One of the things I’m stumbling across since starting a plus-size fashion blog is the proportion of design to self esteem. My first issue in writing about fashion is that plus designers didn’t always respect their target market – Lane Bryant in fact had been notorious for that attitude, as reflected on one blog I… »
Archive for June, 2008
Tough Calls
Monday, June 30th, 2008Lane Bryant and Shoe Trader
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008I’m seeing a lot more shoe and clothing store hookups lately – Old Navy and PiperLime, Marshall’s is launching a whole new program (review pending – full disclosure: I got a special request from Marshall’s to be followed up on shortly) and now Lane Bryant as in the mall retailer Lane Bryant has set up… »
Summer Curvy Girl Clothing
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008Curvy Girl Clothing is made in a spirit similar to Apple Bottoms; it’s not for the faint, modest or conservative. In fact, if your teenage daughter goes out in this clothing, please ground her. This is adults only stuff.
I’m seriously considering actually adding this corset belt to my wardrobe; I have a red charmeuse sheath… »
June 23 Obligatory Health Links
Monday, June 23rd, 2008Quit Nagging Kids to Diet and Maybe They’ll Lose Weight
Obesity May Increase Knee Arthritis in Men but NOT in Women
If you went to the obvious misogynist joke on this, consider yourself smacked.
Accuracy of Mammography Varies
Obese Teenagers More Likely to Die in Middle Age – at least, in Norway
This study looks pretty valid, but I don’t… »
Fashion Overdose – OD on This
Saturday, June 21st, 2008I love Fashion Overdose. I want to be brave enough to wear them when I grow up. It’s ferocious, designed for plus sizes, with plus models on their page. They are, in my opinion, unmitigated awesome. This is not just because they have been advertising with me for the past year.
I think I may have… »
Scooter Bottoms?
Friday, June 20th, 2008I found these at Kohl’s online, and I don’t know anyone who wears them, but they’re available in up to 3x:
I like the idea of light-weight summer skirts, but I’m not clear on what makes these special. Are they best worn on a Vespa? Does anyone who reads Fat Chic wear these? Would you… »
General Finds at Catherine’s
Thursday, June 19th, 2008I generally get frustrated with Catherine’s, as they alternate between clothing that shrieks “don’t look at me!” and creeping up on really nice, classy design pieces and adding just that something that ruins the entire concept, whether it’s a belt, a ruffle or a print where belts, ruffles and prints just don’t belong. It’s so… »
Having the Body for It
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008A few months back, there was quite a discussion on fashion blogs about the size 16 over in the UK winning a beauty pageant. She was depicted wearing a bikini and the images went completely unairbrushed – she had those same awkward bits of fat in the armpits and a little bit of a tummy… »
Speaking of Eccentric
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008Something about this top from Coldwater Creek made me giggle. I think it’s because it reminds me of Hugh Hefner’s pajamas. I so want to see a woman walking around with her harem of eager young bois trailing at her negligee. I wouldn’t mind being that woman!
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2008 Lane Bryant Summer
Monday, June 16th, 2008What you see on the Lane Bryant website is not necessarily what you’ll find in the store, and the clearance outlet? A whole other story. So although I’ve frequently been unimpressed by what I find as a web-shopper first (one car household, and I’m not going to use up gas to go shopping for clothing… »