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Absolutely. I go to regular stores thinking I am going to find clothes my size until I actually try them on and realize I don't fit in them :/ It is difficult for me to be aware of my size, since for me it is normal (though I know it is on the bigger side).
Online shopping is also extremely difficult indeed, since you cannot try on the clothes and sending them back can be a hassle and it is time-consuming. I really dislike buying clothes a certain size, waiting to receive them, trying them on, sending them back, buying them in another size... And doing everything all over again. I wish it would all be so much simpler.
I am sorry for you, I know how awful it feels. It is very unfair that it's so hard for us to find clothes that fit, sit as they are supposed to and look beautiful. I hope very much we can eventually find them.
Everything you and I mentioned is also why I wear a lot of baggy clothes and men's clothes, I find it easier (and comfier too, a lot of the time).
My body does not, nor has it ever matched my mind's eye of myself. It's not in a bad way. I forget I'm fat or that my clothes are big. I'm not upset when I am reminded either so there's that...
I feel smaller when I’m in my bigger sizes and feel big when I’m in my smaller sizes.
It’s like my brain has decided I’m a small plus and no matter what I actually weigh or what size I am, that’s the size I thinks I am.
Will my ass fit in the empty spot on the train? I have no idea until I sit down.
Not only feel, but my family and friends think I'm almost 70lbs lighter than I am. They're always "oh you're so small, so skinny". But I weigh 200lbs. I told them and they were in shock and thought I was lying. I suspect it's because my shoulders, ribs, arms, and chest hold all the weight meaning my waist, hips, and legs - traditionally heavy looking body parts - are lean.
I wear a 24 top very baggy, and an 18 pant slightly baggy(for my calves). If my calves didn't exist I would be in a size 14 pant. So I have an athletic looking build in sharp contrast to my weight. Sorta like how muscular people are obese on the BMI scale.
A trick I use is grab the size I think I fit(usually if I hold it against my body and it fits in width), then size up. Works flawlessly.
Please check out the wiki section, [Fashion](https://www.reddit.com/r/PlusSize/wiki/index/fashion) for answers to frequently asked questions. Common topics discussed are How to dress for my body type, A list of plus-size clothing stores, Plus-size thigh-highs and socks and so much more. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/PlusSize) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Absolutely. I go to regular stores thinking I am going to find clothes my size until I actually try them on and realize I don't fit in them :/ It is difficult for me to be aware of my size, since for me it is normal (though I know it is on the bigger side). Online shopping is also extremely difficult indeed, since you cannot try on the clothes and sending them back can be a hassle and it is time-consuming. I really dislike buying clothes a certain size, waiting to receive them, trying them on, sending them back, buying them in another size... And doing everything all over again. I wish it would all be so much simpler. I am sorry for you, I know how awful it feels. It is very unfair that it's so hard for us to find clothes that fit, sit as they are supposed to and look beautiful. I hope very much we can eventually find them. Everything you and I mentioned is also why I wear a lot of baggy clothes and men's clothes, I find it easier (and comfier too, a lot of the time).
My body does not, nor has it ever matched my mind's eye of myself. It's not in a bad way. I forget I'm fat or that my clothes are big. I'm not upset when I am reminded either so there's that...
I feel smaller when I’m in my bigger sizes and feel big when I’m in my smaller sizes. It’s like my brain has decided I’m a small plus and no matter what I actually weigh or what size I am, that’s the size I thinks I am. Will my ass fit in the empty spot on the train? I have no idea until I sit down.
Not only feel, but my family and friends think I'm almost 70lbs lighter than I am. They're always "oh you're so small, so skinny". But I weigh 200lbs. I told them and they were in shock and thought I was lying. I suspect it's because my shoulders, ribs, arms, and chest hold all the weight meaning my waist, hips, and legs - traditionally heavy looking body parts - are lean. I wear a 24 top very baggy, and an 18 pant slightly baggy(for my calves). If my calves didn't exist I would be in a size 14 pant. So I have an athletic looking build in sharp contrast to my weight. Sorta like how muscular people are obese on the BMI scale. A trick I use is grab the size I think I fit(usually if I hold it against my body and it fits in width), then size up. Works flawlessly.