In The Thick Of It
Queer fat femme. Fat fashion bargain hunting. Living in Chicago.
inthethickofitfashion@gmail.com
Plus Size Festival Wear - Gold Lion
It’s music festival season again and that means it’s time for some summer outfits that won’t weigh you down. For these looks, I’ve shown how one shirt can be worn two totally different ways. The look on the left is a little more “tumblr fashion” and the one on the right reads a little more traditional festival look to me.
I think a cross-body bag is a necessary piece to any festival look. And having a hat or some sort of shade is a nice addition. These outfits can totally be mixed/matched. In the evening, I might even add a denim vest to them for an extra layer.
The most important thing for me at festivals is pacing myself and not wearing too many clothes. I’m just a little too old to be standing in the hot sun all day. I am big on constant hydration and finding shady spots to chill in when there aren’t acts I’m crazy about. and don’t forget the SPF!
If you’d like your own styled festival look - it’s only $15 for an outfit idea. Message me for details or see my style page.
InTheThickofIt at the ModCloth Pop-Up shop in NYC - JUNE 14th
Hey folks! I’ll be at ModCloth’s Pop-Up shop in NYC on June 14th in New York. I hope to meet some readers and have fun shopping for CUTE plus size clothes with ModCloth!
RSVP here
The hair…
I’ve had so many requests and asks about my hair lately that I though I’d just do a quick write-up about it.
My hair is currently cut in a short pixie-ish style and dyed platinum. I do a few shades of platinum depending on the season, but right now it’s a pretty basic shade (since I’m doing a few interviews and such). My hair is naturally blonde, but not nearly this light.
I absolutely love having a short cut. It feels stylish and it’s fun to play with. I have noticed that I have to pay more attention to it when it’s short though - it requires more maintenance to keep it looking not shaggy and you can’t just throw it in a ponytail (to be honest i’m not a fan of that look anyway). I use headbands when i need to keep my hair out of my face, but that’s usually just a in-the-house look for me anyway.
My hair is styled by Patrick at Fringe Salon in Chicago. He’s an amazing friend and a great stylist. He’s one of those folks that will walk you through every step of what he’s doing. I love it. Plus he’s obsessed with fashion and music and art like I am, so he’s also great to chat with on that level.
You really should make an appointment with him if you’re in the Chicago area. Mention my name (Amanda or InTheThickofIt) so he knows I sent you!
Patrick
Fringe Salon Chicago
1437 N Milwaukee Ave
773-862-1000
My new favorite earrings…
and a maxi dress from Target.
These are my lounging-around-the-house clothes!
Hey readers of Inthethickofit! I just wanted to open up and see if you guys had any questions about me or styling or clothes that I can answer today.
Also I’ve noticed that tumblr has been doing a lot of unintended unfollows again, so if you reblog me, you might want to double check and make sure you’re still following!
Would you guys be interested in another give-away? Let me know what things you would love to see as part of it. Clothes? Accessories?
Industrial Corner and MYNT 1792 Brown Jacket
One of my favorite things about chicago is that it does have a gritty edge to it. The rust juxtaposed with the geese and the blue sky make me smile.
This lovely Nolita Moto Jacket was gifted to me by MYNT 1792. It’s such a great color and I love that the collar really looks good open or closed. I received so many compliments on this outfit. I think it can easily be dressed up or down - pair with skinny jeans or a denim skirt for totally different looks.
Outfit details:
Nolita Moto Jacket - Sz 1X - MYNT 1792
Pale pink burnout shirt - H&M - XL
Burgundy tank - Target - XXL
Premium skinny jeggings - Target - 16
Burgundy shoes - Target
Crystal bullet necklace - lovely musings etsy
Earrings - Nordstrom Rack
Arrow Bracelets - Nordstrom Rack
Sunglasses - SEE Eyewear
I’m a 215# queer fat femme
Thanks to MYNT 1792 for the nolita moto jacket. My review is not monetarily influenced!
New sunglasses and cream frames I just got at SEE Eyewear. Can’t wait to get these with my prescription!
#seeeyewear
A moment of sweetness…
My partner S and I have a really lovely life together. I don’t gush about us much here - well because this is a fashion blog, not a relationship blog. But I am so happy.
Anyway…my tumblr friend Coreena drew this SWEET piece of us. LOOK AT MY CHUBBY LITTLE KNEES!!!! She does custom portraits and has some really great cards and things on her etsy. You should REALLY go check out her stuff. Tell her you found her through inthethickofit!
Graphic Print Skirt in the Neo Alley
A day away from the office and I wanted to go out around the city. I had just gone dancing at neo the night before and decided I had to do a photo-shoot in the weird painted alley. Thursday nights at neo remind me of friday night at #’s (“numbers” - it was named in an era when hashtags did not exist) in Houston, which is where I learned to dance in the late 90s/early 00’s. I adore 80s dark synth, so a new wave night just takes me to the best places mentally.
I needed an outfit perfect for a cool, sunny day in Chicago - This elastic-waist skirt is heavy enough to not fly up at the slightest wind. I love the slight touch of neon - just enough to break up the all-black.
Outfit Details
Print Skirt - Target, sz L (new/ mossimo/ runs big!) - available here
Sheer Neon Shirt - Forever 21+, sz 1X - available here
Faux Black Leather Jacket - Forever 21+, Sz XL
Black Tights - Target
Shoes - John Fluevog Selby
Triangle Necklace - Forever 21
Ring - H&M
Bag - Vince Camuto (via Nordstrom Rack)
Glasses - SEE
215# 5’9”
