Creative clothing tips for when you are in-between sizes?

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  • readyornot1234
    readyornot1234 Posts: 1,027 Member
    Thank you for posting this OP. I feel the same way. I didn't know there was a name for it. FUPA. Who knew? I just call it the "fat part of my belly." I had a hysterectomy in September and they used my 28 year old C-section scar. The belly fat there shrunk a whole lot easier 28 years ago! Just hanging down now! Yuck.

    I'm having the same problem with shorts. So I am trying skirts. But I don't like my thighs rubbing together. So I have found the lightest pair of generic spank type undies that go down my thighs without riding up.

    However, for hiking, I went to a Columbia outlet. They have light weight hiking pants and shorts with drawstrings. I love them. But I don't really feel comfortable wearing them for anything other than walking/hiking -- all other times I am in skirts now.
  • khaleesikhaleesi
    khaleesikhaleesi Posts: 213 Member
    Dresses are my saving grace. Especially jersey dresses from H&M. If you are uncomfortable with showing your legs (which I was for a long time), you can wear tights or leggings underneath, or just buy long beach dresses since it's the right time of year!
  • HummingNutter
    HummingNutter Posts: 12 Member
    I don't wear any shape ware, it makes me feel like I'm being confined, I'm the same way about turtle necks and coats in cars.
  • Dariasen
    Dariasen Posts: 145 Member
    slaite1 wrote: »
    Would high waisted shorts work to kind of hold in the belly? Stretch is good but may make the stomach more noticeable. Although yoga-style shorts and capris do tend to have the tummy minimized thing also..

    Where the waists sit make all the difference for me. I am a very comfortable16 in high waist but a very tight 18 in regular or hip wasit pants. A little spandex in the material helps smooth things out, although I have learned to accept my foo-pa. I do have a ton of leggings as well but I prefer jeans for most days.
    **FYI: I found that Forever21 has great prices on the high waist stuff if you ever want to try it out.
  • grangerka
    grangerka Posts: 21 Member
    I had to google foo-pa.... so innocent!
  • grangerka
    grangerka Posts: 21 Member
    PS. I think I have one too....
  • kellydavis970
    kellydavis970 Posts: 18 Member
    Ugh! Shorts are the worst! They don't fit anybody nicely. I try to stick to skirts/dresses/and leggings
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    Butterbottoms wrote: »
    123sockmonkey123 wrote: »
    P.S. A "fupa" is the area below your lower stomach. It stands for fat upper p-$$! area.
    Where I come from its used to describe a mid to lower belly pouch, Not what you are describing. We have another name for those, but I will not repeat it here. *Notice the difference is spelling Foo-Pa?*

    That's how we describe FUPA here - the lower stomach part, but it stands for exactly what sockmonkey said. This is so ridiculous, but here's a pic for clarity lmao!
    1ecxjksyrym2.jpg


  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    RodaRose wrote: »
    I take my work clothes to a seamstress who adjusts/takes in tops and pants for one or two sizes. She is fairly cheap and definitely worth it, considering the time and money I spent finding them/taking care of them.
    When I shop for new clothes, I buy things that I know she can tailor down to the next size when I have lost a few more pounds.

    Another vote for a tailor.

    I often get things altered - sandal straps that aren't tight enough, pants that are too long, sleeveless shirts with a big arm gap that shows my bra. It's quicker and easier for me to find something close enough and alter it than to search for the perfect fit.

  • MamaBirdBoss
    MamaBirdBoss Posts: 1,516 Member
    I vote for trying non-curvy pants. Curvy pants are made for people with SMALLER pants, not larger! :)

    For shorts--elastic waists or drawstrings.
  • tkphotogirl
    tkphotogirl Posts: 245 Member
    After my hysterectomy I pretty much lived in cycle shorts and empire line sundresses. Comfort all the way!
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    Butterbottoms wrote: »
    123sockmonkey123 wrote: »
    P.S. A "fupa" is the area below your lower stomach. It stands for fat upper p-$$! area.
    Where I come from its used to describe a mid to lower belly pouch, Not what you are describing. We have another name for those, but I will not repeat it here. *Notice the difference is spelling Foo-Pa?*

    That's how we describe FUPA here - the lower stomach part, but it stands for exactly what sockmonkey said. This is so ridiculous, but here's a pic for clarity lmao!
    1ecxjksyrym2.jpg


    Does this mean we are going to get a picture of the other kind of F.U.P.A. or foo-pa or faux pas or whatever?

