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How To Plus-Size Streetwear: Dresses and Sneakers. Sneakers and dresses are a combo that can be worn as a stylish look. We have come a long way from just throwing on gym shoes as a comfy way to make it into the office.
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Give the plus-size community what we want. At times when I look at some fashion brands, I feel left out of the conventions. I made a meme and I realized I wasn’t alone in my thoughts.
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Hi everyone, I was challenged to create 3 looks using fashions from Eloquii. I was able to style 3 distinctive looks and I must say I’m here for each one. Eloquii styled 3 ways.
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Within this blog post, I’ll be sharing how to make a plus-size black pantsuit sexy. I’ll be talking about plus friendly black tux suits along with some pocket-friendly accessories.
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In this blog post, Â I’m talking about the Eloquii Jason Wu Collection. Â This collection is sure to be a favorite of plus size girls everywhere. Â Get your credit card out and keep reading.
“Being feminine in the way you dress doesn’t have to compromise who you are as a woman or your career.” _Jason Wu
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The plus size community found a friend in polka dots. Dress with polka dots are great way to add patterns to your wardrobe. It’s doesn’t matter the color you choose. Polka dresses are feminine and fun!!!
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Eloquii Jason Wu tux suit is everything! (sold separately). Â The Tux Blazer offers a tuxedo and tailor fit – cinched waist with slight A-line appearance and matching pant plays well with every going-out top in your closet, and won’t hide your shoes.
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Eloquii Jason Wu collection has two true holiday dresses.  One a sequin wrap gown that is serving hollywood glamour. This head-to-hem platinum number combines a twist waist with a crossover design for an effect that’s nothing short of show-stopping.
The other is an one shoulder sequin gown.  Are you ready to step up your New Year’s Eve game in this sleek sequined sheath that perfectly toes the line between woman of mystery and total show-off.  Yes!  Then this dress is for you.
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Eloquii Jason Wu collection is given the must have drape dress and the color choose is your! This dress shows his approach and fit expertise, and infused with Jason Wu’s distinctly feminine signature aesthetic, these timeless pieces elevate party season in black or you can stand out in a sea of black with a white party drape front dress.
Eloquii Jason Wu collection delivers 3 classic black dresses in a style that every girl will be sure to love. Â Twist Shoulder Sheath Dress, Fit and Flare Dress and Point D’esprit Dress. Â Do you love asymmetrical neckline, sleeveless design with delicate embroidery or a twirl-friendly tulle? Â This collection is giving you style options.
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Eloquii Jason Wu collection has us seeing red!  The color choose is barbaoas cherry.  I’m in love. The asymmetrical one shoulder dress has a real stop-and-stare style features a one shoulder neckline and a dramatic ruffle that will have all eyes on you from cocktail hour to after party.  Sweetheart sheath dress comes with an impeccable fit, this glamorous sheath is guaranteed to make an entrance..
Eloquii Jason Wu Belted Coat offers sharp lapels lend a menswear-inspired edge to this belted opera coat for a gala-ready look that finishes any evening look to perfection..
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“The difference between like and love? The perfect fit – and we work extremely hard to get ours right.” _Eloquii
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Today Eloquii dropped some exciting news on the plus community today. As we see retailers of all kinds scaling down Eloquii announces they are expanding. Eloquii a New YYork and Columbus, OH based plus size clothing brand announced via social media that throughout the upcoming year they will offer all their clothes in more expansive sizes.
By the Fall of this year, every collection they launch will be available in size 26 and 28. Currently, Eloquii only offers select pieces in those sizes. There’s nothing worst than seeing an item you just have to have and then going to the size drop down not seeing your size offered. Plus size women that are 26-28 now know Eloquii is a go to space for them.
Eloquii also announced they are now servicing plus sizes 30 and 32. With there only being a handful of places for women in this size range to shop this a loud and clear message that Eloqii is stepping into the forefront of plus size fashion.
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https://twitter.com/freeblackgirl/status/949690543667318786
This tweet speaks directly to me. For many brands that claim to services the plus size community only offer styles up to size 20. Or the clothes are made for one body type. Hourglass with a flat stomach. This leaves many longing for fashionable looks in our size. I thank Eloquii listening to their faithful customers and opening up fashion options to women of larger sizes.
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The new size options Elqouii is planning for 2018 is on the heels of XOQ opening 3 brick and mortar stores in 2017. The first store opened was at Fashion Centre in D.C., the next opened was in my hometown of Chicago at The Shops at North Bridge, and the latest store opened was at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. I can’t wait to see what else Eloquii has in store for the plus size community.
