/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>6671675
I'm fortunate enough to have most of my weight concentrated on my lower belly. I'm pretty much pear shaped, and the good thing with most dresses is that the hip measurements almost never matter.

I can't fit unshirred skirts though. And unless the OPs are shirred I can't fit those either, and even then I'm stuck wearing a cardigan or sweater because I'm not secure about how my arms look. Usually jsks from AP and others who have partial shirring I can fit just fine.

Also helps to have a plus size brand list.
http://gorgeouspluslolita.tumblr.com/tagged/plus-size-brand-photoset

>has cosplaying or lolita affected your outlook on your image?
Not really. I've never dressed in ways that were terrible for my body type and I've learned to like myself. Some parts of me were harder to accept than others. 5'4 225 here btw. I think the hardest part to come to terms with was my lower abdomen, which is slightly distended and flappy because I regained/lost so much weight. I need a tummy tuck but it's something that can wait. I like my face a lot so I don't have a problem with that.

I think playing a lot of sports and doing things like lifeguarding in high school and college kept my esteem up even if I was overweight. Because you feel like you're accomplishing something even though you're different. Most of my friends say that's the reason I carry my weight so well. Acquaintances/people from4chinz usually guess me around 170-180 and I don't have the guts to say they're about 50 pounds off. I still enjoy things like walks and swimming, and I don't get winded doing things.

And idk, I look at people in this thread who are well below 100 pounds and still say they hate their bodies and it makes me kind of sad. I think bodies like that are fine the way they are, and there's no reason to lose more weight lest you put yourselves in danger of some unhealthy habits. I myself am seeing a nutritionist to talk about my recent weight gain and what are some triggers I have to make me want to overeat.

Seriously, if it's overwhelming then get help. There's no shame in asking for help.