Dresses

Igigi Goes Into the Blue

June 11, 2013 By Moe Leave a Comment

Igigi by Yuliya Raquel latest collection, called Into the Blue (right up my alley), is “drenched in color and vibrant prints” for summer. Their latest photo shoot was shot outside the Cliff House in San Francisco and the featured model this time around is Clementine Desseaux who I have often seen referred to as Clementine.

The dresses are full of decadent colors, criss crossing fabrics, draping, ruching, and the pleating that we love so much was well as great pattern combinations. As usual the pieces range in price from $62 to $195. Here are a few of my favorites from the summer collection:

Let’s start things off with a little summery print on black color block. Mmmagnifique!

Print and black color block dress from Igigi.

Followed by some power purple and ruffles (already on site in azalea or jade).

Power purple ruffled day dress from Igigi.

Of all of the dresses I think this is actually my favorite of favorites. I love the crispness of black and white but the softness of the lace shoulders. The piping down the front accentuates the curves in all the right places. It has an allover vintage appeal that is so hot right now.

Black and white dress from Igigi.

Mix a little gold with your plum to add a little sparkle to your day or sheen to your night (already on site in plum or black).

Wine translucent dress from Igigi.

You cannot name a collection after blue and not a least have it covered. And they do with this delicate flowing maxi.
Plus size blue maxi dress from Igigi.

What are your favorites?

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Maureen (Moe) Wood has been writing for the Large and Lovely site at BellaOnline for over nine years. Her plus size shopping blog, My Favorite Things, will celebrate its sixth anniversary this summer. Read more about Moe on her about page or follow her through her social network links below.

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Plus Size Vintage Inspired Clothing

June 2, 2013 By Moe Leave a Comment

Never has vintage inspired clothing been so popular than it has right now; especially for plus size women. It used to be that retro dresses were only of interest to a small section of women much like Goth clothing was but it has really mainstream with a fever.

One of my favorite shops with plus size offerings for both dresses and swimwear is an online shop called PinupGirlClothing. Besides some beautiful vintage inspired clothing they use an excellent array of different size models to display their garments and are a perfect example that all models do not need to be below a size 8 to sell clothing.

Here are a few of my favorites from their plus size line (ok, I know, more than few but I could not help it, doll).

Plus size pinup dresses from PinupGirlClothing.com

From left to right:

The Erin Dress in lucky green, $96
The black Natalie Dress with red trip, $88
The red Ava Dress, $108
The pink Marilyn Swimsuit, $102
The white Doris Top, $52
The Deadly Dames Troublemaker Dress in red gingham and black, $102
The blue and black lace Micheline Dress, $96
The black and white polka dot Rita Dress, $102

At the moment it looks like they serve up to 4x but not all garments come in all sizes but I am assuming it is because they are sold out and not just because it was not offered.

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The Navy Maxi Dress

May 30, 2013 By Moe Leave a Comment

I love everything about the Vivian Plus Size Maxi Dress from Igigi; beginning with its navy base, to its bright blue accent that surrounds the arms and waist, to shallow scoop neck style that is guaranteed to keep my bra covered. Since the model is 5’10″ I am assuming the length would also create a true maxi length. On the downside the dress is dryclean (or handwash) but it is so cute.

This gorgeous boat neck navy dress is from Igigi.

This is a great summer maxi dressed alone with sweet sandals for being touristy or with heels and jewelry for lunch out with the girls. The navy opens it up for being nautical if the mood suits you too.

So many dresses, so little time.

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Print Dresses

May 7, 2013 By Moe Leave a Comment

I have not been to the online Apple Bottoms shop in ages, probably since they joined forces with Dr. Jays. I popped in for a quick sec today and fell for these plus size print dresses.

Bias Cut Striped Maxi Dress, $47 — I know, it’s not a maxi dress but I love how it loose on top and snug on the bottom. The colors are fabulous and the bias is interesting.

Bias striped print dress from Apple Bottoms.

High Low Hem Printed Chiffon Dress, $29 — This chiffon dress is so sweet. I love the pattern and the sexy hi-low cut.

A hi-low print dress from Apple Bottoms.

Check the site too as I noticed there was a 20% off coupon.

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Do You Know Joan?

April 8, 2013 By Moe Leave a Comment

Plus size maxi dresses from SwakDesigns.

Joan is revisiting SwakDesigns and she is coming back in three colors perfect for anyone with spring fever. This plus size maxi dress with kimono style sleeves has an adjustable belt in back and comes in sizes 1x to 6x for an affordable $69.90. The three colors are black, pink berry and my absolute favorite, Jade:

The jade Joan plus size maxi dress from Sealed with a Kiss.

It is still pretty cool so I would probably add SwakDesign’s Jamie cardigan ($49) with a belt ($15), boots (Anne Klein wide calf, $125), and a touch of bright yellow polish (Deborah Lippman, $17) for luck.

Accessories to wear with the plus size Joan maxi from SwakDesigns.

When it warms up I would lose the cardi and boots for some gladiator sandals (UGG Salah, $120) and pink polish in honor of early blossoms.

How would you wear the Joan dress?

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Portia Pin-up Dress

April 2, 2013 By Moe Leave a Comment

Pinup dresses from plus size retailer, Kiyonna.

