As A Size 10/12 Fashion Editor, I Swear By These Brands

As A Size 10/12 Fashion Editor, I Swear By These Mid-Size Brands

“When you wear sizes L/XL, you’re often too big to shop standard stores, but are still too small to give plus-size brands any business,” writes Bustle fashion contributor Bella Gerard. “As a petite-but-curvy size 10/12, I fit perfectly into the mid-size category. As a result, I don’t fit perfectly into most of my clothes. I’m tired of too-tight XXLs and embarrassing moments at my local Zara, so I decided to compile a list of my favorite mid-size fashion brands. Whether I’m looking for the perfect bodycon dress (AFRM, of course!) or some new denim (Good American or Pistola, no question), these always accommodate my curves, and I’m rarely the largest size on their stocklist.” Read More

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