Finding My Style (and size) After a Year Inside
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- Finding my style again and trying to figure out what size I am after a year inside... and also giving birth hahaha! Alot of the clothes in my closet no longer fit my body after gaining weight and my figure changing so much postpartum, and some don't work for my lifestyle anymore now that I had a baby. So come along with me on this journey of style quizzes, shopping my own closet, trying on clothes inside the dressing room, and putting together new plus size outfits that make me feel confident and work for my lifestyle!
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About Sierra Schultzzie
Hey! My name is Sierra Schultzzie and I make weekly videos about midsize and plus size fashion, try on hauls, brutally honest reviews, recreating celebrity photos, style swaps, body positivity and more!
Finding My Style (and size) After a Year Inside
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Sierra Schultzzie
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hi friends!!! oh my goodness I am SO excited to be back. For those who kept up on the vlog channel during my maternity leave, thanks for coming back over to the main channel too! And for those who haven’t seen me in 3 months, hello again! 💕
excited to have you back babe!
Welcome back!!!!💞
welcome back missed you sm
Mickey Mouse ears distracting
Been watching SSirl faithfully since I've been pregnant (22wks) & now excited to see your new main channel vids!
✨I'VE BEEN WAITIN FOR THIS ONE ✨
TURN IT UP
Yassss
YESSS
We need a Carrie-Sierra collab ASAP!!
@@alisonh528 I’ve been wanting another one for soooo long
The “I like plaid” video clips are ABSOLUTELY my favorite. YAY FOR BEING BACK SIERRA💕 It feels like you never left(:
Even as a straight sized person I can still relate to going to the mall and being disheartened because nothing fits you right. It's so hard to find things that interest you let alone fit you
Ah yes, “casual, eclectic, athleisure, minimalist.” The new “genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist”
You have won UA-cam comments!
Sierra is the new Batman
*Iron Man
🤣🤣🤣
Fun fact that I just wanted to share, you’re considered postpartum for the full 12 months post birth! I just found this fact really helpful in my postpartum experience (which officially ended Saturday for me!)
I'm sure it was a hard balance to strike, but I thought this had the perfect amount of staying on the fashion topic while not pretending the last few months didn't happen. Staying on topic but talking about your postpartum life and your daughter when it applied. Loved it!
“Be confident and be kind to your body”-how much I’ve missed those words!! So happy you’re back Sierra!
💕💕💕
I loved this video. It made me feel so SEEN as a plus size person who cannot fit in the clothes at most stores (and is really specific about what I want from my clothes). I’m sorry that you went through so many pieces and stores that didn’t work for you, but I’m so glad you shared it with us. So much of the time when I see people shopping on UA-cam they only show what works!
Exactly. I also noticed a huge shift during the pandemic at stores like American Eagle who did use to keep more of a diverse size range in store, just stopped. I genuinely struggled at one point to find pants over a 12 at our local store after my pair finally gave way at the thighs, and it honestly sucked. My spouse even became frustrated at the store while he was trying to help me look for my sizes. I ended up buying jeans online from Universal Standard, but I had to buy 3 different sizes at once because I had no idea what size I was.
I absolutely hate clothes shopping. I’m one of those “I’m not standard size but I’m not plus size either” people. Nothing ever fits and when I go to try something cute I see online on in store, they never have my size and am usually told by a rude stick thin sales assistant “ oh that style doesn’t come in that size” (when it’s fully available online) or “we only get one of that size in and if it’s not on the rack then we sold it already” 🤦♀️ it honestly makes me feel like they don’t want anyone over a size 14 (us 10) in there
Agreed! And some of the clothes in plus size stores are so awful, all butterflies and diamanté’s! I like Old Navy’s approach of just making everything in bigger sizes, feels way more inclusive
Same here. I'm plus, at the biggest I've ever been, and shopping feels near impossible. I walked into an old navy recently so scared and was AMAZED at their new size selection. It was wonderful. Def recommend starting there.
