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 Most Flattering Styles For Plus Size Women Flattering is such a loaded word that some people refuse to say it. It has come to mean "makes you look thinner than you actually are." Which isn't great. I'd rather look good than smaller. But these aren't mutually exclusive since poorly fitting clothing makes us look bigger than we... Read more 1 Comment
Can You Have a Minimalist Wardrobe When You're Plus Size? We've all considered paring down our wardrobe to the bare essentials at one time or another. Actually doing it isn't for everyone, and it can be tricky to implement. When you wear plus size clothing, you're not used to having loads of options. It's easy enough to discard clothing when you know... Read more 1 Comment
How Working From Home Can Make You Rethink Your Office Wardrobe Social distancing has many of us working from home. In pajamas. Which I understand, but don't recommend for a number of reasons. My social media feeds are full of people embracing the elastic waistband with a level of enthusiasm usually reserved for major sporting events. But anyone with a closet... Read more 1 Comment
7 Reasons Why You Should Dress Up to Work From Home These days a lot of people are working from home for the very first time. They're like kids in a candy store. Whee! Pajamas all day! Showers are for chumps! Bring on the sweatpants! I've been working from home for a long time and I'm here to tell you not... Read more 2 Comments
Plus Size Spring Wedding Guest Outfits It can be difficult to figure out what to wear to a Spring wedding because you can't be sure about the weather until the big day. And even then it may be a bit touch and go. When a couple has their heart set on an outdoor ceremony, rain showers,... Read more
Why You Should Join Our Private Facebook Group There's something powerful in finding your people. You instantly feel more confident once you know that you're not the only person alive dealing with the issues you face, or who's interested in the same things. Helping us find each other is one of the greatest things the internet does. I've written... Read more
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
How to Wear Scarves When You're Plus Size Wearing scarves can sometimes feel like Advanced Fashion. You find some tutorials online, or try to copy a photo in a magazine but you're not happy with the results. The truth is that not every way to wear a scarf is going to look good on a plus size body.... Read more 2 Comments
Behind the Scenes at a Photoshoot Ever wonder what goes on at a Vikki Vi photoshoot? Well, you're about to find out, Last week, I was able to tag along as the team photographed our new Primrose Pink Classics. Spoiler alert: it was loads of fun. At Vikki Vi Headquarters in Chatsworth, CA, there is a magical room... Read more 2 Comments
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
Customer Spotlight: Kate Prouty Kate Prouty is kinda awesome. But until recently, her wardrobe didn't reflect that. We can all understand how that happened - when you're starting over after a divorce, working as a professional flutist, and building a massage therapy business from scratch you tend to neglect self care. And since plus size... Read more 3 Comments
Customer Spotlight: Diane Bernard You may already be familiar with Diane Bernard. She's left reviews for quite a few Vikki Vi Classics, some of which I really wish I'd written myself. The gal knows how to turn a phrase. Lucky for me, she's "retired but not yet expired" (see what I mean?) so she's not looking... Read more 2 Comments
