Clothes

For anyone who is constantly rushed for time, whether they are a perpetually late riser or have an active after-work social life, looking pulled-together can be a challenge. Darting around in an attempt to get dressed in mere minutes is…
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Sunscreen, sandcastles, flip-flops and beach balls all spell one thing. Beach. Yep, summer has arrived and with it comes the beach. This means getting a swimsuit, a cover up, shoes, and a hat. Those four items are essential at the…
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Hourglass, ghetto-booty, badonkadonk, curvaceous, thick and voluptuous are some of society’s plus-size adjectives. These adjectives are either flattering or insulting; depending on the person. With all of these shape descriptions, there are ways to dress them appropiately. An hourglass figure…
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Any woman, no matter her shape and size, has the right to look and feel good. A lady carrying a voluptuous body can style and profile as a lady carrying a slim frame. It is all about dressing the size…
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Closet space is like time; there is never enough. Do you find yourself stuffing clothes to the brim of the dresser drawer, and then using all your weight to slam it shut? Is there a large plastic storage bin under…
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Giving your mother a gift should always take into account the selflessness with which mothers think, since there are many items that they would like to possess, though through their nature of nurture would never buy for themselves. Mothers tend…
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You have been invited to a Luau; the question now is what will I wear?  The first things that come to your mind are tropical, colorful, music, beach, palm trees,. Sand and tables full of food. Luaus are casual events,…
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When buying plus size dresses, take into consideration: color, fit, body shape and fabric. When these significant fashion factors are adequately addressed, they work together to ensure a dress shows off a woman’s best features and enhance her natural beauty…
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I’d say the biggest fashion faux pas made by women of size would be as follows: It’s too tight, it’s too big, it’s too loud, it’s too drab, it’s too butch, or it’s just too much. Here are some things…
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The first thing to remember when you are planning to go to the beach, is that you are going there to enjoy yourself and have fun. There is nothing enjoyable in sitting on the beach covered up in a big…
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First and foremost, your confidence is what allows you to wear the clothing you most prefer. If you’re afraid to move out the same boring shades, you can take a chance with these tips. Tips on properly wearing bright and…
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If you want to look fabulous at the beach, it is beneficial to consider your look from top to toe. This means choosing a figure-flattering swimsuit, partnering it with an attractive cover up and accessorizing appropriately. If you are looking…
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You may be going to the beach to swim and work on that suntan, but it’s nice to look fashionable and stylish while you bake. These are the latest trends for beach fashion this season, and the great thing is,…
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Going on holiday is always stressful, no matter how “relaxing” it is meant to be. Passports, tickets, transfers, trips.. and that’s before you’ve even thought about what’s going to go into your suitcase! I’m sure slimmer girls find packing as…
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Whether you’re swimming or sunbathing, looking stylish at the beach is nonetheless important. Surprisingly, your beach outfit can makes as much of a fashion statement as an ensemble for the mall or a gala! Make the most of the little…
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Those invited to a luau party are lucky people indeed. From the tropical decorations to the mesmerizing Hawaiian music, the delicious and refreshing Hawaiian cocktails to hula dancing, luau parties are more fun than one could ever imagine.  Yet one…
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Being big and tall doesn’t mean that a man has an excuse not to be stylish. In this day and age, and with the fashion industry realizing that people don’t always fit society’s standard sizes and shapes, the choices available…
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Let’s just face it, okay? You’re fat. The first step in avoiding plus size fashion mistakes is to look in the mirror and admit it. For some women who gain a few extra pounds and transition from juniors and misses…
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Let’s face it, looking our best is important.  Whether we’re on the job, out on the town or on the beach, we all want to shine.  Different venues require different approaches, that’s for sure.  Dressing up can be relatively easy. …
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My advice to anyone who is larger than the stick insects we see on the TV and in magazines is to be proud of your curves! I am not a stick insect, yet I am happy to strip off to…
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Taking a look at different body shapes, it becomes obvious that to get the best look, the lady needs to recognize those areas of the body which are her weakest points. This is especially so with plus sized ladies, who…
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Micro fleece is a lightweight, flexible fleece fabric that is commonly used to create casual outdoor clothing. This synthetic fiber has many advantages; it is moisture wicking, quick drying, suitable for allergy prone skin and does not wrinkle. Let’s take…
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As the fall and winter seasons approach, it is time to find some jeans. For a plus size woman searching for the “right jeans” in a store is similar to a hunter foraging for food in a wilderness. The problem…
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Increased security at airports has become a necessary evil in these uncertain times. Although some of the more restrictive regulations have been relaxed in the years since 9/11, there are still a whole host of rules and procedures travelers are expected to…
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Greetings my fellow thick, curvy, and delicious ladies! Like every single one of you,  I have walked the isle of shame where fashion is concerned. The good thing is,  I know how I got there and how not to go…
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Buyer’s guide to plus size dresses We all like to look nice, no matter what our size, though what people seem to neglect is that there are indeed dresses to suit every size of woman available on the market, if…
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Congratulations! Now that you have sorted through all those clothes that have been spilling out of your closets, chest drawers, storage bins and that secret box in the garage; it’s time to get rid of it all. Here are a…
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Many who are a ‘plus size’ wears black.  Black is seen as a slimming color, but you don’t have to wear black.  Be proud of the person you are, be proud of your curves; don’t be afraid to step out…
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I am no fashion plate, I am morbidly obese and pear shaped. I gave up trying to follow fashion a long time ago, face it ladies large or small very few of us can wear every trend that appears and…
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Shouldn’t we all know what not to wear? Haven’t we all watched those television shows addressing the common sense rules; read all the magazines and perused the latest advice offered by so-called experts on the subject. Of course, we have….
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