The Plus Size Guide to Shoe Shopping A lousy pair of shoes can bring down an entire outfit. I'll put a lot of thought into my clothes and jewelry, and then start looking around for shoes. I assume that I have a pair of shoes that will work with any outfit and they have to be around... Read more 4 Comments
Selecting Plus Size Accessories Considering how many scarves I own that are comically small on me at my current size, you'd think there would be loads of information out there about plus size accessories. Not so much. I dove into my collection of style books to find some useful info among all the nonsense... Read more 3 Comments
Behind the Scenes with Jen Anderson It's my turn. I let the team turn the tables on me and send some questions. Fasten your seatbelts and keep your hands inside the ride at all times. Where did you grow up? Brooklyn, NY. I have one younger brother, but I'm the 5th oldest of 17 grandkids. When I... Read more 8 Comments
Customer Spotlight: Frances Rainbolt From time to time we'll be turning the spotlight on you, our oh-so fabulous customers. Let us know if you'd like to be featured - don't be shy! You've seen Frances before. She's Danielle's mom, so her photo has popped up on the site every now and again - always rocking the... Read more 4 Comments
Business Casual Isn't The Same For Everyone I'm a firm believer in fashion as armor. The right outfit lets everyone know that you're as smart as everyone else in the room. At some companies, you won't be taken seriously unless you're wearing a business suit. And if you work in finance, you might even get sent home... Read more 2 Comments
Behind The Scenes With Leslie Phillips Plus size clothing was just a job to Leslie when she first came to Plus By Design, but it quickly became so much more. She says, "After a few short weeks I thought 'uh oh, I like these people a little too much for this to be just a time... Read more
Woman-Powered Fashion We all know that buying from women-owned businesses (like us!) is empowering for women in general. But it's also a way to empower ourselves as consumers. Because when women are calling the shots, products get designed with other women in mind. Think back to all the unsatisfactory clothing you've owned over... Read more 3 Comments
How To Deal With Trolls In Real Life Some people are so incredibly generous with their opinions that they'll stop strangers on the street to recommend a diet. They'll tell coworkers that they would look so much better if they lost a few pounds. At parties, they'll let you know what they think about the food on your... Read more 2 Comments
The Plus Size Woman's Guide to Asking for a Raise You deserve a raise. Women are paid less than men, plus size people are paid less than their skinnier colleagues, and your ethnicity may be a factor as well. And yet you won't get anywhere by marching into the boss' office and pointing out that you make a lot less than Stu,... Read more
Behind the Scenes with Allegra You may already feel like you know Allegra since she's one of our models. But you may not know everything she does on the other side of the camera. Literally - if she's not in the photo, she's probably the one snapping pictures. "I am such a visual person, so getting to... Read more 5 Comments
The Plus Size Guide to Mixing Prints We tend to have anxiety about prints. Print dresses are easy enough - just add some neutral accessories and you're good to go. But print separates feel tricky. You know you can wear a print with a neutral color, but not all neutrals are going to work with every print.... Read more
Why Vikki Vi is Worth the Investment If you're new to Vikki Vi Classics, you may be taken aback by the prices. We get it. Certain plus size retailers charge big bucks for clothes that fall apart during their second washing. You can get clothes that last longer than that for a lot less money. Why buy $80 pants... Read more 5 Comments
Behind The Scenes With Danielle Danielle Malconian, aka our fearless leader, has been devoted to helping plus size women for 25 years. It's her life's calling. But how did she get here? It all started with her feet. Her size 12 feet, to be precise. She says, "when I was a young woman, there were... Read more 8 Comments
Why The Personal Touch Matters Last week I talked about personal shoppers and how they can help you find the clothes that are just right for you. They don't just shove a bunch of clothes into your arms and march you off to a dressing room. Personal shoppers are familiar with all the clothes in... Read more 1 Comment
Why Plus Size Women Need a Personal Shopper Even you. Using the services of a personal shopper may sound expensive and only for fancy rich people, but it isn't. And it's not just for Fashionistas. Exactly the opposite. A personal shopper is for every woman who has ever stood in the middle of a department store overwhelmed by... Read more 2 Comments