Okay, this could be available in even more sizes for our convenience, but 54DDD is a good jumping-off point. I’m always on the search for more feminine-looking bras with a low price point, and this is one of the best I’ve seen yet under $20. $14.99? Can’t complain about that!
This super-lacy bra is available in several colors, besides the black one (shown). You can grab it in a classy cocoa brown, nude, pink, and white, and it has slightly wider straps to avoid the digging-in issue you can get with fuller-figure bras.
While every woman needs a t-shirt bra (or five), …read more

I was in the market for a going-out jacket, one of those only semi-practical numbers that you really hope you’re not wearing when your car breaks down! This metallic one over at Spiegel is just too cute–and metallic leather and I aren’t exactly on good terms, either. While I was worried about that cropped sleeve at first, I consoled myself by visually pairing it with my slinky sweater dress, one with long sleeves. You could also go with elbow-length leather gloves if you have a pair you love. Whenever I buy gloves, I try to get that as long as …read more

I love Old navy’s party-starting page! They have a feature for plus-size with a ton of different looks for casual and dressy get-togethers, and these tanks are a smart way to dive in. You’ll never run out of combinations to wear with your cardis and your shrugs, you won’t get tired of wearing these underneath blazers, and they’ll become go-to tops when you’re out of ideas. For $24.50, that’s not half bad!
I’m going to wear this one with my first experimental necklace purchase–chunky and colorful, it pushes outfit boundaries no matter with what it gets matched. It’s going to be …read more

Faith 21 has a few options added to their website that fit our 3X needs– my favorite was this fuzzy-looking shrug, but they also have a kimono dress and a t-shirt in their new extended sizing. When they have each piece available in size 3X, I’ll be so happy–this fitted stretch skirt is pretty hot!
I’m going to layer this shrug with high boots and a soft t-shirt from Old Navy this week, and then I’ll branch out to raglan-sleeve shirts and woolly stuff. If the weather keeps up the way it is here in Miami, I’ll also be able to–gasp–put …read more

I found the cutest funnel-neck coat over at Evans London–I recently checked out their site and found a ton of adorable stuff over there, including this purple number. Available in sizes 14-30/32 UK, this particular jacket hits at the high hip and bucks the traditional Navy-esque trend that we often see in peacoat styles. This might be a double-breasted jacket, but it’s not a basic one that you’d find at any store.
If you aren’t digging the funnel, Evans London also has a cool military-style peacoat with a wide belt and a great, big collar for doses of both class and …read more

Another plus-size sale for you–this time over at Talbots! This sweet jacquard jacket for fall is marked at around $119 from $179, and you just know this is going to be top quality when you put it on. This gorgeous little jacket made me think “ew–jacquard?” at first, until I warmed up and realized that this is a great look for vintage-inspired ensembles. Imagine it with tall leather boots and a slouchy leather handbag–so hot.
Not only is this brown and cream jacket really cute, but it has a button at center front that’s as sophisticated as it is practical. Don’t …read more

I love a good deal! Liz Claiborne pieces from the summer are bundled into a great mark-down sale, and this one was irresistible at $14.99 (from $49). Available in a black/cream stripe, this particular selection will look amazing with a nautical-themed cardigan or a sailor-buttoned pair of jeans with round-toed shoes–and definitely a peacoat and a wool scarf, too!
As for other new reductions over at Liz Claiborne, a lot of it is very hit or miss. Yes, there was a heinous animal-print jacket and an unfortunate plaid blazer, but if you skip to the second page, you’ll see a cute …read more

When fall/winter rolls around, I always start stocking up on the dark denim. From jeggings to skinnies, I like my denim really tight–I feel like it’s super slimming when it’s in deep, deep indigo or black. Plus, my tight jeans are a lot more likely to fit inside my wide-calf boots, which don’t feel so wide once I squeeze my calves inside!
Faith21, which promises to soon deliver extended sizing to 3X (yessss!), has a great pair of skinny jeans which I’m hoping to snag. They look pretty “clean,” which means they’ll match with everything, and I’m tempted to scoop up …read more

Old Navy’s having a great plus-size sale right now! This jacket, pictured, is marked down from $82 to $41. It’s available in a bunch of different colors, up to 4X, and I’m certainly not objecting to the price tag. If you need something for the winter, you can grab this and last until spring… and if you grab it in black, all of your wintertime accessories will match.
This style jacket is a great way to add a tiny bit of definition to your silhouette, because it has a sash, and the oversized collar is very stylish. I’m definitely going to …read more

Carmakoma is one of my very favorite places to shop for plus: it’s a treasure trove of 14+ pieces with true European flair, mostly because this label is actually from Europe. With creative cuts and plenty of romantic lines, this particular collection has made me a repeat customer for F/W 2009-10. As a plus-size shopper, you probably know just how very rare this is!
The Hallo Jacket ($173) has a functional and pretty texture of diamond-shaped topstitching, but it also employs some great detailing along the sleeves and button placket to make this piece stand out. Since we’re looking for functional …read more