The Reading Rush Vlogs Day Four ✨ | Plus Size Clothing Haul + I Finished a Book!

[@jennainman7657]

That purple dress on you is PERFECTION!!!! Don’t doubt yourself! If you feel good in it then it’s probably perfect and that purple dress is PERFECT!!!!! Girl ♥️♥️♥️

[@mariannagivre7462]

Don't ever feel bad about getting emotional on your channel. Honestly your transparency and honesty is a large reason for why I watch you. While I myself have never experienced being plus sized I still experienced the anxiety over my body and now being a mom of 2 and having a totally different body from when I was young it's hard at times because there are things and outfits I'd love to wear but feel I don't like on my body. At the end of the day you are you and you are beautiful and I love that you own that. Its inspriation for everyone who also deals with body comfort, body image, anxiety, etc. ❤️

[@megandcochrane]

You speaking on growing up with a larger body, attempting to find clothes and reading articles from teen magazines that focused on how to be prettier and thinner....my stomach and heart just rolled up together and sunk and squeezed....I remember that *so* much and how depressed I constantly was and how I hated my body.....looking back at photos, I wish I would’ve listened to my grandparents when they told me I was beautiful and that my hate was based on stupidity.. I have so much hope for today’s youth to grow up not in a constant diet culture and not hating themselves because cocaine chic isn’t the “in” look, thank goodness. Thank you for sharing ❤️🌞

[@BooksToAshes]

I grew up the same way, but I'm kind of glad for it because I lost the weight and am a lot happier now. I had to lose it alone, and thank goodness I didn't resort to anything harmful (since I was only 14 at the time without my parents help). I'm a lot healthier now and am really happy in my life

[@johannajumah6696]

I love that you talk about your struggles, it helps a lot of people in a similar position, and even to just understand that some people go through this stuff ❤️

[@jennifermiller9732]

Cry all you want. You're my favorite youtuber because of how real and genuine you are. You're not scripted

[@sjthorn]

I felt it when you were talking about being a plus-sized kid in the 90's because I was also a plus-sized child in the 90's and often just had to wear my mom's hand-me-downs that were nowhere near stylish. It started making me emotional too, but I definitely understand how you feel. I like how emotional you are in your videos, it's so real.

[@maggieg.9392]

I'm 36 years old and I still have the same struggles as you body wise. I think it'll always be an on going battle to love our bodies as they are. You are so BRAVE for speaking about it and it comforts me to know that someone else thinks similar to me. Keep at it girl! YOU give me strength to be more accepting about my image. You are a GREAT role model, and such a BEAUTIFUL person INSIDE and OUT! Keep on SHINNING! 💕💕💕💕💕

[@dani_lollipop]

I'm 31 and super short and chubby and on a slow journey to start loving myself and giving myself grace.

[@brittanyr0613]

Ugh your honesty hits home so hard. I had the same experiences growing up to the point where I didn’t go to any school dances until my junior year of high school because all the dresses I could fit in while in middle school were dresses that looked like old woman suits. I was lucky in that once I turned 21/22 I was able to change my way of thinking from “when I lose the weight” to “live in the moment.” Within the last few years I discovered Torrid who are what I would consider my “style” if I had to name one but they can be really pricey buying off the rack vs sale. Sending all the love and positivity to a fellow plus size queen who doesn’t need the confirmation from me or anyone else, but you’re beautiful and inspiring and I’m so glad I found your channel a few months ago. 💖

[@micaelashrum8827]

I loved your discussion about clothes and growing up and having such a hard time finding clothes that I “should” wear for my body type. Thank you for being so real and talking about those things because that is what makes your vlogs amazing!

