Fat Work Wear Style Round Up: September and October 2018

By Boo_brown


Things have been eerily quiet on the blog and i am sorry for that, i have been in Japan for 3 weeks and in the lead up i was frantically getting ready, meaning i didn't have much time to blog, but i'm back and i'm bringing you a double dose of outfits to catch up!

Vixen Ben Cooper trick or treat print

Today we spent 6 hours exploring Akihabara, doing a thorough stock check of all the anime stores. This temple has lots of anime drawings and even banners, said to be the geekiest temple in Japan.

I am wearing a 4x in the skirt and the top i picked up on ASOS.

Pin Up Girl Spider Web Long Jun Skirt

My spidey senses are tingling....at how beautiful this pagoda and gardens are

I am wearing a 3x in the skirt and the top is old forever 21

Collect Peony floral Dolores dress

The weather today was lovely and called for a trusty Dolores dress, it's not legging season just yet.

I am wearing a 22 in this dress.

Hell Bunny Jenna Cherry Blossom Dress

Cherry blossom gorgeous! I'll be in Japan in 5 weeks, I can't wait.

Ps. This dress actually has blue glitter on it

I am wearing a 4x in the dress, and the boob are a little squished but for a dress thuis beaitful, i will let it slide.

Live Unlimited Tunic

Today I just needed comfy as we were taking apart most of our office and getting all new furniture; not great when your back is in agony

Top is from a few years ago and i am wearing a 22.

Pin up Girl Clothing Aqua Harley Dress

I forget sometimes how good a simple block colour can look.


Wearing a 3x, i can size down in the Harley.

Hell Bunny Haunt Skirt

It was lovely to find some tranquility in the hustle and bustle of Shibuya. Tokyo is a pretty overwhelming place.

I am wearing a 4x in the skirt. Top is from Primark in a size 18.

ASOS Curve Ghost dress

This is really old and i hope they will bring out more prints like this eventually.

Pin Up Girl Bad Girl Harlequin Dress

This evening I went to the Robot Restaurant, it was the most insane thing I've ever seen!


I am wearing a 4x.

Modcloth Green Dress

This dress feels so classically vintage, perfect when you have new people in the office.

Pin Up Girl Moon Maiden Skirt

Today I wore my moon maidens 🌜 print to visit some temples and my life was made when a lady at the crossing stopped me and said "kawaii" while pointing at my skirt.


I am wearing a 3x in the skirt and the top in from Asda, size 18.

Vixen Ben Cooper Devil Print skirt

The devil is in the detail!

And so starts the Halloween fashion...

I am wearing a 4x in the skirt and the top is also by Vixen and i am wearing a 3x.

Be a mermaid 🧜‍♀️ and make waves 🌊

Modcloth Dinosaur Fossils Dress

I got told I looked like a dinner lady today.....did you ever have a dinner lady who wore dinosaur skeletons? If so, coolest dinner lady ever.

I am wearing a 3x.

Pin Up Girl Clothing Hansel and Gretel Skirt

On October 3rd he asked me what day it was.....happy mean girls day in its honour I had to wear pink, but keep a slight Halloween vibe, it is frocktober after all!


I am wearing a 4x in the skirt

Pin Up Girl Clothing Red Harlequin Skirt

Starting to transition into autumn colours 🍂


Skirt is a 3x, top is old forever 21 in a 1x

Collectif Navy Polka Dot Dolores Dress

We are now in Kyoto, where there are shrines and temples everywhere. Gave the locals a look at my Delores dress.

Harry Potter Golden Snitch T shirt

Are you the perfect catch?


Primark is the perfect place for these novelty print t shirts, i have a few now. T shirt is a size 18 and the skirt is old ASOS.

ASOS Floral Prom Dress

I've had this dress for years, and I just love it, the print and the shape.

I am wearing a size 22.


Hell Bunny Miss Muffet Skirt and Spider Web Jumper

Today's outfit inspiration, little Miss Muffet 🕷🕸


The skirt is a 4x and i am so happy i went for the pink instead of the black, i think it is a fun take, and the jumper is a 4x

Pin Up Girl Clothing Cherry print Skirt

It was 3 degrees this morning, so I needed to pull out this cherrific skirt 🍒

Skirt is a 4x.

Pin Up Girl Clothing First Frost Dapper Day Collection


Skirt is a 3x and the top is a 4x - yes this is a two piece made to look like a dress.

Pin Up Girl Clothing Venus Fly Trip Skirt

Inspired by the little shop of horrors for today's frocktober look


I am wearing a 4x in the skirt. Top is from Asda in size 18.

Disney Store Haunted Mansion Dress

My favorite Disney ride is haunted mansion, so when I saw this haunted mansion wallpaper print dress, I had to have it.

I am wearing a 1x. The sizing is very generous on the Disney items so check the size chart.

Evans Yellow Forest Print Shirt Dress

Something a bit different from me today, a shirt dress, but I think it still has a vintage vibe. Wearing a 26 (buttons and big boobs need the room). What do you think?

Pin Up Girl Clothing Burlesque Skirt

A burlesque skirt for a night of burlesque with the @thescarletvixens


Skirt is a 4x, top is from boohoo and is a size 20.

Vixen Ben Cooper Monster Mask print skirt

They did the monster mash

I am wearing a 4x in this skirt, but it feels a bit tighter than my other Vixen items. The top is from Hell Bunny and i am wearing a 4x.

Hell Bunny Harlow Dress

Dress is a 4x.

Pin Up Girl Clothing Green House Skirt

Today I wanted to blend in to my surroundings as I went to the bamboo walk and an amazing zen garden in Arashiyama, Kyoto.

Skirt is a 3x.

Pin up Girl Halloween Lantern Skirt

Today I went to Tokyo Disneyland and it was as magical as I expected. Got into the Halloween spirit with this lantern print skirt. People seemed to like it.

Skirt is a 4x but a little big, top is from New Look and is a size 20.

Pin up Girl Clothing Yellow House Skirt


Skirt is a 3x, top is a size 18 from Primark

Lindy Bop Russian Doll Skirt

Russian dolls, so full of themselves


I am wearing a 24 in the skirt and the top is from Vixen and i am wearing a 3x.

Pin Up Girl Clothing Blue Floral Roses Mary Blair Skirt

Wearing such a full skirt in this wind led to several embarrassing moments as the wind caught it and blew it over my head.

Skirt is a 4x.

Pin Up Girl Clothing Orange Harlequin Skirt

Dressed ready to greet the deers, and I think they liked the skirt, as several tried to eat it.

Lindy Bop Pink Polka Dot Audrey

I tried a new colour combination today.....what do you think of pink and mustard together?


i am wearing a 22 in the dress (older stock) and the cardigan is from Primark in a 14/16 (i can wear cardigan quite small) and the shoes are from New Look.

Phew - that was a lot of outfits - let me know which was your favourite in the comments.