Plus Size Fashion | Hillary Marshall
Hillary Marshall is a full-time freelance writer and mother of one beautiful
daughter. Hillary has enjoyed writing her entire life and loves to research
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Rufus and spending time with her daughter.
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
Summer bottoms don’t have to consist just of shorts and capris, skirts are also great for use during the summer months. This Roca Wear King Kasuals frayed denim skirt is a great pick for the pus sized wardrobe. It has a number of style features that make it both trendy and complimentary to …
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
Skirts are a sticky issue for plus sized women. Many skirts are way too short and leave too much exposed. I know that I’ve struggled to find the right combination of length and stylishness. However, mid length skirts are the perfect wardrobe addition for work, church or social gatherings. They are feminine and …
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Thursday, August 13th, 2009
One trend that I saw emerge on the fall fashion runways recently was print bottoms. This trend intrigued me because I thought there would be no possible way to make print bottoms work for plus sized women. When I saw these purple and black buffalo check leggings on Torrid a light bulb went …
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
I am a huge fan of boho style dresses, so when I saw this new red, beige and black patchwork dress on Torrid it was a natural pick for me. This dress has a number of style features that are both stylish and complimentary of the plus sized woman’s figure. Plus, it is …
Posted in Dresses, Hillary Marshall, Print, Torrid | 1 Comment »
Monday, August 10th, 2009
This brushstroke stripe blouse from Catherines is a great pick for your fall wardrobe. It has a number of great style details, it is versatile and it is fashionable. If you are looking for something feminine and chic look no further. First of all the crinkles broomstick pleating is very much a hot …
Posted in Berry, Catherines, Chocolate, Hillary Marshall, Shirts, Tops, Blouses And Tunics | 1 Comment »
Monday, August 10th, 2009
Looking for a little black dress that makes you feel little? This chiffon pleated dress from Catherines fits the bill. This dress is feminine, fashionable, flirty and full figure friendly. It has a number of style features that make it a great pick.
First of all, let’s take a look at the style of …
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
It is an animal print with a sharp contrast. It is not for everyone and you have to be a little bold to pull it off.
Not everyone can change her complete wardrobe from season to season, so you need a few pieces in your wardrobe that will take you from summer to spring …
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Monday, August 3rd, 2009
During the summer months, white is a popular color. When I think of the color white and fashion during the summer I conjure the image of a crisp white summer dress. That is why I adore this Spiegal washed linen empire waist dress from Amazon. What goes together better for summer than linen …
Posted in Amazon, Aubergine, Black, Dresses, Hillary Marshall, Indigo, Neutral, White | 2 Comments »
Saturday, July 18th, 2009
This is the time of year in which I start looking for wardrobe items that can carry me from the end of summer through to early fall. That is why I like this Mainstreet Blues short sleeve 2-in-1 pullover baby doll sweater from Woman Within. The combination shirt has a number of style …
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Friday, July 17th, 2009
Not every jacket you own has to look like standard outerwear. This Chelsea Studio a-line knit jacket from Woman Within is a classic example of that. I like this jacket for many reasons. First of all, it comes in three great colors including raspberry, amethyst and black. However, this jacket is also priced …
Posted in Amethyst, Black, Coats, Blazers And Jackets, Hillary Marshall, Raspberry, WomanWithin | 1 Comment »
Friday, July 17th, 2009
Garments made of denim seem to be timeless. You buy them and it seems you can wear them season after season without making a fashion faux pas. You may have to change what you pair them with, but for the most part denim is fashions most versatile and timeless fabric. This …
Posted in Brown, Catherines, Hillary Marshall, Skirts | 1 Comment »
Saturday, July 4th, 2009
Okay, so recently I was flipping through the pages of People magazine and saw an adorable dress on one of my favorite fashion idols. Naturally, it is tough for me to afford or fit into the exact same dress, but I like to use these images to inspire my own wardrobe. That is …
Posted in Bark, Black, Hillary Marshall, Maxi, WomanWithin | 2 Comments »
Saturday, July 4th, 2009
Eco-friendly fashion is all the rage right now, but eco-friendly plus sized fashions are harder to find. Catherines has several wonderful plus size eco-friendly fashions that are great. This bamboo lace trim gown is a great addition to any plus sized wardrobe. It is versatile, comfortable and complimentary to the plus sized woman’s …
Posted in Berry, Catherines, Hillary Marshall, Lingeries, Gown And Robes (Sleepwear And Loungwear), Tan | No Comments »
