The Light Weight Sweater Dress
Last week I highlighted a chunky sweater dress. Today’s sweater dress is quite the contrast. This striped Light Weight Sweater Dress is from plus size icon Lane Bryant is delicate and figure hugging.
I love the stripes — a hot trend. What makes the stripes on this dress hot is the multi colors and the change in direction on the bodice. The stripe are made even more appealing to the eye with the solid black trim and thicker waist band. This light weight dress is available in sizes 14 to 28 for $79.50.
With the lighter weight sweater often comes the need for body shapers. Lane Bryant has one of the best ones I’ve seen yet, the Spanx Slim Cognito Body Shaper. I love how it attaches to the bra to keep it from sliding down the belly, something we all know would happen at some part of the day (I can feel the nuisance as I type). The Cognito body shaper comes in nude or black and sizes in sizes xl to 3x for $76. I can definitely see this item as a staple for smooth figure hugging fabrics of all kinds.
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Topic Links
* Get your own Light Weight Sweater Dress from Lane Bryant
* Get your own Spanx Slim Cognito Body Shaper from Lane Bryant
Jade Babydoll Peignoir
I was cleaning out really old emails I’ve been saving and came across this cute Babydoll Peignoir Set from plus size lingerie experts Hips and Curves. 
It comes two other colors besides the lovely jade shown here (black and red) but I love this jade. It gives the peignoir a fresh look that makes it a wearable piece instead of a “special occasion” piece that the red and black often provoke.
When I went to the website I was surprised to see that it was offered in sizes 1 to 6x. That is an excellent size range to carry. Depending on the size this set costs $47.50 to $53.
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Topic Links
* Get your own plus size Jade Babydoll Peignoir from Hips and Curves
Promo Friday
A sale or two to get you through the weekend:
Torrid is offering 10% Off Any Order (& their Annual Lingerie Sale is on this weekend)
Coupon Code 10OFFTD21
Expires: February 28, 2010
Visit Torrid for plus size bras and lingerie
Addition-Elle is offering free shipping on US and Can orders of $75 or more
Coupon code: SHIP2010
Expires: March 31, 2010
Visit Addition-Elle for plus size clothing
Yoga Accessories is offering 10% off order of $50
Coupon code: AFFS9324
Expires: February 31, 2010
Visit Yoga Accessories for a variety of yoga treats
Avenue is offering 20% off first item
Coupon code: NA
Expires: NA
Visit Avenue for plus size clothing
Jessica London is offering $20 off any $60 order, $25 off $75, or $30 off any order $100
Coupon code: JLA4023
Expires: NA
Visit Jessica London for plus size clothing
Buy Costumes is offering Free Shipping on Orders $70
Coupon code: freeship10
Expires: March 31, 2010
Visit Buy Costumes for plus size clothing
SKECHERS is offering $10 OFF any purchase $50+
Coupon Code: FBONW
Expires: February 28, 2010
Visit SKECHERS for shoes and boots
The Fashion Bug is offering FREE SHIPPING with orders of $75 or more (they are also having a 1 day sale on the 6th)
Coupon code: NA
Expires: February 7, 2010
Visit Fashion Bug for plus size clothing
Hot Topic is offering Free Shipping on orders of $50 or more
Coupon code: HTAFS50
Expires: February 27, 2010
Visit Hot Topic for plus size novelty fashions
Diamonds International is offering $10 Off Orders Over $25
Coupon code: GIFT10
Expires: March 5, 2010
Visit Diamonds International for authentic and fashion jewelry
Kiyonna is offering 20% OFF Everything & Free shipping on all ground domestic orders of $100+
Coupon code: NACHOS
Expiration: February 7, 2010
Visit Kiyonna for plus size career wear
Making It Big is offering 20% OFF all sales items
Coupon code: 20SALE
Expires: February 7, 2010
Visit Making It Big for plus size clothing
Old Navy is offering 20% OFF $100 “adult purchase”
Coupon code: ONSAVE20
Expires: February 18, 2010
Visit Old Navy for plus size clothing
Sephora is offering FREE Shipping over $25
Coupon code: TOUCHDOWN
When: February 6 to 8, 2010
Visit Sephora for cosmetics and beauty supplies
Have a great weekend!
My Turn
This novelty tee from Threadless speaks to me on so many levels. First, it’s so damn cute. Second, it features an elephant — they are right up there with hippos — love them. 
But mostly this t-shirt screams an important message that I think every average, skinny, curvy, plus-size, fat chick should take to heart no matter what they feel about their body. That their turn is just as important as anyone else’s and they deserve to have fun now and not when the lose whatever amount of weight they or society demands from them.
This t-shirt is actually titled “Higher Higher” and was designed by The Boy Fitz Hammond. It is selling for $18. I’m not sure why but it is only available in sizes up to 2x (down one from the usual).
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Topic Links
* Get your own My Turn t-shirt from Threadless
Francesca Dress
The Francesca Dress from plus size retailer Igigi had been a popular staple in black and amethyst for some time. It’s one of my favorite dresses because of it’s simple lines that work with a curvy body’s feminine appeal — the draped body, empire waist, flared skirt. 
Because the shoulders are designed to be worn on and off the shoulder it makes it a perfect dress for day to evening outings. All that is required is a little slip of the fabric (possibly a bra change), and a change in shoes and accessories.
This week Igigi got me all excited with the introduction of a new color to the already awesome Francesa Dress — teal. It’s is so heavenly. As many of you know pretty much blue anything is my favorite color. Especially if it is a rich a hue as this one.
The Francesca Dress is available in sizes 12 to 32 for $162.
