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Fat Work Wear Style Round Up: September and October 2018


Things have been eerily quiet on the blog and i am sorry for that, i have been in Japan for 3 weeks and in the lead up i was frantically getting ready, meaning i didn't have much time to blog, but i'm back and i'm bringing you a double dose of outfits to catch up!

Plus size fashion inspiration - everyday Halloween Wardrobe




Vixen Ben Cooper trick or treat print 

Vixen Ben Cooper trick or treat print
Today we spent 6 hours exploring Akihabara, doing a thorough stock check of all the anime stores. This temple has lots of anime drawings and even banners, said to be the geekiest temple in Japan. 

I am wearing a 4x in the skirt and the top i picked up on ASOS. 

Pin Up Girl Spider Web Long Jun Skirt

Pin Up Girl Spider Web Long Jun Skirt
My spidey senses are tingling....at how beautiful this pagoda and gardens are

I am wearing a 3x in the skirt and the top is old forever 21

Collect Peony floral Dolores dress 

Collect Peony floral Dolores dress
The weather today was lovely and called for a trusty Dolores dress, it's not legging season just yet.

I am wearing a 22 in this dress.

Hell Bunny Jenna Cherry Blossom Dress  

Hell Bunny Jenna Cherry Blossom Dress
Cherry blossom gorgeous! I'll be in Japan in 5 weeks, I can't wait. 
Ps. This dress actually has blue glitter on it

I am wearing a 4x in the dress, and the boob are a little squished but for a dress thuis beaitful, i will let it slide. 

Live Unlimited Tunic 

Live Unlimited Tunic
Today I just needed comfy as we were taking apart most of our office and getting all new furniture; not great when your back is in agony 

Top is from a few years ago and i am wearing a 22.

Pin up Girl Clothing Aqua Harley Dress

Pin up Girl Clothing Aqua Harley Dress
I forget sometimes how good a simple block colour can look.

Wearing a 3x, i can size down in the Harley.

Hell Bunny Haunt Skirt 

Hell Bunny Haunt Skirt
It was lovely to find some tranquility in the hustle and bustle of Shibuya. Tokyo is a pretty overwhelming place.

I am wearing a 4x in the skirt. Top is from Primark in a size 18. 

ASOS Curve Ghost dress 

ASOS Curve Ghost dress
Boo to you 👻

This is really old and i hope they will bring out more prints like this eventually. 

Pin Up Girl Bad Girl Harlequin Dress 

Pin Up Girl Bad Girl Harlequin Dress
This evening I went to the Robot Restaurant, it was the most insane thing I've ever seen!

I am wearing a 4x.

 Modcloth Green Dress

Modcloth Green Dress
This dress feels so classically vintage, perfect when you have new people in the office. 

Wearing a size 3x. 

Pin Up Girl Moon Maiden Skirt

Pin Up Girl Moon Maiden Skirt
Today I wore my moon maidens 🌜 print to visit some temples and my life was made when a lady at the crossing stopped me and said "kawaii" while pointing at my skirt. 

I am wearing a 3x in the skirt and the top in from Asda, size 18.

Vixen Ben Cooper Devil Print skirt 

Vixen Ben Cooper Devil Print skirt
The devil is in the detail!
And so starts the Halloween fashion... 

I am wearing a 4x in the skirt and the top is also by Vixen and i am wearing a 3x.

Collectif Mermaid Dolores Dress 

Collectif Mermaid Dolores Dress
Be a mermaid 🧜‍♀️ and make waves 🌊

I am wearing a size 22. 

Modcloth Dinosaur Fossils Dress 

Modcloth Dinosaur Fossils Dress
I got told I looked like a dinner lady today.....did you ever have a dinner lady who wore dinosaur skeletons? If so, coolest dinner lady ever.

I am wearing a 3x.

Pin Up Girl Clothing Hansel and Gretel Skirt 

Pin Up Girl Clothing Hansel and Gretel Skirt
On October 3rd he asked me what day it was.....happy mean girls day in its honour I had to wear pink, but keep a slight Halloween vibe, it is frocktober after all!

I am wearing a 4x in the skirt

Pin Up Girl Clothing Red Harlequin Skirt 

Pin Up Girl Clothing Red Harlequin Skirt
Starting to transition into autumn colours 🍂

Skirt is a 3x, top is old forever 21 in a 1x

Collectif Navy Polka Dot Dolores Dress

Collectif Navy Polka Dot Dolores Dress
We are now in Kyoto, where there are shrines and temples everywhere. Gave the locals a look at my Delores dress.

I am wearing a size 22. 