  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    edited July 2015
    OP,

    1) To curve or not to curve?: Curvy jeans are made with more space in the butt and hips for girls with extra junk. You need the opposite ( more space at the waist area). These are not for you

    2). Having grown up with a big azz in the 80s I can tell you high waisted jeans and the Jr section might work well for you. Imagine a jean built straight with almost no curves for butts for young developing women. Now add to that a high waist that covers and holds in completely your FUPA. Consider buying these in a tad bigger size that fits your waist comfortably and then take them in down the hips if needed. My cousins used to successfully do this as teens while I had taking waists in to look forward to.

    3). Red Ribbon is a new brand making shapewear (which I also find confining). However, they are also making awesome leggings for fashion that emphasize waist support. Lorna Jane does this well for fitness clothes.

    4) Maxi dresses, foldover skirts and yoga pants/leggings are your friend. So are empire waist skirts and tops.

    5). Stretchier versions of jeans may help give comfortable support and especially "NYDJ" and "Kut from the Cloth" jeans or Lane Bryant with waist panels for support at the front at pockets. (Atlhough you may have already shrunk out of Lane Bryant sizes).

    6). Nordstrom has some pretty "jeany" leggings at their hosiery department. The brand to look for is called "Hue" and they can be so cute. Here's a link. http://www.hue.com/leggings/denim-leggings.htm.

    7). I think the following articles with pics may interest you. http://40plusstyle.com/how-to-wear-jeans-over-40-some-guidelines-and-ideas/ and http://40plusstyle.com/how-to-wear-leggings-over-40-an-extensive-guide/.

    8). Hope these ideas help and congratulations on your success so far, can't wait to see you turn your "FUPA" into a FIT-PA!
  • HummingNutter
    HummingNutter Posts: 12 Member
    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    Butterbottoms wrote: »
    123sockmonkey123 wrote: »
    P.S. A "fupa" is the area below your lower stomach. It stands for fat upper p-$$! area.
    Where I come from its used to describe a mid to lower belly pouch, Not what you are describing. We have another name for those, but I will not repeat it here. *Notice the difference is spelling Foo-Pa?*

    That's how we describe FUPA here - the lower stomach part, but it stands for exactly what sockmonkey said. This is so ridiculous, but here's a pic for clarity lmao!
    1ecxjksyrym2.jpg


    As I stated I understand what you mean. A foo-pa is a mistake.... meaning that your surgeon didn't get a straight close on your incision site,...meaning one side of your lower abdomen, ABOVE your pubic bone is larger than the other.
    Let me clarify, I was asking for creative clothing tips. And thanks to those that provided answers.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Did you mean that the clothes were literally falling off? I seriously have not had this problem and I get the same shorts in different sizes. When I ordered the 14s, I ordered 12s and 10s, too. I can wear the 12 before the 14 is literally falling off.

    It gets big, but right Bout the time I'm like, "This is just way too big!" I can put on the next size down.
  • gizmom19
    gizmom19 Posts: 49 Member
    Lol! I have now been educated on FUPA. Thanks to urban dictionary. Although not as bad as the pictures posted here unfortunately I have one too
  • snowflakesav
    snowflakesav Posts: 649 Member
    Dresses and jumpers with boy short type underpants are the way to go. Check out old navy ...ton's of jumpers on sale right now.

    Congratulations on your weight loss.
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    i buy 90% of my clothes from thrift stores. my sizing changes too rapidly to spend any significant amount of money on clothes, but i refuse to walk around in baggy clothes!

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,689 Member
    edited July 2015
    Butterbottoms wrote: »
    As I stated I understand what you mean. A foo-pa is a mistake....

    That's a faux pas.

    -- an embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation.
    -- synonyms: gaffe, blunder, mistake
  • jkal1979
    jkal1979 Posts: 1,896 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Butterbottoms wrote: »
    As I stated I understand what you mean. A foo-pa is a mistake....

    That's a faux pas.

    -- an embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation.
    -- synonyms: gaffe, blunder, mistake

    A FUPA faux pas?
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