Monday, May 14, 2012
Plus Size Bodies, What Is Wrong With Them Anyway?
In the January 2012 issue of PLUS Model Magazine, plus-size model Katya Zharkova is featured in an explosive editorial where thought provoking statistics and statements are revealed.
*Check out all the images here*
- Twenty years ago the average fashion model weighed 8% less than the average woman. Today, she weighs 23% less.
- Ten years ago plus-size models averaged between size 12 and 18. Today the need for size diversity within the plus-size modeling industry continues to be questioned. The majority of plus-size models on agency boards are between a size 6 and 14, while the customers continue to express their dissatisfaction.
- Most runway models meet the Body Mass Index physical criteria for Anorexia.
- 50% of women wear a size 14 or larger, but most standard clothing outlets cater to sizes 14 or smaller.
If we continue to ignore and rely on others to decide what we want to see, change will never happen. We have to be vocal and proactive, patient and realistic.
Tips on how we can help create change:
- Support the companies who market to you.
- Use social networking sites and email to let brands and designers know how you feel about clothing, options and the use of straight sized models (thin models) to market to you.
- Your dollars count! If you stop buying at “Store A” and let them know you will not be purchasing clothing until they market to you, this will raise concern.
- Use every avenue and opportunity you have available to you for your voice to be heard.
- Indie designers need our support.
The answer to the question is this, there is nothing wrong with our bodies. We are bombarded with weight-loss ads every single day, multiple times a day because it’s a multi-billion dollar industry that preys on the fear of being fat. Not everyone is meant to be skinny, our bodies are beautiful and we are not talking about health here because not every skinny person is healthy.
What we desire is equality to shop and have fashion options just like smaller women. Small women cannot be marketed to with pictures of plus-size women, why are we expected to respond to pictures of small size 6 and 8 women? We don’t!When the plus size modeling industry began, the models ranged in size from 14 to 18/20, and as customers we long for those days when we identify with the models and feel happy about shopping.
Are we moving towards that goal? Are you being marketed effectively by the brands who want your dollars?
Friday, April 27, 2012
Vogue Curvy!
Vogue Italia Cover Features Three Plus-Size Models
By William Lee Adams
Ahead of the curve: Plus-size models Tara Lynn, Candice Huffine and Robyn Lawley grace the cover of Vogue Italia's June 2011 edition.
Vogue Italia has thrown the fashion world a major curveball — by placing three plus-size models on its June 2011 cover.
The decision to shoot models Tara Lynn, Candice Huffine and Robyn Lawley isn’t a mere publicity stunt. It builds on efforts by the magazine’s audacious editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani to highlight the beauty of women with a bit of meat on their bones. In February Sozzani launched the website Vogue Curvy, which offers style tips to women who aren’t a size zero, and praises style “curvy icons” like Kim Kardashian and Oprah Winfrey who exude elegance in larger sizes. She’s also launched a campaign to shut down web sites that promote anorexia.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Fashion's invisible woman
Even as Americans get larger, designers and retailers cling to the idea that style comes in one size: small.
When it comes to shopping, the average American man has it made. At 189.8 pounds and a size 44 regular jacket, he can wear Abercrombie & Fitch, American Apparel or Armani. Department stores, mall retailers and designer boutiques all cater to his physique -- even when it's saddled with love handles, a sagging chest or a moderate paunch. In menswear, shlubby is accommodated.
But the average U.S. woman, who's 162.9 pounds and wears a size 14, is treated like an anomaly by apparel brands and retailers -- who seem to assume that no one over size 10 follows fashion's capricious trends.
Fashion-forward boutiques such as Maxfield and Fred Segal rarely stock anything over a size 10, and in designer shops, sizes beyond 6 or 8 are often hidden like contraband in the "back." Department stores typically offer tiny sections with only 20 or so brands that fit sizes 14 and up -- compared with the 900-plus brands they carry in their regular women's wear departments.
That leaves style-loving full-figured women with a clutch of plus-size chains including Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Avenue and Torrid. Or big-box stores such as Target, Kohl's and Wal-Mart, the No. 1 seller of plus-size apparel in the country -- though most of its selection consists of basic, often matronly items. Beyond this, plus-size clothing is largely relegated to the Internet, where customers who already have a complicated relationship with clothes are unable to see, touch or try on merchandise.
It often seems that it's easier to find and buy stylish clothes for Chihuahuas than for roughly half the country's female population.
Americans are getting larger, and 62% of females are already categorized as overweight. But the relationship between the fashion industry and fuller-figure women is at a standoff, marked by suspicion, prejudice and low expectations on both sides. The fear of fat is so ingrained in designers and retailers that even among those who've successfully tapped the market, talking plus-size often feels taboo. The fraught relationship between fashion and plus-size is far from new, but seems particularly confounding in a time when retailers are pulling out all the stops to bring in business. Carrying a range of sizes that includes the average female would seem like a good place to start.
"Plus-size has been a challenge for the industry for decades," said Marshall Cohen, chief industry analyst for the research firm NPD Group. "When I interview plus-size women, there's really nothing [in the market] that the consumer says they like. Because of this, women in this demographic have learned to make fashion not a priority." The longing for style is strong, but the hopes of finding it are low, and shopping is less fun than frustrating.
The message board at figuremagazine.com, the online incarnation of Figure, a magazine for full-figured women, reads like a laundry list of ways that brands and retailers aren't connecting with the demographic.
"Are all big girls supposed to dress like Midwestern farm wives?" asks one reader. "We have money -- why don't they want to sell to us?"
Another adds, "I don't want any more polyester, hip-hop gear, frumpy jeans and themed capris! I want the designers not to assume that I am a frumpy 55-year-old, middle-management employee. . . . Is anyone listening to us?"
It's a which-came-first scenario, Cohen said. Because plus-size women have been ignored for years, they've stopped actively looking for shopping opportunities. But when retailers bring savvy style to the plus-size game (as Gap Inc. did with its short-lived concept, Forth & Towne, which carried fashion-forward clothing for career women in sizes 2 to 20), they often shutter their efforts before they have a chance to bloom.
"Retailers don't have the patience to allow it to evolve," he added. "This is a market that's been underserved for 50 years. Customers are saying, 'For 50 years, you've ignored me and now you expect me to react to it instantaneously?' No."
Designer line
It's true that the development phase of a plus-size collection is costly, because fitting bigger bodies is more complicated than simply making smaller sizes larger. When bodies get larger (especially over a size 18), they take on a different proportion -- there's generally more girth in the middle -- and the ratio between hip and waist changes.But the payoff for sustaining a successful collection is worth the investment, said Rachel Pally, perhaps the only designer who sells a contemporary collection in trendy boutiques and a plus-size line -- Rachel Pally White Label -- in department stores. Pally's full-figured collection is one of the top-selling vendors for Nordstrom.
"Fashion-forward plus-size women have no options," she said. "They're so thirsty for the product." Why others don't jump on the bandwagon, she added, is a mystery. "It's like, 'Hello? Don't you guys want to make money?' "
By:Emili Vesilind
When it comes to shopping, the average American man has it made. At 189.8 pounds and a size 44 regular jacket, he can wear Abercrombie & Fitch, American Apparel or Armani. Department stores, mall retailers and designer boutiques all cater to his physique -- even when it's saddled with love handles, a sagging chest or a moderate paunch. In menswear, shlubby is accommodated.
But the average U.S. woman, who's 162.9 pounds and wears a size 14, is treated like an anomaly by apparel brands and retailers -- who seem to assume that no one over size 10 follows fashion's capricious trends.
Fashion-forward boutiques such as Maxfield and Fred Segal rarely stock anything over a size 10, and in designer shops, sizes beyond 6 or 8 are often hidden like contraband in the "back." Department stores typically offer tiny sections with only 20 or so brands that fit sizes 14 and up -- compared with the 900-plus brands they carry in their regular women's wear departments.
That leaves style-loving full-figured women with a clutch of plus-size chains including Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Avenue and Torrid. Or big-box stores such as Target, Kohl's and Wal-Mart, the No. 1 seller of plus-size apparel in the country -- though most of its selection consists of basic, often matronly items. Beyond this, plus-size clothing is largely relegated to the Internet, where customers who already have a complicated relationship with clothes are unable to see, touch or try on merchandise.
It often seems that it's easier to find and buy stylish clothes for Chihuahuas than for roughly half the country's female population.
Americans are getting larger, and 62% of females are already categorized as overweight. But the relationship between the fashion industry and fuller-figure women is at a standoff, marked by suspicion, prejudice and low expectations on both sides. The fear of fat is so ingrained in designers and retailers that even among those who've successfully tapped the market, talking plus-size often feels taboo. The fraught relationship between fashion and plus-size is far from new, but seems particularly confounding in a time when retailers are pulling out all the stops to bring in business. Carrying a range of sizes that includes the average female would seem like a good place to start.
"Plus-size has been a challenge for the industry for decades," said Marshall Cohen, chief industry analyst for the research firm NPD Group. "When I interview plus-size women, there's really nothing [in the market] that the consumer says they like. Because of this, women in this demographic have learned to make fashion not a priority." The longing for style is strong, but the hopes of finding it are low, and shopping is less fun than frustrating.
The message board at figuremagazine.com, the online incarnation of Figure, a magazine for full-figured women, reads like a laundry list of ways that brands and retailers aren't connecting with the demographic.
"Are all big girls supposed to dress like Midwestern farm wives?" asks one reader. "We have money -- why don't they want to sell to us?"
Another adds, "I don't want any more polyester, hip-hop gear, frumpy jeans and themed capris! I want the designers not to assume that I am a frumpy 55-year-old, middle-management employee. . . . Is anyone listening to us?"
It's a which-came-first scenario, Cohen said. Because plus-size women have been ignored for years, they've stopped actively looking for shopping opportunities. But when retailers bring savvy style to the plus-size game (as Gap Inc. did with its short-lived concept, Forth & Towne, which carried fashion-forward clothing for career women in sizes 2 to 20), they often shutter their efforts before they have a chance to bloom.
"Retailers don't have the patience to allow it to evolve," he added. "This is a market that's been underserved for 50 years. Customers are saying, 'For 50 years, you've ignored me and now you expect me to react to it instantaneously?' No."
Designer line
It's true that the development phase of a plus-size collection is costly, because fitting bigger bodies is more complicated than simply making smaller sizes larger. When bodies get larger (especially over a size 18), they take on a different proportion -- there's generally more girth in the middle -- and the ratio between hip and waist changes.But the payoff for sustaining a successful collection is worth the investment, said Rachel Pally, perhaps the only designer who sells a contemporary collection in trendy boutiques and a plus-size line -- Rachel Pally White Label -- in department stores. Pally's full-figured collection is one of the top-selling vendors for Nordstrom.