Friday, July 3rd, 2009
For most plus sized women, capri pants are a summer staple. From the time it gets warm to the time it starts cool again they are in our wardrobe rotation. These denim capri pants from Cj Banks are a great addition to any plus sized summer wardrobe. They have a number of features …
Posted in C.J.Banks, Denim Blue, Hillary Marshall, Trouser, Pants And Jeans | 3 Comments »
Monday, June 29th, 2009
Just because you are a jeans and tee shirt kind of girl doesn’t mean you can’t look updated and stylish. Tee shirts like this Mainstreet Blues rhinestone and tattoo print one from Woman Within allow you to be the low key comfort oriented woman you are, while still looking fashionable. Tattoo print tees …
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Monday, June 29th, 2009
Need a summer lounger that you can wear both out and about and to bed? Look no further, this embroidered gauze lounger by Comfort Choice is a great pick. One look at this lounger and you will quickly understand why close to 200 customers on Woman Within give it an average rating of …
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Saturday, June 27th, 2009
Need a comfortable summer dress that is suitable for work or play? This longer knit dress with the inset top from Cj Banks may be just what your looking for. Available in three colors light blue, black and navy all contrasted with the white inset. This plus sized dress is available in …
Posted in Black, Blue, C.J.Banks, Dresses, Hillary Marshall, Navy | 1 Comment »
Saturday, June 27th, 2009
Summer bottoms don’t have to consist just of shorts and capris, skirts are also great for use during the summer months. This Roca Wear King Kasuals frayed denim skirt is a great pick for the pus sized wardrobe. It has a number of style features that make it both trendy and complimentary to …
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
Good news, plus sized lingerie doesn’t have to be frumpy and out of style. It can be sexy, hot and trendy and this plus sized lingerie chemise set from Always for Me is an excellent example of that. In this set you will feel sexy and confidant because there are number …
Posted in Always For Me, Black, Hillary Marshall, Lingeries, Gown And Robes (Sleepwear And Loungwear), Pink | No Comments »
Sunday, June 21st, 2009
Finding summer plus sized tunic that are comfortable and fashionable can be challenging, but this Only Necessities babydoll polo tunic is both of those things. This top combines the comfort of the tunic, with the functionality of the polo and the style of the babydoll top. It is the picture of versatility. Plus, …
Posted in Aqua, Black, Blue Jay, Capri Blue, Fuschia, Hibiscus, Hillary Marshall, Jade, Kelly, Lilac, Navy, Purple, Raspberry, Red, Sage, Seashell, Shirts, Tops, Blouses And Tunics, Sunburst, Sundance, White, WomanWithin | 4 Comments »
Sunday, June 21st, 2009
Many women think that it is impossible to find a plus sized dress that is as fashionable as it is flattering. Well, this plus sized dress from Jessica London is both of those things. It has the stylish color blocking and the tiered ruffle skirt that you are seeing on so many dresses …
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009
Summer is a time for cool and comfortable casual wear and for many women that means capri pants. These denim capri pants from Jessica London are a great choice for the full figured gal. They are fashionable, comfortable and they compliment the full figured frame. Plus, they come in a wide selection of …
Posted in Hillary Marshall, Jessica London, Rose, Stonewash, Trouser, Pants And Jeans, Violet, White | 1 Comment »
Friday, June 19th, 2009
Many plus sized women layer their clothing to help cover problem areas. In the winter cardigans are a wardrobe staple for most plus sized women, but how do you layer in the summer without heating yourself up? Well, you could try a crocheted cardigan like this one sold by Silhouettes. Attractive and figure …
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Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Looking for a fashionable, flattering and unique wrap dress that can be worn in the spring summer and fall? This gorgeous Kelsey wrap dress from the Igigi limited collection is all of these things and more. One look at the hot trendy print on this eye catching dress and you have to have …
Posted in Dresses, Hillary Marshall, Igigi, Print | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
Many plus sized women use shape wear underneath their clothing to enhance their figure. This Crownette short shaping slip is a great addition to the plus sized wardrobe. First of all, it is affordable at just $35.99. However, it is also effectively shapes the body when wearing casual and formal dresses of short …
Posted in Black, Hillary Marshall, Ivory, Just My Size, Lingeries, Gown And Robes (Sleepwear And Loungwear) | No Comments »
Thursday, June 11th, 2009
Babydoll style lingerie is very flattering to the full figured woman, but often it lacks adequate bust support. This adorable pleated babydoll nightgown from Always for Me solves that problem. This night has the sexy quality of a babydoll nighty combined with the support of your favorite underwire bra.