@@redvinesron Ross has a lot of plus size stuff too! I've gotten so much cute stuff there. And I'm a size 20/22 and a 2X!! I recently went into an H&M and they had tons of cute stuff in my size and I believe up to a 3X. You just have to know where to go!!
The cuts to “I like plaid” are killing me 😂😂
I felt really seen watching this. Sierra post-pregnancy is my size now and watching her realize how much more difficult it is to find clothes at this size and up made my heart sink for her but also made me feel better knowing it's not just me. And I appreciated knowing she's my size now because when I look at her I don't see "fat" I just see "beautiful" and maybe that's how I should be looking at myself... Glad you're back girl :)
It definitely is how you should be looking at yourself! You are beautiful
@@lovinglifewitheli thank you so much❤️
You said exactly how I felt but didn’t know how to put into words. Thank you.
Oh my God I felt this same exact way. She's now my size and she looks so good in clothes that I never thought I could look good in. I don't know why I'm crying.
Checkout the Empty Suitcase video series for lots of great info on plus sized shopping. I’m a between sizes person and it was a refreshing take.
I just wanted to say great job!!! I’ve always been a fan but have kind of stopped watching the vlogs simply because I’m not in that season of my life and I don’t find the footage particularly relatable. This is on the other hand, is relatable irrespective of whether you are post partum or not. Over the pandemic, Everyone has been stuck at home, our bodies have gone through changes and our identities have also changed. so finding a style that fits postpabdemic is something that many of us are struggling with! ❤️❤️❤️
The inserts of “I like plaid” did it for me😂😂 Loveddddd this come back video ❤️
They’re killing me! 😂
I'm so happy that part of finding your style included "Shopping your closet". Every other UA-camr who does this video literally goes shopping which is money I don't have. Thank you!! It's an obvious thing to do but I just never shopped my closet, so thank you so much!
The editing was great! The “I like plaid” cuts had me dying😂
Same 😂
as someone who is normally a 26/24 I can't tell you how validating it is to see someone sharing the struggle of finding clothes.
I can't buy anything at the mall, I only shop in the plus size section at target, but mostly online because there's way more options.
I don't wish the struggle on anyone, but thank you for sharing it.
“Creative hobbies.. Does rock tumbling count?”
😂😂😂
The fact that Sierra is coming off her maternity leave as literally this week I go on mine. Thanks for keeping me entertained the next 12 weeks Sierra 😁🙌🏼
Learning to dress yourself after size changes can be so tricky and I think you did an maintenance job at authentically showing that process here 💗 Love the final looks x
This video is sooooo unbelievably relatable I found myself tearing up while watching you shop. I have BEEN THERE and you pushing through the struggle and shared it is just SO amazing. Thank you so much for being you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This video looks like it took a lot of time to put together. I appreciate your hard work into making high quality videos. After having three kids I have no idea what style I am or what I like. This was really helpful. Thanks so much!
this was so uplifting, i went from a 12 to an 18 during covid and i feel so much better about finding new clothes that make me feel confident!
Omg this background is stunning, and feel really like we’re in your own personal space but it’s a studio !! So so beautiful. (Coming from the vlog channel 🥰😘)
Yes. Love it too. But what is that thing in the background that looks like a person with mickey ears wearing a face mask?
@@elemk it is a rainbow with micky mouse ears
I can’t believe that in 2021, more stores don’t sell extended sizing in stores. That’s a huge portion of the market that they’re alienating
I think brands don't want to make straight sized women feel uncomfortable shopping along side plus size, but that's older generations. The female demographic these days I think is less discriminatory and more body positive.
@@tjp2109 yeah I would agree. Also most in-store places have kind of given up on appealing to 20/30 somethings since a lot of us shop online. When they think most of us just shop online, they don’t try to appeal to us, which then makes us not want to shop in store. I’m straight sized and I don’t even bother going in store anymore. I like to think that people support size inclusive brands (SKIMS, Girlfriend Collective, AE, etc.) and if brands expanded their range that people would gravitate towards them more.