"Fashion-forward plus-size women have no options," she said. "They're so thirsty for the product." Why others don't jump on the bandwagon, she added, is a mystery. "It's like, 'Hello? Don't you guys want to make money?' "
By:Emili Vesilind
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
“Mom, I’m Fat:” One Mother’s Inspired Response to Her 7 Year Old
“Mom, I’m Fat:” One Mother’s Inspired Response to Her 7 Year Old
by Janell Hofmann
I am sitting, cross legged, on the bathroom floor trimming my five year old daughters’ toenails. My nine year old son showers his muddy body as I lean against the tub. My three year old daughter wrestles herself into pajamas in her bedroom. My eleven year old son bursts in from football practice and hollers upstairs about reheating leftovers and having a sore throat. My husband is out dropping our minivan off for a tune up. The sun has set and we’re putting another day to rest. In the confusion of this typical weeknight, I glance up from the floor at my seven year old daughter, standing on the step stool, completely undressed, brushing her teeth. I don’t like the way she is looking at herself in the mirror. I don’t like the way she pokes at her belly and frowns at her profile. I watch her for another minute and step in.
“What’s up, girl?” I ask. “I’m fat.” she responds without hesitation. I’m instantly weak. She continues, “My stomach jiggles when I run. I want to be skinny. I want my stomach to go flat down.” I am silent. I have read the books, the blogs, the research. I have aced gender studies, mass media, society and culture courses in college. I have given advice to other mothers. I run workshops and programming for middle school girls. I have traveled across the world to empower women and children in poverty. I am over qualified to handle this comment. But in reality, my heart just breaks instead. I am mush. Not my girl.
I rally some composure and stay cool. “You are built just perfect – strong and healthy.” And she is. But this doesn’t soothe.
I flounder. This child – my first and wildly celebrated daughter – was breastfed girl power. I read picture books with only central female characters, I insisted she wrestle her big brothers, demanded family call her words like smart and brave as much as cute and adorable. I tell her we are all different – straight and thin to round and plump and millions of ways in between. I tell her it’s what makes us all beautiful. Unconvinced.
I send all the other kids away. I shut the door and we sit face to face on the floor. There is more here and I need to see it through. I tell her I looked just like her when I was seven. I tell her she will grow to be tall and strong and fierce, like me. Not good enough. I reach and scramble. I tell her how fast she runs. Remind her of the goal she scored in soccer. What an expert she is on her bike and the amazing balance and tricks she does on her scooter. I remind her of her high level reading, her artwork, her mastery of math facts. “Fat.”
I grow desperate. “Child! What is the first thing everyone tells you when they meet you?” She sighs, “I’m beautiful.” Beauty is not helping me here. I’m failing. Pleading, I ask her why. Her blues eyes meet mine. She tells me on two different occasions friends have called her “kind of fat” when they were talking about bodies this summer in their bathing suits. And she felt sad. But she also felt good because finally she confirmed that what she thought about her body was “mostly true”.
I think a few bad thoughts about her peers and their mothers and wonder what messages are being sent. I am out of tools. And now twenty minutes later, I’m out of patience too. I feel powerless to what seems certain to her. And I cannot understand how she does not see all of life’s perfection in her reflection.
I stand her up on the step stool in front of the mirror. I strip off my yoga pants, my tee shirt, my bra and underwear. We are side by side completely naked together. She laughs. I start singing a song that I’m making up as I go. It’s rap meets Raffi with lyrics like “We are perfect, just the way we are.” It’s wild and silly, but I cannot be stopped. We’re shaking everything, and she’s belly laughing and totally thrilled. I pick her up. We are a ridiculous and magnificent pair. The other kids hear the commotion and barge in. They are confused and horrified. I carry her to the bedroom raving about all the ways we are powerful and naked and women. We settle into comfy pajamas and read a story together. Fat is not mentioned again.
On this night, I have no idea if I have succeeded. I’m not sure if what I said and did had an impact, if I fixed anything, or even if I changed her mind. But I do know that I must continue to infuse myself and my children with bold confidence. I must check in, ask questions, take the time. I must build and undo. I must be open and genuine. I must but willing to dance naked in the mirror, resist the urge to see all the ways five babies have changed me, and stare straight into my reflection with love. Then together, with a twinkle in our eyes, we only see radiance shining back.
Janell Burley Hoffmann is a writer and modern day abolitionist who leads empowerment programs for girls on Cape Cod. She is a lover of life and enjoys the wild ride with her husband and five children ages 12, 9, 7, 5, and 4.
by Janell Hofmann
I am sitting, cross legged, on the bathroom floor trimming my five year old daughters’ toenails. My nine year old son showers his muddy body as I lean against the tub. My three year old daughter wrestles herself into pajamas in her bedroom. My eleven year old son bursts in from football practice and hollers upstairs about reheating leftovers and having a sore throat. My husband is out dropping our minivan off for a tune up. The sun has set and we’re putting another day to rest. In the confusion of this typical weeknight, I glance up from the floor at my seven year old daughter, standing on the step stool, completely undressed, brushing her teeth. I don’t like the way she is looking at herself in the mirror. I don’t like the way she pokes at her belly and frowns at her profile. I watch her for another minute and step in.
“What’s up, girl?” I ask. “I’m fat.” she responds without hesitation. I’m instantly weak. She continues, “My stomach jiggles when I run. I want to be skinny. I want my stomach to go flat down.” I am silent. I have read the books, the blogs, the research. I have aced gender studies, mass media, society and culture courses in college. I have given advice to other mothers. I run workshops and programming for middle school girls. I have traveled across the world to empower women and children in poverty. I am over qualified to handle this comment. But in reality, my heart just breaks instead. I am mush. Not my girl.
I rally some composure and stay cool. “You are built just perfect – strong and healthy.” And she is. But this doesn’t soothe.
I flounder. This child – my first and wildly celebrated daughter – was breastfed girl power. I read picture books with only central female characters, I insisted she wrestle her big brothers, demanded family call her words like smart and brave as much as cute and adorable. I tell her we are all different – straight and thin to round and plump and millions of ways in between. I tell her it’s what makes us all beautiful. Unconvinced.
I send all the other kids away. I shut the door and we sit face to face on the floor. There is more here and I need to see it through. I tell her I looked just like her when I was seven. I tell her she will grow to be tall and strong and fierce, like me. Not good enough. I reach and scramble. I tell her how fast she runs. Remind her of the goal she scored in soccer. What an expert she is on her bike and the amazing balance and tricks she does on her scooter. I remind her of her high level reading, her artwork, her mastery of math facts. “Fat.”
I grow desperate. “Child! What is the first thing everyone tells you when they meet you?” She sighs, “I’m beautiful.” Beauty is not helping me here. I’m failing. Pleading, I ask her why. Her blues eyes meet mine. She tells me on two different occasions friends have called her “kind of fat” when they were talking about bodies this summer in their bathing suits. And she felt sad. But she also felt good because finally she confirmed that what she thought about her body was “mostly true”.
I think a few bad thoughts about her peers and their mothers and wonder what messages are being sent. I am out of tools. And now twenty minutes later, I’m out of patience too. I feel powerless to what seems certain to her. And I cannot understand how she does not see all of life’s perfection in her reflection.
I stand her up on the step stool in front of the mirror. I strip off my yoga pants, my tee shirt, my bra and underwear. We are side by side completely naked together. She laughs. I start singing a song that I’m making up as I go. It’s rap meets Raffi with lyrics like “We are perfect, just the way we are.” It’s wild and silly, but I cannot be stopped. We’re shaking everything, and she’s belly laughing and totally thrilled. I pick her up. We are a ridiculous and magnificent pair. The other kids hear the commotion and barge in. They are confused and horrified. I carry her to the bedroom raving about all the ways we are powerful and naked and women. We settle into comfy pajamas and read a story together. Fat is not mentioned again.
On this night, I have no idea if I have succeeded. I’m not sure if what I said and did had an impact, if I fixed anything, or even if I changed her mind. But I do know that I must continue to infuse myself and my children with bold confidence. I must check in, ask questions, take the time. I must build and undo. I must be open and genuine. I must but willing to dance naked in the mirror, resist the urge to see all the ways five babies have changed me, and stare straight into my reflection with love. Then together, with a twinkle in our eyes, we only see radiance shining back.
Janell Burley Hoffmann is a writer and modern day abolitionist who leads empowerment programs for girls on Cape Cod. She is a lover of life and enjoys the wild ride with her husband and five children ages 12, 9, 7, 5, and 4.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Melissa McCarthy wore Marina Rinaldi – or did Marina wear her?
Our favorite Curvy Comic, Melissa McCarthy, was spotted at the Academy Awards 2012 on the red carpet in a custom couture Marina Rinaldi evening gown. After Badgley Mischka created her last two dresses for the Golden Globes and SAG Awards, the good news is she finally was approached by someone who truly designs for the double digit divas out there. She must have come to her senses and realized that Badgley Mischka is not a great choice if she is going to promote and endorse a designer who is firmly full figured. We all know that Marina Rinaldi is the plus size division of the Max Mara line, a high end Italian collection who has been designing classic, elegant clothing for tallie forte donna (translated: strong (!) size women) for several decades now. That won her lots of points in my bodacious book and with the other women who are looking for her to “represent” them on the red carpet. Octavia Spencer is divine, but she has a more mature look and choosing Tadashi to wear was so wise. Tadashi is elegant and refined and he completely understands her hourglass figure. His designs are made for that body type. Melissa is more challenging because she must “give herself a waist” so she doesn’t look like a block of color and appear wider on screen than she needs to. It’s all illusion dressing, after all, and you have to know your shape to show your shape. And hey, Meliss, a tummy isn’t the end of the world!
A few points on the MR dress and why it did and did not work for her. The gathering and jewels on the upper bodice were exactly right bringing attention to her face. The coral family was a color that washed her out too much in my estimation. She needs more vibrancy in her choice of colors. A muted salmon tone seems right on paper, but it missed the “wow” factor. But, the color was not my main criticism. My problem with the design of the dress was that it had an empire waist that was encrusted with beading and sat right under the ribcage and floated over her tummy. Yes, it gave her the waist she needs to emphasize, but the empire made her look short waisted and low busted. The real culprit with the dress was that the bottom 2/3 of the garment was too much of a solid block of color. It needed to have an opening so as to break up the eye as it travelled to the bottom of the hem. How interesting if it had had a slit, and maybe not as dramatic as Angelina Jolie’s was, but a slit that broke up the solid block of color and showed some leg from the lower thigh down. She became a “wall of color” and that translates into width and breadth and doesn’t provide the added benefit of a silhouette that can be much more complementary simply with that design tweak.
I heard an interview with her and she commented on her handmade shoes and clutch created by her old pal Brian Atwood. He wrote an inscription on the bottom of the shoes with the date and place she wore them. She seemed obviously touched by that gesture. She also stated that she is going to get back to designing her line of clothing hopefully due out soon. She said that she has been so busy and the Award Season really took some of her time in between working. The added time spent just trying to find wardrobe choices that were appropriate must have been maddening.
I understand her alter ego is Sookie St. James….hilarious!
Sookie St. James was the loveable control freak and scatterbrain/klutzy best friend of Lorelai Gilmore on the Gilmore Girls. Sookie is the executive chef at the Independence Inn and later, the co-owner and head chef at the Dragonfly Inn.
And I know what you’re thinking – no it’s not Snookie – it’s Sookie!!
Even in a Marina Rinaldi that didn’t work 100% on her, she looked a million times more polished and pulled together than the Jersey Shore nightmare that I am forced to watch on the wall of TV stations that are plastered across the treadmill/stationery bikes/elliptical machine workout area on the main floor of my Equinox gym. I actually have a name for the cookie cutter, incredibly loud and too extremely close JS women who emulate that pint size, over extended, spray tanned travesty — I call ‘em Snook-a-likes!
