bobbi+mike

yesterday, my friend bought a ysl shoes which is so beautiful,

i am surprised by the design and style.

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=28321163
this might be late but I thought you’d look cute in these styles.
BTW, you look great and I love your work!

I’m laughing out loud that I’m commenting on fashion. I am also a hoodie and t-shirt wearer. 99% of the time. I’m also not terribly qualified because I have the opposite problem of you in the boob area. My boobs are nearly concave. Yep, you heard me, concave. I’m practically a boy in that area. Sad. Good thing I can wear really padded bras to fool people. Anyway, I refuse to be uncomfortable in clothes. And after having 3 babies, I have plenty of problem areas in the stomach and hips.
A few suggestions. Wear shirts that you can wear another “shirt” under (like a cami). You can get a tight cami that sort of sucks everything in. Or, sometimes I wear a compression exercise shirt under my clothes (gasp, I’m letting out my secrets) because it really sucks everything in. I discovered them to wear while working out because I hate when things jiggle when I run (not my boobs obviously, but my butt).
There’s some cute, casual, shirts at aeropostale right now. Long sleeve that you can roll up which I think can slim out the arms (totally making that up but it sounded good. And who knows maybe it’s true). You can wear a tight cami under these to hold things in. http://www.aeropostale.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10755432&cp=3534618.3534619.3534623.3541050.3536151.1988321
And for shoes, I’m generally a flip flop girl because I can’t stand socks and shoes make my feet feel clausterphobic (no idea how to spell that but I don’t want to google It). I just got the.most.comfortable.shoes.ever from Old Navy. Seriously. If you buy some and don’t agree, I’ll buy them back from you. I’m that confident you’ll love them. I bought two pair (one gray and one pink). They’re amazing.http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=55148&vid=1&pid=820546&scid=820546022 They’re called the women’s two-tone sneakers. And I get compliments on them all the time. And you could literally wear them all day and forget you have shoes on. It’s practically being bare foot. And I don’t exaggerate (really, I don’t).
As for pants. Try the store Buckle and look at Lucky’s. I don’t know why, but Lucky’s are generally very flattering for the butt.
Good luck! I’m preboarded for you class in vegas and I can’t wait!!!!

I think you looked great last year and you will look even greater this year with your extra shed pounds. Relax and be yourself because that’s why you are loved by SOOOO many. Nothing beats your unique YOUness and style.

Congratulations on WPPI Bobbi! I am a HUGE, HUGE fan of yours and so sad I can’t make it to WPPI! Someday, hopefully next year! I follow your blog, scratch that, stalk your blog, you are such an inspiration to me.
I can totally relate to having body issues. I recently, well in the last 3 years lost 100lbs. I am little now, size 4, but still have a 34 DD bust and a tummy less than desirable. I struggle with clothing so much.

Anyway, wanted to play a long, so here is my set, recommendation:
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=28132258

I love bootcut jeans! I know you hate your arms, but loved the tube top with the jacket over top. I have seen pictures of you enough to know you love jackets. Thought the nerd shirts was fun with a bright jacket. You can’t go wrong with some great ballet flats too. Hope this helps!!

Good luck friend!
Bethanie

made my submission

If you have a few free hours one day (haha, I know!!) you may want to stop at the Banana Republic outlet in Edinburgh. I’m short and very hard to shop for and I always seem to find jeans, shirts, dresses, even comfy clothes at very affordable prices. They have a range of sizes and an entire petite section. The outlet is much cheaper and typically everything is an additional 30-50% off. I also seem to have luck with the Loft, Francesca’s (Castelton mall), and sometimes Old Navy. Have a blast in Vegas … you and Mike are going to be AMAZING speakers!!!!!

Bobbi!! For your muscular calves, the BEST boot site is http://www.duo.com. You measure your calves and the boots will fit perfectly! The company is in England, but shipping to the US isn’t bad at all. It’s perfect for those of us with muscular legs as well as those with skinny legs. Check it out!

Ok so I don’t have the boob issue. Or at least not the big ones but I do suggest a good bra. Thats key. It hurts my feelings to spend a ton of money on them but it’s very important. I just dot buy many. One nude and one black. Wear them out and replace. I am however a shoe fanatic. And short. I will wear any shoe as long as it fits outfit. But I do have some tips from buying a million pair. Boots… I can totally see u in some biker like boots. Flat and totally cute. I will see if I can find some tomorrow an come back to post. Summer wedges are the way to go. Gives u the height wo walking around in heels. And totally could run a marathon. As far as clothes go first let me say the sundress u wore last year totally adorable. I am the girl who will buy one in every color as long as it makes me look good. Forever 21 is a super fun place to shop. Soooooo cheap so u can buy more later wo breaking the bank. Super trendy. Now u have the boobs to hide belly. I don’t but the tops that have banding across the bottom is the way to do it. Plain comfy and hide a small child in in while looking totally hot!!! I swear u could double half todays fashion as maternity clothes and I think it’s fab!!! I will again try to post some ex tomorrow. Jeans. I’m hate buying jeans!! It’s so hard to find them for shortys. So find u a good tailor who can hen and keep original seam. Most places such as buckle will do that. I’m currently liking my “IT” jeans. They come up higher I hate low rise bc nobody wants to see ur split in the back. But also I have to have something that comes over the Dunlap. Hiding the belly and the muffin top on the sides. That takes off 20lbs. They stretch so they are comfy wo leaving u with a saggy bottom. U do need a belt but u don’t look like someone who has worn a diaper in the water after 3 hours or even 3 days cause yes mam I wear them at least twice if I can get away with it. Hope this helps. I will try todo more tomorrow. It’s all in the clothes. If ur clothes fit right u could convice anyone u are a skinny under them. Optical illusion!!

