Trendy Women’s Clothes

My favorite place to shop for clothes is Lane Bryant. This is mostly because I am a plus-sized woman who hates department stores and likes to be trendy. I mostly shop at Lane Bryant for pants, shorts, and Capri-pants. I also shop there if I need something dressy and for pajama bottoms. They have GREAT sales too. They always have a sale corner where clothing is dirt cheap. They also offer, at different times of the year, a friends and family shopping discount of 40%, as well as what they call Real Women Dollars (for every $50.00 you spend you get $25.00 to use on your next visit). Sometimes they even have double Real Women Dollars (for every $50.00 you spend you get $50.00 to use on your next visit).

The most recent thing I purchased from Lane Bryant is a pair of bright blue pajama bottoms. They are 100% cotton and wonderfully comfortable. I live in their knit pajama bottoms. I can’t wait for their next good sale!

BLACK IS THE WAY TO GO

My number one fashion tip for women is “when in doubt, go with black”. Black looks flattering on every body type. It is an acceptable color for every occasion. Whether you are going to a work function, a funeral or even a wedding; black is never a bad choice. Black is a particularly good choice for women with larger body types. Black tends to have a slimming effect on most women. I do not recommend wearing all black all of the time. No one wants to be thought of as dreary. There are many ways to incorporate black into your wardrobe without looking like a member of the Adams Family. You can pair black pants or a skirt with a brighter top. Or you can complement a black dress with a colorful scarf. Make sure to add color to your palette as well.

Plus-sized Women Should Stay Away From Upsizing

As the husband of a plus-sized woman, I have heard my wife complain many, many times about upsizing. Upsizing is when a company takes an article of clothing, like a shirt or skirt, that was designed for “normal” sized people and makes it in a larger size without changing the design in any way shape or form. Upsizing can create some absolutely horrible fashion mistakes in the plus-sized world, as not all bodies are created equally and no two bodies look/fit the same in an individual article of clothing. What you end up with in upsized clothing are often unflattering outfits that do not fit a plus-sized woman’s body correctly and make the woman wearing the outfit look unattractive. Clothing companies should really quit this practice altogether and plus-sized women need to be aware that this is happening in the first place. Be very choosy with what you wear, and you can be just as gorgeous as any woman on the street. Just be sure to pick clothing that is specifically designed to show off a plus-sized woman’s assets, not her size.