I can’t help but voice my opinion, though, that my favorite look of hers happens to be the ensemble she wore for her appearance late fall on the David Letterman Show. Her makeup is vibrant, the tunic with the grommets is trend-forward as are the slim leather pants. And the pop of electric cobalt grape ruanna wrap that she threw over it was simply divine and exactly the right layering piece. We all know that finding evening wear that works as well as our daytime selections is extremely hard to do. In trying to find the look that is so ‘special occasion’, the dress comes off too contrived and actually accentuates the very areas we don’t want to have attention overly drawn to. My hope is that her new line will have some dressier garments that we can all wear along with her for our ‘red carpet events’….I hope she remembers to “ride your curves, not hide your curves.” She does have a design and textile background, so I cannot wait till it debuts. Make the time, Sookie, we all need your sensibility and we will rally round the racks when it hits the stores!
By Catherine Schuller
A few points on the MR dress and why it did and did not work for her. The gathering and jewels on the upper bodice were exactly right bringing attention to her face. The coral family was a color that washed her out too much in my estimation. She needs more vibrancy in her choice of colors. A muted salmon tone seems right on paper, but it missed the “wow” factor. But, the color was not my main criticism. My problem with the design of the dress was that it had an empire waist that was encrusted with beading and sat right under the ribcage and floated over her tummy. Yes, it gave her the waist she needs to emphasize, but the empire made her look short waisted and low busted. The real culprit with the dress was that the bottom 2/3 of the garment was too much of a solid block of color. It needed to have an opening so as to break up the eye as it travelled to the bottom of the hem. How interesting if it had had a slit, and maybe not as dramatic as Angelina Jolie’s was, but a slit that broke up the solid block of color and showed some leg from the lower thigh down. She became a “wall of color” and that translates into width and breadth and doesn’t provide the added benefit of a silhouette that can be much more complementary simply with that design tweak.
I heard an interview with her and she commented on her handmade shoes and clutch created by her old pal Brian Atwood. He wrote an inscription on the bottom of the shoes with the date and place she wore them. She seemed obviously touched by that gesture. She also stated that she is going to get back to designing her line of clothing hopefully due out soon. She said that she has been so busy and the Award Season really took some of her time in between working. The added time spent just trying to find wardrobe choices that were appropriate must have been maddening.
I understand her alter ego is Sookie St. James….hilarious!
Sookie St. James was the loveable control freak and scatterbrain/klutzy best friend of Lorelai Gilmore on the Gilmore Girls. Sookie is the executive chef at the Independence Inn and later, the co-owner and head chef at the Dragonfly Inn.
And I know what you’re thinking – no it’s not Snookie – it’s Sookie!!
Even in a Marina Rinaldi that didn’t work 100% on her, she looked a million times more polished and pulled together than the Jersey Shore nightmare that I am forced to watch on the wall of TV stations that are plastered across the treadmill/stationery bikes/elliptical machine workout area on the main floor of my Equinox gym. I actually have a name for the cookie cutter, incredibly loud and too extremely close JS women who emulate that pint size, over extended, spray tanned travesty — I call ‘em Snook-a-likes!
I can’t help but voice my opinion, though, that my favorite look of hers happens to be the ensemble she wore for her appearance late fall on the David Letterman Show. Her makeup is vibrant, the tunic with the grommets is trend-forward as are the slim leather pants. And the pop of electric cobalt grape ruanna wrap that she threw over it was simply divine and exactly the right layering piece. We all know that finding evening wear that works as well as our daytime selections is extremely hard to do. In trying to find the look that is so ‘special occasion’, the dress comes off too contrived and actually accentuates the very areas we don’t want to have attention overly drawn to. My hope is that her new line will have some dressier garments that we can all wear along with her for our ‘red carpet events’….I hope she remembers to “ride your curves, not hide your curves.” She does have a design and textile background, so I cannot wait till it debuts. Make the time, Sookie, we all need your sensibility and we will rally round the racks when it hits the stores!
By Catherine Schuller
Monday, March 14, 2011
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Gone are the days when you dreaded the thought of wearing lingerie for the special night. In times before, you could not wear lingerie without wondering whether the garment is going to make you look sexy or overweight. You have now the option of wearing lingerie that is made especially for you!
Plus size lingerie is good enough to fit you in way which compliments your body. Womens plus size lingerie will not make your skin overlap the straps or stifle you. You can also find womens plus size lingerie in different sizes; this will facilitate you to select the plus size lingerie which fits you perfectly.
We have range of designs and different styles available. You can make a choice of elegant Womens plus Size Lingerie which speaks of what you are and your tastes. If looking for something stunning and attractive plus size womens lingerie, you can choose the plus size womens sexy spicy lingerie.
Making a choice of the Womens plus Size Lingerie is most engaging. There is an array of colors that you will love to make a choice from. If you love the color white, you have a wide choice in womens lingerie white. You will also find plus size womens lingerie in several other colors which are both stunning and highly attractive.
You can select womens plus size lingerie in an array of sizes and looks. You can choose the real skimpy and sexy extra size womens lingerie which will highlight your assets, or else go in for a conservative womens plus size lingerie which you can use for a feel good effect when you are alone with yourself.
You will find there is nothing like comfortable and good to slip into after you come home and bathe after a hectic day at your work place. You have the option of using conservative womens plus size lingerie for wearing at night-time. Feeling sexy inside often makes you look sexy on the outside, Plus Size womens lingerie provides you with adequate reason to feel sexy inside.
Good fitting lingerie has a wonderful effect on the complete persona. Feeling good inside will make you look good on the outside.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Hot Lingerie to Make your Man Crazy!!
Once in a while, women want to feel sexy and hot. The more satisfaction of feeling like a woman is worth the sexiness. Most of the time, the sexiness is derived with the kind of clothing the woman wears. With the right choice of clothing, any apparel can make one feel sexy and more so, lingerie is definitely not exempted. Although wearing simple lingerie can make one look and feel sexy, there are still designs and styles that make up Hot Lingerie. In other words, in the world of intimate apparels, one can still find a hot lingerie or sexy underwear. hot lingerie has sophisticated designs and materials. They are not just cute panties or flexible bras. They are designed to make one look pretty and sexy when worn.
Wearing hot lingerie can spice up your mood and make your love life interesting. The huge variety of women lingerie available now makes the choice easier for you as you can find the perfect fit for your body shape and size. Your partner may be aroused by a mere glimpse of your peeping hot lingerie from underneath your clothes. The thought of silky sensuous satin brushing against creamy smooth skin can make your partner go wild. It is not just the women who can stir up their love life with the perfect combination of bra and hot panties. Pampering your woman by buying her a hot lingerie gift can make her feel like a queen. It not only gives her a chance to understand what you want to see her in, but also gives her the faith in you that you love her.
The most important accessory is your attitude. Nothing you try one will ever look right for you if you don’t feel great about yourself. Hot Lingerie comes in a lot of styles, there is bound to be something that will fit your body type and lifestyle. The key to find the perfect lingerie is by knowing your personality. You have to know what kind of seductress you are to be able to pick hot lingerie that will simply make the hot you stand out.
Perhaps you are planning a honeymoon for your June wedding - or a romantic getaway with your man. You want to feel hot. First step: elegant hot transparent lingerie! However, something that looks good in a catalogue may not emphasize your positive features. Size yourself up in the mirror. Find something about yourself that is especially alluring. Maybe it is your silky-smooth neck, glossy hair, bedroom eyes, or shapely legs. Well-chosen transparent lingerie will draw the eyes to your most attractive features. Your intimate apparel should make you feel like Cleopatra - sexy, hot, and a little daring.
Wearing hot lingerie can spice up your mood and make your love life interesting. The huge variety of women lingerie available now makes the choice easier for you as you can find the perfect fit for your body shape and size. Your partner may be aroused by a mere glimpse of your peeping hot lingerie from underneath your clothes. The thought of silky sensuous satin brushing against creamy smooth skin can make your partner go wild. It is not just the women who can stir up their love life with the perfect combination of bra and hot panties. Pampering your woman by buying her a hot lingerie gift can make her feel like a queen. It not only gives her a chance to understand what you want to see her in, but also gives her the faith in you that you love her.
The most important accessory is your attitude. Nothing you try one will ever look right for you if you don’t feel great about yourself. Hot Lingerie comes in a lot of styles, there is bound to be something that will fit your body type and lifestyle. The key to find the perfect lingerie is by knowing your personality. You have to know what kind of seductress you are to be able to pick hot lingerie that will simply make the hot you stand out.
Perhaps you are planning a honeymoon for your June wedding - or a romantic getaway with your man. You want to feel hot. First step: elegant hot transparent lingerie! However, something that looks good in a catalogue may not emphasize your positive features. Size yourself up in the mirror. Find something about yourself that is especially alluring. Maybe it is your silky-smooth neck, glossy hair, bedroom eyes, or shapely legs. Well-chosen transparent lingerie will draw the eyes to your most attractive features. Your intimate apparel should make you feel like Cleopatra - sexy, hot, and a little daring.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Sexy Lingerie For The Plus Size Woman
Sexy lingerie for the plus size woman is more readily available today than ever before. Thanks goodness we've moved beyond the idea that only a slim young woman can be sexually attractive. As a result, plus size clothing and lingerie now offer the same excellent quality and style that's always been available in the smaller sizes. If you haven't experienced it recently, shopping for sexy lingerie for the plus size woman can be a revelation.
Plus size women are reclaiming their positions as vibrant, attractive women despite the excessive thinness of the current crop of models. And when you consider it, they definitely have history on their side. In previous centuries a woman with curves was considered the feminine ideal, and it's never more obvious than in the paintings of nudes by the Old Masters. As recently as the 1950s, female sex symbols like Marilyn Monroe and Sophia Loren gave meaning to the term “all woman”.
So if you're a woman who's endowed with feminine curves, celebrate the fact in your choice of clothing and colors. Even if you're not pleased with every aspect of your body – and what woman is - it's easy to disguise what you don't like and make the most of what you do.
Plus size women are reclaiming their positions as vibrant, attractive women despite the excessive thinness of the current crop of models. And when you consider it, they definitely have history on their side. In previous centuries a woman with curves was considered the feminine ideal, and it's never more obvious than in the paintings of nudes by the Old Masters. As recently as the 1950s, female sex symbols like Marilyn Monroe and Sophia Loren gave meaning to the term “all woman”.
So if you're a woman who's endowed with feminine curves, celebrate the fact in your choice of clothing and colors. Even if you're not pleased with every aspect of your body – and what woman is - it's easy to disguise what you don't like and make the most of what you do.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Even Large Size Womens Shoes Can Be Sexy and "Cute"
Womens footwear come in a class all their own, when it comes to size - they stand in that stark middle ground between "kid size" and "man size." But in that middle ground, there are also degrees in which womens footwear vary, and in the same store where you could find regular womens shoe, you could also usually find petite womens shoes and large size womens shoes to suit every occasion.