Right! I went to Nordstrom in store the other day. I guess I'm considered "mid size," and that's carried in the plus size section. It was this small rack off to the side, pitiful! So we have to order all online and hope it fits, which wastes a lot of packaging and shipping back and forth. Ugh.
@@tjp2109 I think it's more because there is only a limited amount of space in stores and they can make the most profit by reducing their size range to the most popular sizes, I have a really skinny upper body and have the opposite problem, that almost all the tops normal stores have are way too big for me
You’re “I like plaid” lol 😂 you’re so funny. Both Blair blazers look so cute and loving the color your chose. 🤗 great video!
I know haha I LOLed at that!!
Welcome back! I’m in ED recovery and my body has also changed from a 14/16 to about a 20 and you have totally inspired me. It can be so frustrating to not only figure out what your style is but then to dress it in a larger body. Ok now I’m off to buy that Eloquii blazer byeee ✌️
I’d love to see a more in depth video on how to dress a plus size body for the office/work life. Formal, smart casual, that kind of thing. Welcome back! We missed you ❤️
THIS! I struggle so much with business casual looks for my job. I end up just wearing cardigans and leggings 24/7
honestly enjoyed seeing this, its really nice to see someone speaking on how just two sizes bigger makes shopping hard. I've been a size 28 for years (like 10 years) and now I'm a size 18 which is still not store inclusive but its still like night and day from that size 28 where I developed a purse problem because hey those always fit in every store...wait not totally true there were some crossbodies that did me dirty too lol.
Video hasn’t started yet but GIRL, MEEE lol especially after pregnancy it was a struggle finding my new sizes in everything 🤪
Those style quizzes though, I laughed so hard I cried. "Does rock tumbling count" was the mood that got me.
Thank you for always being so honest and unapologetic about body changes! As I’m sure is true for a ton of people, my body has changed in the past year or so, and it’s so refreshing and comforting (and extremely helpful!) to see someone go through the same thing. It’s so hard to find clothes over a certain size, and I can’t wait to hear more of your brand recommendations in future videos!!! 🥰
I’ve been struggling a lot understanding my body and my clothing the last few months. really mourning the clothing that doesn’t fit me anymore so thank you for making such a fun video talking about changing up your style. It made me feel like I haven’t lost something but rather have the opportunity to try something new. Even though my body changed it’s not bad
I have been there.
Amazing first video back! Finding clothes as a size 20+ in store is so frustrating. XD
I knew this was coming from the vlog and was literally waiting for it before I go shopping for the first time in 18 months! Welcome back Sierra!
I laughed way too hard every time you repeated the “I like plaid!” Footage 😂😂😂 on a serious note, I’m currently 7 months pregnant and watching you has always inspired me to love my body and seeing you navigate post partum gives me such hope for my future. Love you!!!
To be HONEST as a nursing mom my style is “what can I get my boob out in the easiest?” 🤣🤣 sigh….
SAME! Haha glad this is a shared mindset 😂💗
Awwwwwww why did I tear up when you said “for the first time in a while I’m excited to get dressed again”… that really got me 😭😭💗 happy you’re back Sierra!!
“Havent taken a style quiz since I was 11 yrs old reading J-14 magazine” lol you just unlocked a memory of mine 😂
I also pray that athleisure goes into style I call that my “sporty spice” look
I feel so bad every time I’m going in the changing room and nothing fit me… Thank you for making me feel a bit less alone in that situation ❤️
I’m almost a year post-partum and I’m still figuring out my sizes and style. The best thing that I’ve done for my mental health and happiness was packing away clothes that I still liked but didn’t fit/ didn’t work for pumping and decluttering clothes I didn’t love or that didn’t fit. It’s helped me to feel better about my changing body and to embrace it fully. Thanks for the video and welcome back!
I feel your shopping experience so much. I can literally only find my size in like 1 or 2 stores or 1 or 2 things in anything my style anytime I go shopping. I love you so much for sharing this and the experience of how it is going shopping and you can’t find anything to fit you.
Also love this video overall and I’m so happy you are back and being a boss working mom!
