Stop Hiding From the Camera A while back, Allegra was at a 60th birthday party - a real fancy 'do with a professional photographer. She noticed that some women kept running away from the photographer. Not because they're in the witness protection program, but because they hate how they look in pictures. You'll be unsurprised... Read more 4 Comments
The Plus Size Guide to Special Occasion Clothes I'm always going on about versatile clothing and how you shouldn't feel obligated to buy an outfit that's only appropriate at weddings, holiday parties, and special occasions. But "don't feel that you have to" isn't the same as "you shouldn't". Clothing is supposed to be fun. If you want to... Read more
Plus Size Summer Wedding Guest Outfits Summer wedding season is still in full swing, and small events are more popular than ever. When you're one of 10 people at a wedding, you're going to be in a lot of photos, so your outfit is important. And if you're attending via video chat, dressing up will make... Read more 2 Comments
How to Make a Plus Size Outfit Something Special I've gone on and on about how you shouldn't buy clothes that you could only wear on a special occasion. In most instances, it's better to invest in well-made, versatile pieces. But that doesn't mean I think you should show up at parties wearing the same exact outfit you wear to... Read more 1 Comment
The Guide to Being a Plus Size Wedding Guest (or MOB) I used to think that buying a dress that I'd probably never wear again was a requirement for attending a wedding. How else will the bride know how happy I am for her? It would be rude to show up in a dress I'd worn before. It's one of those... Read more 6 Comments
Plus Size Beach Wedding Guest Outfits So you've been invited to a beach wedding. Your first thought was probably, "oh, isn't that nice?" And your second thought was, "ugh, what am I going to wear?" This is a tricky one, but I've got you. Why is This So Complicated? You've been to plenty of weddings, but this... Read more 1 Comment
Plus Size Religious Wedding Guest Outfits Obviously, I mean other people's religions or denominations. If you can't reach into your closet and pull out a wedding guest outfit that's appropriate for your own religious customs, then we need to have a chat about stocking up on some versatile plus size clothing. But with other people's traditions,... Read more 1 Comment
Plus Size Rustic Wedding Guest Outfits I suspect that we're going to have an increase in outdoor weddings this year. If my prediction is correct, it'll go beyond the usual beaches and public parks. There has been no better time to drag your loved ones halfway up a mountain to get married by a secluded mountain stream. But... Read more
Plus Size Spring Wedding Guest Outfits It can be difficult to figure out what to wear to a Spring wedding because you can't be sure about the weather until the big day. And even then it may be a bit touch and go. When a couple has their heart set on an outdoor ceremony, rain showers,... Read more
How To Take A Plus Size Dress From Casual to Formal I'm always blathering on about how versatile dresses can be dressy or casual depending on the accessories. Dress it up! Dress it down! That can sound like vague and useless advice if you don't have a ridiculous amount of accessories like I do. So let's talk details. The Base Clean, unembellished clothes are the... Read more 3 Comments
Plus Size Outfits For Seeing Your Ex-Husband ...and other people you don't want to see. Sometimes you need an outfit that says, "see how much happier I am without you?" Oh sure, your confidence and the way you carry yourself can convey that nicely. But you want an outfit that can shut someone up the second they... Read more 4 Comments
Plus Size Cocktail Party Outfits We talk a lot about how this or that outfit is appropriate for a cocktail party. But what do we mean by that? Even if you're never in your whole long life been invited to a Cocktail Party, you've probably been to that type of party. When we say cocktail... Read more
Plus Size Special Event Outfits You'll Wear Again Here we go again, ladies. Spring weddings. Graduations. Often with the same group of friends and family. There was a time when I bought a new dress for every special occasion. All that got me was a closet full of dresses that I only wore a couple of times. I... Read more 3 Comments
How to Make Sure You and Your Friends Don't Wear the Same Thing There are two types of women - the ones who tell all their friends about their favorite places to shop, and the ones who tell no one so that they're the only one they know with that fabulous dress. We get it. It's kind of weird and stalkery when your... Read more