A common misconception about large size womens shoes is that they could lack delicacy and grace, which is why many women with larger feet sometimes feel it's better to squeeze their feet into smaller size shoes. After all, all the girls say that the better a pair of shoes looks, the more painful it is to actually wear, right? Well, that's wrong! Just because big womens shoes are closer in size to mens shoes, they don't need to be any less feminine. As we know in this modern age of fashion, it's not the size that matters, it's how well you can dress it up!
Some women who find that their bodies - or at least certain parts of their anatomy - don't quite live up to society's standards of beauty sometimes opt to sacrifice comfort for attractiveness. What they might not know is that the compromise may actually hinder them from achieving the look they're looking for. And for most women who want to appear fashionable and up to date with the latest trends, the "look" is that of a sophisticated woman at peace with her own inner and outer beauty. But seriously, would you be able to achieve that "look" if you're keeping yourself from wincing in pain with every step? In all honesty, you could, but it's definitely not easy, and it's definitely a hard illusion to maintain for an extended period of time!
Grace need not be a trait that's unique to the slender and small. A fuller-bodied woman, for example, may carry herself with a sensual charm by wearing a dress that accentuates her curves and flows with her every sultry movement. Cuteness is also a trait that doesn't always come in small sizes. The dynamic fashion footwear industry has assured women with larger feet a world of choices if they want to go for a sweet, innocent look.
Small feet may have been a standard of beauty in ancient China, where and when the feet of women were bound to create "lotus feet" - but this isn't ancient China, and now large size womens shoes exist to free women from the restraints of outdated styles!
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A common misconception about large size womens shoes is that they could lack delicacy and grace, which is why many women with larger feet sometimes feel it's better to squeeze their feet into smaller size shoes. After all, all the girls say that the better a pair of shoes looks, the more painful it is to actually wear, right? Well, that's wrong! Just because big womens shoes are closer in size to mens shoes, they don't need to be any less feminine. As we know in this modern age of fashion, it's not the size that matters, it's how well you can dress it up!
Some women who find that their bodies - or at least certain parts of their anatomy - don't quite live up to society's standards of beauty sometimes opt to sacrifice comfort for attractiveness. What they might not know is that the compromise may actually hinder them from achieving the look they're looking for. And for most women who want to appear fashionable and up to date with the latest trends, the "look" is that of a sophisticated woman at peace with her own inner and outer beauty. But seriously, would you be able to achieve that "look" if you're keeping yourself from wincing in pain with every step? In all honesty, you could, but it's definitely not easy, and it's definitely a hard illusion to maintain for an extended period of time!
Grace need not be a trait that's unique to the slender and small. A fuller-bodied woman, for example, may carry herself with a sensual charm by wearing a dress that accentuates her curves and flows with her every sultry movement. Cuteness is also a trait that doesn't always come in small sizes. The dynamic fashion footwear industry has assured women with larger feet a world of choices if they want to go for a sweet, innocent look.
Small feet may have been a standard of beauty in ancient China, where and when the feet of women were bound to create "lotus feet" - but this isn't ancient China, and now large size womens shoes exist to free women from the restraints of outdated styles!
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Plus Size Lingerie: How to Show Off your Curvy Figure
Not long ago, it was difficult for women to find plus size lingerie. Thanks to designers who recognized that full-bodied women deserved lovely and erotic plus size lingerie, the search is over. Major department stores and boutiques of all sizes carry lines of beautiful full figure lingerie these days, and stores who cater to plus size women are also a great place to find larger size lingerie.
Still, many women find they’re uncomfortable going into these stores to shop for lingerie for larger sizes. They also find that the selections may be limited in individual stores, and they have to go from store to store to find just the plus size lingerie they’re looking for.
That’s usually when the Web becomes a plus size woman’s new best friend. With a simple click of a mouse, a full figured woman can find an endless assortment of lingerie. Doing so from the privacy of her own home gives a feeling of freedom and ease that she generally doesn’t feel when shopping in person. Without sales clerks hovering over her shoulder, a plus size woman has the autonomy and privacy she craves when she’s shopping for plus size lingerie. She can give over to her wild side completely and purchase whatever suits her taste, figure and sense of adventure.
One lingerie garment that no full figured woman should miss out on, however, is the plus size corset. It’s an absolute must-have. Why? A plus size corset is just perfect for showing off those gorgeous curves. It not only highlights them, it also perfects them into lush lavishness.
Another lingerie item that a plus size woman should have in her wardrobe is a baby doll. This garment often has a bra built in that lifts and shapes those lovely breasts, and its flowing skirt hits about mid-thigh, beautifully draping those curves. The perfect neckline for a plus size woman’s baby doll lingerie would be scoop or V-neck, and plus size women can get away with baby dolls that have lots of sexy ruffles or feathers since those styles won’t overwhelm their bust but will enhance it.
These are just a few suggestions for buying plus size lingerie. When shopping online, a woman can also find a multitude of articles that have information and tips for buying plus size lingerie. These resources can be a great guide to buying just the right lingerie to enhance and flatter the plus size figure and make a woman of any size feel beautiful and sexy.
Because these days it’s not about covering up but showing off those plus size curves. With a little guidance, a full figured woman can have not only the plus size lingerie she dreams of, but also have the best lingerie for turning what she may think of as flaws into assets - which makes her feel as beautiful as she truly is.
Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/womens-issues-articles/plus-size-lingerie-how-to-show-off-your-curvy-figure-209366.html#ixzz1Ehvy16KT
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Still, many women find they’re uncomfortable going into these stores to shop for lingerie for larger sizes. They also find that the selections may be limited in individual stores, and they have to go from store to store to find just the plus size lingerie they’re looking for.
That’s usually when the Web becomes a plus size woman’s new best friend. With a simple click of a mouse, a full figured woman can find an endless assortment of lingerie. Doing so from the privacy of her own home gives a feeling of freedom and ease that she generally doesn’t feel when shopping in person. Without sales clerks hovering over her shoulder, a plus size woman has the autonomy and privacy she craves when she’s shopping for plus size lingerie. She can give over to her wild side completely and purchase whatever suits her taste, figure and sense of adventure.
One lingerie garment that no full figured woman should miss out on, however, is the plus size corset. It’s an absolute must-have. Why? A plus size corset is just perfect for showing off those gorgeous curves. It not only highlights them, it also perfects them into lush lavishness.
Another lingerie item that a plus size woman should have in her wardrobe is a baby doll. This garment often has a bra built in that lifts and shapes those lovely breasts, and its flowing skirt hits about mid-thigh, beautifully draping those curves. The perfect neckline for a plus size woman’s baby doll lingerie would be scoop or V-neck, and plus size women can get away with baby dolls that have lots of sexy ruffles or feathers since those styles won’t overwhelm their bust but will enhance it.
These are just a few suggestions for buying plus size lingerie. When shopping online, a woman can also find a multitude of articles that have information and tips for buying plus size lingerie. These resources can be a great guide to buying just the right lingerie to enhance and flatter the plus size figure and make a woman of any size feel beautiful and sexy.
Because these days it’s not about covering up but showing off those plus size curves. With a little guidance, a full figured woman can have not only the plus size lingerie she dreams of, but also have the best lingerie for turning what she may think of as flaws into assets - which makes her feel as beautiful as she truly is.
Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/womens-issues-articles/plus-size-lingerie-how-to-show-off-your-curvy-figure-209366.html#ixzz1Ehvy16KT
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Buying plus size briefs and panties online?
Very few of us are an emaciated size zero! For most of us, normal size women, who actually have a shape, we also want to make the best of ourselves.
Yes, the local mall and high street may now have a far more plentiful range of attractive styles for the plus sized woman, but how about lingerie? With the internet, if you are a plus size, you've now got a whole world of lingerie fashion to choose from, far wider than in the biggest shop. No longer are there just one or two bras and panties made in your size - there are hundreds of sites out there that cater specifically to the larger size figure, and even the conventional lingerie sites now have a great selection of gorgeous underwear that you will enjoy wearing.
Choosing a bra - buying bras online
If you are looking for a bra it is worth checking the width of the bra straps - and whether the straps are actually adjustable. It is obvious, but bigger chested women do carry more weight 'up top'. A bra must provide good support; wider straps will spread the load on the shoulders, so you will feel more comfortable. Adjust the straps where possible to hold the bust up - sagging, poorly supported breasts will feel uncomfortable and the effect is hardly stylish!
Probably the best tip is to go to one of the larger department stores and speciality lingerie shops who offer a free brassiere sizing service; they should be willing to provide you with your correct measurements, without you actually needing to buy a bra from them then and there. It is well worth making use of this service. You'll get the best support and an impressively shapely body too!
Once you know what bra measurements you need you can use the information whenever you are bra shopping, whether online or at a 'bricks and mortar' shop.
Do remember that many online lingerie retailers offer bargains that are not carried by their regular high street outlets - you can often buy bras and panties at a fraction of the retail price. Of course, if you work full time it also makes better sense that you can shop online at a time that is convenient to you, you are not tied to regular shop hours.
Plus sized panties
No longer do these have to be the 'granny panties' of times past. There are larger sizes of full panties finished in a variety of gorgeous colours. It is worth seeking out satin full panties for underwear that feels wonderful next to the skin and looks very sexy indeed!
Panty control Briefs
It is not unusual for plus size ladies to have a little 'tummy pooch' that they will certainly prefer to minimise. All sorts of options exist for slimming down the tummy. A lot of panty styles use a tummy control panel which can either support very lightly, all the way through to firm control. These generally use a mix of elastane lycra with cotton or nylon (all of which have a cotton lined gusset) to provide that extra little firmness where needed.
Wearing sexy underwear has plenty of side effects (!). If you find underwear that you enjoy wearing it will definitely give you a psychological boost. You may be the only one who knows you are wearing sexy underwear, but you will feel more confident and act more confidently.
Having chosen the bra and panty sets that you enjoy wearing you also need to give the same amount of consideration to the top layer too! It is better to steer clear of high necklines if you have a large chest and go with the more flattering V or rounded neckline.
Did you realize that in the USA the average woman's size is 14, and more than half the female population wearing that size or greater, yet the shops in the USA fail to reflect this reality, still concentrating on smaller sizes. To put that into context for British readers - the UK equivalent to the US size 14 is actually a United Kingdom size 16 to 18!
There are beautiful plus sized women everywhere - and now they can be fashionably dressed too. Enjoy online purchasing of your plus size lingerie - and enjoy wearing with added confidence!
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Yes, the local mall and high street may now have a far more plentiful range of attractive styles for the plus sized woman, but how about lingerie? With the internet, if you are a plus size, you've now got a whole world of lingerie fashion to choose from, far wider than in the biggest shop. No longer are there just one or two bras and panties made in your size - there are hundreds of sites out there that cater specifically to the larger size figure, and even the conventional lingerie sites now have a great selection of gorgeous underwear that you will enjoy wearing.
Choosing a bra - buying bras online
If you are looking for a bra it is worth checking the width of the bra straps - and whether the straps are actually adjustable. It is obvious, but bigger chested women do carry more weight 'up top'. A bra must provide good support; wider straps will spread the load on the shoulders, so you will feel more comfortable. Adjust the straps where possible to hold the bust up - sagging, poorly supported breasts will feel uncomfortable and the effect is hardly stylish!
