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Plus Size Belts
Ok, ladies, let's talk about something that I have been stewing about for months and months.
Plus size belts.
How hard is it to find great, stylish belts for us curvier girls? Especially if you are like me and not blessed with any type of waist! I personally need about a 38 inch belt, more like 40-42 inches if it is to be worn on my hips. And they are just about impossible to find!
How many of you look in the men's department for belts? I know I have. Haven't found anything nearly resembling a cute belt there, though. Belts are for me one of the top accessories in dressing great. Belts, shoes and purses should always be in the best quality you can afford. Scrimp on buying trendy pieces that you are only going to wear one season anyways, but never compromise on the quality of your shoes, handbags or belts.
Which leads me to my conundrum. If I find plus size belts at all, they are usually really icky! Lots of plastic crap that looks worn out the second time you wear it. Which sent me on a hunt online for FANTASTIC belts. Here's what I found!
I heart heart heart this belt!
It's a stretch belt with snakeskin embossed panels with metallic studs, big hook and eye closure and criss-crossed bands in the front. To.Die.For.
Think of all the possibilites with this one! Turn that boring plus size lbd into a stunner. Cinch that tunic over skinny jeans. And the best part is, it's only $19.50 at Ashley Stewart.
Here's a different kind of belt, one you can wear in your belt loops or over a cardigan or sweater. Love the leopard print to really pep up an outfit. Try this one with black trousers, a black shirt, black cardigan and camel colored shoes and bag. Easy and oh-so-chic!
On sale for $17.99 at One Stop Plus.
If you are looking for a lot of choice in belts, Torrid is your go-to place! It was really hard to pick just one example of their great styles, but I managed! :)
Really love this red stretch belt with rhinestone tabs and a big buckle. Would look great with camel colors! $22.00 at Torrid.
This might not look like much in the picture, but this is a really wonderful wrap belt from Igigi.
This is really trendy and along the lines of what I had been looking for in a belt. The two-tone colors in caramel and deep brown go great with just about every thing and the double leather looks great peeking out behind a cardigan!
$55 at Igigi.
Plus size belts.
How hard is it to find great, stylish belts for us curvier girls? Especially if you are like me and not blessed with any type of waist! I personally need about a 38 inch belt, more like 40-42 inches if it is to be worn on my hips. And they are just about impossible to find!
How many of you look in the men's department for belts? I know I have. Haven't found anything nearly resembling a cute belt there, though. Belts are for me one of the top accessories in dressing great. Belts, shoes and purses should always be in the best quality you can afford. Scrimp on buying trendy pieces that you are only going to wear one season anyways, but never compromise on the quality of your shoes, handbags or belts.
Which leads me to my conundrum. If I find plus size belts at all, they are usually really icky! Lots of plastic crap that looks worn out the second time you wear it. Which sent me on a hunt online for FANTASTIC belts. Here's what I found!
I heart heart heart this belt!
It's a stretch belt with snakeskin embossed panels with metallic studs, big hook and eye closure and criss-crossed bands in the front. To.Die.For.
Think of all the possibilites with this one! Turn that boring plus size lbd into a stunner. Cinch that tunic over skinny jeans. And the best part is, it's only $19.50 at Ashley Stewart.
Here's a different kind of belt, one you can wear in your belt loops or over a cardigan or sweater. Love the leopard print to really pep up an outfit. Try this one with black trousers, a black shirt, black cardigan and camel colored shoes and bag. Easy and oh-so-chic!
On sale for $17.99 at One Stop Plus.
If you are looking for a lot of choice in belts, Torrid is your go-to place! It was really hard to pick just one example of their great styles, but I managed! :)
Really love this red stretch belt with rhinestone tabs and a big buckle. Would look great with camel colors! $22.00 at Torrid.
This might not look like much in the picture, but this is a really wonderful wrap belt from Igigi.
This is really trendy and along the lines of what I had been looking for in a belt. The two-tone colors in caramel and deep brown go great with just about every thing and the double leather looks great peeking out behind a cardigan!
$55 at Igigi.
Controversy Over PLUS Magazine Article
Plus Size Fashion DivaPLUS magazine has written a body acceptance article that has sparked a lot of controversy, both inside and outside the plus size market.
The MailOnline, the online version of the Daily Mail did a full write up about the wildly popular article that went up last week. The article was accompanied by a great shot of Russian plus size model Katya Zahrkova, who wears a size 12, pictured along side a straight-size model.
The article is about trying to get the fashion industry to listen and use more normal size models instead of pushing the anorexic ideal down our throats.
Would love to hear your thoughts on the issue, leave your comments below!
Plus Size Fall Jean Fashion Trends 2011 for APPLES
Let's talk about bottoms. There's an undeniable trend towards flare and bell-bottom pants this season due to the major 70's fashion influence. But one caveat: due to an apple's proportions, jeans and pants tend to seem one "style" wider on an apples than on other figure types. By which I mean a straight cut pant often seems to be a boot cut, a boot can look like a flare and a flare just looks absolutely wrong. A fairly loose skinny jean will often look like a straight leg jean, which is a great flattering look on an apple.
If you want to go with the wide leg look, stay away from flares and tend towards straight wide leg pants with the opening no wider than the upper leg opening at the crotch.
These great boot cut jeans from Svoboda will look like a flare on most apples and ooze 70's sex appeal.
Pair them with a very plunged v-neck tunic that hits no further than your hip flexors and lots of jewellery for a fun, easy look.
These are wonderful trousers from Ashley Stewartand aside from coming in petite, average and tall lengths and 4 great colors, at the regular price of $29.50 they won't break the bank. These pants will look like a flare on apples, although they are billed as wide straigh legged pants.
Just remember the rule, the wider your pants, the slimmer your top should be. Long, elongating necklaces will help keep you from looking "puffy".
If you want to go with the wide leg look, stay away from flares and tend towards straight wide leg pants with the opening no wider than the upper leg opening at the crotch.
These great boot cut jeans from Svoboda will look like a flare on most apples and ooze 70's sex appeal.
Pair them with a very plunged v-neck tunic that hits no further than your hip flexors and lots of jewellery for a fun, easy look.
These are wonderful trousers from Ashley Stewartand aside from coming in petite, average and tall lengths and 4 great colors, at the regular price of $29.50 they won't break the bank. These pants will look like a flare on apples, although they are billed as wide straigh legged pants.
Just remember the rule, the wider your pants, the slimmer your top should be. Long, elongating necklaces will help keep you from looking "puffy".
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