I’m not great at fashion and always loved how some people look so fun and put together at the same time. I recently hired a stylist and it was the best experience ever. She went through my closet to see what I had to work with and what needed to be donated away and then we went shopping to pick out the rest of the pieces. It was like me but better, a little out of my comfort zone but not too far. It’s great knowing I can put on an outfit and not wonder if it looks great or not. I’m in Vancouver so no use giving you her name but I’m sure you have someone local who does the same thing.

You have no idea how happy this post makes me. I know that is weird, but really. I was starting to feel like I was going to be the only one at WPPI not wearing Anthropologie and such. Neither my body nor my wallet will allow it. I completely and totally hear you. I have lost a huge amount of weight and still have another 23 pounds to go. People keep telling me I don’t have more to lose, but it is very much there. I have come to accept no matter what I do, there are going to be areas I am not comfortable with. I have stretchmarks from my arms down, so I will always keep those out of sight. My stomach is slowly shrinking but I don’t know that it will ever be somethign I am comfortable with. BUT I am also learning slowly to see the things that have changed and focus on accenting the positive things! I am the last person to put together looks (I took friends wtih me to buy clothes for WPPI cause I am clueless!) but I totally second the polyvore.com idea! Look forward to seeing you, regardless of what you are wearing!!!

you know, I am not about to tell you what to wear but I battle a lot of the same issues, I have shorter legs and a long torso and sorta big boobs, I would go with stuff that is longer waisted I think weather it is long sleaves or long length–all this short waisted S*&^ is for the birds (even if you are shorter), I think JCrew has longer lengths on that stuff and I do believe it gives the illusion of length and flatters a bit. Any place you spend money should have more of that tailored thing…. and lastly, I love v necks, I think I may just wear one every day (if I really think about it) Comfort, illusion, style–come on you are one of the best photogs around, just think of yourself. (can’t go wrong with a Target striped dress from Merona, it isn’t expensive, it is somewhat reminiscent of a nautical theme, it is V NECK, and it looks springy, I have one but that doesn’t mean crap-but I can send you a picture if you really want one)
…I’m certainly glad I’m at the bottom of the comment list….

Hi Bobbi!

After reading your disclaimers, I thought you sounded a lot like me and all of my “problem areas”. So, I thought to myself, “self, what kind of outfit makes YOU (me) feel most confident?” And the answer was easy to come to: wrap dresses.

So, I went on the hunt for something that would be “different/funky” enough that you didn’t feel like you were dressed just like everyone else, that would be so flattering and cover your arms, and that would go beautifully with your amazing ginger hair. I found this (and HONESTLY really want it for myself, too…so don’t share the link with anyone—I’m afraid they’ll sell out before I can buy it to wear on my upcoming cruise!)
It’s a v-neck (which I have found to be the most flattering neckline for my blessed bustline), and you can always just wear a camisole under it, if you feel that it shows too much cleavage. It also appears to be shorter, which hopefully will accommodate for your height.

Slap on some nude platform heels and you’ll be one hot momma!

Hope you like it! I’m not in this for the giftcard, and I don’t have the time to do an inspiration board, but I wanted to share the magic and love that is the oh-so-flattering wrap dress!
http://www.bluefly.com/BCBGMAXAZRIA-dark-ink-printed-jersey-faux-wrap-dress/cat20102/312709101/detail.fly?referer=ca_shopping&cm_mmc=ca_shopping-_-na-_-womens_dresses_day-_-312709101&mr:referralID=3ce3218d-34a3-11e0-9f53-001b2166becc

…And if you want a less “dressy” wrap dress and more “every day” option, here’s this beaut—you’ll probably need to find some fun accessories in order to make it “funky” for you, though http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=841451002&tid=plsz1r&kwid=1&ap=14

FORGIVE ME FOR MY INTENSE LOVE WITH NAVY! I can’t help it. Flattering, beautiful and NOT BLACK!

I am still working on it but you should totally check out myshape.com. You put in your measurements and clothing preferences. Then it tells you what shape you are and suggest best clothes for that shape. Also it knows how the sizes run for each garment and will tell you the correct size in that item for you to order. I love it. They have clothes from several places that you can see. Love it!

