Hey everyone. I need some brutal honesty and real advice because I am so frustrated I want to cry. I’m 16, 5'5", and currently weigh 240 lbs (down from 277 lbs, aiming for 180 lbs right now). I comfortably wear an XL/2XL in shirts and an 18W/20 in jeans.
I am tired of wearing nothing but black graphic tees from Walmart and the same two pairs of jeans (one from Torrid, one from Macy's) that I had to splurge $60-$100 on a year ago. I have a wide foot and literally only wear Crocs because everything else hurts. I want to build a wardrobe that fits my actual style—I want to dress whimsical, colorful, and fun.
But here is my reality: I am poor. When I say "affordable," I mean my absolute maximum limit for a shirt is $15 (ideally $5 to $10). For pants, skirts, or jeans, $30 is a massive stretch. I keep seeing TikToks recommending "affordable ethical plus-size brands" and the shirts are $40 and tights are $36. Who can afford that?!
Also, please do not tell me to shop on Depop or eBay. All the bum ass b**tches on there buy up the plus-size clothes from regular thrift stores, label it "fairycore," and sell a ripped sweater for $100. Local thrift stores only have grandma clothes in my size, and I don't know how to do complex alterations.
Are my expectations completely unrealistic? Is there ANY actual brand or hidden spot where a low-income plus-size teen can buy colorful, whimsical clothes for under $15? Or should I just throw ethics out the window and shop on Shein/Temu? Because right now, fast fashion feels like the only way I will ever get to have a sense of style without going bankrupt.
Submitted June 5, 2026 at 04:20AM by G_5gumgum https://ift.tt/dHPr870
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