[@MeredithElizabeth13]

Your clothing haul was so cute! I definitely understand the struggle of trying to find your style without worrying about what society considers “flattering” or buying clothes too small in hopes of losing weight to wear them. One website I’ve loved lately is Impressions Boutique’s curve line! They have so many feminine clothing options that I’ve loved. 💛

[@brittany9705]

Everything you said about not buying clothes because they won’t look on your body is what I have struggled with for years. I see all my thinner friends wearing all the clothes that are in style but a lot of them I knew wouldn’t look as good on my body. I’m slowly getting more comfortable wearing things that I want to wear regardless of what I think other people will think. Just wanted to say I love this video and how open and honest you are💕

[@susannels4884]

I've been loving your openings on these vlogs. So relaxing and pretty. Thanks for being vulnerable enough to talk about your struggles with clothing, body image and all the feelings that go with it. I love that first blouse you held up. Gorgeous, it's gonna look great on you! And yes to the purple dress, it looks awesome on you and not too young. And even if it was "too young", whatever that is, if you feel awesome in it that is all that matters because you'll refect that wearing it

[@spensermb32]

Oh you are so lovely! I'm so thankful you opened your heart up and shared your struggle and journey with us! It's okay to feel those emotions and cry! You're gorgeous inside and out , and your fight to believe that is an inspiration, truly.💛🤗

[@selenasstories2976]

I've been watching since your pet sematary vlog but have never commented. I just wanted to say I love how your channel has grown and the work you've been putting in to get the perfect asthetic really shows. Your videos really ease my anxiety because it's like talking with a friend. 🥰

[@fightandreadlikeagirl]

Growing up a big girl myself, I understand the struggle. The flower dress looks great on you! You seemed to glow when you had it on! You need to wear the purple dress! Wear a long pendant type necklace and it would be perfect! I love your vlogs! Thank you for being so real!

[@dawn3616]

Oh my goodness, I am so moved by your journey. I’m right there with you, and at 41 I still struggle with accepting my plus size body. You are amazing and a wonderful role model for plus girls young and old. Love love you! Keep up the great, inspiring content!!

[@cassidyhorwood]

That purple daisy printed dress is ADORABLE on you!!!! Everything in your clothing all was so cute!!!

[@funny1bunny101]

All I could think of when you were doing your clothing haul/try on was Kelly Kapoor chanting “fashion show, fashion show, fashion show at lunch!” from The Office 😂

[@whitleyysuereads]

Thank you for being so open and honest with us. I can really relate to growing up plus size in the 90s. Never feel bad for speaking out about your feelings. We are here for it. Love the new clothes and hope your continued journey goes well!

[@Donotmesswithmegirl]

Love the purple dress! Definitely wear it to church!!!! Yes make the last dress a maxi!!

[@Hsailormoon]

100% respect and agree to the body size self image. Younger me hated my body and shopping was a nightmare. High school me was at my smallest, but I HATED starving myself to get to that size. So now when I look back at my photos, I think "Aw I was so cute!" but just go back to the self-esteem emotions and hating everything at that time. I took a photo of my 18 year old self at prom photo in my hand, next to a 32 year old me cleaning looking at hot mess... but I am happier in my 32 year old body and who I am. Sure the mirror sucks some times, but I am happier with how I look and what I wear now. I also am going to hunt for that kimono you showed! Please share clothing! It is super fun and if you love it we would too! :) I am so glad I found your channel during the reading rush!

[@AlwaysBooked]

Thank you for sharing your body positivity journey. It infuriates me that anybody would say anything negative about you sharing . You are making people feel seen and those who understand are crying with you! ❤️❤️ YES! Wear the damn dress! You’ll rock it!

[@Julia-wg9nj]

Wear. The. Purple. Dress. Florals are your thing and you look so cute in everything you showed us!

[@katherineschmoyer5042]

@zoeyreads loved loved loved your story on fashion and weight. When you talked about Seventeen magazine and your experience...yes, I had a similar journey. I feel you. Thank you for your courage to share it. Please don't stop! The fact that you work and created all this beautiful content for a 7 day reading rush wow you deserve a superwoman cape! You're amazing and you should feel proud. 👏👏👏👏👏 Congratulations! Again, thank you for sharing your journey and you were not alone in your experience/journey with shopping, curvy girl, Seventeen magazine experience. Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@rachyrachrachy1]

Loved this vlog so much! You’re so transparent with your emotions and that’s always amazing to watch. The purple dress is gorgeous on you! Please wear it!! Love you 💖

[@ilonahiemstra1147]

WEAR THE PURPLE DRESS! It’s so cute!