Probably the best tip is to go to one of the larger department stores and speciality lingerie shops who offer a free brassiere sizing service; they should be willing to provide you with your correct measurements, without you actually needing to buy a bra from them then and there. It is well worth making use of this service. You'll get the best support and an impressively shapely body too!
Once you know what bra measurements you need you can use the information whenever you are bra shopping, whether online or at a 'bricks and mortar' shop.
Do remember that many online lingerie retailers offer bargains that are not carried by their regular high street outlets - you can often buy bras and panties at a fraction of the retail price. Of course, if you work full time it also makes better sense that you can shop online at a time that is convenient to you, you are not tied to regular shop hours.
Plus sized panties
No longer do these have to be the 'granny panties' of times past. There are larger sizes of full panties finished in a variety of gorgeous colours. It is worth seeking out satin full panties for underwear that feels wonderful next to the skin and looks very sexy indeed!
Panty control Briefs
It is not unusual for plus size ladies to have a little 'tummy pooch' that they will certainly prefer to minimise. All sorts of options exist for slimming down the tummy. A lot of panty styles use a tummy control panel which can either support very lightly, all the way through to firm control. These generally use a mix of elastane lycra with cotton or nylon (all of which have a cotton lined gusset) to provide that extra little firmness where needed.
Wearing sexy underwear has plenty of side effects (!). If you find underwear that you enjoy wearing it will definitely give you a psychological boost. You may be the only one who knows you are wearing sexy underwear, but you will feel more confident and act more confidently.
Having chosen the bra and panty sets that you enjoy wearing you also need to give the same amount of consideration to the top layer too! It is better to steer clear of high necklines if you have a large chest and go with the more flattering V or rounded neckline.
Did you realize that in the USA the average woman's size is 14, and more than half the female population wearing that size or greater, yet the shops in the USA fail to reflect this reality, still concentrating on smaller sizes. To put that into context for British readers - the UK equivalent to the US size 14 is actually a United Kingdom size 16 to 18!
There are beautiful plus sized women everywhere - and now they can be fashionably dressed too. Enjoy online purchasing of your plus size lingerie - and enjoy wearing with added confidence!
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Friday, February 18, 2011
Trendy Plus Size Clothing for You Is Just A Few Clicks Away Now
Gone are those days when you would have to look a thousand places to get your perfect fit and style for your trendy plus size outfits. Nowadays you can easily find one for yourself, which will surely be suitable for your occasion and will complement you perfectly well.
Nowadays the fashion market has a lot to offer you. Even with a plus size, you will not have to worry about getting the perfect fit and style. You are sure to find a perfect fitting dress for yourself when you are shopping. There is a huge assortment of trendy plus size clothing available in stores in various patterns and designs.
Whatever be the occasion, finding the perfect piece of clothing for you is just a few clicks away now. Yes, more so because online shopping has opened the doors to plus size women and girls who earlier faced much difficulty in shopping their clothes. Don’t queue in front of stores only to be disappointed at the end. With shopping gone online, now you will not have to be embarrassed if something does not fit you.
If you are planning to go out shopping with your girl gang in the morning for trendy plus size clothes then you should keep a couple of knee length dresses in your wardrobe. The color of the dresses should preferably be pastel shades. Flower prints on sleeveless and retro style tops looks good. It will surely give you an adorable look. The material should ideally be rayon or polyester.
For a more sensual appeal like for a date in the evening you can opt for trendy plus size V-neck tops or lace tops. A strapless mini dress in blue or red or even pink can work wonders for you. For an evening party you can go for halter neck dresses and tops that are sure to make you look stylish and attractive than you would have possibly imagined. Spaghetti style dresses also looks good if you are attending a cocktail party. Wear colors, which will complement your skin tone and your figure. If you think your shoulders are too broad then you can go for a jacketed top. Voila! You are all set for the party.
Most people have the misconception that it is extremely difficult to find trendy plus size dresses. However, all young girls and women should know that it is not a difficult task at all. With some amount of effort and a keen eye, you would be easily able to find that perfect fit for yourself. Whether it is a morning dress or an evening party wear you will have plenty of options to choose from if you know a few retailers who offer you your size. Once you have slipped into that ideal fitting dress that complements your figure, there is no looking back for you girl, because you will surely be the centre of attraction in the party.
Prior to shopping your trendy plus size clothes, you now have to keep in mind your correct measurements. Whether you are shopping the traditional way or choosing to do it through the online mode it is going to come handy. Often sizes differ from one retailer to another; hence it is always good to check the dresses properly before you make your purchase. Once you have found a retailer, which offers you your fit, it is wise to buy from that particular retailer every time.
So, Happy Shopping Girls!
Nowadays the fashion market has a lot to offer you. Even with a plus size, you will not have to worry about getting the perfect fit and style. You are sure to find a perfect fitting dress for yourself when you are shopping. There is a huge assortment of trendy plus size clothing available in stores in various patterns and designs.
Whatever be the occasion, finding the perfect piece of clothing for you is just a few clicks away now. Yes, more so because online shopping has opened the doors to plus size women and girls who earlier faced much difficulty in shopping their clothes. Don’t queue in front of stores only to be disappointed at the end. With shopping gone online, now you will not have to be embarrassed if something does not fit you.
If you are planning to go out shopping with your girl gang in the morning for trendy plus size clothes then you should keep a couple of knee length dresses in your wardrobe. The color of the dresses should preferably be pastel shades. Flower prints on sleeveless and retro style tops looks good. It will surely give you an adorable look. The material should ideally be rayon or polyester.
For a more sensual appeal like for a date in the evening you can opt for trendy plus size V-neck tops or lace tops. A strapless mini dress in blue or red or even pink can work wonders for you. For an evening party you can go for halter neck dresses and tops that are sure to make you look stylish and attractive than you would have possibly imagined. Spaghetti style dresses also looks good if you are attending a cocktail party. Wear colors, which will complement your skin tone and your figure. If you think your shoulders are too broad then you can go for a jacketed top. Voila! You are all set for the party.
Most people have the misconception that it is extremely difficult to find trendy plus size dresses. However, all young girls and women should know that it is not a difficult task at all. With some amount of effort and a keen eye, you would be easily able to find that perfect fit for yourself. Whether it is a morning dress or an evening party wear you will have plenty of options to choose from if you know a few retailers who offer you your size. Once you have slipped into that ideal fitting dress that complements your figure, there is no looking back for you girl, because you will surely be the centre of attraction in the party.
Prior to shopping your trendy plus size clothes, you now have to keep in mind your correct measurements. Whether you are shopping the traditional way or choosing to do it through the online mode it is going to come handy. Often sizes differ from one retailer to another; hence it is always good to check the dresses properly before you make your purchase. Once you have found a retailer, which offers you your fit, it is wise to buy from that particular retailer every time.
So, Happy Shopping Girls!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Plus Size Lingerie: Simply Stunning Lingerie
Once upon a time, the best that full-figured gals could hope to find in plus-size lingerie were shapeless, oversized nightgowns that were less than flattering. Finding sexy plus-size lingerie was an impossible task.
Nothing is more discouraging than searching through dozens of stores and online shops for a great little number. It's tough to fit into a medium/small world when you're a large or larger. You want the same sexy corsets and bustiers or slinky silk gowns and playful babydolls the "little" girls are wearing. Even if you order the largest size of lingerie available, if it isn't made for your type of body, it's going to be uncomfortable and most likely won't fit well at all.
The markets have changed and plus-size lingerie is available in a broad variety of shapes and sizes to match all of the different body types. Seductive, glamorous lingerie is available in a variety of heart-pounding designs, bringing sexy back into the lives of plus-size women and the men who love them.
Here are some shopping tips for sexy plus size lingerie that fits:
First, determine your proper size. You might need to visit a lingerie store to speak with the saleswomen. Be honest with yourself about your size, too. You might think you're a size 14, but you're really more of a 16 or 18 - and that's okay!
Have the salesperson take measurements, even if the only piece of lingerie you're looking for is a bra. Most women don't know their proper bra or panty size. The right measurements make all the difference in the world.
Remember that sizes vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer. Some sizes run small, other run a little larger. Your salesperson needs to be honest, too. Make sure she isn't telling you an article of clothing looks great just to make a sale.
An experienced salesperson will help you determine and discover your best qualities. Draw attention to those with sexy plus size lingerie. A baby doll ensemble covers the hips and accentuates the legs. A corset or bustier is fantastic for a woman with a beautiful bosom while flattering the curves of the waist and hips. A sheer bed jacket over a silky camisole covers arms and shoulders but reveals just enough to tempt your partner.
Plus-size women no longer have to settle for the leftovers. Many stores are cropping up that specialize in creating seductive lingerie for all sorts of women. The opportunities are endless to look sexy and sleek, regardless of size. With plus-size lingerie, slinky and spicy options are available to help inject the passion back into the bedroom.
Most of all make sure that whatever sexy plus size lingerie you choose it reflects your mood and your personality, too many women think because they don't have the perfect figure they have to hide away - show it off!
The variety of lingerie available today means that there is something for everyone, no matter what your shape or size or how much body confidence you have.
Nothing is more discouraging than searching through dozens of stores and online shops for a great little number. It's tough to fit into a medium/small world when you're a large or larger. You want the same sexy corsets and bustiers or slinky silk gowns and playful babydolls the "little" girls are wearing. Even if you order the largest size of lingerie available, if it isn't made for your type of body, it's going to be uncomfortable and most likely won't fit well at all.
The markets have changed and plus-size lingerie is available in a broad variety of shapes and sizes to match all of the different body types. Seductive, glamorous lingerie is available in a variety of heart-pounding designs, bringing sexy back into the lives of plus-size women and the men who love them.
Here are some shopping tips for sexy plus size lingerie that fits:
First, determine your proper size. You might need to visit a lingerie store to speak with the saleswomen. Be honest with yourself about your size, too. You might think you're a size 14, but you're really more of a 16 or 18 - and that's okay!
Have the salesperson take measurements, even if the only piece of lingerie you're looking for is a bra. Most women don't know their proper bra or panty size. The right measurements make all the difference in the world.
Remember that sizes vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer. Some sizes run small, other run a little larger. Your salesperson needs to be honest, too. Make sure she isn't telling you an article of clothing looks great just to make a sale.
An experienced salesperson will help you determine and discover your best qualities. Draw attention to those with sexy plus size lingerie. A baby doll ensemble covers the hips and accentuates the legs. A corset or bustier is fantastic for a woman with a beautiful bosom while flattering the curves of the waist and hips. A sheer bed jacket over a silky camisole covers arms and shoulders but reveals just enough to tempt your partner.
Plus-size women no longer have to settle for the leftovers. Many stores are cropping up that specialize in creating seductive lingerie for all sorts of women. The opportunities are endless to look sexy and sleek, regardless of size. With plus-size lingerie, slinky and spicy options are available to help inject the passion back into the bedroom.
Most of all make sure that whatever sexy plus size lingerie you choose it reflects your mood and your personality, too many women think because they don't have the perfect figure they have to hide away - show it off!
