Fat, So Chic!

Today’s Delights

Angela — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:08:32 +0000

A colorful array of store catalogues came in the mail today: Lane Bryant, Neiman Marcus, J.Jill and Roamans. I could easily find something to buy in any of them. Here are my highlights.

Lane Bryant was a pleasant surprise. I think they are getting more creative and using better/more interesting fabrics. I am also optimistic about their new Icon line, which is suppose to reflect the catwalks. I haven’t tried on these clothes, but they are tempting! I know the harem pants are a daring choice, but who cares, they look fun (and comfy) and they are on sale! Own it!

Neiman Marcus offered classic pieces, nothing really exciting, and at that price, ill wait till my favorites go on sale (this is a constant theme of my shopping habits). I am intrigued by the new bohochic kid on the plus size block: Johnny Was. I love their use of lovely patterned silks and cottons. Most of their blouses offer my favorite cut–the deep V neck. The Deep V is so flattering for women of size who have a nice decolletage. I prefer to showing some skin to covering myself up. In my opinon, showing skin by great cuts of fabric is way more flattering than the omnipresent potato sack of plus size offerings.

J.Jill’s clothes remind me of very calm women doing yoga in the pacific northwest. The shapes, the hues and the styles are subtle and whispery, like foggy, misty weather. So, I have never really found anything that wowed me. Though I keep looking because I think that it could be a g0-to place for staples like silk tanks or linen tunics. But, today, I was wowed! I really love this buttery, silvery, chic jacket and hope that it will be in my size when it goes on sale!

Roamans is my go to place for winter coats and novelty tops. Plus, it has great staples and clearance at rock-bottom price-points. And, they routinely offer generous coupons and sales. Today, I saw two charming swimsuits. As an avid swimmer who spends most of summer at the pool, whenever possible, I hope to make these two numbers part of my repertoire, gorgeous straw hat included!

more soon

Angela — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:12:47 +0000

stay tuned!

Kelli Jean Drinkwater

Angela — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:49:24 +0000

Kelli Jean is my new idol. Love love love her supreme style! Check out her homage to Grace Jones

http://www.myspace.com/kellijeandrinkwater

Amanda Uprichard

Angela — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:37:39 +0000

I have two blouses and one dress by Amanda Uprichard, all purchased on clearance at Saks.com (as an aside, Saks is the only high-fashion department store that still has a bricks/mortar plus-size section, Salon Z–more on that later). I love each and every one. I am always impressed by the fabric selections Ms. Uprichard chooses for her chic, flirtatious clothes. Even though her clothes run a little small, I take them to my magic fingered seamstress, and the magic Ms. Uprichard imagines takes shape on me! All three items are made of luxurious silks, pretilly patterned and cut in modern and flattering shapes.

And, as I was longing for Spring today, I ventured onto Saks.com, hoping to find some glee in the form of vibrant hues and light, silky drapes. I found just what I was hoping for–Ms. Uprichard did not dissapoint. I am sharing my two favorite dresses. Obsessed with the Magenta Dynasty Silk Dress: it is elegant, sexy and perfect for a Springtime soiree. I imagine this dress with some vingage rhinestone costume jewelry and patent leather pumps or strappys. The Purple Shay Petal Dress is pretty for a party and would sizzle at a summer wedding. I am a little worried about the length and since I know her clothes run small, I doubt this will work for me. But, maybe my seamstress can work out the details after I nab it at clearance, if it lasts that long!

Unfortunately, Ms. Uprichard does not carry the plus-size line on her own website http://www.amandauprichard.com/ (strange) but, don’t worry, both dresses are currently available at http://www.saksfifthavenue.com

Fat, So Chic!

Angela — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:05:24 +0000

The Venus de Willendorf, Jenny Saville’s lusciously fleshy bodies and Lucien Freud’s “Benefits Supervisor Sleeping” as seen in the header above, are gorgeous examples of the human form flaunted. Yet, fashion in 2010 does not want to be as brazen. Well, not all fashion. There are trailbrazers and people who just do what fits, for everyone or anyone. And, as a fashionable “Fat Sue”, I will go to great lengths to seek what’s hip hot for ladies of size. I don’t want to spend a lot of time obsessing over gorgeous frocks that don’t fit, but sometimes they will be too beautiful to ignore. And, as a jeweler hobbyist, i will never forget the accessories: the long-held saving grace of stylish women of size everywhere. Please enjoy and participate, just don’t hate.