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Sneak Peek! Beth Ditto's Plus-Size Evans Collection
You have to wait until Thursday to get your hands on Beth Ditto's plus-size collection, but here's a sneak peek to get you excited. If you recall, the American singer recently partnered with the Topshop-affiliated UK brand, Evans, after she performed at Topshop's flagship store in London. Disco-style sequined tunics, domino-print dresses and tunics, and draped jumpsuits are some of the sassy plus-size offerings.
Beth Ditto Designs For Plus-Sized Gals
There's no doubt songstress Beth Ditto is proud of her zaftig figure. After being approached by Topshop to perform at its flagship store in London, Ditto struck back stating, “I don’t think it’s fair to put my face somewhere where they would never let me in there to wear their clothes." Her wish is Topshop's command.
Sneak Peek! Faith 21 Spring '09
The debut of Faith 21, Forever 21's new trendy plus-size line, is weeks away. Isn't that exciting? I can only imagine the mayhem it's going to cause when the line hits select stores and online on May 1.
Fab Body Guide: Forever 21 Creates Plus-Size Line
Let's give Forever 21 a virtual pat on the back. The trendy cheap retailer has created a plus-size line to accommodate its more curvaceous customers. Faith 21 will offer of-the-moment items in a junior plus size, XL, 1X, and 2X.
Fab Body Guide: Evans.co.uk
Evans.co.uk is a UK-based site that stocks clothes for curvy, beautiful women. There are tons of Fab clothes to sift through, and they are all stocked in sizes 14-32! Much of their Fall merchandise is on sale up to 70 percent off and they just stocked the site with their Spring collection, full of '70s-inspired daywear, lingerie, work-ready pieces, and more.
On Our Radar: Old Navy Women's Plus Winter Collection
Old Navy's Women's Plus Winter Collection has hit the real and virtual racks, and there are some luxurious items to be had. Whether you need clothes for the office, the office party, out on the town, or running errands, there's a piece or two, or three, for you.
One standout is this Smocked Knit Dress ($27, originally $40).
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Obesity Helplines on Garment Tags- A Good Idea?
A group of British health professionals have recently proposed a change to the clothing tags of all plus size clothing sold for men, women and children. The change? They want to start printing an obesity helpline number that the plus size consumer can call for advice on how to lose weight.
Glee's Amber Riley Weighs In on the Hollywood Skinny
If you watch Glee, then you probably know Amber Riley as Mercedes — the gal that brought the house down on last week's episode singing Jill Scott's "Hate on Me." Like the feisty character she portrays, Amber told Life and Style magazine that as a full-figured actress, it's important to be happy with yourself. She says,
“You’re not your dress size, you’re not your shoe size, you’re not your pants size.
Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me? Daddy's Wardrobe
"Oh, you'll be wearing your maternity clothes for a while after you have that baby." Expectant moms don't exactly want to hear that when they've been forced to wear the same old tired threads for the past four months. Plus, most every pregnant lady dreams her body will bounce back to pre-baby shape before she even leaves the hospital.
Retailers Offering More Options For the "Woman of Size"
"When you’re fat you stand out anyway. It’s really important to go all the way and do something fun or even outrageous with your clothes."
— Annie Maribona, founder and part owner of Fat Fancy, a boutique in Portland, OR, that sells modern and vintage clothes up to size 24.
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