Plus Size Outfit Ideas A friend of mine decided that she would combat the February bleakness by coming up with an outfit every day this month and posting photos on social media. That's not to say that she's been walking around unclothed until now. It's just that there's a definite difference between getting dressed... Read more
How to Plus Size Fashion I love using nouns as verbs. It's just so evocative. I mean, how do you plus size fashion? That phrase conveys how mysterious the subject is despite seeming like it should be something straightforward and simple. And yet thanks to the glorious variety of bodies, and the questionable choices of... Read more 2 Comments
Plus Size Quality Clothing Plus size women tend to be extremely loyal to their favorite brands. That's because it takes a lot of trial and error (and money) to discover your favorites. We've all been let down by pricey yet cheaply made clothes that don't fit properly. In the past 12 years or so, our... Read more
The Plus Size Guide to Inauguration Fashion You might not think that a fashionista like myself would be excited about the Presidential Inauguration, but a week later I still haven't come down from the high. The coats! The dresses! The suits! There's something special about Washington D.C. style. It's more accessible, more practical than the looks we... Read more 1 Comment
Turning to Plus Size Fashion for Comfort You don't need me to tell you why you could use some comfort right about now. Just pick your favorite thing to worry about. Even locking yourself away at home isn't really an escape because you have to do that anyway thanks to the pandemic. And let's not forget the... Read more 1 Comment
5 Things Every Stylish Plus Size Woman Has in Her Closet Whenever I see one of those lists of must-have pieces, I burst out laughing. A crisp white tailored button-down shirt? Seriously? Does it come with a force field to protect it from spills? And how exactly does this fit into my life? Bless their hearts. So I'm not going to... Read more
How to Dress Plus Size This is one of those things that's so much easier than it seems. The problem is that we don't ask ourselves this question until we're in the middle of shopping and pulling our hair out in frustration. You want style rules that can make it easier to find clothes that... Read more
What Plus Size Means There are a lot of stereotypes and preconceptions about plus size clothing and plus size women. And most of them are as negative as they are inaccurate. On a basic level, plus size refers to a category of clothing. It's no more loaded than petite, juniors, or misses. It allegedly... Read more 1 Comment
How to Navigate Plus Size Clothing Sizing Last week we discussed getting out the measuring tape and recording those numbers that really come in handy when shopping for clothes online. You need to know your measurements when looking at size charts. But women's clothing sizes are inconsistent (plus sizes even moreso), so we also need to know... Read more 1 Comment
Customer Spotlight: Rosemary Coates Rosemary Coates is a typical Vikki Vi customer - fascinating, accomplished, and possessing an excellent sense of style. I'd heard a little about her business travel through her blog comments, and I was delighted to get to know more about her. Any biographical details you’re willing to share? I live in... 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
Customer Spotlight: Jennifer Cram If you're in the We Love Vikki VI Facebook group, you've probably seen some of Jennifer Cram's photos and comments. I recently had the chance to get to know her better. I already knew she was an Australian writer/marriage officiant, and so much more. Any biographical details you’re willing to share? ... Read more 3 Comments
The "Are Plus Size Leggings Pants" Debate I used to be a proud leggings curmudgeon. I'd mutter about kids these days wearing glorified tights and calling them pants. Of course the real problem is that leggings that cost $10 (full price) do tend to be only slightly thicker than tights. There are plenty of well made leggings... Read more 2 Comments
The Plus Size Guide to Facemasks Facemasks are here to stay for a while. The whole point of wearing one is to make it safer to leave the house - and when you put time and attention into putting together an outfit, you want your facemask to be part of the ensemble. Besides, as long as... Read more
Plus Size Tunics Are Having a Moment Now, this is a casual trend I can get behind. They're fun, they're swingy, they're stylish - what's not to love? There are several types of tunics and some of us are hesitant to expand our wardrobes, so let's talk tunics. Know Your Tunics I wish I could say a... Read more 1 Comment
