https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curvy-and-self-conscious Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:17:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curvy-and-self-conscious#post-36948 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:25:38 +0000 dee2do 36948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Dee. I'll check those out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curvy-and-self-conscious#post-36909 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:25:08 +0000 dee 36909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might want to try something like this as well:</p> <p><a href="http://www.rei.com/product/755370" rel="nofollow">http://www.rei.com/product/755370</a></p> <p>They are a bit more forgiving in the butt region and come in petites and plus sizes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curvy-and-self-conscious#post-36889 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:29:04 +0000 dee2do 36889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great suggestions! Thanks so much - really appreciate it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curvy-and-self-conscious#post-36886 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:52:39 +0000 shiny 36886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, the fastest way to draw attention to your butt is to wrap a sweater or sweatshirt around your waist! Even the tiniest butt will look larger if you do that. (With that said, I've been known to do this out of practical reasons - like I heat up and need to shed a layer). </p> <p>Second, you are exercising. I know it's easy to be self-conscious in form-fitting exercise gear, but the important thing to keep telling yourself is that you are doing the right thing, getting healthier AND trimmer in the process. So who cares what your butt looks like? As long as you are comfy and the clothing allows you free movement, and prevents chafing. </p> <p>For example, exercise tights - while you may worry they accentuate every bump and bulge - do a highly effective job of preventing chafing from thighs rubbing together, whereas loose-fitting shorts do not. So this is one example of where function is much more important than form! </p> <p>Trust me on this one... nobody will be looking at your butt. And even if they do, fellow exercisers - and the non-exercisers too- will be applauding you for your efforts to get out there and get your butt moving!! </p> <p>To answer your question, when I was overweight and first started going to the gym (this was back in my 20s), I'd cover myself in XL tee shirts, which (because I'm short) would hit down well below my butt and cover everything. I did that for a long, long time... it took me years (long after the fat had all melted away) to look in the mirror and truly see myself as the fit person I had become. It's very common experience for the brain to still see fat when the fat has been long gone. So you may think you have a big butt, but the reality is very likely that you see a bigger butt than you really have!</p> <p>When I gained back 20 lbs a few years ago and started exercising again after a long hiatus, I was self-conscious at first because when I'd walk or run I could feel the fat on my butt jiggling. That was quite annoying! But I learned that form-fitting tights helped minimize the jiggling. The more spandex, the better. :-)</p> <p>I do think it can help to have an exercise top or jacket that hits at hip bone. Visually cuts your butt in half and makes it look smaller. Even if you can still feel it jiggling. </p> <p>Otherwise, try accentuating your better parts! For example, if you are traditional pear shaped, dress more form-fitting on top with bright colors that draw the eye up to your upper half. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curvy-and-self-conscious#post-36885 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:25:20 +0000 BarbaraL 36885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, good question. When I started walking last year, my tummy was what bothered me (still is, a little bit). What worked for me was to wear exercise skorts, and long tanks (in the warm weather) that I could scrunch up around my waist to draw the eye to what I liked I wore something around my waist for months. Then I decided to bite the bullet and choose to believe that I look better in slim &#38; trim things rather than stuff that attempts to cover up my trouble spots. It was hard at first, but I found some items that I'm fairly comfortable wearing.</p> <p>Now I have several exercise tops, and an overshirt and a light fleece top for the cooler weather; they fall at the hip bone, and I decided I can live with it. I just got some exercise leggings to keep me warm while walking, but I really don't wear pants so I will experiment with wearing an exercise skort over them -- much like I see runners wearing their shorts over leggings. So, I'm still looking for solutions to my particular dilemmas.</p> <p>I guess my advice is to experiment, and trust that slim &#38; trim will be a good overall look that truly outweighs whether a particular body part is "visible".</p> <p>Good luck! Remember, the fact that you're out there exercising is awesome, and even an imperfect solution can be good enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curvy-and-self-conscious#post-36883 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:01:57 +0000 dee2do 36883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to exercise on a walking path wearing lycra pants. I tend to wear a sweatshirt across my waist to cover my butt. Can you give me ideas on other comfort pants and specific syles/brands that I won't have to wear the sweatshirt around my waist? or, even long tops that'll cover my BB to exercise in? All the exercise tops I find are short and end up high waisted.<br /> I jog and walk and I'm tired of feeling self conscious. Thanks! </p>