Why Don't Plus Size Women's Clothes Have Pockets? Well, the patriarchy of course, but that's not the only reason. The short answer is that knit fabric and pockets are not a good combination. Yes, some Vikki Vi Classics have pockets, but there is an actual reason why all Vikki Vi Classics don't have them. Speaking of Pockets... We've recently introduced... Read more
Plus Size Prints That Don't Look Like Tablecloths We plus size women can be absolutely terrified of prints. We recently got a product review that sums it up perfectly: Should I Wear a Black Dress with Flower Print?I loved this dress when I first saw it on-line, but I waited 2 months before buying . Mainly because I thought... Read more 2 Comments
In Defense of Stretchy Black Plus Size Clothing I reply to the comments on our Facebook ads, and we get so much love. And hate. Hoo boy, do we get hate. I even have a stock response letting people know that commenting, "I don't want to see your ads," actually makes FB think you want to see more of... Read more 2 Comments
The Plus Size Guide to Stepping Out of Your Fashion Comfort Zone Years ago, I was in a plus size boutique in Brooklyn along with a mother and daughter and the fabulous owner of the boutique. The daughter and owner talked the mom into trying on a print dress. She loved how she looked and kept saying how surprised everyone was going... Read more
The Plus Size Guide to Mixing and Matching Clothes One of the things I love about dresses is that you put on a dress and boom - you're dressed. You don't have to put any thought into mixing and matching, which pieces go together, is the top that goes with these pants clean - you know the routine. But... Read more
Fashionable Comfortable Plus Size Clothing I wouldn't blame you for thinking that fashionable comfortable plus size clothing doesn't exist. It can be hard to find any women's clothes that fit that description. But clothes like that actually do exist. Finding them requires a bit of strategy, which sounds like more work than it actually is. You already... Read more 2 Comments
How to Dress When Your Plus Size Tummy is Extra Plus We've been taught that we need to conceal certain body parts because...not very good reasons. No, really. The whole point of hiding, balancing out, or mitigating your tummy (or hips, or whatever) is to make yourself look more hourglass shaped than you actually are. Putting aside the extremely limited effectiveness of... Read more 8 Comments
Easy Care Plus Size Clothing We have this tendency to think that stylish clothing is high maintenance and the only garments that are easy to care for look sloppy. But that's not really the truth. Vikki Vi classics are easy care and stylish. It can be done. So let's look at what easy care really... Read more
Age Appropriate Plus Size Clothing What counts as age appropriate depends quite a bit on your personal style (and your actual age). You might think that age appropriate means avoiding loud patterns and bright colors. Or you might think the opposite (like I do). But there's definitely a certain quality that makes a garment age... Read more
All About Plus Size Tunics You've probably noticed that our Classic Collections include both Tops and Tunics that look not that different from each other. And then we have longer tunics that are clearly longer than tops. There are several styles of top that can be called tunics, and some of them may not be... Read more
All About Plus Size Loungewear You probably already know that Vikki Vi classics are as comfy as pajamas even though they're also office-appropriate. Yet you probably don't want to wear your Vikki Vi Classics to bed. And sometimes you want to curl up on the couch wearing clothes that were specifically made for relaxing. But you don't... Read more
The Plus Size Guide to Staying Cool This Summer It's not just you - this summer has been hotter than expected. Staying cool in summer is more than just a matter of cranking up the air conditioner and eating some ice cream. Every plus size woman knows that feeling physically uncomfortable is a huge distraction. You don't have to accept sweat... Read more
The Plus Size Guide to Warm and Cool Colors We plus size women get judged on our appearance more than slender women. Actually, that's not entirely accurate. All women are judged by our appearance, but our body sizes put us at different starting points. You know how it is - when a thin woman runs out to the store... Read more
