Plus Size Fashions

How stunning is this ravishing red wrap dress? It would look beautiful paired with some black suede boots and a cute hobo bag. But don't assume this Read More...

Just Add...You! Decadent Chocolate For Womens Sizes: 1X-3X

This dress is rich with its decadent chocolate color and sexy lace inset. It would be a gorgeous choice for the upcoming holiday parties paired with gold or Read More

Just Add...You! Satin trim babydoll dress for women's sizes XL-3X

To dress up the satin in this  satin trim babydoll, don't be shy with your shoes, go all out with a pair of metallic silver printed pumps. Another great looking shoe from Read More

Just Add...You! Grey Tress plus size dress for women Sizes: XL-3X

We've been in a grey mood, but grey for color! If you're not a grey kinda gal, try the dress with purple hued jewelry and make sure to add a shoe with a great pattern and Read More

For women sizes: Sizes: 1X-5X Womens Plus Size Dresses, Alva Dress

We think this dress is gorgeous with its coloring and geometric pattern. And everyone woman needs a good print dress in their closet. It just says "I'm confident" The yellow and grey montage of colors is stunning and allows for good hue combinations in Read More.

For women sizes: 1X-6X

Style and Elegance always in Fashion. And you won't go wrong with this alluring vintage appeal spaghetti strap dress with a chiffon overlay. The style is flattering for most figures and it is Read More...

For women sizes: 14W-34W

Sometimes a good looking tailored jacket dress is the need for day. Perhaps for that upcoming job interview. Jacket dresses, while conservative, still has plenty of style. Pair up the dress with splashes of color with a pair of geometric print slides that Read More

For women sizes: 14-24

The colorblock dress in a sheath style dress is fun and perfect for an evening out dancing and socializing. A dress with so much color, try accenting the dress with a pair of black wedge shoes, like these Read More...

A brocade print is a timeless and sophisticated classic. The black and gold color combination is ravishing and rich, it would look gorgeous paired with black pumps and gold jewelry.





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This week, there's been a big switch over at the stores with the new up and coming holidays and it's time to look for your holiday party dresses. Accessorize a dress like this with with upscale accessories. It's your party dress, play it up! Wear black or silver heels and coordinate your jewelry and clutch. If you don't have a signature piece of jewelry, the holidays are a perfect time to add one to your jewelry collection.





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This dress is sassy and perfect for a special night out. The satin empire waist is a beautiful and flattering detail that truly sets this little black dress apart from others. The halter silhouette is a great shape for most and especially great for those wanting to minimize broad shoulders. For a classy and unexpected twist add a kiss of color with your clutch or a hot pair of pumps.





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Okay, we totally confess, we just haven't been able to give up our love for dots, and for those who have been polka dot shy, because dots can be tough to wear, here's a little number that has smaller dots in a lovely styled satin dress. A little tip on satin, wear it with a little extra room, satin can be unforgiving if worn too tight. But wear it right, and shew, gorgeous! Pair with a clutch and satin shoes with a kitten heel to dance the night away.





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We love the color palette and the unique mendhi print. It's a top that can easily be worn for day or night with the right accessories. Brown is a complimentary color to purple, try it with a long brown skirt or cute pants. Accessorize with pearls, we found a gorgeous set of cultured pearls in absolutely beautiful colors.

   

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When you want to wear a comfy babydoll to work, it may be a little casual for the work environment. But add a great looking cardigan sweater, that is more upscale to enhance the look. Plaid shoes are popular right now, and why not, they are adorable and a great choice for work. We're particularly fond of the stacked heel and coloring of the Gellar







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Mix in a deco print with a shift styled dress and what do you have? Another amazing looking dress! Pair it up with silver jewelry and black patent pumps for a look that is inspiring and gorgeous.







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The shirtdress is a cute, casual, and extremely flattering choice for day wear. Wear it on its own or create a beautiful hourglass shape by wearing a belt at your natural waist. Wear the dress into fall and beyond by pairing it with great knee high boots.

   

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For a sexy look for a night out on the town, try a top with embellished neckline and hem. It adds flair while a fun pattern adds a feeling of funky chic style. Complete the look with a pair of black pants and stilettos. A necklace might be a little too much with the embellished neckline but a pair of black earrings would look fabulous.





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Looking for a casual cute ensemble for day? Try out a fabulous floral print dress. Florals are definitely not just for spring and summer, the muted and rich fall colors of a print make it acceptable for the upcoming seasons.





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Dresses are always a "do" for day, they are comfortable and figure flattering. Pair it with accessories that match the accent colors in the stitching of the waist to tie everything together. To complete this cute and casual look put on a pair of simple white or black flats







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As the temperatures drop, create a stylish layered look to keep you toasty during the cooler days and nights. Wear with jeans, pair of boots and a great looking cabbie cap.





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You can never go wrong with a little black dress, it is sophisticated and beautiful staple for every woman's wardrobe. Go for that classic beauty look and finish it off with a strand of black pearls and feminine pumps.







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Accent your basic black dress with a double strand of pearls and high contrast ivory/black colored pumps for a look that is fashionable and elegant.







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Bronze, bronze and more bronze. We just can't get enough of it! Brown and bronze combinations are gorgeous as well as cream and bronze color combinations. Work it into your wardrobe, with a necklace, then shoes and then go all out!





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Ultra chic silver dress that is begging to go out. Accent the dress with a pair of pewter/silver colored shoes keeping in tune with the metallic night on the town theme. Try cultured black pearls which are varied in colors from black to a silver grey color.





