Plus Size "Hits"

goodstuff · ‎03-09-2010

So........are there really plus size styles that flatter and work for the fuller figure? I think so! Enough with laughing at the fashion duds. Here are some looks I consider winners, some fashion-y and some classics -- all available in plus sizes!

Notice the styling, too. Well-chosen, well-placed jewelry, pattern, color, etc. can elongate, draw the eye to the body center or the face, and create a great deal of fashion magic.

Catherine's

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Dominique Dress in Black Igigi

Vince Camuto Plus Size Striped Tiered Top Vince Camuto

Jones New York Collection Plus Olivia Jacket Jones New York

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Irish1210 · ‎06-30-2014

Thank you, GoodStuff, for this thread!!! I love the selections you've listed, they're lovely and I appreciate your efforts!

Alter Ego · ‎03-12-2010

Igigi does have nice dresses - but I rarely find what I want on sale!! Edited to add that they (as likely other sites) also post customer photos so you can see on real women.

Theoriginallacey · ‎03-28-2012

Beautiful choices. I find Dress Barn tops have a nice fit that isn't overwhelming in A plus size an the last dress I purchased was Ralph Lauren. I wore it to a wedding but there were several dresses in that brand to choose from and the fit was great.

vermint · ‎04-05-2010

Plus size clothes have come a looonnnggg way! I would wear almost all of these looks and I'm 59.

The cap-sleeve dress from iggi wouldn't work for me, though would be great on someone with firmer arms. And the fuscia suit, while pretty, is just too bright for me.

VioletEyes · ‎03-12-2010

The models look like a size 14-16. Why don't they actually show a woman who is a 1X or 2X in the clothing?

goodstuff · ‎03-09-2010

On 11/17/2014 SoftRaindrops said:
The models look like a size 14-16. Why don't they actually show a woman who is a 1X or 2X in the clothing?

In the industry, a 12/14/16 model is considered "full figured" and is often used to model plus size clothing, probably because sellers believe this size will be more attractive and acceptable to buyers. It's rare to see plus size clothing modeled on larger models, although there are a few courageous (and honest) sellers who do show a true 1X or 2X, at least sometimes. It is very rare to see a model larger than 2X:

Torrid

Lane Bryant

3/4SK RD JACQD ILL SWIRL, Red, large Avenue

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

On 11/17/2014 GoodStuff said:
On 11/17/2014 SoftRaindrops said:
The models look like a size 14-16. Why don't they actually show a woman who is a 1X or 2X in the clothing?

In the industry, a 12/14/16 model is considered "full figured" and is often used to model plus size clothing, probably because sellers believe this size will be more attractive and acceptable to buyers. It's rare to see plus size clothing modeled on larger models, although there are a few courageous (and honest) sellers who do show a true 1X or 2X, at least sometimes. It is very rare to see a model larger than 2X:

Torrid

Lane Bryant

Avenue

Torrid's clothes run small and Junior sized for the most part, I don't care for either of the two brocade dresses no my style but others might love it

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

I just ordered two dresses from Lane Bryant, looking towards the holiday season, I think I will keep one of them ,

Surplice lace dress

item 217627

and

Lace fit & flare dress

item 215856

I do not know how to post photos

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

Buck-i-Nana · ‎09-28-2010

Plus sized fashion, just like any fashion is NOT one style works for all. I enjoyed looking at the fashions you shared, but many of them simply would not work on my 5'2" long waisted, broad shoulder large bust size body.