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A consignment store buyer on op shopping when you’re mid-sized and above

via Fashion Journal

We all love op shopping but when you exist in a larger body (think mid-size or above), the experience can be more frustrating than inspiring. Sometimes I find myself in stores that seem to have nothing made to fit my body and some (most) plus-size sections leave a lot to be desired. On the hunt for advice, I picked the brain of Nadia Eldridge, a Melbourne-based model and consignment store buyer. 

Like me, Nadia covets a preloved find. “There is a comfort in shopping secondhand. It is more of a spontaneous opportunity that makes the experience feel unique…. [unfortunately,] often plus-size items have a lower number per unit which means availability won’t meet the demand,” Nadia explains. Luckily, her years of scouting preloved gems have made Nadia an expert on op shopping when you’re mid-sized and above. Read on for her advice. 

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