https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:11:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed/page/2#post-387850 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:05:32 +0000 indeminis 387850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am the same as you ... on the cusp of rectangular and hourglass. I am also pretty slim/lithe. When I put clothes on I feel bigger than I am ..but I like it. Because a lot of time I get away from that boxy shape ...and there's more figure. When I am undressed I just feel skinny and awkward LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed/page/2#post-387662 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:31:12 +0000 Lisa 387662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel bigger when dressed. Far too often fabric pulls at my biggest areas, something I do not have to worry about when naked. But I also feel tallest when dressed. Shoes can add height and elongate the legline, two things I will not have bare foot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed/page/2#post-385719 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:21:31 +0000 Mo 385719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually feel smaller when dressed. I think it has to do with camflouging my thighs. I have a somewhat smaller upper body so I think I look more balanced when the hips and thighs are under wraps. Oh, and heels help the bottom half look longer and leaner as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed/page/2#post-385715 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:15:16 +0000 Anonymous 385715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel bigger when I am uncomfortably dressed and smaller when comfortable. If the fit is just a bit "off" or if the fabric is too stiff I feel like I'm in the wrong in skin. Well fitting clothes that skim and move easily with my body without binding make me feel more flexible and trim. I have found that I look bigger to myself when uncomfortable, which is a strange phenomenon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed/page/2#post-385658 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:22:40 +0000 Lavinia 385658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad someone brought this up! I am always surprised when I see myself in the mirror wearing only my underwear, because my waist seems so much more defined than I'm used to compared with my clothes on!<br /> I guess this is a body type issue- I too am a short-waisted, IT/rectangular. I know I have a pretty straight figure but without clothes it doesn't seem that straight anymore. </p> <p>Come to think of it - for me the issue isn't necessarily feeling "bigger" in my clothes but "straighter" and less defined, which perhaps to some extent equals feeling bulkier and bigger. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed/page/2#post-385655 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:13:07 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 385655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet - yes, I think drape and fit are key.</p> <p>Examples:<br /> * close-fitting (too tight!) clothes that show or create lumps and bumps = boy, do I feel huge!<br /> * close-fitting clothes that skim my curves = do not feel bigger<br /> * close-fitting clothes that actually reduce my measurements (i.e. Spanx) = do not feel bigger</p> <p>* loose fitting clothes that drape beautifully = do not feel bigger<br /> * loose fitting clothes that add bulk in places or proportions I feel are not balanced = feel big (i.e. a skirt with a lot of extra fabric around the hips)<br /> * bulky clothes (sweaters, in particular) with no drape = can feel bigger...bulky knits need to have some drape, imo</p> <p>But I'm just on my first cup of coffee, so I'll stop now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed/page/2#post-385650 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:45:13 +0000 marianna 385650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel smaller when dressed. Undressed there are waaay too many imperfections. Proper clothes hide a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed/page/2#post-385622 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:31:57 +0000 Scarlet 385622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is an interesting question for sure, along with the speculation about drape and fit. I hadn't thought about it till now, but I feel smaller when dressed. I am looking forward to Angie's post now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed/page/2#post-385605 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:27:14 +0000 Irene 385605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, because I have big boobs and it's hard for me to emphasize my waist with most tops. I feel weird in belts too, because I'm shortwaisted and have big boobs, so it makes everything look funny. And if the top is wide all over it seems like I have a belly when I don't. But oh well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed/page/2#post-385597 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:10:30 +0000 san 385597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting topic for sure. I feel much smaller when dressed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed/page/2#post-385588 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 08:52:59 +0000 Inge 385588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do too, Julie, and I can never really put my finger on the reasons why. Except for one thing: since I've gone up one bra size (from B to C-cup), I do feel that plays a role in the overall look (clothes just drape differently) too, but I'm sure that's not the only factor. I'm looking forward to your post about this Angie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed/page/2#post-385502 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:43:10 +0000 geetha 385502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>everyone looks bigger with their clothes on. it's not just in your head. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384980 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:25:54 +0000 rute 384980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the opposite feeling.. I feel smaller dresses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384976 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:21:01 +0000 Jonesy 384976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting question...I'd say it depends, with me. Sometimes I feel bigger, sometimes I don't. I also vacillate on whether or not feeling bigger bothers me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384939 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:57:08 +0000 Carole 384939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting topic...sometimes it's true, i'm constantly trying to find ways to dress so I don't feel too broad too tall too heavy too busty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384870 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:22:53 +0000 Angie 384870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are very cute, Julie </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384799 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:18:53 +0000 RoseandJoan 384799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, I'm not alone, thank heavens. </p> <p>Beth I'm also short waisted, which may be a contributing factor, even fairly tight tops will still be loose(ish) around my natural waist....hmmm something to ponder.