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Fashion Tips For Big Women

March 27, 2013 | By Deborah Boland | 16 Comments

fashion tips plus size women We try to help women of all shapes and sizes here at Fabulous after 40, but lately many of you have written to us asking specifically for fashion tips for larger women.

No problem. We totally understand. Some of you may have been plus size your whole life. Others may be experiencing body changes after 40 that make it very common to put on some extra pounds.

Whatever the case, whether you are trying to get that weight off or not, it’s important to dress for the size you are right now. You need to look and feel fabulous in your clothes no much extra weight you may be currently carrying.

We have these 5 fashion tips for plus size women clothing to help you. Continue Reading

Fall Trends in Plus Size

September 28, 2010 | By Deborah Boland | 3 Comments

Hi Ladies,

Love your blog and was wondering what fall trends will work for Plus Size Gals? We love fashion too.

Thanks, Carole

Hi Carol,

Great question, since so many gals out there are are on the curvy side, especially after 40. We went shopping for you and here’s what we found.

Cozy up to a Cashmere: We’re seeing these draped sweater coats all over the place in fine knits and cashmere! They’re just gorgeous and work well for plus size gals for 3 reasons: the soft knit curves with your body, the gentle fold up top draws attention to your face ( and away from your tummy), and the length of this sweater creates a long, lean line that makes you look slimmer. This gal has a white top and black pants on. For an even more slimming look try wearing this red sweater with a column of color underneath. ie: black pants and black top. (Saks)
Everything is coming up Rosettes : This Rosette detailing is a very hot trend and what a wonderful way to showcase it. Love how the it takes this basic shift from professional to professional, but pretty! The Rosettes are a subtle detail that makes this dress fabulous for the office or almost any event you had in mind. We also adore this smokey shade of gray. It has so much more depth than a lot of the grays we’ve been seeing out there.(Nordstrom)
A Pretty Blouse goes with Everything:Monochromatic dressing, or all one color is a great way to look slim and tall, but it can be boring. Not with this blouse by Anne Klein. Although it had a few colors in it, it is subtle enough in color and pattern that it reads gray, and therefore creates a slimming effect. The hanging tie neckline also adds creates the illusion of taller and leaner. (Nordstrom)
Every woman needs a good pair of pants! These are a great option for the fuller figured woman. The medium low wide waistband (vs. a high thin waistband) is a great way to minimize your tummy. The bootleg style is just wide enough to balance out your hips. Too narrow or too wide a leg and you will look bigger in the hips.(Nordstrom)
Little touches of Leopard If you haven’t bought anything leopard yet, you need to go out and buy something, but just a little something like this pretty t-shirt that looks so beautiful underneath this romantic mocha jacket. Any more leopard or animal print and you’d start to look costume-like. (Nordstrom)
Gray is Great: Gray is the hot new neutral for fall, but it can be tricky to wear because it washes some women out. The trick is to wear it mixed in with bright shades, especially up top. This is a super blouse for gals with a few extra pounds because of the gentle cut and wonderful neckline which puts all the emphasis on the face. (Nordstrom)