Best Plus Size Knitwear for Style and Comfort It’s not just plus size - most womenswear is knitwear. Women’s bodies come in such a wide variety of shapes that knit fabric is our best bet for ending up with off-the-rack clothes that fit well. The real challenge is in finding high quality, well made knitwear. Why Quality Matters... Read more
Plus Size Event Outfits: What to Wear to Weddings, Parties, and More I'm always going on about versatile clothing and how you shouldn't feel obligated to buy an outfit that's only appropriate at weddings, holiday parties, and special occasions. But "don't feel that you have to" isn't the same as "you shouldn't". Clothing is supposed to be fun. If you want to... Read more
Plus Size Layering Essentials for Transitional Weather When the seasons transition one to another, weather changes and we start wondering what on earth we should wear. These days, unseasonal weather can happen any time and not just around the solstices and equinoxes. And mornings tend to be chillier than afternoons no matter the season, so it's always... Read more
How To Build A Plus Size Capsule Wardrobe If you want to build a plus size capsule wardrobe, you need to look at the types of occasions you usually attend, and then look for pieces that will be appropriate. The difference between not having enough clothes and having a capsule wardrobe is the thought that goes into creating... Read more 1 Comment
The Best Plus Size Tops For Tummy Coverage When I talk about “tummy coverage” I don’t mean just any non-crop top. (I’m glad that plus size crop tops are available for anyone who wants them, but like any trend they’ve been embraced by some retailers to the exclusion of other styles which can be a hassle.) What I... Read more
What to Wear on a Cruise in Plus Size A cruise pulls you out of your usual routine - which is part of the appeal. Once you're on the ship, you don't have to worry about anything except showing up to dinner on time. It's so relaxing. But do you have anything to wear? There's more pressure to dress... Read more
Best Plus Size Travel Outfits for 2025 Travel is stressful. There’s no way around it. Wearing a great travel outfit can make it less stressful. Yet they tend to be an afterthought. We put plenty of energy into planning what we’re going to wear on a trip, but our travel outfits are less of a priority than... Read more
Surviving the Holiday Fat Shaming There's a lot to love about the holiday season - the food, the family. There's also a lot to hate about the holiday season, like all the drama surrounding food and family. You can make this year better, no matter how much your relatives work your last nerve. It has... Read more 3 Comments
It’s OK To Treat Yourself When the going gets tough, people tend to stop buying things for themselves. Whether it’s health problems, job insecurity, widespread economic anxiety, or learning to live on your retirement savings, we can curl up into ourselves like armadillos. We’ll put time, money, and energy into putting a smile on someone... Read more
Why Are You So Dressed Up? I dress to stand out - bright colors, bold accessories, aggressively red lipstick with a handbag to match. Yet I still worry about not fitting in. I'm often the dressiest person in the room and I wonder if that sets me apart from my friends and family. Of course, everyone... Read more 3 Comments
The Trick To Plus Size Outfits You'll Love One thing I hear a lot is, "I don't wear that style because it's not slimming." Which...OK. But is that really what we want? Back when I was a techie, a big part of my job was talking to clients to find out what they wanted - which often differed... Read more
Plus Size Date Night Outfits You've finally scheduled a night out with your longtime love. You have reservations at a nice restaurant, tickets for a show, or spots in a cooking class. It's time to reconnect and remind yourself why you liked your partner in the first place. And for some women, it's time to panic about... Read more
Quick & Fabulous Plus Size Outfits Yes, it is actually possible to throw together a plus size outfit you love in just a few minutes. It doesn’t even require advance preparation beyond already owning the right pieces. I mean, they also need to be clean, so your results may vary on laundry day. But you get... Read more
Plus Size Special Event Outfits You'll Wear Again Here we go again, ladies. Fall weddings. Reunions. Holiday parties. Often with the same group of friends and family. And thanks to social media, everyone you know will see what you wore. There was a time when I bought a new dress for every special occasion. All that got me... Read more 3 Comments
The Joy Of Clothes Shaped Like You Are Last weekend, I watched an old movie and the main character went to visit his tailor. He'd gained a little weight after quitting smoking and the tailor told him there were only 2 options - go on a diet or take up smoking again. I yelled at the TV screen,... Read more 1 Comment
