I have quite a collection of silk blouses, and this new one up to size 24W from Talbots is absolutely perfect. If you have a few cardigans and shrugs, and you need blouses to wear underneath the cozy layers, you’ll love what I’ve dug up here.
For $89, this patterned top in black and white is the perfect addition for a classic work wardrobe. As soon as I saw it, I started to dream up all the easy ways I can mix it into my wardrobe: underneath a black blazer, with a cool suiting vest, with a shrug, by itself, or …read more

Would you wear ruffles? I have to admit that I’m tempted by them on a regular basis, and at a number of shops, too. If you have the same “problem” as I do, do you give in and buy ruffly items, even though they could increase the possibility of looking bulky? This is an especially big deal for those of us who are larger up top, because ruffles are excellent at making your bust look luscious.
Sigh. I think that this shirt from Nordstrom would be cute for the holidays, but I’m going to stick with one with more low-key ruffly …read more

There’s something about eShakti that makes me so, so glad to have added them to my plus-size closet: their very attractive price point mixed in with their high quality. Okay, that was two “somethings,” but I’m being serious– this company is a cut above the rest. Each item is handcrafted, handstitched, or at least handworked in one way or another, and you can get 100% silk tops for $70 and below. Sigh. It probably won’t surprise you that I’ve switched over almost exclusively to eShakti for going-out stuff at this point!
One of my favorite pieces available right now is the Crochet …read more