How To Build A Plus Size Capsule Wardrobe The difference between not having enough clothes and having a capsule wardrobe is the thought that goes into creating this mini collection. Each piece should be versatile, and you need to stick with colors that all look good together. Three Types of Events  We only dress for three types of occasions. What... Read more 1 Comment
How to Shop For Clothes When You Hate to Shop No matter how much you love shopping, searching for plus size clothes can destroy your will to live. And if you hate to shop in the first place, it can take you months to convince yourself to give it a try. Unless you're a master seamstress and can make your... Read more 2 Comments
Your Plus Size LBD Doesn't Have to be Little. Or Black. Or a Dress. When you think LBD, you probably picture Audrey Hepburn in pearls and long gloves. It's an elegant look, but hardly appropriate for the office. But lose the gloves and add a blazer, and you're ready for work. Or throw on a denim jacket and a scarf and run some errands.... Read more
Buying Vikki Vi On A Limited Budget We know that Vikki Vi clothes are investments. I don't use that word lightly. If you buy a garment that you can wear weekly for several years (or a couple of decades), that's an investment. You may call it an investment in your wardrobe, but you can also look at it... Read more
You Deserve to Treat Yourself One of my love languages is gifts, so I love shopping for presents. I really enjoy finding just the right thing for each person. While I'm at it, I'll find things that would make a perfect gift for me. But I usually don't buy those things because....reasons? The thing is... Read more 2 Comments
How to Shop Clearance Without Losing Your Will to Live Whenever IÂ come across the words, "Clearance Sale" I get flashbacks to searching through overstuffed department store clothing racks, desperate to find something in my size. I used to get so focused on finding a bargain that I'd be tempted to buy things in colors that look awful on me, or... Read more
Introducing Vikki ViP Rewards! Every business relies on loyal customers, but Vikki Vi fans are in a class all their own. You start with a piece or two, fall in love, and keep turning to us when you need to add to your wardrobe. We keep hearing from longtime customers whose entire work wardrobe... Read more
8 Reasons Why Vikki Vi Gift Cards Are A Great Gift Gift cards can be a really thoughtful present. Especially Vikki Vi gift cards. Here's why: 1. Shopping! When you give someone a gift card, you're giving them the fun of browsing New Arrivals with no pressure. Maybe they'll find something today, or maybe next time. Low stress shopping is the best. ... Read more
5 Reasons You Should Shop Our Black Friday Sale You can't do anything this week without hearing about yet another Black Friday sale. Emails, online ads, television commercials - I wouldn't blame you for forgetting that you have somewhere to be on Thursday. Are you making that big, fancy meal to celebrate Thanksgiving or Black Friday Eve? It's so overwhelming that it's... Read more 2 Comments
The Plus Side Guide To Being Ready For Anything There's this silly cliche about women standing in front of overflowing closets and saying that they have nothing to wear. And sure, sometimes a woman's closet is stuffed full of stained, out of style pieces that don't even fit anymore. But usually what we're really saying is "I don't have... Read more
Make Any Outfit More Stylish Instantly Some fashion emergencies are really wardrobe malfunctions - a lost button, a broken strap, a loose hem. But sometimes you really need to look a lot more stylish with no warning. Remember - fashion is armor and sometimes you need to suit up and go into battle on the spur of the... Read more
Shopping Tips for Long Waisted Plus Size Women There are so many reasons why a specific piece of clothing might not look or feel good on you. If you're petite, tall, apple shaped, pear shaped, etc. you're going to encounter a lot of clothes that just aren't for you. In fact, anyone who isn't hourglass shaped and between... Read more 6 Comments
Shopping Tips For Short Waisted Plus Size Women People come in such a wonderful variety of sizes and shapes. Unfortunately, this can make getting dressed an exhausting hassle. We each have to know our height (petite, regular, or tall), shape (apple pear, etc.), skin undertones (warm or cool) - and that might not be enough. You may be short... Read more 12 Comments
The Plus Size Guide to Shopping Like a European We've all looked at photos of stylish women in France, England, or Italy and wondered how on earth they managed to look so glamorous. If only we knew their secrets we could look that fabulous too. There are definitely some ways we can follow their example. But first, I need... Read more 1 Comment
The Plus Size Guide to Looking Professional Without Melting Dressing for work in Summer is challenging to say the least. If you dress for overzealous air conditioning, you'll be too hot outside the office. And sweaty is not the look you're going for as you arrive to work - especially when you're plus size. If you spend the day... Read more