The "I like plaid!" sprinkled throughout the video has me rolling 🤣
Seeing you shop and look so cute in all the outfits has litterally reminded me that I do like clothes and dressing up. Thank you. 😭
The jeans and sweater + collar look is AMAzing. Its so adorable and really 'light academic' vibe. I bless you !
You seem so laid back in this video I love it! It’s like hanging out with a friend. I love how you always improve and make your videos better. Much love!! ❤️
Came here to say this as well!! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm glued to your vlogging channel, so the fact that your main channel is up and running again just means **BONUSSSS** and it's 20 minutes. Bless.
I love how transparent you are about everything and the effort you put into your videos. I'm always my heaviest while nursing and it's tough but your videos help me really feel so much more confident about dressing the body in currently in! Love, a Mom of three
I feel like I’ve been watching you prepare for this video, and jumping back into everything, for like a month because of the vlog channel lol. Welcome back! 💕
I'm a size 18 and when I go into stores that have nothing in my size I hear your voice in my head saying “ it’s not you it's the clothes”
Thanks for being so positive
I’m so glad you’re back!! I’ve binge watched all your old videos while you were gone and suffice to say I’m so ready for new main channel content haha!
How the heck does just *everything* look good on Sierra??? Honestly style goals 🥺🤩
(And yes, the academia outfits both looked wonderful!)
I'M ALL HERE FOR THIS NEW EDIT STYLE, AND VIDEO STYLE
As a new mom myself (6 weeks) let me just tell you how much I loved this video. I am struggling accepting my postpartum body and seeing you be so accepting of your weight change and so positive about dressing your current body and feeling good in clothes again is so inspiring. Thank you so much and welcome back!
If this isn't the most relatable vlog especially during pandemic where almost everything changed. Kudos to you content! 🥰
I love how her mood and confidence changes throughout the video, by the end she irradiates sexy positive energy and I’m here for it!
Yay! Welcome back to the main channel. Really hoping more and more stores will be carrying more sizes. It’s a bummer always having to order online and dealing with exchanges through online only. Love the blazer! And so excited for the confident and kind pants. I think they would be so cute in a forest green! 😍
I really liked how you approached the shopping part! It inspired me to do a closet clean out and get rid of all the clothes I don’t use, take some quizzes to help me shape a style that fits my lifestyle now (I’m working from home and doing some freelance) and make a moodboard to help me visualize the pieces I’m missing to complete my style, make a list and do more intentional shopping!
I realized how time consuming, tiring and disappointing (let’s not forget expensive) is looking around from store to store not knowing what you want, trying to find something you think you like or need, hope it fits you and buy it just to never use it again 😑
Was so excited to see this title. It's so incredibly hard to adjust to new life and new beginnings with baby. You're doing an amazing job Mama! So excited to watch you grow into the mom you were always destined to be! 👏💗
I went through this same feeling around 12w postpartum. I recommend not buying too many items bc you will most likely lose the weight in a few weeks, especially since you are breastfeeding
Your right! I actually didn’t buy pants/bottom until I was 6 months pp because your body is changing so much. Now I’m 1 year pp and my body doesn’t even look the same as before I was pregnant (or after birth/a few months after birth). Waiting it out and just focusing on tops worked for me. :)
Sierra: I'm gonna go with look at cute things cause my child exists.
Me, an artist: the works of art I am most proud of are my children.
Seeing you struggle to find a jeans that fit, that's so relatable. Through out high school till like early 20s, I was extremely under weight due to thyroid. And as I was living in a pretty small town back then, it was so hard to find a jeans that fits. Back then skinny jeans was everything and I used to feel so bad because my jeans even after altering never quite fit well. Online shopping thankful became a thing after few years and I got access to a wider size range with forever21 kinda brands.