The variety of lingerie available today means that there is something for everyone, no matter what your shape or size or how much body confidence you have.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
How to look and feel great in lingerie
Have you noticed that self-confident people always seem more attractive? They just seem to ooze self-belief and sex appeal - an irresistible combination!
Boost your confidence!
It's easy to feel more confident and sexy when you're wearing seductively sexy lingerie. Just knowing that you’re dressed to impress beneath your clothes can do wonders for your self-confidence! If you're not used to wearing sexy lingerie, then start with something simple like a pretty bra and briefs set to boost your confidence. It's bound to make you feel good about yourself knowing you look as good underneath your clothes as you do with them on! Then when you feel more confident, slip on something a bit more daring like an exquisite bra, shortie brief and waspie set to make you feel yourself feel instantly more sexy! And wearing something seductive like a babydoll, chemise or negligee to bed can do wonders for your love life too! But whether you're wearing sexy lingerie for yourself or for your partner, the effect is the same - you'll instantly feel more confident and sexy.
Feel sexy!
There’s something very sensual about wearing sexy lingerie - a basque and sexy thong, stunning lingerie set, or a sexy silky body can make you feel very good about yourself. Don’t worry if you feel you don’t have the perfect body - we all have our hang ups about how we look, even celebrities. Plus wearing sexy underwear will help ensure all his attention is drawn to your best bits! But it can definitely help to know what types of lingerie will best suit your body type, and knowing your best assets can help you decide which what kind of lingerie is right for you.
We're used to picking flattering colours and styles for our clothes, but it can be easy to forget to do this when it comes to lingerie. So if you've already decided the best style of lingerie for your figure, just make sure you pick a flattering colour too. Whilst black has always been the traditional colour for sexy lingerie and can definitely look very sexy and flattering, there are lots of other terrific colours to choose from! Like red – a very hot, sexy colour that just screams confidence! Depending on the shade of red it can look amazing on blondes and brunettes alike. Whilst white is the elegant classic choice for wedding nights or honeymoons, but combining it with a very sexy style can also look amazingly hot! If you like pale colours but white isn’t quite right for you, try a soft ivory or a pastel shade instead. There’s a terrific choice of styles and colours to choose from, so whatever your colouring, or favourite colour, you’re bound to find something sexy to suit you.
Enhance your love life
If it feels like the spark has gone out of your love life, or you just want to spice things up a bit, then sexy lingerie can be a great way to bring the fire back to your sex life. Maybe you feel a little bit taken for granted and just want your partner to sit up and take notice of you! Well wearing sexy lingerie is guaranteed to catch his attention and please him. In fact it's top of most men's fantasy lists, not to mention one of their biggest complaints that the women in their lives don't wear enough sexy lingerie!
Try wearing a sexy sheer babydoll or chemise to bed. There’s something so seductive about the babydoll it’s guaranteed to raise his temperature! Plus it’s also great for showing off your legs! Wearing see-through lingerie is a very sexy choice that’s bound to please, but if you want to cover up a bit more try sexy sheer lingerie instead. It’s great for hiding any areas you’re not completely confident about, whilst still looking wildly sexy! For special occasions, or when you just want to feel gorgeous, try some designer lingerie or a sexy chemise and matching thong. You can enhance all your best points with a flattering basque and matching g-string, or go retro with a sexy strapless corset and string!
Whichever style you choose, he won’t be able to take his eyes off you! Music and candlelight can be great for setting a romantic scene but there's nothing like sexy lingerie to turn your partner on! And don't forget, no matter how great your sexy lingerie looks, the appeal isn’t just visual! Feeling soft silk, lace or satin against your skin is a sensual pleasure and one that your partner will appreciate too!
http://CurveyGirlsLingerie.com
Boost your confidence!
It's easy to feel more confident and sexy when you're wearing seductively sexy lingerie. Just knowing that you’re dressed to impress beneath your clothes can do wonders for your self-confidence! If you're not used to wearing sexy lingerie, then start with something simple like a pretty bra and briefs set to boost your confidence. It's bound to make you feel good about yourself knowing you look as good underneath your clothes as you do with them on! Then when you feel more confident, slip on something a bit more daring like an exquisite bra, shortie brief and waspie set to make you feel yourself feel instantly more sexy! And wearing something seductive like a babydoll, chemise or negligee to bed can do wonders for your love life too! But whether you're wearing sexy lingerie for yourself or for your partner, the effect is the same - you'll instantly feel more confident and sexy.
Feel sexy!
There’s something very sensual about wearing sexy lingerie - a basque and sexy thong, stunning lingerie set, or a sexy silky body can make you feel very good about yourself. Don’t worry if you feel you don’t have the perfect body - we all have our hang ups about how we look, even celebrities. Plus wearing sexy underwear will help ensure all his attention is drawn to your best bits! But it can definitely help to know what types of lingerie will best suit your body type, and knowing your best assets can help you decide which what kind of lingerie is right for you.
We're used to picking flattering colours and styles for our clothes, but it can be easy to forget to do this when it comes to lingerie. So if you've already decided the best style of lingerie for your figure, just make sure you pick a flattering colour too. Whilst black has always been the traditional colour for sexy lingerie and can definitely look very sexy and flattering, there are lots of other terrific colours to choose from! Like red – a very hot, sexy colour that just screams confidence! Depending on the shade of red it can look amazing on blondes and brunettes alike. Whilst white is the elegant classic choice for wedding nights or honeymoons, but combining it with a very sexy style can also look amazingly hot! If you like pale colours but white isn’t quite right for you, try a soft ivory or a pastel shade instead. There’s a terrific choice of styles and colours to choose from, so whatever your colouring, or favourite colour, you’re bound to find something sexy to suit you.
Enhance your love life
If it feels like the spark has gone out of your love life, or you just want to spice things up a bit, then sexy lingerie can be a great way to bring the fire back to your sex life. Maybe you feel a little bit taken for granted and just want your partner to sit up and take notice of you! Well wearing sexy lingerie is guaranteed to catch his attention and please him. In fact it's top of most men's fantasy lists, not to mention one of their biggest complaints that the women in their lives don't wear enough sexy lingerie!
Try wearing a sexy sheer babydoll or chemise to bed. There’s something so seductive about the babydoll it’s guaranteed to raise his temperature! Plus it’s also great for showing off your legs! Wearing see-through lingerie is a very sexy choice that’s bound to please, but if you want to cover up a bit more try sexy sheer lingerie instead. It’s great for hiding any areas you’re not completely confident about, whilst still looking wildly sexy! For special occasions, or when you just want to feel gorgeous, try some designer lingerie or a sexy chemise and matching thong. You can enhance all your best points with a flattering basque and matching g-string, or go retro with a sexy strapless corset and string!
Whichever style you choose, he won’t be able to take his eyes off you! Music and candlelight can be great for setting a romantic scene but there's nothing like sexy lingerie to turn your partner on! And don't forget, no matter how great your sexy lingerie looks, the appeal isn’t just visual! Feeling soft silk, lace or satin against your skin is a sensual pleasure and one that your partner will appreciate too!
http://CurveyGirlsLingerie.com
Friday, February 4, 2011
Junior Dresses - To Make You Look Gorgeous and Trendy
There are millions of people across the globe, who in spite of various efforts, fail to reduce their weight. Besides, there are many people who have huge figures though they are very much conscious about their diet and put a lot of physical labor on a daily basis. Actually it is a genetic issue and one can do very little about that. They do look a little odd at gatherings where women and men with their well-maintained figures dazzle in gorgeous outfits. But there is no need to feel depressed as dress designers and garment manufacturers now stress a lot on plus size dresses. Endless varieties of branded trendy plus size clothing for overweight men, women and juniors are now available at garment shops and shopping malls.
Designed specially by skilled professionals, the trendy plus size clothing do not only fit on overweight people perfectly but also add a lot to their looks. In spite of their fatty figures, they look quite attractive in the junior plus size dresses. Juniors dresses are generally made of materials with high elasticity and thus they fit tightly on the skin. Satin is the most common item used for making plus size dresses. Besides, cotton tops, puffy coats, casual wears and inner wears are available at garment shops. Besides, there are shops that are especially dedicated to juniors with stunning dresses. Such stores are not only well-stocked with junior plus size dresses for juniors but have enough items for overweight women and kids. Plus size dresses for people of all ages and for all kinds and of endless varieties are available for sale in these shops. If your juniors are over weighed the stock of dresses in these plus size dress shops will surely impress you.
Really, size doesn’t matter that much today. You can always get trendy clothes for yourself or somebody who is overweight. If it is parties for which you are planning to buy a gorgeous dress then browse through the fashion sites. The fashion sites with their updated data on trendy clothes inform people about availability of stocks in shops and malls and also items that are about to be launched in the market. If you want to buy a dress in advance, you will certainly find these fashion sites handy. To find out things fast you can simply search for junior dresses on the net. You will find websites of plenty of cloth stores that are specialists for junior plus size dresses. The sites are loaded with catalogues of costumes available in the stores from which you can select your item. To make sure that nobody else grabs it before you, you can order for a dress online. The item will reach your home within a short time and you will be charged with shipping fare.
So, don’t feel depressed for your figure and search for cloth stores that sell plus size dresses. There are varieties of items available at different price ranges to suit pockets of all kinds of people. Your job is simple. Just browse through the catalogues, make a choice and book it. However it is always better to give a trial before buying a cloth.
Designed specially by skilled professionals, the trendy plus size clothing do not only fit on overweight people perfectly but also add a lot to their looks. In spite of their fatty figures, they look quite attractive in the junior plus size dresses. Juniors dresses are generally made of materials with high elasticity and thus they fit tightly on the skin. Satin is the most common item used for making plus size dresses. Besides, cotton tops, puffy coats, casual wears and inner wears are available at garment shops. Besides, there are shops that are especially dedicated to juniors with stunning dresses. Such stores are not only well-stocked with junior plus size dresses for juniors but have enough items for overweight women and kids. Plus size dresses for people of all ages and for all kinds and of endless varieties are available for sale in these shops. If your juniors are over weighed the stock of dresses in these plus size dress shops will surely impress you.
Really, size doesn’t matter that much today. You can always get trendy clothes for yourself or somebody who is overweight. If it is parties for which you are planning to buy a gorgeous dress then browse through the fashion sites. The fashion sites with their updated data on trendy clothes inform people about availability of stocks in shops and malls and also items that are about to be launched in the market. If you want to buy a dress in advance, you will certainly find these fashion sites handy. To find out things fast you can simply search for junior dresses on the net. You will find websites of plenty of cloth stores that are specialists for junior plus size dresses. The sites are loaded with catalogues of costumes available in the stores from which you can select your item. To make sure that nobody else grabs it before you, you can order for a dress online. The item will reach your home within a short time and you will be charged with shipping fare.
So, don’t feel depressed for your figure and search for cloth stores that sell plus size dresses. There are varieties of items available at different price ranges to suit pockets of all kinds of people. Your job is simple. Just browse through the catalogues, make a choice and book it. However it is always better to give a trial before buying a cloth.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Trendy Plus Size Clothing for Every Occasion
Trendy plus size clothing enhances your appearance while shopping, at evening parties, and at outings. With a huge assortment of plus size clothing in various patterns and designs, dressing becomes a pleasure. You could experiment with daytime as well as evening wear. Whatever the occasion, and whenever the time you could find the perfect trendy clothing for you.
