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Pricey but Lovely: Silk Dance Dress

Meieli Detoni — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:21:23 +0000

Do you ever see a dress that’s way out of your price range at the moment, but you still want it? Then you keep going back and checking out the dress, torturing yourself, until you finally give in? This one is it for me: it’s a plus silk dance dress from Tashadi Shoji with the perfectly amount of embellishment to make it special.

Image: Bloomingdale's

Available in an aqua color, it’s glowing from the get-go, but the cool details don’t stop there. The details at the waist/bust are “mesh covered jewels,” which sounds intriguing, and there is plenty of pleating to add swish to your step. All this needs to get you out the door is a pair of strappy sandals and a great pair of earrings. Take a peek for yourself; it’s available in size 20.

What have you been drooling over lately? Anything like me? I’d love to know.

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To Die or Just Die?

Meieli Detoni — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:24:57 +0000

What do you think about this Liz Claiborne dress, available in multiple plus sizes up to 24W (I think 18 is sold-out)? At first, I was like “Oh no, that’s way too busy,” but then I realized that it’s just the kind of thing you need to make a statement, and furthermore, it’s on sale.

This is not your typical busy pattern, mind you, but a pretty good combination of Indian hand printing with a bold color scheme. Success! The dress, I can see, is quite high-quality, and that vintage-inspired shape is just perfect for the hourglass among us.

Image: Liz Claiborne

Imagine this with pearls, and you’ll quickly see where I’m going with this. It needs to be rocked easily, so it’s not for those who are afraid of bold pattern. For the rest of us? Totally to die for, and available now for the picking. I do love an end-of-season sale!

Check it out at Liz Claiborne.

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Sundress Up to Size 20

Meieli Detoni — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:54:22 +0000

Choosing a plus-size dress isn’t easy when you’re going to the same old sites again and again. . . that’s why I like to use ShopStyle from time to time to mix things up! Today I jumped on there to check what was going on, and I found this simple sundress up to size 20 in plum and black.

Ahhh. . . so gorgeous, so simple! If you’re a cover-up junkie like me, you can slip all sorts of shawls and shrugs on over this one, or knot a plain white button-down on over the basic bodice for a bit of oomph. Play around with it; you’ll be glad you did. I don’t mind breaking a “plus-size rule” (spaghetti straps) if I can be comfy while doing it.

Image: Talbots

Check it out at Talbots.

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What We All Need: A V-Neck Dress

Meieli Detoni — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:29:55 +0000

I’m really, really liking this floral jersey dress: it’s so sexy and clinging, and if there’s one thing we all need, it’s a good v-neck. Not only does it make you look slimmer and trimmer, but it also adds a ton of shape to your face and neck, while making the most of that cleavage.

This super find from Evans starts at UK size 14 and goes up to 30–not too bad at all. It has a great inspired back v-drape as well, which adds balance to that belted waist and shaped skirt. I would like to have it in pink as well, but I’m not grumbling!

Image: Evans London

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We Could All Use Some Jackie O. Styling

Meieli Detoni — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:26:02 +0000

Say hello to La Grande Dame, a new plus-size shop in town. . . and its amazing Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis-styled beauty that I must, must have! Available in a black stretch cotton with a hint of Lycra, it’s far from the dreaded “plus silhouette” that some of us loathe, but still perfect for the larger-figured woman.

Image: La Grande Dame

Let’s brainstorm for a bit on the million and one ways we could style this one up. Let’s see. . . we could try it with demure flats or slim gladiators, an adorable clutch, pearls if we dare, or perhaps a lovely little shrug to complete those cap sleeves– and that’s just scraping the surface! Want, need: this is an investment piece!

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Beaded Dress Up to Size 26

Meieli Detoni — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:52:26 +0000

Silhouettes– which just so happens to make shoes of my dreams and very appropriately-proportioned/scaled plus items– has this great beaded dress in their “new items” department. I feel a little guilty about featuring it, because they have a ton of spring stuff and swimwear, but then again, we’re probably all headed to at least one spring fete this year!