</p> <p>Angie I don't mean to rush your creative juices but I'm tap, tapping my feet in anticipation of this blog post!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384629 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 02:30:06 +0000 modgrl 384629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness! I feel a million times better dressed. My clothes smooth over all my bumps. Also, my clothes can give me curves where I have none. Pants and skirts in the perfect length coupled with the right shoes make me look taller - even close to average height on good days! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384612 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 02:04:42 +0000 Beth 384612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to yell, but YES! I absolutely feel bigger in the torso when I'm dressed. I see it in photos too, so I know it's not just my imagination. I just got some 4th of July party photos back that made my heart sink. I thought my top skimmed my middle, but it ended up just adding pounds:(</p> <p>If I don't dress my short-waist just right, I can easily look 10 pounds heavier around my torso. It's probably the most frustrating and challenging part of dressing for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384598 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:39:50 +0000 nicoleb 384598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think i feel the opposite. I think clothes can be used to make you appear smaller where as undressed there's no hiding. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384594 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:25:27 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 384594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unflattering clothes (too tight or that add too much extra fabric/bulk to hips or waist make me feel bigger, and flattering clothes (either that skim my curves or even hide my waist) make me feel smaller.</p> <p>I'm surprised to see that this is not a universal thing... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384569 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:47:21 +0000 Aziraphale 384569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>crwilson -- that's why I gravitate toward tight tops! I've got boobs, and I do have a waist, but it's not all that narrow, especially compared to my hips. So what works best is a tight top and looser bottoms in a lighter colour, or a skirt with some fullness to it to add bulk to my bottom half. It's either that or wear skinnies with a loose top and just forget about the whole waist thing altogether -- but I've got to be careful with the loose tops, or I get a "boob shelf."</p> <p>The problem with tight tops is that they cling to my lower belly pooch (thanks, pregnancies), which is unflattering. So I have to be careful to wear bottoms with a reasonably high rise, but not too high, or it looks like my waist is up by my armpits! Aaargh. </p> <p>If I ditch ALL the clothes, I'm actually pretty happy with my figure. It's not perfect, but it's not bad. Too bad clothes have to go and muck it all up....</p> <p>This is an interesting topic you've brought up, RoseandJoan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384562 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:28:34 +0000 crwilson 384562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought I was the only one! I definitely, definitely feel and look much bigger dressed. I think it must be the waist thing. I have virtually no waist because it's the same size as my hips. Plus I'm petite and curvy on the top half. I'm not a big person, but clothes make me look a lot bulkier unless I'm wearing something skin tight, which I'm generally not comfortable doing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384556 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:33 +0000 taylor 384556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not only bigger, but much taller...Clothes , shoes/ heels, hair, jackets and handbags add so much ~presence~ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384522 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:13:07 +0000 Aida 384522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel this way too, Julie! I'm a slimmish hourglass with an almost sway-back (though I think it's just that I have a big round bum hehe) and most clothing makes me feel much bigger, especially from the side. Though at the moment most of my clothing IS too big, so I'm sure that helps I feel considerably smaller without clothing, and like you I always feel more like my proper shape/size when wearing "sleeveless items, skinnies or something which shows the clavicle", and to that I'll also add items that show some leg, and heels. Cinching the waist doesn't necessarily make me feel smaller, even though my waist is on the smaller end; hourglassy seaming/shaping seems to help a lot more. VERY much looking forward to Angie's post on this!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384519 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:07:03 +0000 bran888 384519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a pear-y hourglass and I usually feel a little self conscious in a bikini because i have hips and thighs, and to compound things, short legs. I generally feel pretty slim dressed though, and being able to accentuate my best features (a small waist and flat midsection) is what does the trick for me. If you have nice long legs (lucky!), then maybe you should try accentuating that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384494 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:38:00 +0000 Barbara 384494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm an tall, slender hourglass and look even slimmer dressed. I do like showing my collar bones and arms! I prefer fitted, not skintight. That goes for jeans, jackets and tees.</p> <p>Accenting my waist is a must, although Angie has enlightened me about surrendering my waistline. But I never wear anything that is too billowy and unflattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384491 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:35:44 +0000 biscuitsmom 384491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel way worse undressed...feel ugly clothed, but even worse when Im not! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384489 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:32:58 +0000 MsMary 384489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's so funny -- I always feel much fatter naked with all my bits showing and running off in all different directions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-feel-bigger-dressed#post-384481 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:13:46 +0000 rae 384481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have always felt this way, too! Intrigued and waiting for Angie's post. </p>