Have a swanky night on the town planned, but nothing to wear? Here are over 20 retailers who offer a great selection of plus-size dresses for every special occasion–and every body type!

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Colour-blocked suit from Swimsuits For All

Spring has sprung which can only mean one thing: the time for dreaded swimsuit shopping is just around the corner. I once spent hours huddling in a change-room only to discover that exactly two of the thirty plus-size swimsuits I tried on didn’t make me look like a sausage on a stick. If I had only known what I do now.      

If the thought of squeezing yourself into suit after suit has you running for cover, here’s how to get over it: Narrow down your choices before you ever step foot into a change room, or better yet, increase the odds of finding a perfect plus-size swimsuit online by knowing EXACTLY what to look for before you hit the Add to Cart button.  Read this article »

Now that you know the basic building blocks of a perfect plus-size swimsuit, it's time to put them to work for your inverted triangle or "apple" body shape. Your best plus-size bathing suit styles will visually widen your hips to balance out a larger upper body, while creating definition at your waist. Read this article »

Now that you know the components of a flattering plus-size bathing suit, it's time to take the guesswork out of shopping and tailor them to your triangle or "pear" body shape. Your most flattering plus-size bathing suits will draw attention to a slender upper body and balance out a generous lower body. Read this article »

The best plus-size swimsuits for Rectangles will visually widen BOTH shoulders and hips to make your waist automatically seem smaller, while disguising a tummy. Using the basic elements of a fabulous plus-size bathing suit, here's how to put them to work for you. Read this article »

In my recent post I went over the basic components of a figure-flattering plus-size swimsuit. Now that you know the building blocks, it's time to put them to work for your hourglass shape. (And take the sting out of bathing suit shopping!) The best plus-size bathing suit styles will maintain your naturally proportioned shape and show off your smaller waistline. Read this article »

It’s been unseasonably cold here in Vancouver. And much to my chagrin, the jacket I bought last year still won’t close all the way. This year I vow NOT to buy a jacket that almost fits with the hopes of losing enough weight to actually stay warm in it. To stave off hypothermia, I went hunting for a stylish winter jacket that a) fits me well, b) is not black or gray, and c) works with my body shape not against it. 

I started my search at local retailers. While the selection is okay, there’s way too much black. And way too many pea coats. Read this article »

Where to find fashionable plus size workout clothing

We all know that exercise is easier when sporting cute athletic clothes–especially the ones made from high-tech fabrics designed to wick away sweat and keep you cooler. Unfortunately, most retailers that specialize in making athletic gear don’t stock sizes larger than L or XL. So what’s a plus-size athletic girl to do?  Read this article »

The following guidelines apply to every plus-sized body shape over 5’7″, unless otherwise noted.

The Plus-Size Tall Body Shape Objective:

Take advantage of your tall frame, which automatically makes you look slimmer! Read this article »

 The following guidelines apply to every plus-sized petite body shape unless otherwise noted.

The Plus-Size Petite Body Shape Objective:

Besides dressing for your particular plus-sized body shape, your objective is to visually elongate your frame — and avoid styles that make you appear wider. Read this article »