Archive for October, 2007

I just found this gem on Curvety.com: 43% of the US market is plus size. 43% of shoppers are considered a size 12 or above. So why is it, then, that only a fraction of stores offer plus sizes? And why are we so insistent that a size 6 is normal when it’s really below... »

Avenue.com just brought out its 2007 Winter stuff, and I am enamored. Everything is understated glam, aimed at the office holiday party. From the goddess-style dresses to the brocade jacket, I am utterly enamored. So much shiny, so much pretty. I did have to stop myself, reminding myself of the the Budget Fashionista mantra:... »

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Bombshell Beauty has a great piece up on sweater basics for plussies. And I have to hang my head in guilt. “Come on – you know you’ve done it. (I know I have) Tossed on a shapeless sweater and jeans, figuring ‘Hey, it’s cold outside. I’m entitled to some comfort and coziness, right?’ ” There... »

I suppose I should have thought of this before, so that folks on either side of the pond know what they’re really buying. Before checking out Cathouse sizing, definitely open a window with this conversion calculator. Use it while you shop internationally. It comes to a 42″ waist for top sizing – now if... »

As some know, I’m a bellydancer, and since sometimes getting to classes are few and far between, I have to rely on DVDs and cross-training to keep it up. You can imagine my delight when the FitTV show Shimmy appeared during a random insomniac-surfing moment. Bellydance isn’t easy, but it’s fun, and it’s especially great... »

Brute Force Leather is all about the bondage side of goth gear – and lots of leather. While perhaps not a full plus-size service, they do offer “Victorian Corsets for the Voluptuous Figure” that are indeed…voluptous.  Super extra points for using real plus women to model them, but points off for chopping off their... »

It happens to me far more often than I care to admit, living in the Midwest. I decide to forgo heels for the sake of my safety, but continue to wear the long-cut pants for the sake of warmth. Then, I get out of the car to go to a movie, go to work,... »

If you’re interested in some plus-positive chic lit, this was just recommended by Bombshell Beauty. Share on Facebook »

Gallery Serpentine offers sizing in its line up to US size 20, defined as a 42″ waist. Along with a generous choice of corsets and bridal wear, they’ve got dresses, jewelery, and men’swear – the complete gothic package. I suspect my boyfriend would stop me from making him wear a shirt with a... »