I just got back from New York Fashion Week, and I can’t wait to show you the NYFW plus size outfits I rocked! Every look I styled felt so true to the different versions of myself that I always try to celebrate and highlight through clothing. All-in-all, this was definitely my favorite fashion week so far.

But let me be real; putting those looks together and participating in fashion week took a ton of time, effort, and self-assurance.

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If every single pair of plus size jeans you have ever tried on were too long for you, I have some news: You might be petite and plus size. If you’re wondering what petite and plus size is, don’t worry! I have the perfect explanation for you! And, hello, I’m Natalie. I am 5’2 and size 18, which means that I am plus size and petite. I just got back from American Eagle where I was on the hunt for their size 18 jeans with a short inseam, and my experience got me thinking, “Where can I buy petite plus size jeans?” So, I did some digging, and I found some great places to shop for petite plus size jeans.

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Natalie wears the plus size metallic mini dress with lace back from David’s Bridal

One of the most common questions I get as a petite plus size fashion blogger is, “Where do you shop for petite plus size dresses?” It’s a great question because many plus size dresses may not fit our figure the way they would everyone else. Petite plus size figures are typically short and curvy, which means many dresses, skirts, and bottoms may be too long on the typical petite figure.

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Natalie wears Eloquii jeans that came in an ankle fit, but were the perfect length.

Have you been hearing the term “petite and plus size” a lot more lately? If so, you might be wondering what these two terms paired together mean. Historically, plus size clothing and petite clothing have been on the opposite side of the sizing spectrum. Here’s why…

Petite sizing is for women who stand under 5’3. There is a common misconception that petite clothing was only made for slim or slender people, but that’s just simply not true.

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When you think of the plus size body, you probably envision a figure that’s curvy in all the “right” places and also stands tall. Now, what do you think about when you think about a person with a petite figure? Probably the opposite. She stands just under 5 feet 4 inches tall and her frame is probably more on the slender side. At least, this is what we have been conditioned to believe these figures look like.

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The holidays look a lot different this year. While you may not be getting together with family this holiday season or attending parties with your friends, that doesn’t mean your holiday outfits are doomed! If quarantine has taught us anything… it’s that you don’t need an excuse to get dressed up. Putting on an outfit has done wonders for my self esteem while in quarantine. I find that when I dress up, I have way more confidence and I am so much more productive.

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As a petite and plus size woman, I rarely ever find skirts, pants, or dresses that fit me the way they were designed to fit the average person. Almost very time I make a purchase, I’m making alterations. And being a plus size woman makes finding clothing that fits a short figure even harder as most petite sizes don’t go above a size 12. However, there have been some plus size brands who have come out with “short” and petite sizing, like Universal Standard.

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Is it just me, or does anyone else feel pressure to add a festive touch to every outfit during the holiday season? From red scarves to green plaid, I find little ways to infuse the Christmas spirit into my looks.

I’ve seen a lot of girls rocking the green and navy plaid, and I have never ever tried incorporating the pattern into my wardrobe…until now! I saw these gorgeous Plus Size Hampshire Velveteen Ankle Pants from Talbots, and determined that this was my time to shine.

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For the longest time, I had a vendetta against rompers. I was convinced that they were not made for my body type and they would make my shape look so odd (I also hated the idea of getting completely naked in a bathroom…lol). I don’t remember my first romper or how I even decided I was going to try one, but you could say that I have become more open-minded to the trend.

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