A white cotton dress with a V- neck is perfect to go shopping in the morning. This white knee length dress gives you a morning fresh feeling. A light flowing dress in flowery prints paired with a rose-colored top gives you an adorable appearance. An alternative in aquamarine top could also be tried. The material is either fully rayon, or a mixture of polyester, rayon, and spandex. The top comes with a V-neck and the skirt is short.
For a bold demeanor, patterned dresses set up a trend. Bold printed dress with cinched waist and V-neck is perfect for your casual outings. Hues in lavender, white, or red are a rage among trendsetters. For going on an outing in the nearby woods a strapless leopard mini dress complemented with a black waist belt is alluring and trendy. Shades in grey and tan are there to select from. A more sensual appeal is projected by a trendy tube dress in black and white. A strapless mini dress in either red or blue prints creates a dramatic disposition.
Evening hours are for creating scintillating moments for you and everybody around. Put on trendy plus size clothing for setting up magical instants. A black and white maxi dress with attractive patterns worn with a halter neck is sure to light up the evening. A silk look camisole with dual thin straps is a striking outfit for evenings. With crossover V-neck and elastic band underneath the bust, this dress is made of polyester completely.
Another charming plus size trendy clothing is the spaghetti strap dress in plum shade. This 4-tiered attire is ideal for cocktail parties and dinner dates. A black dress of mini length with beads around neckline and front gives you a gorgeous appearance. This plus size mini dress has a banded bottom. Another banded alluring outfit is a black and white mini dress with a halter neck. For a drop-dead adorable look, wear a black mini dress with cinched sides. A silver and diamond decorative strap around your left shoulder adds style to your trendy evening outfit.
Often people bear the misconception that is difficult to find and size dresses but it is not a task, which is impossible. A little effort and a keen eye can help you the perfect attire for you to be worn on a chosen occasion. Some of the best options include searching for the retailer selling the selected range of trendy plus size dresses or shop them online. If you can find the ideal retailer then it is guaranteed that you will be finding the most exclusive dress suiting your body type and it will no doubt make you the heart of any evening party.
Before you set out for shopping just take your correct measurement and remember to keep it handy, when you are shopping. Sizes might vary from one retailer to another, so it is wise to check the size chard and then go ahead with buying the dress
A white cotton dress with a V- neck is perfect to go shopping in the morning. This white knee length dress gives you a morning fresh feeling. A light flowing dress in flowery prints paired with a rose-colored top gives you an adorable appearance. An alternative in aquamarine top could also be tried. The material is either fully rayon, or a mixture of polyester, rayon, and spandex. The top comes with a V-neck and the skirt is short.
For a bold demeanor, patterned dresses set up a trend. Bold printed dress with cinched waist and V-neck is perfect for your casual outings. Hues in lavender, white, or red are a rage among trendsetters. For going on an outing in the nearby woods a strapless leopard mini dress complemented with a black waist belt is alluring and trendy. Shades in grey and tan are there to select from. A more sensual appeal is projected by a trendy tube dress in black and white. A strapless mini dress in either red or blue prints creates a dramatic disposition.
Evening hours are for creating scintillating moments for you and everybody around. Put on trendy plus size clothing for setting up magical instants. A black and white maxi dress with attractive patterns worn with a halter neck is sure to light up the evening. A silk look camisole with dual thin straps is a striking outfit for evenings. With crossover V-neck and elastic band underneath the bust, this dress is made of polyester completely.
Another charming plus size trendy clothing is the spaghetti strap dress in plum shade. This 4-tiered attire is ideal for cocktail parties and dinner dates. A black dress of mini length with beads around neckline and front gives you a gorgeous appearance. This plus size mini dress has a banded bottom. Another banded alluring outfit is a black and white mini dress with a halter neck. For a drop-dead adorable look, wear a black mini dress with cinched sides. A silver and diamond decorative strap around your left shoulder adds style to your trendy evening outfit.
Often people bear the misconception that is difficult to find and size dresses but it is not a task, which is impossible. A little effort and a keen eye can help you the perfect attire for you to be worn on a chosen occasion. Some of the best options include searching for the retailer selling the selected range of trendy plus size dresses or shop them online. If you can find the ideal retailer then it is guaranteed that you will be finding the most exclusive dress suiting your body type and it will no doubt make you the heart of any evening party.
Before you set out for shopping just take your correct measurement and remember to keep it handy, when you are shopping. Sizes might vary from one retailer to another, so it is wise to check the size chard and then go ahead with buying the dress
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Looking Good Tips for Big and Beautiful Ladies
Fact - today's woman is a size 14 and about 5' 4" tall.
If you are a plus size woman, you can feel left out in the cold after seeing all those skinny girls on the TV, bill boards etc.
Starting loving your curves is easy look at these suggestions/tips:-
1. Take some time for you and pamper yourself – they say retail therapy works a treat and it sure does!! Get a few of your girl friends, have shopping spree, lunch and a treatment – go on a new hair cut or a manicure makes you feel brilliant.
2. Get active and do some exercise which is fun and enjoyable – I'm sure the dog will love you been taken out for a long walk (just wrap up warm in the cold weather), visit your local gym to see what classes are available and make new friends at the same time! You'll soon see you energy levels and vitality grow.
3. One of the best ways to increase your own self confidence is sexy underwear. Indulge yourself in a new, sexy full figure bra and matching briefs. Indulge yourself in a new, sexy bra and matching panties. Since self image is all about loving yourself, how better to love yourself than to treat yourself to gorgeous lingerie?
4. Show off your best bits, whether it's your bottom, cleavage, shoulders, curves or legs – look at the stars to see how they work it – seemingly effortlessness!! Take Beyonce, Cameron Diaz or Penelope Cruz – they all know which lingerie works for them and how to work it.
5. Let go of dieting and surround yourself with friends who are interested in whom you are rather than what dress size you are. Embrace your curves and love you voluptuousness – let the world open up for you.
6. The London Marathon has given many of us some incentive to get active – not only to give us that ‘good feeling' but to also improve our fitness levels. Doing 30 minutes a day brisk walking is fantastic exercise and this is the best time of year to start – what beats going for an early morning or evening walk in the spring time?
7. Go on - treat yourself to a special pamper day with friends (you deserve it!!)? Check out any special offers that your local spas and retreats may be running – what could be better than steaming in the sauna, receiving a full body massage, relaxing by the pool side followed by a mouth watering meal with your dear friends – you're worth it!
8. It's time to start shaping up for your summer break – not only will you feel better but you'll look FANTASTIC – try exercise that it enjoyable and fun such as family game of cricket, bike riding with friends or taking part in a Charity Fun Run/Walk.
9. Part of improving your self image and embracing your body is being proud and showing yourself off. Learn which styles flatter your best features - remember, finding the right clothes is never about the size, it's about measurements and cut.
10. Ensure you are wearing the right size bra, so that you get excellent support and an impressive flattering shape.
11. Stick to smooth bras for wearing under fitted or sheer tops as these are best for not showing through these coloured tops.
12. Wear streamline or fitted shapes - more flattering than baggy clothes. Choose tops with seams or darts under the bust - these will define your waist and make you look slimmer.
13. Stretch fabrics like knits and cotton Lycra are great if you want to emphasise your shape, but remember to wear a plain or smooth bra underneath tighter tops.
14. It is important to choose round, scooped and V-necklines as they tend to be more flattering for bigger boobs than high necklines.
http://CurveyGirlsLingerie.com
If you are a plus size woman, you can feel left out in the cold after seeing all those skinny girls on the TV, bill boards etc.
Starting loving your curves is easy look at these suggestions/tips:-
1. Take some time for you and pamper yourself – they say retail therapy works a treat and it sure does!! Get a few of your girl friends, have shopping spree, lunch and a treatment – go on a new hair cut or a manicure makes you feel brilliant.
2. Get active and do some exercise which is fun and enjoyable – I'm sure the dog will love you been taken out for a long walk (just wrap up warm in the cold weather), visit your local gym to see what classes are available and make new friends at the same time! You'll soon see you energy levels and vitality grow.
3. One of the best ways to increase your own self confidence is sexy underwear. Indulge yourself in a new, sexy full figure bra and matching briefs. Indulge yourself in a new, sexy bra and matching panties. Since self image is all about loving yourself, how better to love yourself than to treat yourself to gorgeous lingerie?
4. Show off your best bits, whether it's your bottom, cleavage, shoulders, curves or legs – look at the stars to see how they work it – seemingly effortlessness!! Take Beyonce, Cameron Diaz or Penelope Cruz – they all know which lingerie works for them and how to work it.
5. Let go of dieting and surround yourself with friends who are interested in whom you are rather than what dress size you are. Embrace your curves and love you voluptuousness – let the world open up for you.
6. The London Marathon has given many of us some incentive to get active – not only to give us that ‘good feeling' but to also improve our fitness levels. Doing 30 minutes a day brisk walking is fantastic exercise and this is the best time of year to start – what beats going for an early morning or evening walk in the spring time?
7. Go on - treat yourself to a special pamper day with friends (you deserve it!!)? Check out any special offers that your local spas and retreats may be running – what could be better than steaming in the sauna, receiving a full body massage, relaxing by the pool side followed by a mouth watering meal with your dear friends – you're worth it!
8. It's time to start shaping up for your summer break – not only will you feel better but you'll look FANTASTIC – try exercise that it enjoyable and fun such as family game of cricket, bike riding with friends or taking part in a Charity Fun Run/Walk.
9. Part of improving your self image and embracing your body is being proud and showing yourself off. Learn which styles flatter your best features - remember, finding the right clothes is never about the size, it's about measurements and cut.
10. Ensure you are wearing the right size bra, so that you get excellent support and an impressive flattering shape.
11. Stick to smooth bras for wearing under fitted or sheer tops as these are best for not showing through these coloured tops.
12. Wear streamline or fitted shapes - more flattering than baggy clothes. Choose tops with seams or darts under the bust - these will define your waist and make you look slimmer.
13. Stretch fabrics like knits and cotton Lycra are great if you want to emphasise your shape, but remember to wear a plain or smooth bra underneath tighter tops.
14. It is important to choose round, scooped and V-necklines as they tend to be more flattering for bigger boobs than high necklines.
http://CurveyGirlsLingerie.com
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Lingerie, At First Only For The Rich.
