenneys, it’s a juniors XL which proves that you need to try on anything that looks appealing!

Wearing my fat necklace, too.

Click through for more pictures and details and my cute face.

FAT VINTAGE GLAMOUR ! Dress: Vintage Skirt:Winners...

fatinthecitytoronto — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:20:17 -0600

FAT VINTAGE GLAMOUR !

Dress: Vintage

Skirt:Winners (old),

Shoes: Charlotte Olympia

For more visit: www.fatinthecity.com

LIKE ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/fatinthecity

Hiya :) Today my skater dress and belt are from Evans, I love it...

haziefantazie — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:00:32 -0600

Hiya :)

Today my skater dress and belt are from Evans, I love it because its so comfy and the pop of colour on the pattern makes me happy :) It was also a pressie for my 30th b’day x

Necklaces- market and heart one from Matalan

Coat -George

Earings-Primark for a quid!

Glasses- Coastal Necklace- Thrifted Shirt- Thrifted Skirt-...

hellokatiexo — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:40:14 -0600

Glasses- Coastal

Necklace- Thrifted

Shirt- Thrifted

Skirt- Thrifted

Tights- Lane Bryant

Shoes- Target

Fatshion February the 23rd: Pink Elephants on Parade

ilikeprettyclothes — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:00:55 -0600

Fatshion February the 23rd: Pink Elephants on Parade