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
Customer Spotlight: Rosemary Coates Rosemary Coates is a typical Vikki Vi customer - fascinating, accomplished, and possessing an excellent sense of style. I'd heard a little about her business travel through her blog comments, and I was delighted to get to know more about her. Any biographical details you’re willing to share? I live in... Read more
The Plus Size Guide to Warm and Cool Colors We plus size women get judged on our appearance more than slender women. Actually, that's not entirely accurate. All women are judged by our appearance, but our body sizes put us at different starting points. You know how it is - when a thin woman runs out to the store... Read more
Customer Spotlight: Jennifer Cram If you're in the We Love Vikki VI Facebook group, you've probably seen some of Jennifer Cram's photos and comments. I recently had the chance to get to know her better. I already knew she was an Australian writer/marriage officiant, and so much more. Any biographical details you’re willing to share? ... Read more 3 Comments
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
The Plus Size Guide to Facemasks Facemasks are here to stay for a while. The whole point of wearing one is to make it safer to leave the house - and when you put time and attention into putting together an outfit, you want your facemask to be part of the ensemble. Besides, as long as... Read more
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
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
Plus Size Religious Wedding Guest Outfits Obviously, I mean other people's religions or denominations. If you can't reach into your closet and pull out a wedding guest outfit that's appropriate for your own religious customs, then we need to have a chat about stocking up on some versatile plus size clothing. But with other people's traditions,... Read more 1 Comment
The Plus Size Guide to Dressing for a New Job Starting a new job can feel like the first day at a new school. You don't know anyone, you're completely clueless about the unspoken rules of the place, and social rejection could really hamper your performance. Your clothes convey a lot about you so you want to get it right. ... Read more
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
Plus Size Rustic Wedding Guest Outfits I suspect that we're going to have an increase in outdoor weddings this year. If my prediction is correct, it'll go beyond the usual beaches and public parks. There has been no better time to drag your loved ones halfway up a mountain to get married by a secluded mountain stream. But... Read more
Which Necklaces Work Best With Which Necklines It's so easy to say that certain necklines call for certain necklace styles. Until you've tried on every necklace you own without finding one you like with the outfit you're wearing. (That's not just me, right?) Let's figure this out. What's the goal here? A good necklace/neckline combination is one... Read more 4 Comments