[@laurenkudera3423]

For your computer you need to see how much space you have on your hard drive and also see how much RAM you have it. RAM is the processor and the lower the ram the slower it is. Also storage can slow it down because it doesn’t know where to put the data. I hope this helps 💕

[@kaylaklassen4869]

You are beautiful inside and out! Thanks for opening up and getting personal! I really admire your new found confidence! You look sooooo great in all those clothes! Hope you are having a good day!! 💕💕💕

[@tperlmut75]

Your voice is so important! You are beautiful and I love how authentically you, you are!

[@JurassicReads]

Thank you so much for being open about what's going on in your life regarding weight loss and your journey. I've had a similar issues with losing and gaining back weight, as well as buying clothing for the right reasons. Instead of buying smaller clothing to guilt myself, I wore clothing that would make me appear slimmer or not like a 'big girl'. I'm still looking to lose weight in a healthy way and better myself, but I can say at 30 it's still sometimes a challenge. Thank you for speaking about it 🖤 It helps normalize these discussions, when sometimes we get talked down to for being bigger.

[@hmf1btst]

I just found your channel today and this video hit me hard. I am also plus size and wow they do not make the clothing choices easy. The fact that you’re brave enough to talk about it on KZbin is freaking amazing. You’re an inspiration and I can’t wait to see more of your videos. Thank you for being open ❤️❤️❤️

[@zoeedelaney]

Aww thank you so much heather! ♥️♥️

[@lostgirllindsay1001]

I completely understand what your are going through with the weight stuff. I’m 23 and just recently had a baby so I gained even more weight and just realized it’s my body I should love it.

[@whatruthreads]

I love that purple dress! It’s gorgeous. And looks amazing on you. Purple dress for the win! Thanks for an honest vlog - it’s refreshing to see people not putting on face. A vlog is supposed to be real and yours always are. 💛

[@bridgetthomas4681]

Love seeing you open and honest. You are beautiful!

[@emilytrigg5743]

I love you so much and I'm thankful for your honesty with your body-positivity journey. I've been struggling through this as well, as someone who is curvier and was pretty skinny in high school and then gained a lot of weight as I got older (as we all do!!). It's so hard coming to terms with the fact that you aren't meant to have that high school body for your whole life-- our bodies change and that's so normal! I live in Wisconsin too and when I saw that you were moving back, I was so excited. I live in Madison and don't have many Christian or bookish friends in the area. I wish we could be real-life friends!

[@jeniferfontenot3512]

You must wear that purple dress to church!! You must, it’s gorgeous and you look so happy in it!!

[@miliam1895]

Girl I relate to you so hard. And also, all your clothes were so cute!! And looked so great!!! I also feel like I don’t dress cute enough, I always go for comfort over cuteness. But then I don’t feel pretty you know? You’ve definitely inspired me! For the first time I actually feel like shopping for clothes! And I hate shopping!! 😂

[@nataliejohnson8117]

OK I'm totally late but the "little house on the Prarie" dress I think would look good if you took off the sleeves and paired with a Jean jacket. Had this idea but it's really cute!! All those clothes you showed were so cute. I love Shein!! I bought so many clothes with no where to go 😕🙄

[@xmajkax31]

Thank you for being honest. Being a plus sized person, when I was a teenager I would buy clothes only because I would fit in them and not because I liked them! I'm 26 and only started developing my "style" in last two years. 💜

[@stephaniecollins8021]

Totally wear the purple dress! You are absolutely glowing in it! I loved “Clap when you Land”.

[@ravenous_reads]

Go for the purple dress. You look so cute in it! 💜

[@kaylamcabee6881]

You look beautiful Zoë. You looked soooo good in all those outfits 😍 especially the floral print! I could tell you felt so good in those dresses😘 keep rockin it girl!!

[@daryanthelibrarian]

omg that purple dress is SO CUTE!!

[@abbybodemann3840]

I love that tye dye! Loved the video, as always! (And I loved Wednesday’s vid too!... all of them really 😊)

[@sarahfolger5232]

Omygosh. Totally wear the dress to church! Super cute.

[@erinjones2856]

The cat footage at the beginning of this vlog came me life! They are so cute!! I really want to applaud you for being so open and honest with your body image journey. You are so brave, ignore those who fail to see your strength and just keep doing you!

