You guys know how skeptical I was of Akira’s first ever plus-size fashion show…I couldn’t believe that they didn’t publicize it anywhere…and I couldn’t find any information about it on the Akira Facebook page or website. But, I decided to go anyway and see what it was all about.

I showed up at 7pm on the dot…but it was a while before the show got started. The staff was incredibly friendly and the vibe was supportive and positive and fun. Wine, champagne and soda were complimentary…and after a while, little slices of pizza and caprese salad bites were passed through the crowd. I had a great time mingling with some of the other people there, and I loved seeing the outfits some of the guests wore to the event!

However…ultimately, I’m not sure what the night accomplished. As far as I could gather, Akira has no plans to carry plus size clothing and I’m not entirely sure where the clothes the models wore actually came from… Many of the pieces were forgiving…meaning that a plus size gal could fit into an XL item if it’s flowy and not too restrictive. I’m glad I went and I know I made some new friends…but I do have to admit to feeling disappointed. Here’s some of the looks of the night. What do you think??

Valerie-the stylist for the show-passes some snacks to keep the crowd happy.

Bright pants/leggings are on trend.

This was my favorite model of the evening…but the outfit is not very flattering. Belting it under the chest  makes her appear disproportional, and the sides of the cardigan bubble out in an an unflattering manner over her hips. But she, herself is gorgeous.

Again–I’m not sure if this is the most flattering angle, but she looked fabulous. The black and white graphic kimono-type top floats away from her body and the all black leggings/catsuit puts the focus on the top.

You can never go wrong with a fantastic LBD paired with a bright, gorgeous top and statement necklace.

This was an interesting dress, but I didn’t get a great look at it. It has a significant amount of draping, which artfully covers her chest and falls diagonally down her body. It was very flattering and a great color.

Classic style, beautiful color, flattering fit.

Nice color…but the fabric is clearly clingy. If you have any type of curve or roll in your midsection, this dress would not hang properly.

My FAVORITE dress of the evening!!! One shoulder, broomstick pleats…with a gorgeous rhinestone detailing on the belt. And it was the most exquisite blue!! I wish I knew where to find this dress…I would buy it in a heartbeat!!!

This is Valerie at the end of the show…She looked fabulous in this show-stopping red, one shoulder dress. Again, I wish I knew where it was from.

OK, my beauties. Those are the highlights from the show. I’ll try to post a short video of the final walk, but I have to figure out how to do it. OH…and I’ll post a not-so-great picture of what I wore to the event too.

Have a great Saturday!!!
xoxo