Alot of it is personal preference on how you want clothes to fit. I can squeeze into a size 4-6 dress, or my size 5 jeans. Breathing isn't that great of an option though. I feel more comfortable in my size 10 shorts. With shirts I still buy Large, even though they come down below my rump. I am very self concious about my breasts, as well as the c-section pooch, so I won't wear anything tight on top. I really hate tight necks too, so turtle necks or t-shirts that strangle are out. My clothes being so baggy probably make me look 20 pounds heavier, but until I lose a little more, get toned, and maybe a boob job, I am not going out in anything form fitting.

What stinks too is when your a petite, they assume if your a size 8 or below you must be skinny. All the clothes are very form fitting and show off the tummy and bulges.