[@lendralit1174]

I love that you are your absolute, complete, true self on your own channel. If some people don't like, then too bad on them! My fave shirt is the first off-the should one. Gorgeous!! I agree with you about neck ruffles. I always feel weird and self-conscious if there are ruffles or ties/bowties at the neck. Cute on other ppl, but not me, lol!

[@jennainman7657]

I totally relate with the body issues 100%. My entire life!! Thank you for sharing ♥️

[@opheliabalou2652]

Hitting that like button for that cute fashion haul and your bravery 🤗 you go girl!

[@sjoukjevandenberg7227]

I love that you are making a vlog every day this week! I always get excited when I get a notification when you have a new video uploaded! In the beginning of your vlog when you talk about being comfortable in your own body and dressing in clothes you like, I applaud you! I'm a 34 yr old, mom of two, weighing 230 lbs, and I have huge issues with my body and how I see myself in the mirror. Sometimes I feel like I can't leave my house when my kids want to go to the park or go downtown to get ice cream or go on a walk, because I feel like people are going to judge me on how I look.

[@readthesky]

love that first top from rue21, the little hem details are so pretty!!

[@annajo6576]

Wow. You really just saw me as a young girl. I’ve truly never thought about how I didn’t have a “style” when I was younger because I didn’t want to think of it and just wanted to hide my body. What a great yet terribly sad point :( loooooovveeee that Rue 21 top! Edit: ok ALL. Of those dresses look adorable, feminine and flattering.

[@Europa1749]

I got a couple of t-shirts from The Mountain (Nature's Habitat). They're long and fit me well. I got them in XXL so they wouldn't be snug. Your new clothes are adorable. Everything looks so cute on you.

[@maleahsims8678]

I love you so much and you are so beautiful no matter how big or small you are and I love that you are so honest and passionate about things you go girl

[@moreorlessruth4449]

I love everything you showed!! And they look SUPER cute and girlie on you. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@christybaldwin8666]

That purple dress is GORGEOUS on you! So beautiful!

[@rebekahmackenzie]

I liked your day 3 vlog. Wow I can't believe Forever 21 has a plus size section now. I wish more stores like them did that. Thank you for opening up to us about clothing. I feel the same way and I am curvy too. I absolutely dislike how media and society try to tell women they have to be a certain way to fit in, to feel loved, or whatever. I always felt bad because I could fit into what all the other girls were wearing. I hope you feel this hug coming through the screen. Love you!

[@stephreadrun4992]

i am always always always constantly thinking about my body, my weight and calories and what i'm eating. ALWAYS. and it's so so so hard to turn it off. Just know, you are so not alone in this and I think the journey of body acceptance is a long one and the best thing we can all do it lift each other up! I love your vlogs Zoe! sending so much love and support your way! :D

[@memybooksandfood6936]

I think the dress you're not too sure about would be a gorgeous skirt 😊 Also all of these clothes suit you so well and you are stunning! 😍

[@thelibrarydweller]

Sis that purple floral dress it SO CUTE! You go rock that dress at church honey! We love to see it! I'm tearing up just writing the comment omg

[@brookemercer2886]

THE DRESS IS SO CUTE!!!

[@brookemercer2886]

Wait, both are! Haha

[@literarylois]

I loved seeing the clothing haul! I have NEVER seen a haul from someone my size. The clothes are beautiful and you look incredible and you’re honestly such an inspiration. Thank yoooou!

[@Michelle-iq7vw]

Honestly, one of the reasons I love your channel is because you show the good and the bad times. You're presenting the real you and I think that's so incredibly brave and admirable! Also, as a overweight young woman myself, I relate to you so much. Keep doing what you're doing because there's enough people loving it! 😘 Lastly, looking through the comments and from my own experiences, you're harder on yourself regarding your content right now than your audience is. Honesty, I'd watch your videos even if it was you just talking about your day for 10 min without editing :) love your content! All my love from the Netherlands ❤️❤️

[@johannajumah6696]

Also omg im obsessed with these pieces SO cute!!!

[@mllemelocoton8272]

Please, please, please wear that purple dress!!!!! Its sooooooo cute on you! Also forget about that people who “criticise” do you know how much and many people you have help by being yourself? Me included on the list? Continue being that beautiful person you are! And wear the dress you look so pretty!

