Style Plus Curves - A Chicago Plus Size Fashion Blog | Page 67 of 125

March 13, 2016 in Plus Size Style

Tomato Orange: The Freshest Color of the Season

I’m obsessed with ORANGE this season! Admittedly, this obsession started immediately after I tried on this Simply Be Pleated Dress with Lace Detail. This plus size dress comes in this bright tomato color and it is EVERYTHING. Case in point:

Plus size blogger Amber from Style Plus Curves in an orange plus size dress from Simply Be

Simply Be Plus Size Dress with Lace Detail and Pleats

The color just POPS and is so saturated and vibrant. The pleated skirt hits right at the knee and has great movement. And the lace details at the bodice, shoulders and sleeve are fabulous extras that take this dress to an 11. It’s appropriate for just about any event/activity…brunches, Easter, weddings, showers, church, or just a night out with your significant other or BFFs. It’s pretty much perfect!

If you haven’t heard of Simply Be yet, prepare to be amazed! This European brand has got a fabulous selection of plus size dresses, skirts and everything in between! Check them out for sure when you’re buying your spring/summer wardrobe!

I wore this amazing dress to an event today at Macy’s hosted by Shai from Drunk on Shoes. It was great to see a lot of local Chicago style bloggers out and about, and Shai is so friendly and fun. Check out my Instagram for pictures from the event!

March 11, 2016 in Plus Size Style

Feminine and Flirty Plus Size Hydrangea Print City Chic Dress

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 Blogger Amber from Style Plus Curves in a City Chic Hydrangea Print Plus Size Dress

Plus Size Hydrangea Print Dress from City Chic

I have this exact City Chic dress in a gorgeous Cactus print–it has the same super saturated floral appeal and the same great shape. The v-neck comes down pretty low, and the waist nips in tightly before flaring out into the full skirt. It hits me a few inches above the knee, but I believe it is knee-length on most people! This is a perfect dress for all sorts of spring activities — an Easter brunch or a wedding shower for a girlfriend. It’s available on City Chic’s website, but you can also find it at Macy’s too!

March 10, 2016 in Plus Size Style

Feeling Like a Goddess in this Plus Size Draped Maxi Dress

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.

Plus Size Blogger Style Plus Curves in Plus Size Maxi Dress from City Chic, One Shouldered Drape Maxi Dress, plus size black dress

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!

March 9, 2016 in Plus Size Style

This Striped Shirt Dress is EVERYTHING for Spring!

I put this Ellos Striped Shirtdress on for a quick photo shoot, and no less than 3 people stopped and told me how much they loved it! And this was only about a 5 minute shoot. I loved it when I bought it, but after that reaction, this dress is going into my staple rotation this spring and summer! And why wouldn’t it? It’s adorable! This Ellos Striped Shirtdress from Fullbeauty.com is so classic and feminine and the full skirt is lovely and twirl-tastic!

Plus Size blogger Amber from Style Plus Curves, Ellos Striped Shirtdress, Fullbeauty.com, Kate Spade

Ellos Striped Shirtdress c/o Fullbeauty.com; Kate Spade Steamer Clutch

Just a quick note on sizing, so you don’t make the same mistake I did — Ellos sizing is different, so DO NOT order the size you’re used to! I’m usually a 2X, so that’s what I ordered, but I was WAY off! So… if you’re a 14/16, go with a M, 18/20 is L, 22/24 is 1X, 26/28W is 2X and so on up to a 5X.

March 8, 2016 in Plus Size Style

Feeling Modern and Bold In This Yellow Skirt from Lane Bryant

This yellow skirt was so bright and cheery, I had to have it when I saw it at Lane Bryant earlier last month! I always love pops of yellow in the spring, but for once, I wasn’t feeling pastels or florals. Instead, I wanted to put together an outfit that was graphic and modern and bold, so I opted to pair the Modernist Circle Skirt with a window pane print halter top with a tie at the neckline and these awesome Coach peep-toe booties. Fresh, modern and bright…just what the change in season calls for!