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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The sheerest of the sheer dress

Another new piece for my summertime looks.  Of course since it’s still quite cool in chicago, I’ve paired it with a lot of layers.  

This dress is so great for layering - I’ve got it here with leggings, but could easily also go over another dress, a slip, or even jeans.

Sheer Dress - Forever 21+ 2X
Camisole - St. Eve (nordstrom rack), XL
Leggings - Forever 21+ 2X
Boots - Vince Camuto
Jacket - GAP
Cross Necklace - Forever 21
Crystal bullet necklace - etsy
Pyramid earrings - Wilson/Clark imports
Glasses (both) - SEE 
Quartz Ring - Stone and Honey
Belt - Nordstrom Rack - 1X 
Hair by Heather of Black Hearts Hair House, Chicago 

Queer NYE Party Outfit

I had two totally opposite ends of the spectrum outfits picked out for the FKA NYE party.  One was the rainbow hot pink bandage dress from forever 21+.  I ultimately went with this gothy femme daddy look because it was subtle sexy.

Mesh hoodie - thrifted (such a score!)
Denim Jacket - GAP sz XL
Leggings - HUE double knit sz XL (I LOVE these leggings)
Leopard Print Bra - Freya
Shoes - Jessica Simpson ‘Bendie’
Leather fingerless gloves - gift
Earrings - forever 21
Cross pull - from a forever 21 necklace
Crystals on jacket sewn on from a vintage chandelier

I tried on the outfit with another necklace, but ultimately decided it wasn’t right - so hence the accessories in the second photo.

Faux Fur look for winter.

I’m still obsessing over grown-up goth looks and I’m especially lusting after this topshop gold cross harness.



Plus size shirt
$13 - pacificplex.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors faux fur jacket
$355 - my-wardrobe.com

Plus Size Lingerie | Plus Size Leather & Patent | Leather Pencil Skirt…
$150 - hipsandcurves.com

Jeffrey Campbell lace up booties
$135 - ssense.com

Jeffrey Campbell lace up booties
$135 - ssense.com

French Connection fringe handbag
$144 - asos.com

Linea Pelle Collection hardware jewelry
$65 - lpcollection.com

House of Harlow 1960 crystal ring
$94 - amrag.com

Cross Body Chain
$40 - topshop.com

Autumn Black Lace

It’s hard for me to get out of my all-black ensembles sometimes.  Especially for going out.  I like how tough I feel in my black skinny jeans.  Last night was no exception.  I also made use of my new metal harness from topshop.  I liked the juxtaposition of lace with the metal harness.

Black jeans - Premium Skinny Jeans from Target - Sz 18 (straight)
Denim Jacket - GAP - Size 16
Lace Tank - Forever 21 - Sz 3X
Lace Camisole - St. Eve - Sz 1X
Metal Harness - Topshop - no size
Titanium Quartz Ring - Stone and Honey 
Scrunch Boots - Jessica London 

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

Summer Goth

Dress - thrifted
Shoes - Indigo
Cross necklace - forever 21
Silver necklace - thrifted
Key necklace - handmade
Eye ring - found 15 years ago
quartz ring - stone and honey
glasses - SEE

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

My gothic throw-back outfit.

Shirt:  Souxie and the Banshees concert shirt from 1987
Jeans:  Forever 21 (Plus)
Velvet Jacket: Old Navy
Boots:  Avenue
Bag:  Forever 21
Necklace: Forever 21
Glasses: SEE