When Old Navy's plus size division went strictly online the plus size community was in an uproar but Old Navy stuck to their guns and I have to admit they have done a great job with their plus size online shop. When you visit their site it is easy to find their plus size section which offers plus … [Read more...]
The Signature Trench
January 31, 2012
Every woman should have a nude colored trench for every day function or when another piece of her outfit is the main focus. But I strongly believe she should have a trench with a little pizazz that either finishes off the look or makes a statement with a monochrome base. The signature trench coat … [Read more...]
Igigi’s Color Block Dresses
January 18, 2012
Color blocking has been a growing trend over the last few seasons that I do not see dying out any time soon. What is color block? Basically it is two or more solid colors of fabric sewn together in geometric form. The most common look is a dress with a different color top and bottom giving it the … [Read more...]
Shopping Plus in the U.S.
January 9, 2012
Plus size clothing shops in the United States have grown exponentially over the last few years making our selection phenomenal. While we may not like every item in every store (it is the same for straight shoppers too) we have more stores to choose from than ever before. In my online travels there … [Read more...]
Plus Size Winter Separates
December 19, 2011
One of my favorite plus size clothing designers is Yuliya Raquel for Igigi. The company initially started as a cocktail and special occasion dress maker for plus size women -- in fact they were known for some of the best styles, but over the last few years they have expanded into exceptional … [Read more...]
Leading Lady Bra Review
November 29, 2011
A bra is a necessary part of a plus size woman's wardrobe no matter what her cup size is. Because of this, the bra industry makes a very lucrative allowance off of us. The down side is that most of us do not change out our bras as often as we should and we do not have as many in our boudoir as we … [Read more...]
Plus Size Holiday Dresses
November 1, 2011
Halloween is over and now it time to start thinking about the holiday season and what to wear to the Christmas and New Year parties that will be collecting prime time on calendars. You can't go wrong with traditional black, red, green or purple, but if you want something a little different, try … [Read more...]
Gifts For Plus Size Women
October 24, 2011
Shopping for the average woman, chances are pretty good that you can correctly guess if she is a small, medium, or large; but when it comes to guessing a plus size woman's size, it is pretty much next to impossible with so many choices between 14 and 32 or 1x to 6x. That is why gift certificates … [Read more...]
Plus Size Tights
October 18, 2011
It is easy enough to get plus size tights up to a 2x in black and nude, but don't you feel like a little color some times? Me too. That is one of the reasons why We Love Colors Inc. is my favorite shop for plus size tights fitting up to 4x or around 370lbs. With a name like "We Love Colors" … [Read more...]
