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Check on your “Strong” Friends: We’re not O.K. Times are difficult for all of us. But that one friend that handles everything so well just might be having a tough time.
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Plus Size Fall Faux Leather is what everyone is looking for this fall. In this blog post, I’m sharing some must-have plus size faux leather options for fall.
“Leather is the new denim.”_Unknown
Faux Leather is what everyone is looking for this fall and that certainly includes plus size women. I’ve done a round-up from one of my favorite brands. They’ve offered some fabulous faux leather options from dresses to pants. The faux leather options come adornments like pleats and bows. Along with many bold colors to choose from.
Fall gives us a perfect time to play in the lovely faux leather option. Beyond just fall wear faux leather is ideal for the upcoming holiday party for the family and or the work office party.
No better way to look luscious in the right faux leather dresses. Your style game is sure to look sharp. These faux leather dress options will have you full-on fierce. Pick one today and get your wardrobe on lock.
Faux Leather Mock Neck Military Dress
Explore the newest trends and essentials designed for any and every occasion with the faux leather shirt. The looks can be traditional or edgy.
Tie Waist Faux Leather A-Line Mini Skirt
Quilted Faux Leather Skirt With Studs
Everyone puts their pants on one leg at a time. When finished putting these pants on you’ll be ready to werk!
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Kona Sol By Target Offers Plus Size Swimwear. You read that right there is a new and affordable place to plus size women to shop for swimwear. Continue reading to learn more about Kona Sol.
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Kona Sol is the new swimwear line at Target that is ready to make waves. The size-inclusive line is not only budget-friendly by fashion forward.
Continuing the Target NO RETOUCHING mission to help make women feel their best in swimwear. The Kona Sol swim campaign is no different. Target is committed to advancing the conversation around body positivity and inclusivity by featuring a diverse group of women, Which includes a variety of shapes and sizes. The goal of Kona Sol campaign is to show how empowering it is to find the perfect swimsuit.
Target’s executive vice president and chief merchandising officer Mark Tritton say their goal is to make shopping for swimwear fun, easy and inspiring, He then goes on to say “We (Target) created Kona Sol to complement our already incredible assortment of on-trend swimwear, giving women a full range of size and style options, all at an incredible value.”
V-Wire Bikini Top | Solid Bottom
Target’s Kona Sol swim line features modern, classically cut bathing suits designed for women of shape and size. The brand is bringing bikini, tankini or one piece with the size range starting at XS with styles available in 14W to 26W.
Kona Sol swim line ranges in price from $17.99-$39.99. The full collection can be shopped in store or online at Target.com!
Do like the look of the new swim line? Do you prefer the one-piece? or two-piece swimsuit? Do you like prints or solid colors when it comes to swimwear? Be sure to tag me on Instagram so I see how you slay your swimwear looks!
In this blog post, I’ll be sharing my thoughts wearing animal print while over 40. I recently celebrated my 40th birthday. I have so must to think about as an older fashionista. Does my style need to change because I’m 40 plus?!
Age is a matter of feeling, not of years. – George William Curtis
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This blog post is about theCurvycon | Dia & Co panel with CFDA. Sharing my thought on theCurvycon push for plus sizes and fashion.
Are you looking for me to give you the tea on what CDFA was doing at theCurvycon? What was said? Do I agree or disagree with what was said? Keep reading for more.
theCurvycon | Dia & Co With CFDA | What is CFDA?
theCurvycon | Dia & Co panel with CFDA one of my favorite panels I attend while at theCURVYcon. What is the CFDA? CFDA stands for the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
CFDA is a not-for-profit trade association, founded in 1962, whose membership consists of more than 500 of America’s foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry and accessory designers.
theCurvycon | Dia & Co With CFDA | Diversity In Fashion
The panel spoke about how important it is to have diversity within fashion. CFDA committee member Tracey Reese spoke on how when she first started in fashion a sample size was a size 8 and other time has shrunk to a size 2. She also spoke about size disparity in the beauty industry.
Lizzo shared how she never thought that plus bodies would be seen at Fashion Week. She added that in her younger days she had to be extremely creative with her fashion because to be plus size and sexy wasn’t a real option. It was until Gabi of Gabi Fashion introduced her swimwear line that she felt that someone understood her and her fashion ideals as a plus size woman.
theCurvycon | Dia & Co With CFDA | What Does The Future Hold?
