Plus size women are beautiful and we come in all shapes and sizes. What determines our body types, as outlined below, are the proportions of the bust, waist and hips. Depending on body type will determine what type of clothing a woman should wear.
Diamond
Somone with a diamond body shape carries the majority of their weight [...]
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Nancy Baum is more than just a plus-sized pretty face. She is a former plus-size model who took her passion for fashion and created her own website and clothing line for the full figured gal - Cherished Woman. Nancy Baum has done more than just create a plus-size fashion haven for women, but she has also [...]
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It’s spring cleaning time again and not only do your walls and cupboards need a good cleaning, but also your style according to Figure Magazine. Here are some great tips that will have you stepping in style in no time!
Blushing Beauty
Did you know lipstick and concealer should be replaced every year?! Put on a fresh [...]
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Plus size fashion has improved a lot since I went to the prom! Over 20 years ago, we didn’t have great dresses like the one in the picture above from IGIGI, who sells sexy, sophisticated, plus size clothing.
It is getting close to prom season again and you beautiful plus-size teens out there will need the [...]
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Regardless of our size, women tend to purchase a lot of black clothing because the color black has a slimming effect. But the problem with black is that it can be super boring - no excitement, no fun, no flare.
All hope is not lost, though. Fashion designers are creating more plus-size clothing that is figure [...]
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Got a crowded closet? Who doesn’t! Here’s something great Lane Bryant wants women to know about.
Starting March 10 through April 1 Lane Bryant is sponsoring a contest to win a closet and wardrobe makeover. The contest is called “Closet of Your Dreams” and the grand prize winner gets a ClosetMaid closet makeover valued at $2,500 and [...]
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The Lane Bryant Friends & Family sale starts today and runs through Sunday, March 9th. The sale is online on March 8th and 9th. You can save 40% on your entire purchaseand with online purchases, you will need to enter promo code 0004090409797.
If you want to save 40% off of your entire purchase, click here [...]
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Please welcome guest blogger, Jodell Raymond, of Black Cat Plus.com. You can read more about Jodell at the end of this post. It is a pleasure and an honor to have her post on Big Beautiful U!
What I love most about fashion is its ability to help us remember the past, give us the opportunity [...]
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If you are a huge fan of Lane Bryant’s new Right Fit jeans, you will love the fact that they now have them in Capris as well!
I refuse to wear shorts because I hate the way my legs look these days, so in the summer, Capris is all I wear.
Lane Bryant has continued to [...]
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Currently at Lane Bryant from 2/2 - 3/22, for every $50 you spend in a Lane Bryant store, you will receive $25 Real Woman Dollars! This promotion only happens four times a year, so take advantage of getting some savings now!
The next redemption will be from March 24 - April 8 where you can spend the [...]
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