Glitter Jelly:
Today I was in a shop where they sell small outdoor tables with chairs.
I don't know why, but I suddenly could swear the man who had been sitting there by himself had been staring at me, watching me while I shopped.
I discreetly glanced at him and, sure enough, the moment my eyes caught his gaze it confirmed my impression: he was looking back at me... and smiling.
Uncomfortable, I quickly walked to another aisle to get away from him.
I have tattoos and blue-purple hair, used to wear bold clothing when I was thin and confident so I'm used to people looking at me and either enjoyed it or didn't care.
That felt different... almost creepy?
I don't know what to think...
Maybe he was an FA and the clothes I was wearing made me look fat?
They were a little snug so maybe they didn't hide my small belly roll as well as I was hoping, but I don't think they were particularly ill fitting...
Pretty sure he was just a garden variety creep. No matter your size, shape, or outfit, there will always be pervs perving on you.
Also, as a side note, you do not need to be an FA to appreciate bigger bodies. I'd say most people who appreciate bigger bodies are not FAs. FA denotes having a kink/fetish. You don't need either of those to be attracted to bigger people.
Last thing of note, the way you describe yourself doesn't suggest you are a particularly large person. If anything, it sounds like you have an average body size. It just feels enormous to you because you got used to wearing extra smalls and smalls.