Plus-Sized Models Are Big Right Now, But Their Dress Sizes May Be Shrinking

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In the fashion industry, designers traditionally produce sample clothing in sizes zero to four. So, any model larger than that—size six and up—falls into the “plus-sized” category. As our culture shifts to embrace different body types and celebrate individuality, and as more and more women find themselves shopping for larger sizes, curvy, plus-sized models are increasingly in demand in an industry that once belonged only to the super-skinny.

Industry Change

The fashion industry is growing and changing to accommodate today’s bigger waistlines. According to a 2012 National Center for Health Sta (Read more.....)

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Must Have Summer Styles for Plus Size Women

With summer nearly here, it’s time to give warm weather fashions a tune up. It’s easy with this year’s styles that allow plenty of latitude for expressing unique style. Wear these fashions at work, happy hour or a night out. There are even plenty of chic looks to be worn while running errands on the weekend. With so many fun summer trends, no lady ever needs to feel like she’s got nothing to wear.

Polka Dots and Lace

Fashionable prints come and go, but some are so popular that they only fade for awhile before coming back big time. This can certainly be said for the highly fashionable polka dot. Whether dainty or bold, the polka dot is cropping up everywhere. Look for them on a sleeveless shell or even a bright hued cardi (Read more.....)

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Ashley Stewart Plus Size Clothing

Ashley Stewart offers everything from formal wear to casual wear. They offer hip & urban outfits from head to toe in the latest fashions. Check out these very hot youthful looks.

In the video above shows Ashley Stewart's Plus Size Line from Full Figured Fashion Week in New York 2011.  Ashley Stewart offers something for the young woman in her 20's -sexy but smart looking dresses.  For the woman in her 30's and 40's, she gives her a streamlined pants, blouses, and outfits that are cutting edge for the office. White has (Read more.....)

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Plus Size Jeggings Leggings: How To Pull Off This Look

Jeggings are basically leggings that are styled to look like tight denim jeans. They are hot in Canada and the United States.  The name not only refers to their appearance of jeans but also the fact that they were first worn for jogging in early 2009.  Jeggings are ultra stretch and have an elastic waist band. There are no zippers or buttons to do up.  Jeggings have to be worn just right to be pulled no matter what your size.  Even if you are skinny, like (Read more.....)

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Youthful Plus Size Tea Shirts

Keep calm and carry on has been very popular in home decor and decorating for the last several years so it is not unusual to see this popular saying altered and seen on clothing. Torrid produces a very hip plus size grey 'Rock On' V-Neck Tee perfect fo (Read more.....)

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Dereon Plus Size Clothing

House of Dereon is fashion line created by Beyonce and her mom, Tina Knowles.   House of Dereon's tagline is "Couture Kick Soul" which represents the three generation of women. Agnez Dereon is the "soul," Tina Knowles is the "couture," and Beyonce is the "kick." While Beyoncé was performing in the group Destiny's Child, her mother Tina would design and sew their outfits.  When the group was first starting out and did not have much money or access to designer clothing so (Read more.....)

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