The word "curvy" as a synonym for overweight

onequirkygirl

The More weight I lose the more curves I get.

haha, same! I feel like a big ol' tree trunk when I'm fat. My body's bone structure is very feminine, but I carry my fat in the "would be gaps" hahaha. Geometrically they are curves, like my Thanksgiving turkey that's delicious.

BandForAlyAnne

i agree with the curvy word being overused. but i will say that even tho i am quite overweight i have a small waist/big boobs/big *kitten*. and not just because im fat. i expect to have the same curvy build when im at goal weight. i was always like that even as a kid. whereas my sister doesnt have much of a waist and has a smaller butt even though shes at my starting weight right now. just depends on you. but i think that is bull**** that you can't find jeans to match your body. i guess thats a challenge at any weight. lol

Silverkittycat

Well, the whole "real women have curves" thing was actually just a marketing slogan for Lane Bryant to sell their jeans. Nothing more. They actually thought about it more than once and canned it. Just $.

smartandtrim

i agree with the curvy word being overused. but i will say that even tho i am quite overweight i have a small waist/big boobs/big *kitten*. and not just because im fat. i expect to have the same curvy build when im at goal weight. i was always like that even as a kid. whereas my sister doesnt have much of a waist and has a smaller butt even though shes at my starting weight right now. just depends on you. but i think that is bull**** that you can't find jeans to match your body. i guess thats a challenge at any weight. lol

I haven't owned a pair of jeans since before I hit puberty because I literally cannot find them to buy... I've shopped everywhere from thrift stores, TJMaxx and Marshalls to Nordstroms, Saks 5th Avenue and Macy's in New York and I have not found a pair that fit. I own one pair, currently, that fits my butt, but I have to wear long shirts with it because of the massive waistband gap. I have the same issue with dresses and tops- very few things are made to fit my body type. I had to have my prom dress my senior year of high school specially made.

For the record, my measurements are 36-19-34 and I wear a 30E bra. I own very few items of clothing outside of my uniforms simply because they are literally impossible to find.

Elizabeth_C34

I haven't owned a pair of jeans since before I hit puberty because I literally cannot find them to buy... I've shopped everywhere from thrift stores, TJMaxx and Marshalls to Nordstroms, Saks 5th Avenue and Macy's in New York and I have not found a pair that fit. I own one pair, currently, that fits my butt, but I have to wear long shirts with it because of the massive waistband gap. I have the same issue with dresses and tops- very few things are made to fit my body type. I had to have my prom dress my senior year of high school specially made.

For the record, my measurements are 36-19-34 and I wear a 30E bra. I own very few items of clothing outside of my uniforms simply because they are literally impossible to find.

Buy a size that fits your hips and go take it to a tailor to have them taken in at the waist. It's not hard for a tailor to do this, and it's not expensive either.

KeriW626

I don't follow the trend of curvy= over weight. you either have curves or you dont. doesnt have to mean your fat or thin. One of my good friends is like a size 0. and curvy. I dont know where she gets her cloths but they fit. So I know they make em. good luck.

Rae6503

I haven't owned a pair of jeans since before I hit puberty because I literally cannot find them to buy... I've shopped everywhere from thrift stores, TJMaxx and Marshalls to Nordstroms, Saks 5th Avenue and Macy's in New York and I have not found a pair that fit. I own one pair, currently, that fits my butt, but I have to wear long shirts with it because of the massive waistband gap. I have the same issue with dresses and tops- very few things are made to fit my body type. I had to have my prom dress my senior year of high school specially made.

For the record, my measurements are 36-19-34 and I wear a 30E bra. I own very few items of clothing outside of my uniforms simply because they are literally impossible to find.

Buy a size that fits your hips and go take it to a tailor to have them taken in at the waist. It's not hard for a tailor to do this, and it's not expensive either.

19 and 34? You are worse than me. That's 15". I'll stop complaining about my 12" difference I guess.

I second finding as close as possible to a fit and taking them to a tailor or just wearing a belt.

Goal_Seeker_1988

ROFLMFAO!

smartandtrim

I haven't owned a pair of jeans since before I hit puberty because I literally cannot find them to buy... I've shopped everywhere from thrift stores, TJMaxx and Marshalls to Nordstroms, Saks 5th Avenue and Macy's in New York and I have not found a pair that fit. I own one pair, currently, that fits my butt, but I have to wear long shirts with it because of the massive waistband gap. I have the same issue with dresses and tops- very few things are made to fit my body type. I had to have my prom dress my senior year of high school specially made.

