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Flattering Necklines - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Style Tip of the Day

topSome of the most universally flattering necklines – sweetheart, strapless, and one-shouldered – work for anyone because they are sexy but don't reveal too much. They also draw attention upward to the shoulders, décolletage and face; the few places that don't need Spanx to look good!

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Old Navy Plus Size Bathing Suits

Filed under: Swimwear and Lingerie

old navy plus size bathing suit Old Navy can be hit or miss, but we still like to give them credit for trying to design trendy and affordable plus-sized clothes. Their spring/summer line is out now, and some of the plus-size bathing suits are really cute and flattering!

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Flatter Your Figure - Lingerie for All Ladies

Filed under: Flatter Your Figure

lingerieOkay, before we even get started, we have to say that the most important thing you need when wearing lingerie is confidence. Whether you're a size 2 or a size 18, it doesn't matter what you're wearing if you're uncomfortable in it -- in the famous words of RuPaul, you'd better work it, girl!

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Stop Staring! Vintage, Retro and Rockabilly Dresses

Filed under: Vintage and Retro, Dresses, Interviews, Must Haves


We recently caught up with Stop Staring! head designer and founder Alicia Estrada. For more than ten years, Stop Staring! has been creating vintage inspired dresses that look great on all shapes and sizes. (Every style is available up to size 18 and many styles go up to a women's 26.) We chatted with Alicia to find out her tips for young designers.

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Flatter Your Figure - Winter Looks to Dazzle and Distract

Filed under: Accessories, Clothing, Flatter Your Figure

Beret and scarfFeeling self-conscious about your body? Maybe you ate a little more pumpkin pie than your pants will accommodate this Thanksgiving, or perhaps you just have a hard time appreciating your curves in general. It's okay -- even though we're sure you look positively gorgeous, we understand not wanting to accentuate something that makes you uncomfortable.

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Flatter Your Figure - Sweaters for all shapes

Filed under: Clothing, Flatter Your Figure

red sweaterIn some parts of the country, it's turning pleasantly cool, while in other areas, it's just flat out freezing. And while the cold weather might not bode well for those killer peep toe stilettos (unless you're very, very brave and have an uncanny knack for balancing on icy sidewalks), there is a warm, fuzzy lining -- you get to wear sweaters!

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Flatter Your Figure - Fab Fall Dresses for Plus Size Babes

Filed under: Dresses, Flatter Your Figure

plus size dressLadies, just because a size eight better describes your shoe size than your dress size, there's no reason you shouldn't be just as fashionable as those lucky enough to have a super high metabolism. Style exists for women of all shapes and sizes, although, admittedly, it is tougher for those who wear plus sizes.

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Flatter Your Figure - Sexy boots to fit your big calves

Filed under: Shoes, Flatter Your Figure

Who doesn't love a tall, sexy boot in the fall? It's a great way to add a little edge to an otherwise simple outfit, and when added to an already sexy outfit ... well, just watch the heads turn as you walk by! But, finding the right boot can be tough, especially if you have bigger calves.

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Flatter Your Figure - Halloween Costumes to Show Your Shape

Filed under: Holiday Style, Flatter Your Figure

Plenty of women use Halloween as an excuse to dress a lot sexier than they normally would dare. Why go as a cat when you can go as a Sexy Kitten? Why dress as a mummy when you can go as the Lusty Undead?

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Indie Designer Interviews: Magickal Realism Natural Perfumery

Filed under: Fragrance, Skin Care, Interviews

Magickal Realism handmade perfumeWe love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.

We'd like you to meet Diana Rajchel, owner of Magickal Realism Natural Perfumery. Diana creates all-natural fragrances in addition to massage oils and conditioning oils for your hair, and bath milks and soaking salts.

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Beth Ditto will be the new face of Evans

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Beth Ditto has signed on to be the new face of Evans, a fashion plus size retail giant. She'll be designing a line of clothes in the size range of 14-32.

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Old Navy hates fat people

Filed under: Stores We Love

Becca Peters used to like Old Navy, apparently. So much so, that when she learned from a friend that they were removing the Women's Plus (plus size) section from their stores, she wrote them an email asking why. Their response? The company more or less told her to deal with it, and buy her plus size clothes online.

Becca writes: "it's not fair for us to be pushed aside to the Internet for our shopping needs. We have just as much a right to shop as the skinny girls do."

And an Old Navy spokesperson responds with an email that essentially says "tough luck," and adds: "We will, however, continue to carry Women's sizes 1-20 in our stores."

Oh, so if she'll just lose a little weight, it'll be no problem!

I'm not a plus-sized woman, so I have no idea how difficult it is (or isn't) for bigger women to find stylish clothes that doesn't cost a fortune. However, if it's anywhere near as difficult as Becca makes it sound, I imagine they're about to lose quite a few customers.

Romantic plus-size blouses

Filed under: Clothing

Truly romantic clothing is often in short supply for plus sizes. It's as if there is a weight requirement for being girlish.That's not the case at Fashion To Figure where you can find a bunch of cute tops that have a feminine and flirty style. The cotton blouse shown here has a flattering empire waist and eyelet trim and ties in the back. It is very sheer so you will have to wear a camisole or tank top underneath. It sells for $20.

A peek into the plus-size past

Filed under: Clothing

This post on Fatshionista led me to some interesting pictures of a Lane Bryant catalog from the 1930s. Yes, Lane Bryant has been around that long, it was actually started in the early 1900s by one very enterprising lady who found that then, as now, the market for larger fashion was being underserved. The elegant flutter-sleeved dresses for "stout" women sell for under $5 and there are also silk stockings and some very sturdy-looking girdles. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the pics is that until rather recently these types of dresses comprised the bulk of options for larger women.

Addition Elle, plus size in Canada

Filed under: Clothing

Browsing around some plus size forums, I kept hearing the name Addition Elle and was curious -- a new plus size fashion outlet perhaps? A few clicks and I was at their website.

First of all, I love the name, Addition Elle. It says plus-sized without being too cutesy and isn't as resolutely humdrum as Lane Bryant or Avenue nor does it sound too youthful for me like Torrid or Forever 21 . Secondly, the clothes are decently priced and a bit flirty which is often in short supply in the plus size category. They also sell bras in larger sizes including the oft-hard to find DDD cup size (not that I would know personally). The only problem for U.S. shoppers is that they are Canadian and don't sell online. The clothes do show up on eBay from time to time.

Any Canadian readers out there with any Addition Elle experience? Are these clothes as craveworthy as I think?

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

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    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

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    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
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