What Plus Size Means There are a lot of stereotypes and preconceptions about plus size clothing and plus size women. And most of them are as negative as they are inaccurate. On a basic level, plus size refers to a category of clothing. It's no more loaded than petite, juniors, or misses. It allegedly... Read more 1 Comment
How to Navigate Plus Size Clothing Sizing Last week we discussed getting out the measuring tape and recording those numbers that really come in handy when shopping for clothes online. You need to know your measurements when looking at size charts. But women's clothing sizes are inconsistent (plus sizes even moreso), so we also need to know... Read more 1 Comment
Plus Size Tunics Are Having a Moment Now, this is a casual trend I can get behind. They're fun, they're swingy, they're stylish - what's not to love? There are several types of tunics and some of us are hesitant to expand our wardrobes, so let's talk tunics. Know Your Tunics I wish I could say a... Read more 1 Comment
Where To Find Youthful Plus Size Clothing The past ten years or so have brought us more plus size clothing options than we ever imagined. But it can still be difficult to find clothes that fit your personal style as well as your body. I hear complaints about how hard it is to find youthful clothing, mature... Read more
Why Can't I Find the Latest Styles in Plus Size? It wasn't that long ago that trends didn't make it into the plus size department until they were last year's news. That has improved, but plus size women still have problems finding the latest thing. But it isn't just a matter of neglect. Some Designers are Clueless Sometimes a trendy brand... Read more 1 Comment
The Best Purses For Plus Size Women Plus sizes are only just making their way into the handbag world. Which is super annoying because straps are always too short. On us, cross-body bags are shoulder bags and we can forget about tucking short-handled purses over our shoulders. I'm not going to get into specific purses since things... Read more 1 Comment
The Plus Size Guide to Lingerie Shopping What images come to mind when I mention plus size lingerie? Is it shapewear, utilitarian bras, and comfy flannel nightgowns? That's certainly how it used to be. If you've been to the mall lately, you may have noticed that some brands still won't even deign to carry a size XL. The stinkers.... Read more 3 Comments
The Plus Size Guide to Interpreting Size Charts Even when you know your measurements, a clothing size chart can be confusing. It may not be clear which size applies to you. And you're not even sure how accurate the chart is. Let's figure this out. Reading a Size Chart There are 2 approaches to creating size charts. You may find... Read more 2 Comments
Why Do I Have To Measure Myself Before Ordering Clothes Online? Because return shipping is expensive and time consuming. Because trying on clothes that don't fit is dispiriting. Because it will make shopping online for clothes so much easier. "Yeah, but I don't want to measure myself before ordering clothes online." It's too much work. Clothing sizes should be consistent. The... Read more 5 Comments
How To Be OK With Your Plus Size Body Shape I'm a firm believer in the power of not hating your own reflection. It frees up so much energy that it's truly transformative. But how do you get there? I can tell you all the reasons why there's nothing wrong with your body and you might still ignore me. You've... Read more 3 Comments
What You Need To Know About Plus Size Bra Shopping A bra can make or break an outfit. A good bra gives you support, doesn't dig into your skin, and gives fabric something to drape off of. An ill-fitting or worn out bra makes itself known - your clothes show every spot where it's digging into you. The Difference Is... Read more
How To Take A Plus Size Dress From Casual to Formal I'm always blathering on about how versatile dresses can be dressy or casual depending on the accessories. Dress it up! Dress it down! That can sound like vague and useless advice if you don't have a ridiculous amount of accessories like I do. So let's talk details. The Base Clean, unembellished clothes are the... Read more 3 Comments
Style Tips For When You Wear Different Sizes on the Top And Bottom This isn't just a plus size problem, but having to deal with it on top of all the other aggravations involved in plus size clothes shopping is just - ugh. It's the sort of thing that can make you settle for ill-fitting clothes. You know you deserve better, but trying to... Read more
How To Stretch Your Plus Size Clothing Budget No one has an unlimited amount of money to spend on clothing. Regardless of your financial situation or enthusiasm for fashion, there are ways to get the most fabulousness for your buck. Create a Budget - For Realsies It doesn't have to be detailed. But figure out approximately how much you... Read more 1 Comment
Shopping For Plus Size Bathing Suits Bathing suit shopping isn't for the faint of heart. You can work up a sweat just putting one on. Then you look in the mirror and instead of appraising how the bathing suit looks on you, you study your body like a plastic surgeon trying to decide where to start.... Read more 1 Comment