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Does the Eloquii expending their size range help you with your shopping options?
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“A man with a good coat upon his back meets with a better reception than he who has a bad one.” _Unknown
With it getting more chilly outside and coat is a needs.  I attend many events and I want to look stylish while out.  Who wants to hand a ugly coat to coat check?!  Not me, lol.  I mean a coat can make or break an look.  When I first saw the ELOQUII x Katie Sturino Tie Waist Robe Coat I know I had a winner.  Eloquii has some many fabulous coats that I’m in love with so I’ve created a coat wish list.
ELOQUII x Katie Sturino Tie Waist Robe Coat
Eloquii collaborated with Katie Sturino to create an exclusive ELOQUII x Katie Sturino capsule collection for fall inspired by her signature sporty, cool style. The tailored fit tie waist robe coat can be worn now and ten years from now, opt for this super soft wool blend trench. With a tie belt that we’ve included for you to wear either open or cinched, versatility proves its power with this style.  If you love color this style of coat comes is a beauty navy plaid hue.  You can find it here.
Studio Military Colorblock Coat
We took a classic trench coat and updated it with some chic color blocking and strategically placed buttons to give it a military feel. The perfect layer for transitional weather, you can pair yours with just about anything in your closet and still maintain a put-together look with a structured silhouette. The tailored fit front button-up closure comes with front hip pockets.
This last layer makes a huge first impression: perfectly placed pearls amp up the chic factor. Crafted from super soft heavyweight fabric that gives you all the warmth (without the bulk). The tailored fit fully lined coat comes with front button-up closure and side pockets. Pearls are so on trend and this coat is everything.
We took a style note from one of the greats and designed a classic coat worthy of Jackie O’s iconic taste. We updated it slightly with a new silhouette and modern details like cropped, puffed sleeves. Â The coat comes with front button up closure and side seam pockets. Â Did I mention it comes in two more colors? Â Yes, oil yellow and ivy.
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A classic-with-a-twist that you never saw coming: we took a classic trench coat and added thousands of sequins for a major refresh. An even bigger twist? You can also wear it with matching track pants for a head-to-toe look that simply sparkles. Â This fully tailored fit lined fab coat comes with front tie closure, front lapel pockets.
From fancy occasions to long commutes, this coat is a multipurpose cool weather essential. With versatile lapels that could be worn fully buttoned up or open to show off a peek of your favorite blouse underneath, it gives you warmth without the bulk. The front button up closure coat comes in two colors (black or oatmeal) as well as two shapes (regular or viola). Self-belt included along with on-seam pockets.
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I received the ELOQUII x Katie Sturino Tie Waist Robe Coat compliments of the Eloquii, however; All opinions are my own.  Â
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Within this blog post, I’ll be sharing some amazing plus size tights just in time for cold weather season.  From color options to patterns.  So many to pick from.
“Whether I’m high or low (High or low) I’m gonna tip on the tightrope.” _Janelle Monáe
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Tights are an affordable way to update a look. Â They’re a great way to bring some of your summer and even spring looks into fall or winter comfortably. Â Who doesn’t want to wear their favorite dress or shorts into the next season? Â That same dress you rock all summer can now be worn in the fall by simply adding tights to the look. Â Tights are one of my best cold weather friends. Â Depending on the pair you’re wearing they can be not only functionally but sexy or fun.
I have collected a few of my favorite brands so you can see what tight options are out there. Â I have selected tights from Lane Bryant, ASOS, Eloquii, Macy’s and Target. Â Tights come in lots of colors and styles so there is something for everyone.
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What does denier mean?
One of the key features of tights is the denier. By definition, denier is a unit of weight used for determining the fineness or thickness of the tights. The lower the denier value, the more fragile and sheer the tights are.
Tights less than 40 denier are generally referred to as pantyhose or stockings. The higher the denier number, the thicker the tights. Opaque tights are commonly available in 50 denier, 60 denier, and 70 denier thicknesses.
Here are some opaque tights I’m here for.
Atlantic-Pacific Opaque Tights
I know that these Lane Bryant Love ME thigh highs aren’t tights but I love them! Â The “Love me” lace-top thigh highs come with a stay-put silicone lining. Â They are so sexy!
