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Jeans by Madewell, a zebra-print sweater from Who What Wear, white ankle boots from Amazon, and a powder blue trench coat by ASOS
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This emerald piece was a Salvation Army buy, says Maura Cosgrove, whose collection of coats and jackets ranges from leopard to snakeskin.
Surveying her closet, Maura Cosgrove admits she’s made some purchases just because she thought, Someone needs this. Reveling in a good thrift is how she’s amassed an inventory with which she hopes to help other plus-size women enjoy vintage clothing. This August, she launched her own resale shop, Ethical Bodies—where those finds are up for grabs.
Her go-to sources
“St. Vincent de Paul on Kingshighway is one of my favorites,” she says. “Found by the Pound on South Grand has a pretty decent selection, and I really love going to their warehouse in North County—that’s one of my favorite places to source things.”
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Her best vintage find
A vintage wicker purse, purchased from Goodwill for just $4. “I found it on my birthday a couple of years ago,” Cosgrove says. “It was in perfect condition. I swear, it was sent from the heavens, just waiting for me.”
Her feel-good fit
A zippered Tuesday shirtdress by designer Tamara Malas and metallic boots from Sole Society.
Her best makeup look
Cosgrove loves a red lip, courtesy of Glo Skin Beauty’s Suede Matte Crayon in Bombshell, which complements her bright-red hair. “My friend always joked that I used to say, ‘I can’t wear lipstick; I look so weird,’” she recalls. “Now, I feel naked without it.”
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What she’ll keep in her closet forever
A satin bomber jacket from Victoria Beckham’s line with Target. “It’s embellished with jeweled beetles and bees. It is such a showstopper.”
A wardrobe staple
Statement purses—specifically a circle bag from Ban.do or a Who What Wear faux-croc cylinder purse.
On the fashion industry’s size issue
“I don’t understand it. Fat people are, like, ‘Hey, hello! Over here! We want to be just as cute as everybody else.’ There have been huge strides, but, like, 67 percent of women in the U.S. are over size 14. People could be making so much money.”