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Topic Links
* Get your own plus size Francesca Dress from Igigi
* Another favorite Igigi dress
* Where to get party dresses
The Chunky Sweater Dress
I realize that spring is in the air with all the look-books being released but that doesn’t mean I’ve stopped thinking about winter. My toes just won’t let me. With end of season sales on the way it’s not surprising that this Swiss Miss Sweater Dress is on sale at Apple Bottoms for $69.99 in sizes 2x and 3x. The color is kind of springy, no?
This plus size sweater dress has nice details, a bright trendy color, and it has an appropriate length — I wouldn’t feel like my booty was getting a draft (or worse). As the model shows it looks great with dressy shoes. But it is definitely doable with tights and boots. Of course black would be my color of choice to make this color snap but We Love Colors has over 51 colors of tights I’m sure they would have an coordinating color.
What color tights would you wear with this dress?
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Topic Links
* Get your own Swiss Miss Sweater Dress from Apple Bottoms
* Plus Size Opaque Tights
* A Light Weight Sweater Dress
Gabourey Sidibe With Batwings
Last week I mentioned Monif C’s red batwing dress for Valentine’s Day. This week I see the adorable Gabourey Sidibe is wearing the black version on the cover of Ebony with leggings and booties. The Roxie Batwing Dress is available in sizes 1x to 3x for $175.
If you want the complete look you can make one stop for shiny leggings ($30), booties ($64), and bracelets ($10-14) at Torrid:
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Topic Links
* Get your own black Roxie Batwing Dress from Monif C
* Get your own Black Glitter Ruched Lamé Leggings from Torrid
Promo Friday
A sale or two to get you through the week:
Kiyonna is offering 10% OFF All Tops
Coupon code: TOPS10
Expires: February 3, 2010
Visit Kiyonna for plus size tops
Penningtons is offering 10% off (no minimum)
Coupon code: 1PLUS10
Expires: February 28, 2010
Visit Penningtons for plus size clothing
CJ Banks is offering 10% Off Any Order
Coupon code: NA
Expires: NA
Visit CJ Banks for plus size clothing
Bare Necessities is offering Free Shipping on US Orders over $50 (courtesy of Bargain Moose)
Coupon code: NA
Expires: NA
Visit Bare Necessities for plus size lingerie
Catherines is offering up to 80% on already-reduced clearance
Coupon code: NA
Expires: February 7, 2010
Visit Catherines for plus size clothing
Elf is offering FREE 27-pc Mini Makeup Kit with any purchase
Coupon code: LOYAL
Expires: February 14, 2010
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Elf Cosmetics
Evans UK is offering 20% off everything
Coupon code: NA
Expires: Monday February 1, 2010
Visit Evans UK for plus size clothing
Fashion Bug is offering up to 60% off original prices in their clearance
Coupon code: NA
Expires: February 3, 2010
Visit Fashion Bug for plus size clothing
Hot Topic is offering 25% off orders $50
Coupon code: HTA25OFF50
Expires: January 31, 2010
Visit Hot Topic for plus size clothing
indiDenim is offering Free Shipping Worldwide with any order
Coupon code: NA
Expires: NA
Visit indiDenim for plus size jeans
Making It Big is offering free shipping on complete order if it includes one dressy blouse
Coupon code: DBFS1
Expires: January 31, 2010
Visit Making It Big for plus size clothing
Oh Cheri is offering $20 off your order of $100 or more
Coupon code: LOVE20
Expires: January 31, 2010
Visit Oh Cheri for plus size lingerie
Silhouettes is offering 20% off $100 or more
Coupon code: AFJ20
Expires: February 10, 2010
Visit Silhouettes for plus size clothing
Swimsuits for All is offering 20% Off All Plus Size Swimwear
Coupon code: OFF20
Expires: February 2, 2010
Visit Swimsuits for All for plus size swimwear
Have a great weekend!
Valentine’s Dresses
Every girl should have a red dress that screams Happy Valentine’s Day. Here are five of my favorites:
This Raquel Lipstick Red Dress is from B & Lu and is available in sizes 1x to 4x for $59. This retro dress hugs the right cuves and has a panel to accentuate the waist. It looks like something Christina Hendricks’s character from Mad Men might wear.
This Quinn Jewel from Kiyonna is on sale for $68. It is available in sizes 0x to 5x. For the conservative woman who is not afraid to tease with a little arm flesh. No exposed waddle here.
This “Roxie” Beaded V-Neck Batwing Dress is from Monif C and is available in sizes 14 to 24 for $175. For the pop star fashionista.
This limited edition Sienna Dress is from Igigi and is offered in sizes 12 to 28 for $158. Pretty, flowing and flattering.
This Red Bandage Dress is from Torrid in sizes 2 to 5 for $54. Curve hugging crisscrossing pleats — what’s not to love!
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Topic Links
* Get your own Lipstick Red Dress for B & Lu
* Get your own Quinn Jewel Dress from Kiyonna
* Get your on Roxie Beaded Dress from Monif C
* Get your own Sienna from Igigi
* Get your own Bandage Dress from Torrid
Valentine’s at Hips and Curves
Sweet dreams are made of theses. Or at least they could be. I couldn’t believe I found such a great deal on a chemise from Hips and Curves. Red and under twenty. The second one is on trend with ruffles. And the third one, well, it’s just sexy.
Sexy Lace & Mesh Chemise
1x to 3x for $19.95
Ruffled Swiss Dot Mesh Babydoll
One size for $25.50
Garter Chemise with Power Net Sides
1x to 3x for $49.95
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Topic Links
* Get your own plus size sexy lingerie from Hips and Curves
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