Harry Potter Golden Snitch T shirt 

Harry Potter Golden Snitch T shirt
Are you the perfect catch?

Primark is the perfect place for these novelty print t shirts, i have a few now. T shirt is a size 18 and the skirt is old ASOS.

ASOS Floral Prom Dress

ASOS Floral Prom Dress
I've had this dress for years, and I just love it, the print and the shape.

I am wearing a size 22.


Hell Bunny Miss Muffet Skirt and Spider Web Jumper 

Hell Bunny Miss Muffet Skirt and Spider Web Jumper
Today's outfit inspiration, little Miss Muffet 🕷🕸

The skirt is a 4x and i am so happy i went for the pink instead of the black, i think it is a fun take, and the jumper is a 4x

Pin Up Girl Clothing Cherry print Skirt

Pin Up Girl Clothing Cherry print Skirt
It was 3 degrees this morning, so I needed to pull out this cherrific skirt 🍒 

Skirt is a 4x.

Pin Up Girl Clothing First Frost Dapper Day Collection 

Pin Up Girl Clothing First Frost Dapper Day Collection
Happy 1st October!

Skirt is a 3x and the top is a 4x - yes this is a two piece made to look like a dress. 

Pin Up Girl Clothing Venus Fly Trip Skirt 

Pin Up Girl Clothing Venus Fly Trip Skirt
Inspired by the little shop of horrors for today's frocktober look

I am wearing a 4x in the skirt. Top is from Asda in size 18.

Disney Store Haunted Mansion Dress

Disney Store Haunted Mansion Dress
My favorite Disney ride is haunted mansion, so when I saw this haunted mansion wallpaper print dress, I had to have it. 

I am wearing a 1x. The sizing is very generous on the Disney items so check the size chart. 

Evans Yellow Forest Print Shirt Dress 

Evans Yellow Forest Print Shirt Dress
Something a bit different from me today, a shirt dress, but I think it still has a vintage vibe. Wearing a 26 (buttons and big boobs need the room). What do you think?

Pin Up Girl Clothing Burlesque Skirt 

Pin Up Girl Clothing Burlesque Skirt
A burlesque skirt for a night of burlesque with the @thescarletvixens 

Skirt is a 4x, top is from boohoo and is a size 20.

Vixen Ben Cooper Monster Mask print skirt 

Vixen Ben Cooper Monster Mask print skirt
They did the mash
They did the monster mash 
It was a graveyard smash

I am wearing a 4x in this skirt, but it feels a bit tighter than my other Vixen items. The top is from Hell Bunny and i am wearing a 4x.

Hell Bunny Harlow Dress

Hell Bunny Harlow Dress
Happy Halloween! 🎃🕸👻 

Dress is a 4x.

Pin Up Girl Clothing Green House Skirt 

Pin Up Girl Clothing Green House Skirt
Today I wanted to blend in to my surroundings as I went to the bamboo walk and an amazing zen garden in Arashiyama, Kyoto.

Skirt is a 3x.

Pin up Girl Halloween Lantern Skirt 

Pin up Girl Halloween Lantern Skirt
Today I went to Tokyo Disneyland and it was as magical as I expected. Got into the Halloween spirit with this lantern print skirt. People seemed to like it.

Skirt is a 4x but a little big, top is from New Look and is a size 20.

Pin up Girl Clothing Yellow House Skirt 

Pin up Girl Clothing Yellow House Skirt
Every day I'm huffling 

Skirt is a 3x, top is a size 18 from Primark

Lindy Bop Russian Doll Skirt

Lindy Bop Russian Doll Skirt
Russian dolls, so full of themselves 

I am wearing a 24 in the skirt and the top is from Vixen and i am wearing a 3x.

Pin Up Girl Clothing Blue Floral Roses Mary Blair Skirt

Pin Up Girl Clothing Blue Floral Roses Mary Blair Skirt
Wearing such a full skirt in this wind led to several embarrassing moments as the wind caught it and blew it over my head. 

Skirt is a 4x.

Pin Up Girl Clothing Orange Harlequin Skirt 

Pin Up Girl Clothing Orange Harlequin Skirt
Dressed ready to greet the deers, and I think they liked the skirt, as several tried to eat it. 

Skirt is a 4x.

Lindy Bop Pink Polka Dot Audrey

Lindy Bop Pink Polka Dot Audrey dress
I tried a new colour combination today.....what do you think of pink and mustard together?

i am wearing a 22 in the dress (older stock) and the cardigan is from Primark in a 14/16 (i can wear cardigan quite small) and the shoes are from New Look.

Phew - that was a lot of outfits - let me know which was your favourite in the comments.

Becky x
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