I’m a southern girl from Alabama, and I grew up with overflowing hydrangea bushes in my front yard. So I had to have this amazing Plus Size Hydrangea Print Dress from City Chic the moment I saw it! The print is so bold and saturated, and the shape is flirty and feminine–complete with a tulle underskirt that helps the skirt flare out in a fabulous full way.
Plus size fashion has come a long way in the past few years! I distinctly remember the moment – 2 years ago – that I found this plus size One Shouldered Drape Maxi Dress from City Chic at my local Nordstrom. Nordstrom had just started carrying the Australian brand, and I was so thrilled to find young, modern and more affordable plus size dresses within my reach. It was a big deal and in my mind, truly revealed the coming changes in the plus size retail industry.
City Chic One Shoulder Drape Plus Size Maxi Dress; Rag & Bone Gold Boots; Betsey Johnson Lightening Bolt Clutch
I wore this strikingly modern black drape dress to Chicago Latino Fashion Week in 2013 and experienced one of the highs of my life in fashion. Everyone — and I mean everyone — thought that I was a designer or one of the models in the show. Paired with bold accessories like these Gold Boots from Rag & Bone and this Lightening Bolt Pink and Gold clutch and these bright aqua blue earrings, and I felt like a goddess.
Sadly, this dress is no longer in stock, but you can check out City Chic’s Other Fab Maxi Dresses here or visit Nordstrom’s website here.
It was a great night, and this dress made it even more special. The draping, the modern loose fit and the unexpected details make this a dress that I’ll be keeping for years to come!
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Just spotted a Buy One Get One Free sale on dresses, skirts and jumpsuits at Eloquii.com with the code HAPPY. SO many cute looks.
Here are some I’m putting in my cart!
Studio Pearl Shoulder Peplum Dress
Summer is nearly here, and if you don’t have a floral dress in your wardrobe, get on it stat! Florals are a major trend this season — coming in every shade and combination — so pick the one that shows off your flair the best! When Kohl’s asked me what my summer essentials were for the plus size market, I knew that floral dresses were number one on my list. Proper, minimalist or bohemian, short or maxi, floral dresses are abundant. This adorable black, white and gray sleeveless dress is Apt. 9 from Kohl’s, and it has already become a go-to item in my closet!
I love the kind of abstract, but kind of photographic floral print. And the fabric is a fabulous stretch polyester knit which holds its shape and looks amazing though multiple wears.
I could have gone bold with my accessories, but was feeling more demure — so I paired it with blush pink pearls and wedges. Very ladylike, right??
And there’s a cutout detail on the back! The scoop neck is modest and appropriate for work, and the cutout detail on the back adds flair, without being too revealing.
Comfortable, stylish, and on-trend are all the hallmarks of a summer essential. Check out the other summer essentials that my fellow bloggers picked out on the Plus Size Section of the Kohl’s website. SO CUTE!!!
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