Frumpy Plus Size Styles That Are Aging You + What To Wear Instead

Preach!

Love your channel. I wear a Extra wide shoe. It’s so hard to find some that fits me. The selection is limited

Thank you for this information.

I’m not sure I want to look chic when I go to the grocery store. And I know I don’t want to be hot! Capris are, for me, a more cooling option in 100 degree heat. But you go Oralia! Heavy women are due their options with pride.

I so agree!

I just got rid of all my Capri pants. Lol. Frumpy no more

I have wide feet and they get swollen as soon as I stand. So shoes are really tough for me.

I totally agree with you about the capris. At 5’2” I don’t need to be cut shorter.

Are you putting crop pants in the same category as capris? They are longer, and i like where they hit on my leg. I can't imagine myself ever wearing a skirt, so i would like a fashionable summer pant that is shorter.

Agreed on the capris and stripes. Love your content!

Hard to find non- frumpy wide shoes. Any suggestions?

I hear you on the capris, but I've seen you wear dresses that fall to the exact same spot and you were fine with that so what's the difference?

Excellent advice!

New subbie here, and YOU are my new fashion favorite ❤❤❤! Where have you been all my life?! I have been a size 22W, but now am a 10-12 misses and your fashion advice is applicable to me at both ends of the spectrum ❤❤❤

All your dresses go down to your ankles. I think that is very aging, especially being so petite.

Love your contents. I totally agree with all of your statements. ❤

Horizontal stripes on plus size women is not flattering! And wide leg pants make the calves look as wide as the hips.

So agreed..I hate frump..and its challenging to find fited..ugh

As far as I’m concerned, there are way too many prints in clothing for older women and plus size clothing. I think some people carry them off well but I just look better in solids.

“Think Hobbit” with the image is good.

Exactly! It’s ridiculous

So I disagree with 85% of the statements. But we all have opinions and I respect yours. Enjoy the summer. 😊

Re capris: What if, in spite of being heavy, you were blessed with trim ankles? Capris show them off! I am running out of attractive body parts at my age but I still have my ankles.

I do not agree

I recently discovered your channel & am enjoying the content. I believe that much of your advice is very helpful for plus-sized women. I especially like the more classic styles that you model or show in pictures. There is one style that you often model, however, that I feel is not right, & that is the wide-leg pant. To me it adds pounds & boxes out the figure, as opposed to a straighter, tapered leg. I also would encourage almost any woman to avoid ruffles. Otherwise, I would love to see you modeling more tapered-leg slacks. Thank you,

On the topic of shoes... They cost a little more but Naot offers some nice styles for those of us who need to wear orthopedic type shoes. Definitely worth the investment. I was a model in my younger days and lived in heels and had quite an extensive shoe obsession. Now I have both Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis in my knees in addition to other health issues (including shattering all the bones in my right foot). Walking itself has become difficult so I have given away all my wonderful shows and stick with a handful of very comfy and supportive shows. I am still vain enough that I still want the shoes I wear to be pretty. I finally had to toss my Naot's after wearing them almost every single day for 5 years (being on my feet 6-8 hrs a day). This is why I say they are pricey but worth it.

A lot of prints for plus women are too big for me. I like small prints or ditsy prints. I don't wear my shirts tucked in and I don't own many belts. Kitten heels are me never wearable for me. It's not that they’re not “comfortable,” they are painful.

I have always had a thick extra wide foot with skier's big toe and made the mistake of buying New Balance 873. They ruined my feet for any other shoe. Do you know of any shoes or boots that comes in extra wide all over that would look nice and be comfortable, so I don't suffer heal, shin, knee, hip problems? Oh, by the way, I tried the foot nylons you suggested and they put my feet to sleep because they were too small. They were suppose to fit a women's 7-10 (I am an 8 1/2 EE).

Oh no! I’m wearing capris & a t-shirt right now 🤦‍♀️. Help!

Could you explain why a midi dress/skirt is okay but not capri pants? I’m not grasping the difference. I appreciate your videos and ideas.

Great video O! ❤

Absolutely agree with this video. U rock!

What is it about some women that fall into the trap of the ethnic mentality or the lower class blue collar mentality? Some women I have seen end up looking like a flowered couch. Or my mom would say "Oh honey this looks so nice on you. You can't tell where you begin or end underneath!" Really?! Seriously?!

As always Ms. O you’re right on point ❤❤

FRUMPY!?!?!

I'm a 60 yr old hippy-ish kinda gal - not EVERYONE wants to look like a school teacher or like they're meeting the gals at the COUNTRY CLUB for cucumber sandwiches ....

I enjoy a loose T, distressed jeans, lg hoop earrings and some flip flops .... SUPER CUTE

I enjoy bright different colors ( I just watched your video about 'QUIET LUXURY) avoiding things that go out of style, hahahaha if I wear it and I enjoy it it is 'IN STYLE'; I don't care what everybody else is doing and I'm not so pretentious to worry about a COLOR being 'last year' that I can't wear it this year, how on Earth can a color go out of style!?!?

I like to BREATHE..... RELAX..... ENJOY

MOST people don't dress like that for COURT, CHURCH, THE OFFICE any longer, things have relaxed a lot!

For women in warmer climate, I find that FitFlops are a comfortable, literally, "elevated" sandal. I haven't worn heels in a long time, but two weeks ago found wedge sandals by Papillio (Birkenstock) and they are super comfortable. I was shocked that my arthritic feet could manage the wedge heel.

I 100% disagree on the capris. It's the length you have them and the shoes you wear. I'm 63 and most people cannot believe when I say this and will say I look like I'm in my 40s. I wear capri and tees all the time. I love them and feel I look good in them and no one can tell me different. I'm in western NC and capris are a staple. That's why they keep making them. It's only my opinion and I always tell women and men wear what you feel comfortable in and the confidence will shine through.

I like this channel

❤❤❤ Right on. Thank you!

I have the pattered sheath dress from Dressbarn.😅 I got it years ago before the store closest to me close shop. Because I'm on the curvier side, it hugs my curves just right and it's so comfortable. When its on a hanger, it's shapeless but when I put it on, it's soo beautiful. I always, always get compliments when I wear it. It's my go-to summer dress when I want to look put together but I feel lazy. 😅 I say don't judge a dress, wear it first because it might look shapeless on a hanger but on you, it would be something else.

You always have the best advice! Love your channel ♥️

I love what you said about the trends being the seasoning of the outfit. Many other you tubers are so in to the "classic" styles, that they all look like they are wearing a uniform, and no one has a separate personality any more. I've stopped watching some because it is so depressing. There are so many beautiful colors in this world! Why limit yourself to tan, white, black and blue jeans?

love this video Oralia/you are so right/so wonderful to see your clothes XXX

Great video. Especially the part about prints. I donated just about all my capri pants. I may have a black pair for around the house on a rainy day. Even though I'm retired now, i wear dresses all summer. They are cooler and easier.

Great tips! ❤

Oh my! I will have to watch this video again!! So much to learn. What hit me first was the sheath dresses no no. I have several and may try a belt with them? You are impeccable as usual and I love this content… and you!

I like capri pants because I'm short the hem hits perfectly and then I dont have to hem it. Call me lazy...

Oh boy! Don’t look at me today. I am heading to my closet to change before I go out. Thank goodness no one has seen me yet. LOL
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This is good info, Oralia how did you know I wear Capri (straight leg) and a tee just about e veryday. I’m sad, no I’m super sad that I’m so lazy and comfort prone. Btw you look beautiful in that dress with soft make up😊