Fat Girls Deserve Luxury Too

Somewhere along the way, someone decided that luxury was reserved for the slim, the airbrushed, and the runway-ready. Babe, let’s shut that nonsense down. Being fat doesn’t mean settling for less—it means taking up space and soaking in every drop of pleasure, pampering, and power you deserve.

Want that silk robe? Buy it. Fancy the expensive perfume? Spray twice. Craving a partner who worships your body like the work of art it is? Manifest it, then drop a sultry selfie for good measure.

Luxury is a mindset. It’s in the way you touch yourself, the way you treat yourself, the way you let the world see you. And for my fellow BBWs out there—you are not an exception. You are the standard.

But, let's be so for real right now. It is hard finding luxury items when you are a bigger bodied person.

When you’re a size 20+, the choices often feel like two extremes:

1. “Respectable Aunt at a Garden Wedding” – think muted florals, boxy cuts, and fabrics that scream "I gave up."

   
   

2. “Sequins attacked me and won” – overly dramatic designs that confuse expensive with loud.

   
   

Where is the in-between? Where’s the chic, the tailored, the modern elegance with silhouettes that understand a belly, a hip, a proper thigh?

Luxury shouldn’t mean trying to squeeze into straight-size brands that max out at a “generous 16.” It should mean fabrics that glide, cuts that celebrate, and designs that don’t treat fat like a fashion afterthought.

I want buttery silks, crisp blazers, clean lines, bold statements—not compromise. Not apologies. Not, “Well, at least it fits.”

We deserve clothes that whisper, “You’re the main character”—not shout, “You’re lucky we made this in your size.”

Until the fashion industry catches up, we make our own luxury. We tailor. We thrift smart. We support indie brands who actually get it. And when we walk into a room? Oh baby, they know we’ve arrived.

Here are 7 luxe shopping tips for curvy queens who want to slay without settling.

💡 1. Know Your Fabrics Skip anything stiff or unforgiving—luxury isn’t about suffering. Look for natural fibers like silk, bamboo, and modal blends. They drape like a dream and feel delicious on the skin.

🧵 2. Tailoring is Your Best Friend Sometimes the luxe look is just a tailor away. Don’t be afraid to buy something slightly too big and have it nipped in to your shape. Fit is everything—and custom fit? That’s the real luxury.

🌍 3. Shop Indie & International Brands Australia’s options can be limited, so explore international designers who cater to size inclusivity. Look at brands from the UK, US, and even Canada—many ship here and have extended sizing as standard.

🖤 4. Focus on Elevated Basics You don’t need rhinestones and drama to look expensive. Invest in quality blazers, crisp white shirts, wide-leg trousers, and a killer wrap dress. Timeless pieces in luxe fabrics = endless outfits.

🧠 5. Read Size Charts, Not Just Labels A “22” in one brand could be a “18” in another. Measure yourself (yes, with a tape measure!) and always double-check the size guide. Empowered shoppers know their numbers.

📦 6. Always Check the Return Policy Luxury means price tags with commitment. If the site doesn’t make returns easy, proceed with caution. You deserve to try things on, twirl in the mirror, and send it back if it doesn’t spark joy.

💅 7. Don’t Wait for the ‘After’ Body Wear the damn dress now. Rock the heels. Wrap the silk robe around your soft belly and own it. There is no size limit on elegance, and your joy is not on lay-by.