Military inspired with big buttons on the front, a stand collar, empire waist and princess seams in front and back. The empire waist and the full skirting in the back really give rectangles or straight body shapes curve-atude! Side seam pockets. A Wool / viscose blend with full polyester lining. Available in sizes: 14W-34W. Was: $279.99 - $299.99 Now: $119.99 - $139.99.
We've scoured all the best online shops that specialize in plus sizes and put together a basic wardrobe for straight or rectangle body types. With your basics, always go for the highest quality you can afford. Just remember that the highest price doesn't always mean the highest quality! We've tried to add as many good quality deals as possible in here! Spend less on your trendy plus size pieces, the ones you know you will wear just one season, and spend more on these pieces that will carry you through many seasons and years.
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The Plus Size Fashion Diva has decided to end the November blues with a Giveaway. And what a great giveaway it is: you get to choose your own prize!
Here are the rules:
1) You MUST sign up as a member of the Plus Size Fashion Diva (or PSFD as we are known on Twitter ). Don't forget to sign up for our monthly newsletters, which are individualized according to body type. If you aren't a member, we can't reach you if you win the prize!
3) Leave us a comment on this story telling us the name of the piece you would like to have and why you think this piece of clothing will especially suit your body type. Check out our Body Type Quiz if you are unsure of what will look good on you.
4) You must be 18 or older. One entry per member. BUT if you write about our contest on your blog, send us the link and you will get an extra entry (or ping this story). If you twitter about this contest you will also get an extra entry, just be sure to add @PSFD to your tweet.
5) The Giveaway will run through the month of November. Comments and entries will be closed on November 30, 2009 at 11:59 pm EST. The draw will be held on December 1st, 2009. The winner will be contacted on Dec. 1 by moi and will be asked for their clothing size to send them their prize so please make sure your email is correct in your member area!
6) Giveaway is open to all PSFD members where ever you are in the world and includes the shipping and handling fees. If you live outside of the US you are responsible for any duties or customs fees that may be applicable.
Have you got your closet organized? Your basic wardrobe is sorted, but missing some essential pieces? We've taken a look at what the trendy plus size shopping scene has to offer and hand picked pieces that the Plus Size Fashion Diva considers to be absolute Essential Wardrobe Basics. Check out what we found for YOUR body type: