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
What To Do When Your Plus Size Neckline Is Too Wide A while ago, a friend asked me what to do in this situation and all I could think was, "don't buy clothes with too wide necklines!" Big talk from a woman whose bra straps peek out from her neckline on occasion. Fashionista heal thyself. This is rarely an issue with Vikki... Read more 4 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
