Unsung Plus Size Wardrobe Heroes We often talk about hero pieces - those garments that make an outfit fabulous. I'm thinking of eye catching pieces like print jackets and sheer cardigans, as well as artwear like sheer toppers from Sterling, and silk kimonos from Citron. When you wear a hero piece, you get a smile on... Read more 1 Comment
Plus Size Holiday Party Outfits You'll Wear Again Put down the deliberately ugly holiday sweater. We need to have a chat. And not just about how on earth the Ugly Holiday Sweater became a trend. And you in the back with the Christmas Red/Christmas Green top, and your friend with the Hannukah Blue and White dress? You need to... Read more 1 Comment
Packing for Plus Size Business Travel Even if you travel for work often, it's still a big deal. You have to be on every second you're not recovering from the day in your hotel room. Maybe you have clients to impress, or maybe it's the bigwigs from your own company. Or both. This is not the time... Read more 1 Comment
The Best Plus Size Styles to Hide Your Stomach Too much style advice is focused on hiding and camouflaging so-called flaws. Long-time readers know how much I loathe those words. Any outfit that starts from a place of shame like that isn't going to look good. Mind you, the exact same combination of clothes can look stunning on you... Read more 6 Comments
Plus Size Interview Outfits Now that most job interviews are taking place via video chat, I thought it might be useful to see what we can learn from television. If you've ever appeared on a TV news segment or talk show, you know that you can't wear just anything on camera. Some colors and prints... Read more 1 Comment
Plus Size Business Casual Outfits Business Casual clothing is more comfortable than corporate workwear. It also makes an easier transition from day to night. But the exact meaning of "business casual" varies from one company to another, or even between departments in the same company. Figuring out what to wear to a business casual office... Read more 1 Comment
Why Don't Plus Size Women's Clothes Have Pockets? Well, the patriarchy of course, but that's not the only reason. The short answer is that knit fabric and pockets are not a good combination. Yes, some Vikki Vi Classics have pockets, but there is an actual reason why all Vikki Vi Classics don't have them. Speaking of Pockets... We've recently introduced... Read more 1 Comment
It's Summer Troll Season The weather is starting to heat up, and you're starting to dream of summer cookouts, trips to the pool, and leaving the house without a jacket. Sadly, some people continue to be the absolute worst. They think they're entitled to an opinion about us - and that their opinion actually... Read more 6 Comments
Plus Size Prints That Don't Look Like Tablecloths We plus size women can be absolutely terrified of prints. We recently got a product review that sums it up perfectly: Should I Wear a Black Dress with Flower Print?I loved this dress when I first saw it on-line, but I waited 2 months before buying . Mainly because I thought... Read more 2 Comments
Should Plus Size Women Wear Bright Colors? Yes. Class dismissed. Just kidding. So many plus sized women think that dressing outside of their comfort zone is great - for other women. We'll cheer on our friends when they're considering baring their arms, or wearing a print for the first time in years. But when they return the... Read more 2 Comments
How We Create Our Collections You may have noticed that we're stocking more prints now than we did a few years ago. And more fabrics. Which can lead to some confusion - some longtime customers say they see no difference between the different fabrics while others notice right away and wonder if there's a difference... Read more 1 Comment
In Defense of Stretchy Black Plus Size Clothing I reply to the comments on our Facebook ads, and we get so much love. And hate. Hoo boy, do we get hate. I even have a stock response letting people know that commenting, "I don't want to see your ads," actually makes FB think you want to see more of... Read more 2 Comments
Plus Size Clothes Shopping Tips Shopping for plus size clothing has led to some of the most frustrating experiences of my life. I know you can relate. The sheer lack of options as recently as 15 years ago is wonderfully unthinkable now. But we still can't quite believe that shopping for clothes won't leave us... Read more 4 Comments
The Plus Size Guide to Special Occasion Clothes I'm always going on about versatile clothing and how you shouldn't feel obligated to buy an outfit that's only appropriate at weddings, holiday parties, and special occasions. But "don't feel that you have to" isn't the same as "you shouldn't". Clothing is supposed to be fun. If you want to... Read more 1 Comment
Upgrade Your Plus Size Office Cardigan If you have a desk, there's a good chance that you have a cardigan draped over the back of your desk chair. If you have an office, it might be on a hanger. It's black, maybe gray. It's not the prettiest piece of clothing you own, but when the office... Read more 6 Comments