There is no denying that pin-up style dresses have made a strong comeback. It used to be limited to a small selection of women of somewhat like goth was but pin-up looks have been bleeding heavily into mainstream dressing especially this last year including plus size fashion. There are a number of specialty shops that have been offering strictly pinup designs for years but other designers and shops are offering them as well. Kiyonna has a cute little number called Portia which comes in two patterns options.

The somewhat traditional flower print:

And the edgy animal print:

I was attracted to the floral print first but the animal print is really growing on me especially with the contrasting red strip. The plus size portia dresses are available in sizes 10 to 32 for $128. Kiyonna ships internationally. You can save 15% off orders of $150 or more with the code BLOOM.

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The Mystique Collection

March 29, 2013 By Moe Leave a Comment

Plus size designer dresses by Qristyl Frazier.

With my sy-fy TV/movie background, when I hear the word “mystique” I instantly think of the X-Men and the very blue Rebecca Romijn-Stamos. This has nothing to do with her, or even blue (ok, there is one blue dress but for the most part, no blue). The Mystique Collection is the name of plus size designer Qristyl Frazier’s new line of clothing for spring. The line is full of lovely spring brights but my absolute favorite is this bright orange figure hugger called Envy. It is available in sizes 8 to 26 for $59.

Here are a few other favorites (click on image to see the un-decapitated version):

How bright do you like your brights?

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Spring Lace

March 27, 2013 By Moe Leave a Comment

Light yellow lace dress by Allen Schwartz for Nordstrom.

Longer, brighter days, spring tulips, and long walks are the first things to come to mind when I think of spring. Easter is around the corner and Spring will be banging at the door before we know it (ok, I am being hopeful, I still have snow on ground). This yellow lace dress by Allen Schwartz via Nordstrom brings fond thoughts of fancy tea parties and brunches. I want to put little white gloves with it. And maybe some bright mint sandals.

Nordstrom carries a nice selection of luxury plus size clothing in sizes 14 to 24.

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Awaken to Igigi

March 21, 2013 By Moe Leave a Comment

IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel’s Spring Awakening Collection are full of the inspirations of love and romance. You can expect to find vivid prints, girly accents, lace, and asymmetric draping. The beautiful model you see adorned with these lucious fabrics is Kailee O’Sullivan. Two of my favorite dresses from the collection are:

The Plus Size Philis Maxi Dress

The Plus Size Janus Dress

Look for these beautiful dresses the first few weeks in April. The Janus dress (April 2) is $122 and the Philis dress (April 9) is $180

Igigi offers daily, career, and special occasion (including wedding) clothing for plus size women size 12 to 32.

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Sexy Peplum

March 20, 2013 By Moe Leave a Comment

Black peplum dress from Fashion to Figure.

Can Peplum be sexy? It can if it is the plus size Deep Dive Textured peplum dress from Fashion to Figure. Are you brave enough to wear this black peek-a-boo dress? They have styled it with subdued silver accessories which makes the dress the center point but I really want to add some red to top it off even if it is just a bangle or a cocktail ring.

This $42 dress is available in sizes 1x to 3x. Are you still loving peplum these days or have you had enough?

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Spring Stripes

March 14, 2013 By Moe Leave a Comment

Stripes are getting an extra special kick this season so expect the stripes in your wardrobe to increase exponentially if you do any shopping. Eloquii has two striped plus size dresses for spring that stand out in particular.

First is this amazing Stripe Knit Peplum Dress currently on sale for $84:

Second, this Flirty Striped Dress (belt included) also on sale for $84:

Both dresses are available in sizes 14 to 24.

Gone are the days when fat girls were strongly encouraged to wear only dark vertical thin stripes. Today it is stripes in every which direction and color we please!

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Melissa Masse Dresses

March 13, 2013 By Moe Leave a Comment

Plus size Melissa Masse pink silk dress.

Melissa Masse is print crazy but in a good way — I fell in love with the latest inspirations on her website. Masse’s designs for dress sizes S to 3x. I love many of her designs but these ones are my favorites. Sure you can find some solids too but these prints are so much fun. Here are a few of my favorites (I think I may have a girl-crush on the red-head):

From left to right:

Magenta Ikat Shirt Dress 100% silk, $275
Violet Leopard Ikat Dress, $206
Poppy Print Maxi Dress, $314
Black Diamond Print Dress, $209
Tangerine Navy Animal Style Dress, $325
Indigo Flags Shirt Dress, $325
Black Creme Abyss Ponte Dress, $250

I always seem to be drawn to black and white prints first, I am a very minimalist when it comes to flower prints although I do like them on other people — depends on the print, geometric shapes and animals are definitely winners too. Of all prints dots and stripes are my favorites.

What types of prints are you usually attracted to?

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Kiyonna Highlights Lace

February 15, 2013 By Moe 2 Comments

One of my favorite features this year is lace especially when it is on dresses. I like it as a delicate sleeve, as a covering for the back or bodice, but mostly as an overlay with another fabric underneath. Lace has really come a long way from the prickly stuff I was forced to wear as a kid. Kiyonna has an amazing selection of plus size dresses with lace detailing to choose from. My favorites? The Valentina and Retro Glam dresses.

From left to right:

Valentina Illusion Dress, $118
Retro Glam Lace Dress, $168
Gigi Lace Cinch Dress, $128
Scalloped Boudoir Lace Dress, $158
Analisa Lace Column Dress, $288
Luna Lace Dress, $158

How do you like your lace, as a subtle accent or as a complete overlay? Also I am curious what you like your lace print to be, do you prefer it to floral or something else?

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