I was skeptical when I read the news, but then I checked the size charts: American Apparel, the bane of many a fashionista’s existence and the blessing of yet more, has added plus sizing to their clothing line. Better yet, their 2x and 3x sizing is actually plus, correlating to 24-28, rather than trying... »
Kohl’s has these: Pretty basic, classic stuff. I’m also wondering if Mad Men is going to be a major influence on fall fashion the way Gossip Girl was last year. Have you been wearing vests lately? Send a pic to the Fat Chic flickr group. You can also hunt for plus size vests here. Share on... »
Old Navy has gotten some good stuff since opening their plus store online only. It looks like they’re starting to slow down and repeat some of their style options, which is OK, but I thought this was a little odd: It’s odd, because the pants are clearly wrinkled. This isn’t much of a surprise... »
Size 26-28 UK readers rejoice, Elvi has added size 28 to their clothing line. The stuff they’re offering, as well as fitting those of us on the far size of sizes, has some really nice pieces along with a couple of the print misfires. I’m looking around for a designer who uses prints well... »
Yes, I know Coldwater Creek keeps reappearing here. This happens for two reasons: the first, is that they’re one of the few stores with plus offerings that have a large stock rotation. The second is that even their bad stuff is kind of interesting. Perhaps it’s because they’re trying to appeal to the older-and-eccentric... »
I’m not sure I’m wild about this whole fall tank look that Old Navy is pushing. First, it’s fall – for most of the country, you start leaning away from tank tops even if you do work indoors. They have a few variations; color block, and longer tanks. I don’t mind the longer... »
I’ve already seen Anna Wintour nominated for the antichrist in multiple venues, so I know I’m not saying anything new about her here. But, now that I’ve canceled my Vogue subscription because the magazine bored the living hell out of me, I wanted to add this question to the mix: What is the deal with... »
Say what you will about Willow Ridge and the older-market clothing stores, but when it comes to outerwear, sometimes the stuff they come up with is just kind of cool. One of my favorite fall pieces I bought from a traditional old lady store, and finds like this remind me why I continue... »
Yes, gloves are a weather necessity which precludes them from ever truly being a trend. However, just because you pretty much need them if you like all of your fingers to work doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun with them. From staid leather classics: to the casual vintage find: there’s quite a bit... »
Fashion Bug just released a notice that they now have Right Fit jeans and they are conforming their LA Blues and Studio 1940 lines to them. While I still have a problem fitting into the Right Fit system – my stomach exceeds my hips and their system indicates I don’t exist – it does... »
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