Bobbi – Fellow short person here! I know there are way more qualified women to help with your fashion. BUT I did want to recommend that you go get fitted and purchase new bras. Yes girl, bras! I know, trying them on SUCKS and they are so costly! But I treated myself a few months ago and went to one of those fancy places (intamacy) where they fit you. Turns out I was wearing the wrong size. I was wearing 34c, when actually I am 32D! YES, the ONE bra I got cost me an arm and a leg. BUT it makes my chest look smaller and more in proportion to my stature! Still cute, but smaller because the bra puts the girls in the right place. Trust me. Try it!

Is it too forward of me to say let’s go shopping?! But seriously, I love fashion, and being someone who also has trouble finding clothes that fit (for different reasons), I know that shopping online is extra difficult! What looks good on the hanger doesn’t always translate. Indy is only a couple hours away…….

I, too, am quite breastily endowed. I have found that nothing makes me look better than a good minimizer bra. Now, a good one doesn’t come cheap, but holy moly, does it make a difference. Look at Wacoal and Le Mystère. Your best bet is to get fitted at a Nordstrom or specialty store (NOT Victoria’s Secret). But, since you’re shopping online, try barenecessities.com. Right now, they have free shipping both ways on exchanges – in case you need to try more than one.

Good luck!

Dude!!! You need Stacey and Clinton. I am not qualified to offer suggestions. I go for comfort all the time. I work as an office manager in a government office and I wear jeans and crocs EVERYDAY. Good luck though, I hope you can get some great ideas. That’s one thing that is so great about blogging.

Hi pretty girl! Or should I say “classic mid-western girl” because me and about 75% of my high-school chums had almost the exact same body as you have! In fact, my best friend of over 40 years STILL DOES! And I think she’s smokin’ for 42!! She’s 4’11″, a 34C (breastfed two kids–that’ll deflate ‘em a bit. lol), hates her upper arms, her “baby belly,” and her thighs – she doesn’t wear heels much either – usually only to her husband’s work parties. Oh and her inseam measurement is some crazy number, like 27,” so everything–even petite–gets tailored. Yes, she hates it. But when she’s really in need of a great outfit for an event or trip, she’ll take me shopping with her because I’m brutally honest. So, maybe I’ll give this a whirl; however, I’m not very good at it if it’s not a “hands on” type of thing. Regardless, I hope you find what you’re looking for in the area of fashion, especially since you’re so CUTE and DESERVE IT! Me…I’ll stick w/my hoodies. HA!

I HATE having short legs! I’m extremely pear shaped though. Huge bottom half, smaller upper half. But I have the same arm issue you have. I love styling my friends, but I do it in store, in person. I’m pretty sure I would suck at online styling! Good luck! Hope you find some rockin outfits!

Can I recommend searching out a personal shopper/ stylist? They will shop for you and leave things in your sizes in local shops, etc, go through your closet, measure you properly. It’s an investment in yourself and really, if you look around, it can be affordable. I was able to swap services (her styling for headshots) with one and we were both pretty happy. I need her again, but I’m waiting until i loose more (on your healthy train:).

If you lose much more weight you are going to disappear! I suck at fashion so I’m not much help.

This was the perfect lunch diversion. 2 casual outfits here: http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=28094460. Ignore the super high heels in the Gap picture.

On the left side, you have a basic navy blazer, gray shirt with ruching which helps hide any part of your stomach you don’t feel like showing off, and comfortable, wear-with-anything flats. On the right side, an outfit perfect for sightseeing with some adorable camera earrings. Most of the items are under $50.

Maybe tonight I’ll work on something a little more fancy schmancy. Have fun in Vegas!

Do you want dressy or casual or both? I’m 5’3 and a 42G bust. I think I have some insights into inexpensive clothes that work! I totally want to do this contest!

I think you are beautiful and love, love your hair. We all struggle don’t we??? Big hug to ya!

I think we have the same breasts; that’s about it though, because I think I’m also about 11″ taller. I have no clothing suggestions, but can I just say that 8 years ago I had breast reduction surgery (at age 40) and immediately wish’d I had done it at least ten years earlier. It changed my life (and y wardrobe), not to mention the eight pounds of boobage that I lost.

oh yay! this is going to be fun! I think you and I have the same body type(hope that doesn’t offend you;D) including the height and bust issue. Your complaints sound just like mine. I’m off on the hunt for something we would BOTH look amazing in! =)

Oh hon, your requirements sound EXACTLY like mine. I was a 34DD at 11 and am still a 34DD!

I know you are looking for an inspiration board but I also wanted to tell you the ladies from the British What Not to Wear put together a book that explains what works and does not work for body shapes. It is AMAZING.

I think you should do a wrap dress with a v-neck and flats, preferably some 3/4 length sleeves.