Plus Size Kimonos You're probably picturing a traditional Japanese formal kimono right now. But in fashion, everyone influences everyone else which is why there are so many clothing styles that can be described as kimonos, kimono jackets, kimono-inspired, etc. Let's talk about some of those and which ones might be right for you.... Read more 1 Comment
Plus Size Loungewear When you're plus size, loungewear can be complicated. Age can also be an issue. Old sweatpants and a baggy, worn out top may look cute on a slender 25 year old, but sloppy on a plus size 40something. Plus size women have to fight against the lazy, messy stereotype when... Read more 1 Comment
Plus Size Cardigans March weather tends to be all over the place. The temperature can vary wildly from day to day, or even from hour to hour. It's the time of year that's really made for working from home, because it's impossible to dress appropriately for an entire day. Which is where cardigans... Read more 1 Comment
Plus Size for Over 60 It's a good idea to revisit your personal style every now and then. We grow and change over time so our style evolves. If our wardrobes don't keep up, we can lose enthusiasm for our clothes and we get stuck in a rut of wearing whatever's handy. And that can... Read more 2 Comments
Plus Size Long Tops to Wear With Leggings Long tops over leggings is a really great look no matter what size you wear. The contrast in proportions is fun. It's a middle ground in the "are leggings pants?" debate - technically, you're wearing them as pants, but... It comes down to how comfortable you are with displaying the contours... Read more
Plus Size Jackets The word "jacket" used to strike fear into my heart. Plus size jackets weren't that easy to come by not that long ago. I hated shopping for jackets so much that I'd just wear my mother's old ones - well into my 20s. For me, jackets were only about keeping warm.... Read more 2 Comments
Plus Size Outfit Ideas A friend of mine decided that she would combat the February bleakness by coming up with an outfit every day this month and posting photos on social media. That's not to say that she's been walking around unclothed until now. It's just that there's a definite difference between getting dressed... Read more
How to Plus Size Fashion I love using nouns as verbs. It's just so evocative. I mean, how do you plus size fashion? That phrase conveys how mysterious the subject is despite seeming like it should be something straightforward and simple. And yet thanks to the glorious variety of bodies, and the questionable choices of... Read more 2 Comments
The Plus Size Guide to Inauguration Fashion You might not think that a fashionista like myself would be excited about the Presidential Inauguration, but a week later I still haven't come down from the high. The coats! The dresses! The suits! There's something special about Washington D.C. style. It's more accessible, more practical than the looks we... Read more 1 Comment
5 Things Every Stylish Plus Size Woman Has in Her Closet Whenever I see one of those lists of must-have pieces, I burst out laughing. A crisp white tailored button-down shirt? Seriously? Does it come with a force field to protect it from spills? And how exactly does this fit into my life? Bless their hearts. So I'm not going to... Read more
How to Dress Plus Size This is one of those things that's so much easier than it seems. The problem is that we don't ask ourselves this question until we're in the middle of shopping and pulling our hair out in frustration. You want style rules that can make it easier to find clothes that... Read more
The "Are Plus Size Leggings Pants" Debate I used to be a proud leggings curmudgeon. I'd mutter about kids these days wearing glorified tights and calling them pants. Of course the real problem is that leggings that cost $10 (full price) do tend to be only slightly thicker than tights. There are plenty of well made leggings... Read more 2 Comments
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
How To Help A Newly Plus Size Friend We all wish we'd known more way back when. So when you see a friend struggling to adjust to a weight gain, it's only natural for you to want to take them aside so you can share your hard-earned knowledge. But it's not that straightforward. Don't Bring Up The Subject... Read more 1 Comment
How to Dress Modestly with Style When You're Plus Size A lot of people think that dressing modestly means wearing the frumpiest clothes you can find. They see certain Little House on the Prairie-inspired outfits and think that's all there is to modest clothing. People who actually dress this way know better, though they may have trouble actually finding clothes... Read more 1 Comment