Dia & Co co-founder Nadia Boujarwah surprised theCURVYcon audience with the Dia & Co and CFDA partnership. Within this post I’ve shared the custom tees that 5 designers have created to fund a special education project for size inclusive classes at fashion schools. Learn more about the #teeupchange project here.
Venus Williams shared that the future of plus fashion includes fitness.
theCurvycon | Dia & Co With CFDA | Final Thoughts
This panel really spoke to me.
I’m really happy with the panel lineup and what each panelists had to offer to the plus size discussion. It’s not often that I’ve seen a panel that come with such different background with knowledgeable thoughts on plus size fashion, size diversity and how to make a difference now as well in the future.
I attended theCurvycon as a guest of the event creators Chastity Garner and CeCe Olisa, however; All opinions are my own.
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In this blog post, I’ll be showing the Universal Standard X J. Crew collection. The collection has everything from a jumpsuit to dresses! I’ll also be sharing my thoughts on the quality and fit.
“We are committed to offering our customers a truly inclusive experience. That’s why new sizing will be seamlessly integrated into J.Crew’s main assortment and throughout creative, as opposed to a standalone ‘plus’ category.” _Lisa Greenwald for J.Crew
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The Universal Standard for J. Crew collection is available online at the J. Crew website and select J. Crew Stores. I was happy to see this collaboration. Honestly, I had not been looking at J. Crew for fashion finds. So the collaboration with Universal Standard made me look at J. Crew with fresh eyes.
I normally wear a size 18 or 20 preferably in petite and J. Crew didn’t cater to me. Looks like J. Crew has stepped their size game up some. With the Universal Standard for J. Crew collection, they have stepped J. Crew’s sizing all the way up.
With that being said I stopped by the J. Crew location at 900 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, to do a try on of the Universal Standard for J. Crew collection. This is one of 12 locations that carry the Universal Standard items in-store.
J.CREW Chicago Location
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The first Universal Standard for J. Crew collection offers 20 pieces (The number of ideas available online at time post was written). There are dress, tops, and skirts. Before we line up for the J. Crew parade, many of the pieces in the Universal Standard collection look similar to each other. Moreover, the Universal Standard for J. Crew collection is the same price point of purchasing directly from Universal Standard. As a young start-up clothing company the Universal Standard prices can be justified however doing a collaboration with such a large brand with J.Crew’s buying power I was foolishly thinking the prices would come down a little.
Website woes: I was left feeling some type of way when I looked online at the collection. I saw the linen V-neck top paired with a pair of Point Sur high-rise boyfriend jean in destructed white denim. The jeans were, of course, J. Crew, however, the jeans only go up to a size 37 (14). YIKES!
Please note: Larger sizes online are selling out quick so if you see something you like get it now!!
UNIVERSAL STANDARD for J.CREW Cupro Tunic Dress
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The 3-year-old Universal Standard has always been known for their quality. The J. Crew collaboration offers that same Universal Standard fit and feel. I’ve recently reviewed the Universal Standard Geneva dress and I can say there is no difference in the cut, fit and feel.
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UNIVERSAL STANDARD for J.CREW Long-Sleeve Maxi Dress in Stripe
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In-store woes: I did an in-store try on (see Instagram) I was only able to try on the dresses. There were tops however, the store didn’t have bottoms beyond size 14.
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READ MY PLUS SIZE & PETITE UNIVERSAL STANDARD GENEVA DRESS REVIEW HERE
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“A girl who puts her hair down when the right time comes”_PSY (Gangnam Style)
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Gingham, houndstooth and glen plaid are timeless patterns. As a plus-size girl, I love playing with patterns. Gingham, houndstooth and glen plaid are no exception. I have put together 40 looks of these fabulous patterns. The looks include tops, pants, skirt, shorts, swimwear, and accessories. And of course, all are Instagram ready!
I never shy away from prints of any kind and neither should you. These prints are very plus friendly. The black and white color is how you’ll find most of the prints sold. More and more brands are offering this prints styled in different color options which I love! The prints alone is beautiful so don’t worry if you’re color shy. I’ve seen the gingham, houndstooth and glen plaid in different sizes. So if you prefer large or small prints you’ll find that also. Below you’ll find 40 options. If you see anything you like simply click on the picture for a direct link to the item.