But I'm glad that in the last few years I've gained like 10kgs and now I'm usually uk size 8-10. I know for many people this seems trivial, but it's a huge thing for me that I'm no longer under weight and unhealthy and I feel so confident in my body now. And to some extent watching your videos for the last couple of years helped too
This was so well edited and produced!! ❤️❤️
Honestly loving the way your style is evolving! I have been watching you for a while, mostly because you are interesting and know how to make a compelling video, but our styles were always very different. But I love all outfits in this vid and you have certainly given me a lot of inspiration to create new looks of my own.
So happy to have you back! Also, I feel your pain of shopping in store for a size 20 😫 Besides Old Navy, Target and Lane Bryant I pretty exclusively shop online!
I love watching this! Sierra, I appreciate you being so honest and real about how hard it is to find your "style" post pregnancy. 3 years later and I still don't know what my style is. But watching this definitely gave me some awesome ideas! You look amazing and you rocked all your looks. Thanks for sharing your journey
The end result of all the outfits you can mix and match is AMAZING!! I love this new style!
Thank you for doing this I recently gained a little weight so I went shopping for mainly new jeans and I did feel sad that I had to look for a bigger size than usual but your so right it feels great having clothes that fits me well instead of squeezing into my old size just because it’s smaller 💓
Welcome back!! Cute styles for you!! I’ve had 4 children. I know exactly the struggle! I was so bummed my jeans fit differently after kiddos…. BUT may I encourage you to keep challenging yourself to try new styles and trends and not to get hung up on a number or body type! All outfits can work!! All the best, sweetheart!
This inspired me to finally go through my closet and remove things i've been holding onto! My style has extremely changed since watching you because i'm starting to love and appreciate my body, so I loooove this video, Sierra!
I’ve been loving your Vlogs, but I’m so happy you’re back! I’m loving all of your looks, but I feel like we need a flowy maxi skirt or dress look 💕 PS. Don’t feel like you have to go full throttle coming back, I know you’re missing your time with your baby girl. We love you and support you 100%
Love this! I’m 17 months PP and still haven’t figured out how to dress my changed body. But this gave me some ideas. You look amazing and you outfits all turned out so cute
I'm nearly 10 months PP and my hips are wider and I actually have a booty now.....my poor jeans have had such a workout over the past few months 😂
So glad you're back! Your positivity brightens my day every time I watch your videos, you have taught me how to be ok with my body even as just a medium!
I so admire this. Here I am in my late 40s still totally caught up in size numbers-this last year (s) has put about 20 pounds and a few sizes on my previous size 14 body. It’s really got me down-I don’t feel like going out don’t feel like clothes shopping don’t feel like going to the gym…so this was very inspirational for me!
Omg I love so much about this video! The steps to creating a new style is sooooo helpful! I love how honest you were, and just literally everything going on this video! I feel so inspired!
I actually really love how her style has evolved, I didn't expect to love it so much.
She's like the cool mom , especially the look with the blue sweater and jeans 😫😫😫
Love all the looks ❤️
The light academia makes you look like Milo from Atlantis or like Indiana Jones when he's in the library or something. I want that 😍.
You've shared you are feeling the strain of wanting to be with Grace vs wanting to be productive while working. I just feel I have to tell you that I am 55 years old and watch you. Aside from being a wonderful new Momma, you are truly phenomenal at what you do. Listen to yourself and allow yourself to ease up on the "perfection" so you can continue to enjoy both work and family. It's a gift when you can do something so well and continue to enjoy it. You will find that balance..........ps......It's my understanding that American Eagle fits slims bodies very well, so their sizing may be a bit smaller than other stores.
So fun that you're back! You were just absolutely gorgeous in this video! Hair looking super cute. Thanks for sharing the pros and cons of this adventure.
I didn’t realize how much I missed watching you main channel videos. Your vlogs are some of my favorite but I missed these! You are one of the few women who looks like me. It makes me feel less alone watching this!
So excited for this!! Also I love the new background 😍😍😍 been watching the vlog religiously 💖
I LOOOOOOOVE THIS FOR YOU! You look phenomenal & so happy! That brown shacket is amazing.