Lingerie-- the word suggests lacy, titillating garments. But lingerie came from humble origins. The term "lingerie" is from the French linge, or linen alluding to the cloth from which underwear was by tradition made. By the end of the nineteenth century, lingerie had become a common term to describe underwear that had moved beyond sensible functions to be used as a device of for the exhibit of the female body. Lingerie was initially made for every size- including plus sizes.Lingerie was supposed to only be used by women within the confines of a blissfully married life in the early years; with strict controls. One female journalist penned in 1902, "Lovely lingerie does not belong only to the fast. . . . dainty undergarments are not necessarily a sign of depravity." As time passed, lingerie's attractiveness to the general population increased along with decreasing adherence to Victorian morality, and the increasing social status of women. Lingerie was freedom from the practical and flagrantly straitlaced undergarments advocated by the Victorian era. For example, a doctor of that time period recommended wool as the perfect underwear for sanitation and wellbeing.At first, lingerie was a sign of social status, handmade and afforded only by the very few. Of note were those fashioned by the English couturiere known as Lucile (Lady Duff-Gordon), who created camisoles, peignoirs, and petticoats using lace, chiffon, and crepe de chine, deliberately appealing to the sense of touch, and evoking a new eroticism for the twentieth-century woman. Although synthetic fibers such as rayon and nylon were developed and sold in the 1920s and 1930s as luxury fabrics through the use of the name "artificial silk" their development led to a democratization of lingerie.WIKIPEDIA SAYS-Rayon is a very versatile fiber and has the same comfort properties as natural fibers. It can imitate the feel and texture of silk, wool, cotton and linen. The fibers are easily dyed in a wide range of colors. Rayon fabrics are soft, smooth, cool, comfortable, and highly absorbent, but they do not insulate body heat, making them ideal for use in hot and humid climates.The more body-conscious fashions of that decade also led to a new item of lingerie, the teddy, named after its inventor Theodore Baer, who combined a chemise with a short slip or attached panties. The camisole, originally derived from a decorative waist-length garment with an embroidered front and shoulder bands that were worn over the corset for warmth and modesty, became a essential piece of lingerie, later transforming into an item of outerwear by the 1970s. Similarly the slip, a standard piece of lingerie from the 1950s was used by a number of fashion designers as outerwear in the 1990s, most notably John Galliano, Dolce & Gabbana.Pajamas, based on the loose pants worn in parts of Asia, entered women's wardrobes in the late nineteenth century, but long nightdresses remained popular, even after women's skirts shortened in the early twentieth century. By the1920s, straight-cut silk and rayon nightclothes in subtle colors such as orchid, teal and plum were popular, while the mid-century favored gowns with bosom-hugging bodices above sinuous skirts. Mixtures and superimpositions make lingerie an item of clothing in itself, so that hybrid costumes like chemise jackets and pants-skirts make up an unexpected wardrobe. During the twentieth century, alluring and luxurious lingerie grew ever more accessible and affordable.Today there is a continuation of the lingerie revival started in the 1990s, attracting both male and female consumers. Lingerie's cachet as an erotic, ardently visible component of a woman's outfit has contributed to rising sales. It seems that showing off your lingerie has become very much become a fashion trend. Today redefined lingerie is an affordable luxury item with a strong appeal for the fashion-oriented plus size consumer.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
Plus Size Lingerie - Shopping Tips
As the need for plus size lingerie flourishes, it is not hard to find beautiful plus size lingerie in stores almost everywhere.
So, where does one find plus size intimate apparel? Online shopping offers the best selection at dedicated stores like Hips and Curves and Freshpair that have an amazing variety in full figure lingerie.
Shopping in vain for full figure bras and ladies panties is now passe with online stores that cater specifically to well endowed women. Thanks to designers who recognize and celebrate the beauty and appeal of full-bodied women, the search for well made quality lingerie is over.
Now, it’s up to you. It is no longer about where to find scrumptious and tempting styles like plus size exotic lingerie or lace bras because they are available at the click of a mouse. It is about YOU finding lingerie that you simply cannot live without.
Yummy Plus Size Bras
Banish your camisole tank top and comfy panties to the back of the lingerie drawer and instead opt for plus size bras and matching womens panties in pretty lace or sheer fabrics. Do you know which brand of bras to purchase? Here are a few of our favorites that combine great quality and design:
· Goddess bra
· Chantelle bras
· Champion sports bras
· Olga bras
Stylish plus size push up bras or demi bras are extremely popular for those who are looking for a a more stylish. Shine in full figure bras with matching panties, bustier and corsets, or even exotic open lingerie.
Take pleasure in dressing with style and feel confident in sexy lace bras and plus size intimate apparel that accentuate your natural silhouette. Celebrate who you are. Draw attention to your curvy silhouette. Accentuate the best features that you have.
When you are buying plus size lingerie go for the styles that provide ample support. Plus size push up bras and regular full figure bras for instance should fit well all around and flatter your breasts. Do not buy anything that is too tight no matter how tempting the brassiere. Comfort and good design are key.
Beautiful Womens Panties
As for ladies underwear, there is no need to surrender your life to granny panties. If you are daring opt for plus size thongs, and if you are feeling more hip or trendy try boyshorts or sheer bikini panties.
All women need several pairs of sexy panties just as they need a little black dress, red lipstick, pearl earrings, and killer stilettos. When dressing for herself or a romantic evening, the magic begins with sexy exotic lingerie.
Starting with full figure lingerie is a wonderful way to feel sexy and desirable. Don’t be afraid to show off your curves. Be proud of the gorgeous woman that you are, and revel in it!
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So, where does one find plus size intimate apparel? Online shopping offers the best selection at dedicated stores like Hips and Curves and Freshpair that have an amazing variety in full figure lingerie.
Shopping in vain for full figure bras and ladies panties is now passe with online stores that cater specifically to well endowed women. Thanks to designers who recognize and celebrate the beauty and appeal of full-bodied women, the search for well made quality lingerie is over.
Now, it’s up to you. It is no longer about where to find scrumptious and tempting styles like plus size exotic lingerie or lace bras because they are available at the click of a mouse. It is about YOU finding lingerie that you simply cannot live without.
Yummy Plus Size Bras
Banish your camisole tank top and comfy panties to the back of the lingerie drawer and instead opt for plus size bras and matching womens panties in pretty lace or sheer fabrics. Do you know which brand of bras to purchase? Here are a few of our favorites that combine great quality and design:
· Goddess bra
· Chantelle bras
· Champion sports bras
· Olga bras
Stylish plus size push up bras or demi bras are extremely popular for those who are looking for a a more stylish. Shine in full figure bras with matching panties, bustier and corsets, or even exotic open lingerie.
Take pleasure in dressing with style and feel confident in sexy lace bras and plus size intimate apparel that accentuate your natural silhouette. Celebrate who you are. Draw attention to your curvy silhouette. Accentuate the best features that you have.
When you are buying plus size lingerie go for the styles that provide ample support. Plus size push up bras and regular full figure bras for instance should fit well all around and flatter your breasts. Do not buy anything that is too tight no matter how tempting the brassiere. Comfort and good design are key.
Beautiful Womens Panties
As for ladies underwear, there is no need to surrender your life to granny panties. If you are daring opt for plus size thongs, and if you are feeling more hip or trendy try boyshorts or sheer bikini panties.
All women need several pairs of sexy panties just as they need a little black dress, red lipstick, pearl earrings, and killer stilettos. When dressing for herself or a romantic evening, the magic begins with sexy exotic lingerie.
Starting with full figure lingerie is a wonderful way to feel sexy and desirable. Don’t be afraid to show off your curves. Be proud of the gorgeous woman that you are, and revel in it!
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Saturday, January 15, 2011
Plus Size Bras – The Best Way to Make an Online Purchase
With the largest majority of plus size clothes shops that can be bought on the web at present, most plus size women choose to shop online. One of many issues for this is to ensure we really don't feel as if we're being stared with, criticized, or perhaps made fun of because we're bigger than other people in the store. The best way all of us do not feel like we are being monitored is when we are in a plus size clothing store created specially for plus size women; though, many of us do not own the deluxe of having a store similar to this within commuting distance. That is why, we’d preferably make an online purchase.
What about bras you may ask? Bras generally have to be considered to ensure they fit in appropriately; although, if we are appropriately tested and come with a measuring chart in front of us, there is no reason at all that we simply cannot stay at home and make an online purchase for our plus size bras.
Know Your Measurements
Make sure that you are aware of your measurements. I do not like spending some time looking for an excellent bra, lastly finding it after which finding out that it doesn’t fit in accurately because I messed up on my measurements. Don’t end up like that! Simply just get measured by a specialist or perform it yourself and have the measurements in head of you prior to shopping on the web. If you do it by yourself, make sure to purchase a soft tape measure so it will pass readily close to your body.
Comfort is Almost everything
You will probably need to know the kind of garment and element which may be the most comfortable that you can wear preceding to shopping over the internet. The purpose for this is exactly that you simply can’t try out the bra on for you to notice how comfortable it is so you’ll need to realize the kind of cloth that feels the ideal when you are wearing it.
Versatility of Purchasing Online
Buying online provides you convenience. If you want to go shopping at 3am in the early morning you'll be able to do so. It's not necessary to hang about until the store goes into business or try out to make it prior to the stores closes to begin your buying experience. Shopping online gives you the versatility to buy in any type of clothes (or simply none at all!) and anytime during the day.
No More Blushing
In addition, shopping on the web helps reduce the discomfort that you may feel if you were to go store shopping locally. You will not have someone looking at you, whispering about you, or anything of the kind. No person will likely understand that you're searching for bras!
Wider Selection Online
There's a bigger selection of bras to select from on the web. It’s the same as anything else – it’s available all over the place. You just type in “plus size bras” in the Yahoo and google search area and it'll deliver many upon millions of results.
Internet shopping for your plus size bras is significantly less inconvenience, simply less complicated, and you've got a much bigger selection to opt from without being embarrassed by others around you. Shopping on the web is perfect for any plus size women – I buy all my clothes online so I understand what I’m dealing with!
http://CurveyGirlsLingerie.com
What about bras you may ask? Bras generally have to be considered to ensure they fit in appropriately; although, if we are appropriately tested and come with a measuring chart in front of us, there is no reason at all that we simply cannot stay at home and make an online purchase for our plus size bras.
Know Your Measurements
Make sure that you are aware of your measurements. I do not like spending some time looking for an excellent bra, lastly finding it after which finding out that it doesn’t fit in accurately because I messed up on my measurements. Don’t end up like that! Simply just get measured by a specialist or perform it yourself and have the measurements in head of you prior to shopping on the web. If you do it by yourself, make sure to purchase a soft tape measure so it will pass readily close to your body.
Comfort is Almost everything
You will probably need to know the kind of garment and element which may be the most comfortable that you can wear preceding to shopping over the internet. The purpose for this is exactly that you simply can’t try out the bra on for you to notice how comfortable it is so you’ll need to realize the kind of cloth that feels the ideal when you are wearing it.
Versatility of Purchasing Online
Buying online provides you convenience. If you want to go shopping at 3am in the early morning you'll be able to do so. It's not necessary to hang about until the store goes into business or try out to make it prior to the stores closes to begin your buying experience. Shopping online gives you the versatility to buy in any type of clothes (or simply none at all!) and anytime during the day.
No More Blushing
In addition, shopping on the web helps reduce the discomfort that you may feel if you were to go store shopping locally. You will not have someone looking at you, whispering about you, or anything of the kind. No person will likely understand that you're searching for bras!
Wider Selection Online
There's a bigger selection of bras to select from on the web. It’s the same as anything else – it’s available all over the place. You just type in “plus size bras” in the Yahoo and google search area and it'll deliver many upon millions of results.
Internet shopping for your plus size bras is significantly less inconvenience, simply less complicated, and you've got a much bigger selection to opt from without being embarrassed by others around you. Shopping on the web is perfect for any plus size women – I buy all my clothes online so I understand what I’m dealing with!
http://CurveyGirlsLingerie.com
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