Tag Archives: plus size

Maxi Dresses For All

19 Apr

Minimal effort maxi dresses are comfortable and easy to wear. They can be dressed up or down and are perfect for wear all Summer long and well into Fall *on cooler nights just add a cute cropped jacket or cardigan to complete the look without taking away from the dress. Maxi’s come in such a wide variety of colors and styles and look best with flat sandals or wedges. Here are some  ankle skimming styles to shop including Plus size and Petites.

Striped Chiffon with self tie belt($158), green high low strapless($48), teal dress with self tie belt($78.90), blue printed racerback dress in Petite size($68) Tie neck multicolor dress in Petite size($158) and black & white striped silk dress($286) all available at Nordstrom.



Navy & orange abstract striped dress in Plus size($27.80), floral flutter sleeve dress($29.80), Coral dress($32.80), Rose sheer dress($15.80) and yellow crochet back dress($16.50) all available at Forever21.

Green tank dress with rope belt($29.94), yellow strapless dress($44.94), navy with rope detail($29.94) and floral dress($29) all available at Old Navy in sizes XS-XXL.

Orange print dress($46) available at Lulu’s.

Gypsy Tie died dress($165) and Tolani floral teal dress inPlus size ($196) both available at Saks.

Trends with Benefits: The Fit & Flare Dress

10 Apr

Fit and flare dresses have been around forever and are making a comeback in the high fashion world. The fit and flare dress is a trend that is your friend!  If you do not own one, RUN to the mall now and try one on. Fit and flare dresses, sometimes called skater dresses(as in ice skaters) have a classic 50’s style silhouette and are extremely flattering on all body types. The snug body and short flouncy hemline create the illusion of a little waist and long legs. Adding a belt only helps:) Being the belt lover that I am, I don’t where my fit and flare dresses without one. shop these adorable looks right now! Any shoe from a peep toe heel to a strappy flat sandal to a wedge work with these dresses, they can easily be dressed up or down making for a nice transition from day to evening.  As for beltsI find a lot of cute belts at H&M.

Navy ponte dress($13.80) and teal one shoulder dress($12.50) both available at Forever21.  Floral dress with crochet detail($68) and yellow dress($68) both available at Nastygal.  BCBG white lace shirtdress($268) and Rachel Zoe black lace dress($425) both available at Nordstrom.  White cutout dress($57.30), striped dress*Plus size($80.57),Blue long sleeve dress($25.28) and red ruffle detail dress($62.67) all available at Asos.

In The Buff

26 Mar

Don’t be afraid of public nudity! Wearing nudes and Beiges is a great way to wear a neutral other than white. I love wearing nude with black heels and accessories. Nudes can also be worn with bright accessories like teals and pinks. If your more of a safe dressed gal, you can opt for the monochromatic look of head to toe nude with neutral accessories, it  looks really pretty. As far as nude heels, if you follow this blog you know they are a STAPLE in my wardrobe and I love all nude heels! They really do match everything and elongate your legs so buy nude heels asap and you’ll never say ‘what shoe should I wear’ because your nude heel will bring any outfit together. Shop these nude looks now:) Belted dress with pleat detail($44) available at Lulu’s. Steve madden’Traisie’ nude pump($79.95) and Botkier ‘Eden’ satchel with buckle detail($595) both available at Nordstrom.  Rag and Bone tank dress with asymmetrical hem($325) available at Saks.  Flat Sandal ($37) available at Tobi.  Tiered tank top($27.80) available at Forever21. Cutout shoulder dress($28.65) ,wrap dress with bow detail($50.13) or ($62.67) for PLUS size, One shoulder dress in PETITE size($68.04) all available at Asos.

Also comes in PLUS size.