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“WE LOVE FASHION. WE BELIEVE IN ITS TRANSFORMATIVE POWER.” _ Eloquii
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Do you know how hard it was for me to keep this secret?  I got a call this past summer from the Eloquii team and they told me that they were opening a pop up location in Chicago.  I could hardly deal after joking about the coming to Chicago.  There’s a different feeling you get when you’re able to try on clothes in-store.  I spoke about that in the post ELOQUII KEEPING IT’S BRICK AND MORTAR STORE IS A PLUS SIZE VICTORY.  With the fast pace life many of live online shopping it’s the way for us to go.  Sometime I need to know this dress will fit because I don’t have another 7 days to wait for another size to come if the dress is still in stock.  Chicago is the 3rd largest market so Eloquii opening here is a no brainier but how they are doing it took a lot of thought.
I attended the ELOQUII’S VIP BREAKFAST AND CHICAGO STORE SNEAK PEEK so I was able to see the store before it was open to the public.  The store looked like my room when I’m getting ready for a night out.  Clothes and shoes were everywhere.  So my return when the store was done done was an amazing sight.
You can find the Eloquii Chicago store on the Mag Mile at 520 North Michigan Ave.  The store is nestled on the second floor just outside of Nordstrom in the Northbridge.  The store is everything a plus girl needs in a lush shopping experience.
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Eloquii Chicago speaks to Eloquii’s customer base.  It’s like they took their website and created a way for you to walk in and try on the clothes.  The whole staff will be your instant bffs.  They guided me though the store that was beautifully designed.  They have my size mannequiens!  I love knowing how the clothes will lay because they’re hang on body shapes like mine.  You can book a styling appointment with the staff you’ll be placed  lounge with the attached dressing room.  Chicago ladies push away from your computers and see the gorgeous store in-person.  Bold prints, spacious seating and of course the latest in Eloquii’s clothes.  Eloquii is doing a soft launch Thursday August 17th.  The store’s grand opening will be September 6th.
The Chicago store will be open for one year for now. Â I encourage you and your girls to stop by and support this store. Â That’s the only way brands will see that we want the in-store experience. Â Tag me when you take your in-store selfies because it’s truly Instagramable!
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Eloquii Chicago is coming in August!
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 ELOQUII is having their semi-annual clearance sale!!! (Cue the trumpets, confetti, and happy dance!) Here are the juicy details: DEEP discounts on 100s of styles every day (Monday, July 24th through Sunday, July 30th), and you can take a 50% off clearance items for up to 80% off your order.
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This comfort stretch woven fabric with cold shoulder dress is the perfect balance between elegance and fun? This dress has a fitted silhouette with an invisible back zipper with keyhole neckline closure. Â Eloquii’s stylists suggest to size up.
Perfect for parties, prom, playtime – and everything in between.  Crafted from structured taffeta fabric, its full and flowing body adds volume that pairs perfectly with an elegant tucked in top.  This pull-on shirt has a encased elastic at back waistband and side seam pockets.
Kady Fit Ankle Pant is Eloquii’s #1 bestseller. Â Made from a tailored double-weave material, these pants keep their shape all day long. Think all seasons, all climates, and most occasions. Â These unlined pants have 2 flat front pockets and 2 flat pockets in the back with button closure. Â The hook & bar closure with hidden button at waist.
Teresa for ELOQUII Silk Stripe Tunic
Eloquii exclusive capsule collection in collaboration with Teresa Maccapani Missoni. Â It’s inspired by worldly travels and marine life, this collection is infused with details and beading inspired by African jewelry, shells from the sea and embroidered textiles from India to create timeless pieces for a summer wardrobe. Â Cut from lightweight silk, this shirt dress is easy to wear and full of style. Â 100% silk non-stretch woven silk fabric. with a loose fit silhouette and button-down closure.
This fully lined ruffled dress is an ideal piece to transition seasons.  This slight fit and flare silhouette, non-stretch woven fabric dress has been featured on Cosmopolitan.com
Sequins is always in season with this tulip-shaped skirt. Â This comfort stretch novelty sequin fabric comes in a fitted silhouette with hidden side zipper and encased elastic waistband.
 Silver-tone hardware grommets and a tassel rope give statement belts bold new details.  It also comes with three grommets on each side and self-ties.
Neatly tucked or flowing free, this billowy georgette style is the perfect pairing piece to soften your structural winter wardrobe! Â The shirt is a pullover with hook & eye closure at front neckline. Â It’s made of on-stretch woven fabric.
With over 300 pieces available for Eloquiis’ semi-annual clearance sale, what will you purchase?Â
Leave your picks in the comments?
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Cold Shoulder Mock Neck Dress
Taffeta Ball Gown Maxi Skirt 
Kady Fit Double-Weave Pant
Sequin Tulip Skirt