To say that this babydoll …
Posted in Always For Me, Black, Hillary Marshall, Lingeries, Gown And Robes (Sleepwear And Loungwear), Red | 1 Comment »
Thursday, June 11th, 2009
Drape neck tops are a hot fashion trend for 2009 and this drape neck top with a lace inset from Just My Size is a great plus sized pick. Not only is this top comfortable, but also it has a number of style details that make it figure flattering for plus sized women. …
Posted in Black, Gold, Hillary Marshall, Just My Size, Shirts, Tops, Blouses And Tunics | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
Capri pants are a classic summer wardrobe staple for women of all shapes and sizes. Plus sized women happen to look great in capri pants if they pick the right style. These Lee comfort waist capri pants on Amazon are a great summer pick for the plus sized woman. Plus, they are machine …
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
Just because you are plus sized doesn’t mean you can’t wear the latest fashion trends. This jade pocket bubble dress from Torrid is a classic example of plus sized mainstream fashion. With its beautiful color and flattering style features this dress is a great addition to any plus sized wardrobe.
This dress …
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
Sometimes in the summer months I prefer wearing a skirt to shorts because skirts are more breathable and lightweight. Torrid has a nice blue and purple paisley tiered skirt that is feminine and summery. The key to finding a great summer skirt is finding one that has a bright pattern, a lightweight material …
Posted in Blue, Hillary Marshall, Purple, Skirts, Teens Apparel, Torrid | 2 Comments »
Monday, June 8th, 2009
Knit summer dresses are a hot fashion trend for summer 2009. This is good news for plus sized women because knit dresses are very flattering to the plus sized form, and they are comfortable to boot. This knit dress from Lane Bryant is a great pick for the plus sized summer wardrobe. This …
Posted in Dresses, Hillary Marshall, Lane Bryant, Orange | 2 Comments »
Thursday, May 28th, 2009
Bohemian style sundresses are a popular summer staple for many women. You can wear them to a summer wedding or just out and about on hot summer days. This beautiful Aurora dress with matching shrug is the classic example of a bohemian summer sundress. Its long flowing skirt ruffles at …
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Friday, May 22nd, 2009
Whether it is a black tie affair or a night out with your special someone, the occasion for a cocktail dress comes up from time to time. Finding a great plus sized cocktail dress isn’t easy, but this black and gold Chantel Lace cocktail dress from Igigi will have you looking for occasions …
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Need a little black dress? This Baby Phat shirred overlay plus sized dress sold on Drjays.com is very nice. This dress has a little give so it fits comfortably. It has no buttons, zippers or clasps to fuss with, it goes on easy right over the …
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Sunday, May 17th, 2009
Finding a dress that is comfortable yet dressy enough to wear to more formal occasions can be difficult. However, this adorable sunset dyed satin henna print black dress from Torrid meets that criteria. The printed satin skirt is beautiful, but it is also light weight …
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Monday, May 11th, 2009
Looking for a figure flattering summer sundress? This PacificPlex black and white summer sundress sold on Amazon might work for you. The halter style, v-neck plunging neckline keeps the attention where you want it. The empire waist style helps conceal problem areas like the hips, rear …
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Sunday, April 12th, 2009
This cotton gauze lounger features cut-out embroidery along the scalloped neckline. It has flutter sleeves that are elbow length. If you do not have the upper arms of Michelle Obama and are self-conscious about that area, this would work well and still be cool on hot …
Posted in Black, Chocolate, Fuschia, Hillary Marshall, Lingeries, Gown And Robes (Sleepwear And Loungwear), Maxi, Turquoise, WomanWithin | No Comments »
Sunday, March 29th, 2009
Do you need to dress professionally for work? Will you soon be interviewing for a new position? Do you enjoy looking and feeling your best at all times? If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, you will want to add this fabulous jacket to your …
Posted in Black, Coats, Blazers And Jackets, Hillary Marshall, Igigi | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
A black pencil skirt is, indeed, a wardrobe basic. This one takes a basic skirt to a new level with flirty styling. Although demure enough for the office, the front slit featured on this skirt also makes it perfect for dressy evening wear. Wear this skirt with a jacket …
Posted in Black, Hillary Marshall, Igigi, Skirts | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009
This two-piece dress set, featuring a swing jacket, could not be more on point for fashion. It is perfect for year-round wear and dressy enough for even the most important of meetings. It would also be the ideal outfit for those who are interviewing for employment. …
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
Every woman needs that perfect little black dress - and here it is! Nothing could be more basic to a woman’s wardrobe than a basic black dress. Well here it is - but it is certainly not the little black dress of yesteryear. This dress is …
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