Chunky Girls in Sweatpants

Who designs plus size clothes? I would love to speak to some of them. I feel that some of the stores selling plus size clothes are doing a disservice to those who do not understand how to dress for their body style.

Yesterday, I was at the Avenue and saw enough sweatpant material (they like to call it "knit") to cover the surface of the state of New Hampshire. This isn't a dig toward chubby girls like myself. This is just that almost their entire fall line is made out of sweatpants. Sweat skirts, sweat shirts and yes, even sweat dresses. I saw a really cute black and white flowered dress, but nothing says "I didn't buy this at a mainstream store" like a nice sweatband material around the waist like this dress had.

I think the main reason I am becoming more dissatisfied with the Avenue is because I recently discovered Talbots Woman. I know, I know, their demographic isn't exactly toward my generation. But for business and classic apparell, I like their stiff fabrics (they don't easily get stuck in fat rolls - see my post on Anti-Back-Fat tank tops), structured jackets and skirts, and trendy colors. Scarves, mom-pants, and funny length skirts are also abundant there if that is your thing.

Although the prices are very steep, clearance is good (albeit the selection is more limited) and since they get a new line in every month, there is plenty to choose from.

However, if sloppy, shapeless, frumpy, unflattering sweatpants are your thing. Have a happy fall. There is a time and a place for sweatpants. On your couch.