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Step back in time with a "retro-ish" styled dress. Today's fashion pick we think is just adorable, from its fit and flair style, large decorative buttons, empire waist and accessory friendly solid color. Try it with a pair of Mary Jane styled shoes with a chunky heel in black suede or black patent leather, black opaque tights and a handbag with a cool print.





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A puple top paired with a pair of black pants creates a sexy and sophisticated night ensemble. The rich jewel tone beautifully complements many skin tones and the halter style top with smocked waist to flatter your figure







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You will see this over and over again, and it's worth re-iterating...Know your measurements. There are no standards from store to store in plus size clothing. A particular size that fits you at one store may be completely different at another store. It's so important to know this, when ordering on-line. Most stores are very good about adding a size chart to their e-commerce store. If they don't have one, ask them to add it. Making returns because something doesn't fit, is generally easy to do nowadays, but it's still a hassle. Knowing your measurements, will help give you the info you need to make online purchases a little easier. It's also a good idea to know your body shape. Certain styled clothing can look better on different body shapes. But with that said, you can also make an outfit you love, work for you, with the right accessories, right solid/print and tailoring. Dressing your body type is all about balancing out your silhouette.

So you want to be a model? We think that is wonderful! What we hear a lot is why are the pictures we use full of skinny people? Unless we took our own pictures, which may happen, we use images that are currently available. We're not really sure why some stores use smaller models, is there a lack of plus size models? Perhaps, so why not give it a shot. It is a relatively untapped market and plenty of room for new aspiring models. Companies hire models for many different reasons, not just clothing, you could be called for a job to be an extra in a movie or a model for a print job for your local theatre, for training videos it's darn near limitless...Here are a few tips to becoming a model:

1. For apparel modeling, you are relatively tall (this helps with mainstream clothing, but doesn't matter for petite modeling or non apparel modeling)
2. Balance out your silhouette - Having an hourglass figure may help in getting you apparel jobs, but doesn't really matter for jobs that aren't apparel related.
3. Get a good hair cut with style and the ability to wear your hair in different styles. Medium length to long hair allows for different looks.
4. Work on different make up techniques and looks: from a light fresh faced look to a more dramatic evening look
5. Spend a little money on a good commercial photographer to put together a nice comp card with different looks. A commercial photographer is in the biz of creating photos for ads. There are commerical photographers who only photograph products, so you will want to find one that photographs models for ads. You can find listings of commercial photographers in your local business to business yellow pages. They are generally not listed in the regular yellow pages.
6. For your comp cards, update your wardrobe. If you like sexy, it's wise to also have conservative looks too. The more looks you can give, the better. As it gives you more opportunity for different modeling jobs. If you just do "sexy" you may miss out on more modeling jobs, as it can be hard for an agent to look beyond the "sexy" look and may wonder if you can even look conservative. There are a lot more modeling jobs out there for conservative or upscale look, versus just sexy. Unless of course, you only want to model lingerie.
7. Work on expressions. Get in front of a mirror and work on different expressions. Work on that "Blue Steel", as well as a spontaneous surprised happy look. As a model, you will need to pose yourself in front of the camera. This is a sure sign of a novice if you cannot pose yourself. Some photographers may help some and give direction, but they want you to feel comfortable in front of a camera as it looks more natural.
8. For your comp card, you will want several "looks" a good conservative head shot, a "soccer mom" look if you're old enough, an elegant upscale evening look, a body shot in a bathing suit or lingerie, and one that is anything goes. If you're a funny person, create a shot that is hilarious. If you're a little more conservative, do a complete goth look. Make sure your facial expressions match the look you are going for. If you have good hands or beautiful eyes, have the photographer play up these assets. It's also nice if the photographer has propped sets. This helps to make your images look more like an ad. For example, create a morning shot of you, drinking your morning java, reading a newspaper and in a business suit at the kitchen table...
9. Once you have your comp cards professionally printed, send them to every agency possible, including out of state agencies. And also to companies that have their own in house photography studios. Companies out of state, who find the "perfect model" for them will fly you out and pay for expenses. Call the agencies a few days later to make sure they received the comp card. There are also online agencies where you can upload your photos, but it is wise to have an agent to handle monetary aspects of the modeling jobs and will work on your behalf. If you're good, an agency will put your picture in front of many companies as they make money when you get jobs.
10. Auditions and model calls - generally you won't get your job right out of the gate, but it can happen, you will most likely get a call to audition, get as much information you can about the audition, what the company is looking for, what you should wear, etc If you do not have the wardrobe, go out and buy it. Modeling can get a bit expensive but being prepared can be lucrative if you get the job. If the job is about women on safari, showing up in a dress and high heels, could limit your chances of landing the job.
11. After the audition, make sure to write a thank you card to the agency as well as the contact person at the company the ad(s) is for, if you can get that information. Always be genuine and kind, when starting out. Well, beyond also. Sometimes, photographers are allowed to choose the model, and if they remember someone is hard to work with, they will not hire them again. It's always good to be nice to the photographer.
12. Paying your dues - Agencies will hire models to be product demonstrators, hostesses at parties, etc, and sometimes these do not pay anything or pay very little, but they are still worth accepting a few of these jobs, to keep your name and pictures in the forefront of your agency.
13. Lastly, be patient and don't get discouraged. It can take time, but it's fun, you can make a little extra spending money and you will meet lots of interesting people.