In The Thick Of It

In The Thick Of It is a plus size fashion blog based out Chicago, IL.

Queer fat femme. Fat fashion bargain hunting. Living in Chicago.

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Autumn Wedding guest

Today is the wedding of some lovely blogger pals of mine. I didn’t have time or money to hunt for a new dress, so I decided to really dress up one I already own. A few easy accessories and I’m good to go.

Gray Dress - Forever 21+, 3X (last spring)
Belt - Nordstrom Rack, XL
Earrings - Charming Charlies (there’s one in the Nordstrom mall on Michigan Ave in Chicago!!)
Shoes - Franco Sarto, 11
Clutch - vintage, thrifted

I’ll be topping it with my leopard trench and heading out the door shortly!

I’m a 5’9” queer fat femme and approx size 18

Vintage Floral Dress

So the fall snap in the air, had me digging around in my closet for some new ideas. I bought this dress YEARS ago and never could figure out if I liked it enough to wear it. I decided today was the day to try it out.

It worked out really well - even on a super windy day.

Vintage Floral Dress - Sz unknown
Blue Cardigan - thrifted - Sz L
Belt - Anthropologie (2008) - Sz XL
Tights - Hue - Sz 4
Shoes - farylrobin - Sz 11
Crystal bullet Necklace - etsy
Porcupine earrings - Etsy

I’m a 5’9” queer fat femme and approx size 18

Blue Summer

I fell in love with this eShakti dress and just knew it would be perfect for my upcoming visit home to Texas.

eShakti Dress - sz 2x (18)
Shoes - Seychelles
Earrings - Forever 21
Necklace - H&M
Bracelet - Forever 21
Clutch - vintage (thrifted)
Glasses - SEE

I’m a 5’9” queer fat femme and approx size 18. And yes, I have a new haircut!

Brunch outfit

I have been living in this cotton maxi dress from forever 21+ for the past two days. It is so comfortable!

Black cotton maxi dress - Forever 21+ (recent!) sz 2X
Denim Jacket - GAP sz XL
Flip Flops - Old Navy (I almost never wear flippy flops, but brunch called for something easy)
Earrings - local shop
Necklace - Forever 21
Bag - Sak (last year)
Glasses - SEE
Nails - Sally Hansen dry nail polish

eShakti sundress

Hi guys! This is an eShakti dress I ordered last year. I really love it, but alas, my body has changed since last year and it no longer fits. I’ve pinned it a bit here for fit and to show the shape.

It’s a size 18W (1X) from eShakti. 100% cotton.

Selling it for $15 plus shipping to anywhere (I take paypal!). Message me - first response gets it!

Block print green dress - eShakti (18W)
Shoes - Steve Madden
Necklaces - Forever 21
Glasses - SEE

Outfit of SXSW (gray dress)

I’m starting to plan some outfits for my SXSW trip this year.

This is a little dressier than usual, but I love this dress SO much!

Dress - Forever21+
Belt - 9 West
Leggings - Target
Shoes - Jeffery Campbell

Purse - DSW poppie
Necklace - Forever 21
Glasses - SEE

Sunday sunday

I have owned this dress for a while now and i really don’t wear it that much. I thought it would be a little touch of color for a drab winter day.

Dress - Forever 21
Leggings - Target
Scarf - Macys
Boots - Avenue
Chain earrings - Forever 21
Glasses - See
Bag - Sak (last year)

paperclippy:

Cinnamon and Cloves Dress. Love the fall-ish Mad Men look to this dress. A removable, skinny buckled belt coyly cinches in the waist just above a full, below-the-knee pleated skirt makes this a fun yet professional dress. From ModCloth.

And it goes up to size 4X!

Contrast bib fleece knit dress - $56.95 - Sz 0-26W

You guys are going to think I’m obsessed with eShakti. I swear I don’t get anything for constantly recommending their clothes. Just look how cute this is! The detail on the sleeves! It also comes with other contrasting bib colors including purple and white.

http://www.eshakti.com/clothpdpage.asp?catalog=Clothes&cate=fall+looks&productid=CL0020696&pcat=#

Here’s how I’ve style it:

Contrast Bib Dress - Plus by delicatetbone featuring round toe pumps