Image: Silhouettes

This dress in georgette features lines of beads down both the front and back, and it’s $99 in sizes up to 26. I love that it has natural shape without falling too close to the body. . . very possibly a good choice for apple shapes with a bit around the middle. What do you think? Do you like it?

So much promise in just one piece. . .

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Trendy Plus Size Dress — Wholesale AND On Sale!

admin — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:16:32 +0000

I found a store that sells regular and plus size dresses up to size 20 to the general public for wholesale prices! It’s called Buy in America. Here’s a cute and trendy dress from their site:

Not only is it wholesale, it’s also on sale right now for about $30!! The chiffon wrap is sold separately. They ship worldwide. See their women’s clothing clearance page, too.

Photo Courtesy of Buy in America

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Trendy in Green: 4 Plus Size Looks You’ll Love

admin — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:58:32 +0000

Maybe you’re looking for plus size clothing for St. Patrick’s Day or maybe you just love the color green. Either way, you will love these 4 trendy looks from around the web.

1) Allison in Green from Size Appeal (ships worldwide):

2) Sequined Swing Top from Zaftique (ships worldwide, but if you’re outside the U.S. or Canada, restrictions apply — see their shipping page for more info)

3) Green Tunic from Ulla Popken (ships to the United States, its territories, and Canada)

4) Donna Ricco Floral Halter Dress from Alight (ships worldwide)

In addition, Torrid currently has some really cute green and/or St. Patrick’s Day-specific t-shirts, handbags, trendy undies, and socks all on one page right now at their St. Pat’s Day Shop. You should definitely check it out.

If you liked this post, you might also like my previous post: Plus Size Clothing: 15 Places to Shop Online.

Photos Courtesy of Size Appeal, Zaftique, Ulla Popken, and Alight

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Plus Size Dress is Slimming & Elegant

admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:00:46 +0000

Arietta has put some wonderful details into this dress (the sweetheart neckline, ruched waist, mesh overlay), and the black skirt in contrast with the color bodice with will have a slimming effect on all who wear it:

I love the print detail on the skirt, as well. The color is listed as “pink,” but it looks more like a rose from this photo. It’s also available in aqua, coffee, purple, magenta, and black and white.

You can get this at Zaftique. They have a VERY weird sizing system, so refer to their sizing chart here. They also offer plus size active wear and intimates, and you can make your own wish list on the site. Bargain hunters will want to look through their sale and clearance sections as well.

They ship worldwide, but if you’re outside the U.S. or Canada, you’ll need to place a minimum $200 order, your items will have to be in stock as they won’t ship partial orders internationally, and you’ll need to send your order via email or call their customer service number. See their shipping page for details.

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Gorgeous Green: What to Wear on St. Patrick’s Day

admin — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:22:31 +0000

Happy Valentine’s Day, and welcome to this article about…St. Patrick’s Day. So why aren’t I writing about silky red dresses with hearts all over them today? Well, as you know, online shopping is about ordering ahead of time, and hopefully, you already have your Valentine outfit picked out and perhaps are even wearing it right now.

So go ahead and go on your date, or hang out with your other single friends, or sit on the couch and eat ice cream and cry, or whatever it is you were planning on doing today. (Okay so hopefully it wasn’t that last thing.) Then when you’re done, go order yourself a new green dress. Here are some choices.

1) Chiffon Tunic Dress with Woven Trim, availabe at ASOS:

2) Norma Kamali one-shoulder dress, available at BlueFly:

3) Natalia knit dress with braided bodice, available at Delia’s:

4) Ali Ro abstract print dress, available at Pink Mascara:

5) Surreal Deal layered silk dress, available at dresses.com:

6) Maya chiffon dress with lace trim, available at Igigi (plus size):

7) Donna Ricco sleeveless polka-dot dress, available at Alight (plus size):

Stretch lace maternity dress, available at Bella Blu (maternity):

All of the shops listed ship worldwide.

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