Gain weight recently? Or maybe you've lost it? Or maybe you're bloated, or pregnant, or hormonal or even a PCOS girlie like me. Never fear, a wardrobe that fits your style and shape doesn't have to cost the earth! Here are some of the tips I've learned over the years to find clothes that fit me as my weight fluctuates so I can save my money, my style and my sanity. Add your own in the comments below! Listen to my podcast, No Books on a Dead Planet: https://linktr.ee/nobooksonadeadplanet ALL THE LINKS YOU'RE LOOKING FOR: Example of a trapeze top (free pattern) https://helensclosetpatterns.com/2021/08/12/woven-luna-free-tank-pattern/ The history bounding skirt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz8o0qJUWC8 Tudor wrap blouse: https://www.stitchwitchpatterns.com/patterns-1/the-tudor-blouse Collage gather dress : https://matchymatchysewingclub.com/products/collage-gather-dress-pdf-sewing-pattern Pattern hack: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cufs3AmAe3T/ Sasha Starlight Palazzo Pants: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1374772819/palazzo-pants-pattern-digital-pdf-video?click_key=5eee44fad066cd54844eb0bc088c9b3f2eba9e72%3A1374772819&click_sum=257bd06e&ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1&sts=1 AND her tie waist dungarees: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1515577710/side-tie-dungarees-pattern-digital-pdf?click_key=2d4b54bd3c0d3fca8e6127a67d007eee6fb8ae6b%3A1515577710&click_sum=b9b3560a&ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1&sts=1 After filming this video I ALSO found these super cool looking adjustable patterns: https://thefoldline.com/product/ready-to-sew-phen-wrap-pants/ https://thefoldline.com/product/ready-to-sew-pablo-overall/ https://thefoldline.com/product/ready-to-sew-pleat-asymmetrical-pants/ https://www.namedclothing.com/collections/lilja-dress-pinafore-blouse https://www.namedclothing.com/products/kielo-wrap-dress Sources re:waste : https://www.fashionrevolution.org/waste-is-it-really-in-fashion/#:~:text=The%20number%20of%20garments%20produced,is%20landfilled%20or%20burned%20globally . https://goodonyou.eco/waste-luxury-fashion/ /// SUPPORT /// JOIN THE GUMPTION CLUB: https://www.patreon.com/thegumptionclub Being in the club means you get: a free weekly podcast, access to a secret facebook group, a free poetry collection and play written by me, access to livestreams AND you get to access to all my videos before anyone else sees them! CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP - for those lovely people who don't want to use Patreon and aren't bothered about the patreon perks, but who'd like to buy me a drink as a thank you for the free videos... null ORDER my poetry collection, BARGAIN BIN ROM-COM! https://linktr.ee/bargainbinromcom // COME AND HANG WITH ME IN BETWEEN UPLOADS // IF NEWSLETTERS ARE YOUR THING, sign up to get a little letter in your inbox from me once in a while! As a thank you for signing up, you’ll get a FREE downloadable list of my best books of all time: https://leenanorms.substack.com/subscribe INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/leenanorms TWITTER: https://twitter.com/leenanorms I use Octopus Energy which are a clean green sustainable energy company - if you're in the UK and are curious, here are the two videos I talk about them in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0TR7RvVRlI and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEqf94lb44U And here's my referral link if you'd like to get £50 off (I get £50 off too, woo!) https://share.octopus.energy/fun-hawk-883 All music used is licensed through Epidemic Sound - I've been using them for years and hand-on-heart it's really fab. You get unlimited use of their music per month for a pretty bargain fee. Here's my referral link (if you sign up through it I get a free month): https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/1b1yhj/ If you're a company that makes plastic-free products, pays their tax and doesn't exploit people, I'd love to hear from you if you'd like to sponsor the channel: leenanorms@gmail.com