[@ixis3094]

You are honestly soooooooo beautiful inside and out

[@rach3419]

I loved your clothing haul!! Those dresses look so cute on you!

[@audreyharker2371]

You look great in the purple dress!!!!!

[@sophiecarbone4977]

Please never apologize for having emotions!! You have gone through such a long journey and your emotions still matter! This haul was so fun and I hope you keep doing them! I really LOVED all the flower prints!! I also really appreciate your honesty about being yourself :)

[@kellyhookedonbooks4394]

Love your videos, simple or more complicated 🙂

[@TheMamaMoments]

Loved this! Loved your clothes! Love YOU! 💕

[@gidgetwatkins]

I love all the clothes you got! You are cute, beautiful and I love your bubbly self!

[@sammilovestoreadalot]

Honestly i love all your content Oooo Love your Clothes Haul💛💞

[@dani_lollipop]

Zoe, I relate with you so much on all of this and I love your channel!

[@madisondoerr3453]

You look so happy in the flower dress you wore in your vlog earlier this week!

[@marandapoe3474]

I think that purple dress is super cute! Wear it- no bravery required haha. Also, for your issue with shirt lengths, have you ever tried taking something to a tailor? I wonder if they could adjust the hems of stuff to give you the length you want?

[@aliciaw82]

I love the pastel purple dress! You look fantastic in all the clothes girl! You are such a beautiful person Zoe, please don’t forget that ever. Also Torrid has some cute plus size clothes too if you ever need another store option :)

[@firewhiskeyreader8257]

I love the purple dress! I hope you do wear it out soon. :)

[@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD]

I love you and your message on diet and the eating disorders. I stopped dieting exactly 1 year ago. At 52 years old. I'm so glad you're working on this now. The thing that makes me angry is people think a person doesn't have an ED because you're curvy. I got SO small but I also was miserable, I wasn't healthy mentally and used too much exercise and eating way too little. The Lord led me to intuitive eating and I've been a work in progress. A lot of people don't understand this journey. I recommend looking up Stephanie Buttermore and her 1 year into going "All In".

[@faith_es]

you look gOOD in that purple dress! 😍😍😍

[@IntentionallyBookish]

All the clothes you hauled are adorable!! They all look good on you - including the purple dress! Thanks for mentioning Shein; never heard of them now I need to look them up!

[@zoeedelaney]

Thank you so much!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@abbybodemann3840]

Fuck all those people saying shit about you crying. I love that about you! You’re real, you feel authentic and when you talk about your struggles I can relate to you.I hope you can feel the love we have for you, bc your effing amazing. Also, I loved the clothing haul and try on. I hope you do some more in the future!!

[@brandimullins3627]

You look so beautiful in this vlog!!!!!!

[@jennsbookshelf_]

ahhh!!!! that clothing haul was AMAZING!! I adore that purple dress -- actually i like all the dresses you got, they're so beautiful. But that PURPLE ONE IS AMAZING OMG I want to go see if I can find it now.... hope you're having a good day!

[@grimthegirl1912]

I loved this video so so much. My question for the wine down is if you had a book store or coffee shop what would you name it.

[@amandajackson3385]

Aww love all the floral dresses! So summery 💗💜

[@NTHEPAGES]

Love all the clothes! For the dress with the ruffles on the front, you could take it to someone to get it altered.

[@beckyduff]

I feel you when it comes to trying to find clothes, as a kid. I wasn't plus-size, but by the time I was in my teens I was wearing a DDD bra size (Now my cup size is a J!!) and I would be so frustrated trying to find clothes that fit my body. I was plus size in the chest, but nowhere else (as an adult I'm like on the verge of L/XL and plus size but as a kid, I was more like a medium except my chest has always been L/XL) so I would have to buy large shirts that were falling off my shoulders, just to fit my chest. I have left the mall many times, in tears, so frustrated that I couldn't buy the clothes I wanted. YES buy the clothes that fit you now, that you love and make you feel great. If you do lose (or gain) weight in the future, then you just have another excuse to do more shopping 😁 Love that first boho, rust shirt that you showed! The black and white shirt with the buttons is not my personal pattern style, but I love the style of the shirt, that's really cute. And that purple, flower dress is so pretty and you would rock it! I understand feeling a bit weird with new styles, as I don't really have a set style either, but sometimes you just have to wear it out a few times and get a feel for it and just own it. Talking about clothing style for plus-size, that's how I felt with bras for the longest time. Now I buy mostly Goddess bras, since they are affordable, come in my size (36J), and are super pretty, not just black or tan. I agree, we need longer shirts. No matter the body size or shape, we need longer shirts. And I am not even that tall (5'3) and I have a hard time finding longer shirts.

