I’m absolutely seeing blue at Igigi and loving it! If you have been following me on this blog or twitter you know by now that blue is my absolute favorite color of choice. This season it must be Igigi’s too because they have some gorgeous blue frocks for the curvy ladies. The most recent...
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If you are looking for a vintage inspired wedding dress that is all about lace from head to toe then this is it. This limited edition dress is available from plus size clothing retailer Kiyonna and while they are not a bridal boutique they do know plus size fashion and fit. This plus size...
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Tova Marc is a couture designer who designs wedding and evening gowns up to sizes 28. She owns her own bridal salon in New Jersey as well as two online stores. One of the sites that really captured my attention was the “modest” bridal gown site. This site is particularly interesting to me because...
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Wedding season is upon us and the flood of brides-to-be into dress shops and trade shows is well underway. But what about the plus size bride? If the plus size bride is lucky enough to live in a big metropolitan she’ll probably have no problem going to shops, trying on dresses, and finding the...
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Yuliya Zeltzer, a Ukrainian-born, self taught designer is the motivation behind Igigi (pronounced ee zhee zhee) plus size fashions. Her designs have become leading edge for career and party dresses for women size 12 to 32. Her success can be attributed in part to the extraordinary word of mouth for both fit and quality....
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There’s no doubt that Monif C’s Convertible Marilyn Dress is the most versatile piece on the market. There are a few basic colors but usually new colors are introduced each season. It comes in a long or short version that can be used as a party dress, wedding dress, brides maid dresses, New Year’s...
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It is hard to believe that it is the last days of September. Next up? Halloween — boo! There are so many options for plus size costumes this year. Some are standards and some are new. Every day this week I’m going to share some of my favorite costumes from my favorite shops. First...
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Wedding dresses for plus size women are incredibly beautiful. No, that is isn’t shock so much as it is relief. I ventured into a new (to me) shop this week that provides wedding attire for regular and plus size brides-to-be and was reminded of the wonderful variety now available. David’s Bridal provides multiple images...
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Payless shoe stores is helping to take the sting out of planning for a wedding by offering very affordable bridal shoes that are cute, sexy and some are dye-able. One of my favorite styles from the Unforgettable Moments collection by Lela Rose Gloria is the Platform Sling. It is available online in sizes 5...
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One of the most versatile accessories this year is the pashmina wrap or scarf. It’s been around for years and is popular in Europe. With the sleeveless dress gaining more and more appeal amongst plus size women, the addition of the pashmina has gained momentum 100 fold. I was at a June wedding a...
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I am totally crushing on Monif C’s new red ruffle dress. Woot, woot! Ruffles are hot and so is this color. Love it. What are the chances that it will go on sale before the wedding in June. I know, not likely. The “Elaine” Ruffle Sleeve Frock comes in sizes 14/16 – 22/24 for...
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“A Wedding Guide for the Full-figured Woman” Chamein Canton’s 188 paged hardcover wedding book Down the Aisle in Style proclaims that “women come in all shapes and sizes” as do brides. By far the most important aspect of this book is the information on dresses, veils, and bouquets. Chamein gets down to specifics about...
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Here is another online bridal salon that caters to the plus size bride. Sydney’s Closet offers formal dresses for many occasions including wedding, veils, shoes and lingerie. Their sizes range from 0 to 44 (above 32 has their own section). Being an authentic bridal salon their prices for traditional wedding gowns range from $150...
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