Those who know me in person have at least heard of my ugly encounter with the “beautiful people” this weekend, and a few were physically present for it. For those not in the immediate loop, I went to a Midwestern attempt at a launch party. A friend of mine was representing an up-and-coming makeup company, [...]

While a lot of us plussies suffer from serious pool-shyness, on a hot and miserable summer day there’s a certain point where you don’t care what you bare, you just need to cool off. Fortunately, there are a great number of swimsuit designers who know that, and give you ample room to get yourself out [...]

I am very pleased to announce that Fat Chic has a new sponsor, Fashion Overdose. They’ve got their banner flying in the top corner, and they definitely deserve a visit. An up-and-coming clothier for men and women, their plus section is original, gorgeous, affordable, and simply amazing. Their generous sizing chart fits women [...]

I think (hope) I’ve gone above and beyond in demonstrating that we big girls do have some serious choices in our scaffolding. While some might find the cost prohibitive, I encourage you to squirrel away that change jar and trade it in for a really good bra or two when the day comes that you [...]

I was raised in a household where serious interest in clothing ran counter to the intellectual values put forth in that home.  We were a family of readers, of artists, of playwrights and dreamers.  As a plus size little girl with virtually no clothing options beyond those available through my mother’s sewing machine, my family [...]

FigLeaves.com has an online history of the bra. (found via Fashiontribes)

Glen from Full Figure Plus has some tips for choosing lingerie to go with your hair. I dunno Glen. Generally I figure nobody’s looking at my hair if I’m down to my skivvies…

There is a hysterical bit on Fashionindie.com about the comeback of [...]

While I’m annoyed that Champion’s lists a 34B as a plus size when there’s nothing plus about that size, their range does go up to a 42DD, and they do offer a sturdy bra for a very reasonable price, generally around $19.99. I’m always happy to find a good sports bra - because when I [...]

Before you read my comments on Norvell Custom Fit Bras, I encourage you to read the following comic strips from the webcomic, Wapsi Square:
July 22 2004
July 23 2004
July 24 2004
July 25 2004
Norvell offers sizes going up to LL, and offers the perfect fit at every range. While there’s not much to see on [...]

Leather and Lace, if you couldn’t gather by its name, is one of those special-market retailers.  Plus sizes range from 1x to 4x, and run very, very small - a 4x by their standards should have at most a 43 inch waist. They do use plus/solid models, and prices are reasonable for the leather goods [...]

My Tights just made a friend. Why, you ask? Because on their front page, the first thing I read is this:
Waking up to the demands of the fuller figured among us, the High Street now stocks a wider range of dress sizes to compliment our wardrobes.
About time.
But why can’t the same be said of their [...]