Summer Essentials Archives | Style Plus Curves - A Chicago Plus Size Fashion Blog

October 4, 2016 in Plus Size Style

Eloquii End of Season Sale – Score This Adorable Gingham Skirt

Fall is here! And that means…summer stock is being cleared off the shelves! Summer Sales are everywhere…and since I didn’t get a chance to post this during summer, I thought I’d post it now that it’s on sale. 🙂 You’re welcome!

Chicago Plus Size Blogger Amber from Style Plus Curves in Eloquii Gingham Skirt and White Ruffle Top, summer style, summer sale

Eloquii Studio Pleated Midi Skirt in Blue Gingham

Gingham was one of my favorite trends this summer, and I’m sure it’ll be back next summer…so snap up this skirt now for a great price and rock it next year!

May 27, 2016 in Plus Size Style

Summer Essentials from Gwynnie Bee: Fresh Squeezed Orange

If you’ve seen my Instagram account this month, you’ll know that only one color is calling my name this season: ORANGE. I can’t get enough of this bright, fun and unexpected hue! One of my favorite orange plus size dresses is this City Chic Zip Front Tunic Dress that I got from Gwynnie Bee. It’s a fresh squeezed summer essential and I can’t stop wearing it!

Plus Size Blogger Amber from Style Plus Curves, Orange Dress, City Chic Tunic Dress, Gwynnie Bee, Summer Essentials

City Chic Zip Front Tunic Dress via Gwynnie Bee

Not sure about rocking the orange this summer? Gwynnie Bee is the perfect way to try out trends, colors and silhouettes that you’re not sure of. The plus size clothing subscription service is brilliant — once you have a subscription, you can closet as many items as you want and they are mailed directly to you. You can wear or keep them as long as you like and when you’re ready for something new, you just mail it back in a pre-addressed envelope! Or, if you love it as much as I love this City Chic Dress, you can buy it and keep it forever!! Gwynnie Bee is the perfect solution for those of us with limited closet space and the constant urge for new clothes!

Gwynnie Bee has tons of other amazing summer essentials to inspire you, and they just released their Summer Essentials Look Book. Check out the service here.

*Gwynnie Bee provides me with a complimentary subscription in exchange for honest and unbiased reviews and feedback on their service. All opinions are my own.

July 6, 2015 in Plus Size Style

Summer Style Essential: Plus Size Wrap Dress in Coral from Kiyonna

Color is the color of the season, and wow, this Coral Honeycomb Wrap Dress from Kiyonna is rocking it! I had 4 people stop me on the way to work to gush and ask where they could get it. It’s no wonder that it’s nearly sold out. If you’re feelin’ this look, and you’re a plus size gal wearing a 2X, head over to Kiyonna right now and buy it. The color is amazing, the fabric lays perfectly, and the sheer honeycomb knit detail at the shoulders and sleeves give this dress even more edge. And did I mention that it’s a wrap dress? So it lays perfectly over curves!

Plus Size Fashion Blogger Amber from Style Plus Curves in a coral plus size wrap dress from Kiyonna in Chicago

A strong color like this can carry another strong color, so I paired it with turquoise accessories for even more punch. I kept the shoes simple with nude pumps, and that was it.

This dress is exactly what I want out of my summer wardrobe — great color, light fabric, terrific cut and super flattering. If they’re already sold out of the Coral when you get there, it comes in black too!!!

July 1, 2015 in Plus Size Style

Plus Size Americana Style from Kohl’s for July 4th

Hey y’all!!!! Let’s hear it for a long weekend of American classics–BBQ, roasted corn, hot dogs, potato salad and all the fixings! Celebrating July 4 in style calls for red, white and blue and denim! My Americana Outfit features a Chaps Printed No Iron Shirt in Multi Plaid (similar here and here) and these Jennifer Lopez Cuffed Denim Boyfriend Shorts, courtesy of Kohl’s…cute, right??

If you want to take this style up to an 11, add a cowboy hat and some fab boots–and strut your stuff from the BBQ to the fireworks and beyond!!

Now, let’s go celebrate America with family, friends, food, fun and fashion!

June 8, 2015 in Plus Size Style

Plus Size Summer Essentials: The Floral Dress from Kohl’s

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!

Style Plus Curves in Plus Size Floral Dress from Kohls

Apt 9 Textured Fit & Flare Dress courtesy of Kohl’s

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!!!