I hope you were able to find some looks you love. Remember this boss pattern can be worn in many ways. Wear it pattern on pattern like I’m doing or as an added piece as way to spice any look.
You can easily switch out heels for sneakers & athletic shoes
for a more casual look.
You can dress down an edgy crop top by swapping in a blouse or a tee.
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“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” _Billie Jean King
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It’s spring! Finally! I’ve been fighting the Winter woes. It’s been dark, cold and harsh here in Chicago. Now that the sun is peaking out I’m overjoyed. I made it through like a champ.
I couldn’t wait to wear this fun look. I was taken back to my school days. You could say I was low-key channeling Beyonce Coachella day one. I stay in formation, lol.m
This look for easy to pull off. Pair a pleated skirt with one of your favorite tees. Everyone knowsI’m a fan of fannies but you can add your favorite clutch if you want. I choose to wear tennis shoes, however, you can slip on a pair of heels and you’ll have a super chic brunch look.
To add a little spice you can destress your tee. I love a destroyed tee to add edge.
Now that spring has come to Chicago I hope it stays for a while. Winter stayed way to long. Oh! Be sure to like the fat girl of fashion on Facebook. I’ll be doing a give away soon!!!!!
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“Rrrr Reet Petite the finest girl you ever want to meet” _Jackie Wilson(Reet Petite)
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Work Smart. Reach High. Have Fun is their motto. That love for life and living well aligns with thefatgirloffashion. And because of this, I’m excited to be apart of the campaign to present Talbots’ new plus size collection. For Talbots’ it’s all about the tailoring. They have created styles to specifically compliment all the nuances and silhouettes of the plus-size shape. Within their new plus size collection, they have carved out a line just for petites.
Petite refers to stature not weight.
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n fashion and clothing, a petite size is a standard clothing size designed to fit women of shorter height, typically 160 cm (5 ft 3 in). Most people still think petite means skinny when in fact petite has nothing to do with weight. Petite women come in all shapes and sizes, whether they’re a size 4 or 24. Most petite clothing is designed with shorter sleeves. Rise: Many petite pants and jeans will have a slightly shorter rise than regular sizes. Waist: To accommodate a frame that is often more compact, petite dress waistlines are often a little higher than those of regular sized dresses.
The biggest trap that women who fall into the plus status are the limited availability of those pieces that are petite. While regular sized plus clothing are often too long forcing us petites to get our clothes hemmed. This makes our clothes overall more expensive. Talbots thought not only plus size women with their new collection but the petites too.
This is Talbots’ front pleat tunic a variation of three-quarter sleeves. Their modern take on a classic silhouette. Its pleated V-neck front popover silhouette lends a tailored touch and the long tunic length accentuates leaner, cleaner lines. In my personalized box, this magenta tunic was paired with these fabulous black slim-ankle denim jeans. Talbots say’s they are their most universally flattering fit is narrow from knee to hem. Designed with stretch, the classic slim ankle jean naturally moves with you, offering additional comfort to an already-easy style. Talbots feels it’s the flattering fit we love. For the curvy fit, these mid-rise jeans with a fly front with button closure flatters any figure from waist to thigh.
Plus Size Petite sizing Chart
Please note: Talbots’ standard plus sizes are carried up to 4x/26W.
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My thoughts on the Talbots’ petite plus: This year is bringing the plus community many more options than ever before. I recently tried two pieces from the Talbot plus collection. Of course, we all know all bodies aren’t the same. All plus bodies are not the same. Talbot’s petite line is a welcome addition to my wardrobe. The denim jeans I tried are excellently made. The coloring in them (curvy petite slim ankle jean in black) are very lux. The black in the jean is here to stay. The jeans feel great against the skin. They are soft yet firm by no means will they’ll fade or fall apart after a few washes. I also appreciate the firm waistband. A weak waistband is the worst! What good are jeans you have to keep pulling up? These jeans can be worn with or without a belt and you won’t have a problem. These jeans are made well and packaged for petite plus sized bodies like mine.
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I received the clothing items featured in this blog posts compliments of the Talbots, however; All opinions are my own.
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