Improve Your Mood With Fashion We all need little pick-me-ups to help us get through the day. If you're like me, most of your mood boosters are in your phone or on your desk. From where I'm sitting, I can see a Tina Fey action figure, a calculator shaped like a friendly robot, and a photo... Read more
The Plus Size Guide to Prints If you're hesitant to wear prints, I get it. I used to be the same. I cringe whenever I think back to some of the prints that were in plus size clothing stores back in the 80s and 90s. Add to that all the nonsense advice about dressing to blend... Read more 4 Comments
How To Build A Plus Size Capsule Wardrobe The difference between not having enough clothes and having a capsule wardrobe is the thought that goes into creating this mini collection. Each piece should be versatile, and you need to stick with colors that all look good together. Three Types of Events We only dress for three types of occasions. What... Read more 1 Comment
Are Maxi Dresses Flattering for Plus Size Women? Apparently, someone out there is telling plus size women that they shouldn't be wearing maxi dresses. You will not be shocked to hear that I disagree. I guess there's a concern that maxi dresses are so voluminous that they make us look too big. (Too big for what? I was never clear... Read more 3 Comments
How to Shop For Clothes When You Hate to Shop No matter how much you love shopping, searching for plus size clothes can destroy your will to live. And if you hate to shop in the first place, it can take you months to convince yourself to give it a try. Unless you're a master seamstress and can make your... Read more 2 Comments
Your Plus Size LBD Doesn't Have to be Little. Or Black. Or a Dress. When you think LBD, you probably picture Audrey Hepburn in pearls and long gloves. It's an elegant look, but hardly appropriate for the office. But lose the gloves and add a blazer, and you're ready for work. Or throw on a denim jacket and a scarf and run some errands.... Read more
Let's Talk Shoulder Pads You don't see a lot of shoulder pads these days. Shoulder pads were such a big thing back in the 80s that some people think they're out of style. But there's a reason why we use them in some of our tops and dresses. Customers tend to have a lot... Read more 1 Comment
You Deserve to Treat Yourself One of my love languages is gifts, so I love shopping for presents. I really enjoy finding just the right thing for each person. While I'm at it, I'll find things that would make a perfect gift for me. But I usually don't buy those things because....reasons? The thing is... Read more 2 Comments
The Ultimate Plus Size Guide to Dressing For Your Body Shape Dressing for your body shape influences how confident and comfortable you are. It's also the gateway to really enjoying your clothes. I've written about this subject a lot, and since it's so important I decided to collect it all in one place. I'm including a lot of links to other... Read more 3 Comments
Why Don't Clothes Fit Me Properly? I hear it over and over again. "I carry my weight in weird spots." "My body has been frumpy since I had kids." "Clothes don't look good on me." Longtime readers have already guessed how hard it is for me not to grab these people and take them shopping. It's... Read more 1 Comment
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
How to Shop Clearance Without Losing Your Will to Live Whenever I come across the words, "Clearance Sale" I get flashbacks to searching through overstuffed department store clothing racks, desperate to find something in my size. I used to get so focused on finding a bargain that I'd be tempted to buy things in colors that look awful on me, or... Read more
Introducing Vikki ViP Rewards! Every business relies on loyal customers, but Vikki Vi fans are in a class all their own. You start with a piece or two, fall in love, and keep turning to us when you need to add to your wardrobe. We keep hearing from longtime customers whose entire work wardrobe... Read more
How to Care For Your Vikki Vi Clothes We keep hearing from customers who are still wearing Vikki Vi pieces from the 90s. Which is 20+ years ago even though it seems like last week. Yet they don't look out of style because classics look good no matter what the latest trends are. But how on earth do... Read more 7 Comments
8 Reasons Why Vikki Vi Gift Cards Are A Great Gift Gift cards can be a really thoughtful present. Especially Vikki Vi gift cards. Here's why: 1. Shopping! When you give someone a gift card, you're giving them the fun of browsing New Arrivals with no pressure. Maybe they'll find something today, or maybe next time. Low stress shopping is the best. ... Read more
