Archive for 2008
Some New Years outfit ideas
I'm really liking the asymmetric collar on this sweater, giving it an element of visual surprise. The skirt? Wider in the middle for people who, like me, are wider in the middle. I dig. For a similar reason I like this skirt with a pattern at the hem, and I could also have some fun changing out this vest to extend some interesting looks with [...]
Funky Winter Dresses
If you're looking for a last-minute inspiration before New Year's, consider these funky dresses: Again, body shape matters especially for dresses. I'm very fond of the loose red dress, it's a very bohemian feel that can still work on a plus size. The empire cut on the print dress wouldn't work on me - big belly - but on a barrel shaped [...]
The Big Shirt
I'm not sure I'm wholly in favor of this shirt - although the belt does help it significantly. It seems like one of those shapeless options that designers uncomfortable clothing plus sizes sometimes opt for. I can imagine it working over certain palazzo pants, but beyond that, I think this shirt as it is my have its limits. Clothing alteration [...]
Changing Generation, Changing Pants
It looks like the new pant styles are starting to make their way into trendy/mainstream looks. Since I'm almost unreasonably opposed to a gathered elastic waist, I have to admit I'm glad of them. The low-waisted looks were just unfortunate on me, and even at my most uninhibited I'm not one that enjoys flashing excess skin from unflattering [...]
Just Added to Fat Chic Clothing Search
New stores in Fat Chic clothing search today: Jones New York If Autumn Ends Deranged Designs
Sponsor Post: From Marshall’s the Cube – SHOES!
Marshall's is making available two tools for online shoppers so you can decide what you want before going into the store: The Great Shoe Finder Meet Your Match - play the game and you might win a prize!
Punk and Funk
The clothing jumping out at me at the moment is winter-friendly punk, both from the US and the UK. I love these skirts, especially the take on argyle. While it won't look figure flattering on the wide-waisted, hour glassed ladies can pull this off beautifully. I'm also a sucker for corset lacing, like you see here: and plaid [...]
Monif C. New(ish) releases
While I think most of us have seen the Monif C. Marilyn convertible dress, for holidays 2008 they've added a couple new dresses: Both are curve huggers and both present shoe-matching challenges. They are definitely made for plus women and yay for using actually plus sized plus size models! You can find other dresses on Fat Chic [...]
Ruffle Front Yet Plus Friendly
Old Navy has an improvement on the ruffle front shirt design, opting for gentle pin-tucks instead of those great swatches of fabric leaping off the chest. I have to say I like this quite a bit better - for those with larger busts, you already have a three dimensional effect, and for those with smaller, especially if you're wider at the belly, you [...]
A Little Bit of Happy
I found this gal while looking over one of those feminine whimsy catalogs. She's just joyful!
