I want to start with the statement, I love hi-low tops and dresses, before I go on because it is going to sound like I don't but I do. As someone who has a big butt I have always found that even tops and dresses have always shown more of my backside than I would have liked. Hi-lows (hi-low, dips) … [Read more...]
Sweater Dress Necessities
January 23, 2013
Just because you are plus size does not mean you cannot wear a sweater dress. It is just a matter of finding the right dress for you. I am not going to tell you how to look slimmer in a sweater dress, I do not swing that way. But I will tell you the best looks come from how you wear them. In my … [Read more...]
Fashion Friday: The Work Wear Collection by Igigi
December 14, 2012
When I think of Igigi the first thing that comes to mind is their incredible cocktail and evening dresses but they have really grown beyond that with an impressive line of career dresses and separates in their Work Wear Collection. If you are not familiar with Igigi or have not visited them in some … [Read more...]
Plus Size and Print Pants
December 5, 2012
Print bottoms are continuing to be a popular trend through the winter. Plus size women will not be left out in the cold on this trend because many of our favorite plus size clothing shops have supplied us with their own interpretation of the trend. There seems to be either strong feelings for or … [Read more...]
Plus Size Coats
November 28, 2012
It is that time of the year again. The sweaters are unpacked, the boots are dusted off and the winter coat is... bleh, looking pretty dingy. Plus size coat shopping is actually easier than ever before but unfortunately it is a pretty short season, usually over before the real cold weather gets here. … [Read more...]
Plus Size on the Rise
October 4, 2012
The internet has truly opened up many doors for plus size shopping allowing companies to extend their reach and increase their customer base. It has also allowed people like us to shop in stores that were totally inaccessible to us. The biggest competitors are stores, like Lane Bryant, Torrid, … [Read more...]
Land’s End Serves Up Brittany Gibbons
October 4, 2012
On Wednesday I was able to participate in an informal online chat on the Lands' End Facebook page. Their special guest was brand spokes-model Brittany Gibbons who was there to answer fashion questions (along with the aide of CeeCee). It was a busy two-hour chat with over 200 comments. If you are … [Read more...]
Playing Dress-up with the Dressbarn
September 20, 2012
It was not until this past summer that I realized the Dressbarn actually carried plus size clothing. For the most part I find their fashions on the mature side but they really do have some fun signature pieces. I am really loving Dressbarn's website these days, too. Their layout definitely makes it … [Read more...]
Getting Ready For Halloween
August 30, 2012
'Tis the season to start thinking about your Halloween costume. "But it is weeks away," you say. True, but the best costumes are often limited in size and sell quickly. Now is the time to start considering what you would like to wear and where you would like to purchase it to give you time to get it … [Read more...]