[@aleshaclaywell3699]

You dont need to worry about how you look you're beautiful. People talked about me in school because i am a bigger size. I do homeschool now. I have bad depression and anxiety too and i would sometimes start crying at school and people would talk about me and how i talked and how i dressed. In the end it doesnt matter what other people think about you it only matters what you think. I may sound like a hypocrite lol but its true. There are days i dont like how i look but other days i do. Just be you. I like that you show emotions it makes you more real. ☺❤ You look great in that purple dress. I liked that blue embroidered shirt too.

[@eugetel]

I loved yesterdays video and I'm loving todays blog too! Also please don't stop sharing yourself. you are great

[@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD]

I love your kitties so much!!! Obviously I'm a kitty lover too. I love the clothes you got!! So cute! And YES wear the purple dress!! Don't let "age" be the deciding factor on what you should wear.

[@megandcochrane]

And! That purple dress is gorgeous on you!

[@emilyallen7548]

after just having my baby, I'm struggling with my new body and being plus size and I totally can feel you on what you said! it's frustrating and hard everyday! you look beautiful though in all your new clothes, sometimes you need to hear it from someone else because you can't tell it to yourself ❤

[@BaileyAllie]

Hehe Zoe you’re so cute! Love the clothes you got and I’m so happy you’re feeling good and beautiful in them I love feeling that way and you deserve to feel that way because you look so pretty!

[@BetweenLinesAndLife]

We love a try on haul! Everything looks so good on you!! I really felt everything you said there, I'm 24 and only really started to accept myself last year and now I'm having a massive throw back again and it's just hard; always always always here for you!

[@nikkijohnston2891]

Beautiful vlog as always honestly Zoe no need to stress I love watching you whatever you upload. Loving the clothing haul you really did choose some beautiful things wear the lilac flower dress is looked gorgeous on you!!! The dress you weren't sure about with the ruffle if you don't think you will wear it it would make a lovely skirt as you said. I have loved this week of your daily vlogging I'll be sad when it's over I'm sure you won't be for a rest lol 😘

[@reading_faerie]

Zoe ♥️ Ugh I just need you to know I have so much love and respect for you talking about your style struggle and the trouble of being plus size and finding clothes that fit you and felt cute. I literally felt like you were describing my entire teenage years like.... I felt so SEEN. I’m going to be 30 next month and I literally still to this day don’t dress how I would like to because I feel embarrassed to wear clothes that I feel cute in and I hate it. It makes me sick. I... it’s so hard for my to get past all that ingrained hatred from growing up in the 90s and trying to be skinny when I just wasn’t.

[@reading_faerie]

Holy shit ZOE that purple dress LOOKS FANTASTIC ON YOU 😍😍 all your clothes that you showed do but wow that purple color is YOUR COLOR please don’t be scared to wear it it’s adorable

[@leahnpatton]

Maybe cut off the ruffle?? That’s totally something I would buy and think the same thing that you did hahaha when you said that that story I just recognized it immediately

[@lost_in_the_pines]

Omg girl, I can relate so much to when you were talking about growing up in the 90s and the teen magazines. 🤮 I hated myself so much back then because I was always the bigger girl and just never fit in with anyone. I've been lonely my whole life, overweight, dealing with depression and now other things, but I turned 30 on Wednesday and just recently it felt like I was buying clothing that I like, that are my actual size. I remember when I was younger, I wore clothes that were too small and too tight on me because they were the sizes the other girls were wearing. Idk. Sending you love. I adore your style and all the clothes you got were adorable💕

[@maryelizabeth7496]

What mascara do you use? Your eyelashes are always flawless!!