Plush-ista

While mainstream society is finally embracing the beauty of fullness, it can sometimes feel like the fashion industry hasn’t quite caught on.

Its hard being a B.I.G. Girl in a size 14 and under world and voluptous does not always translate well in a mall filled with Banana Republic, Guess, etc. Add height (I love being 6′1”…I really do) or lack thereof and you’re looking at a headache; and lets not even start on sistas with the size 11 or over foot.

As a closet lover of fashion, I often times find myself staring hungrily at the pages of Lucky or InStyle, mumbling “What about me…” I want to be chic yet trendy, without looking…cheap…

Never fear lady loves…our days of frump and circumstance are over! Retailers from coast to coast are hearing our battle cry. There are more and more stores and sites out there for the plushista that resides in each of us!

Check out a few of my faves!

Stores:

Lane Bryant: No longer your mother’s stomping grounds (although she may be funky fly)…Lane Bryant is mastering conservative yet trendy, and they now carry extended sizes in Spanx! Add that with RealWomen Dollars or a surprise gift check via e-mail and you’re good to go!

Ashley Stewart: Now, while I will say you’ve got to be a choosy lover when going into Ashley Stewart, especially in regard to material, I must say I love their accessories! Ashley Stewart is typically pretty good to the Plushista on a budget.

Torrid: I have a punk rocker deep inside of me and Torrid fulfills my needs. As the plus sized extension of its sister store Hot Topic, Torrid aims to please the plushista with a twist!

Macy’s: Macy’s actually has a really nice selection for the full figured phenom. Based on the demographic of the mall you may find more or less urban wear, but the suits and dresses are fab!

Sites:

Size Appeal: I bought a beautiful microfiber dress from here and I love them, plus their sale section

Old Navy: Old Navy sells their plus size clothing (16-30) exclusively online…and can I tell you guys how much I love it!! The clothes are cute and they have plenty of istatude!!

Target: I’m a cheapista, what can I say. The point is, Target’s online selection of plus size clothing is fierce, I just copped this cute dress for the spring and some Mossimo leggings…gotta love that!

Happy Shopping!

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