For the record, my measurements are 36-19-34 and I wear a 30E bra. I own very few items of clothing outside of my uniforms simply because they are literally impossible to find.

Buy a size that fits your hips and go take it to a tailor to have them taken in at the waist. It's not hard for a tailor to do this, and it's not expensive either.

My tailor refuses to do jeans waists... I have some khakis and of course, my uniforms, but I usually end up belting the 5 pairs of pants I own.

Elizabeth_C34

I haven't owned a pair of jeans since before I hit puberty because I literally cannot find them to buy... I've shopped everywhere from thrift stores, TJMaxx and Marshalls to Nordstroms, Saks 5th Avenue and Macy's in New York and I have not found a pair that fit. I own one pair, currently, that fits my butt, but I have to wear long shirts with it because of the massive waistband gap. I have the same issue with dresses and tops- very few things are made to fit my body type. I had to have my prom dress my senior year of high school specially made.

For the record, my measurements are 36-19-34 and I wear a 30E bra. I own very few items of clothing outside of my uniforms simply because they are literally impossible to find.

Buy a size that fits your hips and go take it to a tailor to have them taken in at the waist. It's not hard for a tailor to do this, and it's not expensive either.

My tailor refuses to do jeans waists... I have some khakis and of course, my uniforms, but I usually end up belting the 5 pairs of pants I own.

Find another tailor then, because this is not a majorly difficult thing for them to do. Mine does it all the time with my jeans. My measurements are 42-31-43.

jayliospecky

It has nothing to do with what others think, it has to do with "curvy" jeans (which, in a small size would fit quite nicely) not being made for anyone smaller than a 10, and me being unable to use the one word that actually describes my build.

Go to Target. They have this new fit system. I think it's Fit 4 that is made for women with big hips and small waists. I have a 28" waist and 40" hips.

Also, Kohl's Sonoma "classic" fit for big hips.

Now I'm just sad because Target says they are "coming" to Canada, but they are not here yet.

*taps fingers impatiently*

GiaFox

You have the right to state your opinion. And quite frankly, I feel the same as you. Thin women have curves for sure. It depends on your skeletal shape.

I think people who automatically deem thin folks as uncurvy, although denying the obvious, are biased and jealous.

I know plenty thin women who have great curves, NATURALLY.

And I saw on the other threads how heavy peeps say ignorant stuff about thin people. I think they should shut the fk up on this one, or else, they risk being hypocritical by flaming at you.

sleepytexan

Ya, I hate it too. More like a euphemism.

I had a favorite brand of bra for years (you know how hard it is to find a good bra)!

Well the brand went "curvy", so now you can't get them smaller than 40DD. Really?

Since when is 36D not "curvy"??

GiaFox

Ya, I hate it too. More like a euphemism.

I had a favorite brand of bra for years (you know how hard it is to find a good bra)!

Well the brand went "curvy", so now you can't get them smaller than 40DD. Really?

Since when is 36D not "curvy"??

LOL If 36D is not curvy, then what shall I say about my 32As? And I thought I'm a curvy woman....lol overall

catshark209

I haven't owned a pair of jeans since before I hit puberty because I literally cannot find them to buy... I've shopped everywhere from thrift stores, TJMaxx and Marshalls to Nordstroms, Saks 5th Avenue and Macy's in New York and I have not found a pair that fit. I own one pair, currently, that fits my butt, but I have to wear long shirts with it because of the massive waistband gap. I have the same issue with dresses and tops- very few things are made to fit my body type. I had to have my prom dress my senior year of high school specially made.

For the record, my measurements are 36-19-34 and I wear a 30E bra. I own very few items of clothing outside of my uniforms simply because they are literally impossible to find.

Buy a size that fits your hips and go take it to a tailor to have them taken in at the waist. It's not hard for a tailor to do this, and it's not expensive either.

My tailor refuses to do jeans waists... I have some khakis and of course, my uniforms, but I usually end up belting the 5 pairs of pants I own.

Find another tailor then, because this is not a majorly difficult thing for them to do. Mine does it all the time with my jeans. My measurements are 42-31-43.

This.
It's a fairly simple job, we do it at work all the time.