One huge thing I’ve noticed that takes my outfits from “ehhhh” to “ahhhh” is accessories! Lots of gold jewellery, a nice watch band, matching hair clip, matching sunnies, nice bag etc. it really elevates any look and makes you look and feel so put together without having to spend a bunch on different outfits.
The “I like plaid” quotes were killing me 🤣 LOVE IT
I really enjoyed how you walked through the process of mood boarding and putting together things from your own wardrobe before shopping
This was SO refreshing 👏🏽👏🏽
I’m so excited that you’re back and happy that you feel so confident in your new clothes!!! ❤️🔥
i actually love that two tone brown outfit on you, i think it’s so stinking cute! light academia suits you perfectly! i can’t believe it’s already been three months, maybe because i’ve been watching the vlogs as well. so happy you’re back at it on your main channel, i love anything you do though!
Oh my gosh! I needed this. Thank you Sierra!! I soooo felt the I don't know how to dress anymore feeling. We are about the same size with similar body types, so I have long loved seeing how you style things, then I also had a baby during quarantine and feel like everything changed with how to dress myself. I think I will try this same process to try to get out of this funk. Thank you for acting like the shopping buddy I was missing 😁
This video is so relatable in terms of just going to the store in person after such a long time, I'm glad you can show the ups/downs of shopping for items again in person and the struggles/finds you had. Glad you're back! (it felt like you were never 'away' because of your frequent vlogs!) ♥ Great video!
Welcome back Sierra! May I say that you look amazing-happy and healthy! Glad to see that you are doing so well-motherhood seems to agree with you.
I love the brown on brown look and the faux leather blazer!!!! And I don't normally like brown clothes, so count yourself to continue being a fashion icon for me Sierra! Also, I almost cried when you were telling us how you realised that more and more stores don't cater to your size, I have been in that situation so many times and I know how horrible it feels first-hand and you were so brave and inspiring! And we all know it's not because women like us are a minority, it is because there is a very significant bias towards what we *should* look like and be... F that!
Yes so excited! The fact that you got a different style for each quiz 😅 so interesting. The ending made me 🥺 so glad you’re happy to get dressed again!
This is the absolute most relatable video you have EVER posted. And I’ve been watching your videos for years.
My style COMPLETELY changed through Covid and after my Covid-era pregnancy! I’m loving discovering my new looks as a stylish mom!
Love it. I’m right here too. Went from a 12-14 to probably a 16-18. The idea of going to the store when I have no idea what size to shop is so scary. I’ve been curating my Instagram with bigger bodies for a long time but even more so now so that I don’t compare what’s in the mirror to a smaller body. Finally dove in and hired a personal stylist to do just this with me !! Woot thanks for sharing your journey.
I loooooove this new background! It’s so cozy and welcoming :)
I am so happy that I watched this. I finally took a trip to target and got clothes for myself after this video💖 no matter what size I am at any point in my life I should be able to be confident. Thank you Sierra💖
Welcome back sierra!! We love you so much!! Much love to you, steven. And Gracie ❤
Sewing made my life so much easier lol. I’m midsized (US 10-16/Medium-XL depending on the store) so a lot of plus sized things don’t quite fit right but a lot of standard sized things don’t either. I used to struggle with it so much, but I’ve reached a point where I buy the pants that are slightly too big and then take them in where needed. Obviously sewing is a time consuming hobby and it’s not for everyone, but it was pretty life changing when I realized I could make clothes actually fit me and personalize them at the same time. Plus it means I get to keep the clothes for longer since I can repair them. Would absolutely recommend if anyone is on the fence about learning how to sew.
You look so stunning in literally every shot of this video, Sierra! I'm so happy for you ❤️❤️ I really missed these videos.
Ive been a size 20 for years and during covid I crept up to a 22... needing clothes fills me with dread because of all the experiences you had in the shops on the first day. Now that I'm planning with my husband to have kids I'm so worried about maternity and afterwards clothes if I become larger - I'll size out of the only in store shops i have locally.
I really needed this lighthearted video today ! Thank you for putting a smile on my face after a really hard day today 💕