Plus Size Business Casual Attire - Tips For Women

Plus Size Business Casual Attire - Tips For Women

Today we will be discussing about some office/work outfits for plus size women. For those women who are plus size and go to work. Good presentation of yourself is very important if you go out. Therefore  we will give you all ideas how curvy women should dress for work /office.

 Work wear that is easy and comfortable to wear.Those women who feel comfortable in casual outfits can get Latest ideas in the article we published ” best casual outfits combinations for plus size women“

How to wear corporate wears for a plus size lady

Plus size women are usually worried. They find it hard to decide the best outfits for themselves that they can wear on daily basis to their work place. It is indeed challenging to decide outfits that can suit the body shape well, therefore while purchasing the outfits one needs to make sure that the outfit should fit them well

Work outfits can be styled in several ways. From too formal to semi – formal. Curvy women can choose them according to their preference. Few ladies like to keep it very formal and few like it simple. One needs to keep in mind that whatever they wear should be comfortable.Semi-formal attire which can be worn regularly anywhere, even to the work place. T-shirt and jeans, top and coat, etc. is considered to be a very semi -formal work outfit. Plus size ladies need to keep a lot of things in mind when they are out for shopping. Outfits should be chosen according to the body size and shape.

There is no doubt that ladies are very conscious about their dressing style. Specially for working women who have to stay outdoors. A casual outfit should be very comfortable for any working women and they can wear it easily to work.There are different perceptions and preferences of every women when it comes to selection of the outfit. From color selection to style. One working women might go for jeans and shirt which is very casual, and other might go for a formal coat and shirt, it all depends on personal taste.

One advice to all the ladies reading our post is that one should never look at the price tag to look good, it is all about how you dress and how you style it that makes you look good. You need to make sure you feel comfortable in your clothes.Go for the perfect fitting and color. Combination and size really matters. Office attire should be kept very minimal and simple. Your simplicity enhance your personality only. Here are some outfits ideas.Lets view the different  plus size workwear outfit combinations.

Fashionable Plus Size Clothes - Ideas For Women

Fashionable Plus Size Clothes - Ideas For Women

Swag Outfits for Chubby ladies: Plus Size historically was difficult to find. Very few  brands kept high waist numbers but now the trends have changed and more and more brands have come up with increase in waist size.

Plus size brands have become famous tremendously as more and more people are purchasing their items. Being  a girl comes with its charms and the biggest charm or the biggest dream every girl has is to look pretty, her dress should be perfect and she should be the belle of the party.  Chubby girls have difficulty in styling their dresses or what dress to wear for different events. This article is all about guiding the girls who are a little overweight on how to be creative and experiment with various  swag looks. As swag is all about hip hop, trendy cool clothes so we have collected a few samples for you girls. Check them out.

Boyfriend jeans with Heels

Belt is used on a black top to define your waist and this pink layered sweater is adding the color. To give a slimmer look style it with boyfriend jeans and you are a hit.

Swag top for women with Big Bust

Glitteryblack with gold pencil skirt with a fitting beige top with chunky bracelets and high heels can make your day or night.

Little Black Dress

Cropped Pants with a Fitted Top

This ensemble can be worn for the office and for a simple lunch with colleagues.

 Polyvore Set

Spring Wear

 Office Swag Look

 

2011 WISHFUL THINKING

2011 WISHFUL THINKING

There are many stylish changes that one can wish for in the coming year. So, let’s see what might hopefully change in the coming year when we have a look at streets of where we live, watch TV, catch up on the celebrity news or find when we go shopping.
One would think that with all the hair salons that we would see men and women with great haircuts and women who find it necessary to wear a spot of makeup to improve their looks. Instead we have hair that looks like it was cut with a food processor and either no makeup or so much that you like Snooki. Somewhere there is a happy medium for both, not to mention that one should try to look their numerical age and not the age they wish they were.
In keeping with appearances, let’s think of how many young people and older ones as well, who have decided that God gave them blank skin so that they could be walking, living sketch pads. Has anyone taken the time to realize that getting a tribal tattoo at 25 doesn’t quite hold the same allure on a 60 year old whose skin has begun to sag? People need to think beyond the single moment when the whim hits.
Let’s have a look at some style hints for 2011. Wearing clothes that do not fit properly do not make you look thinner or sexier. Wearing clothes that are barely held together by a few threads, does not make you look hipper or “down with it” or whatever phrase comes to mind. Women looking like sausages in weenie skins are not sexy whether you are 17 or 70….get a size that fits. Every store has mirrors…use them!! Men wearing shrunken clothes look like they are still trying to wear their clothes from when they were passing into puberty. It is not becoming on anyone no matter what your age and no matter how much you spend crafting the look.
Continuing on with my hopeful changes for the sartorially and cosmetically challenged in the year 2011, let’s talk shoes and stockings (pantyhose). It seems that editorially speaking and in real life, pantyhose/stockings, used to be an essential element of being well dressed and well groomed. This seemingly small “must” has all but disappeared. Stores like Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Bergdorf’s, Barneys and all the rest you can think of, had hosiery counters if not departments…all gone! ; not to mention every drug store.
As an observer of fashion, it seems that women today have forgotten what it is like to be well groomed and have instead opted for the easy way out. Yes, going without hose of any kind is indeed a less costly path for everyday dressing but there is more at stake than just finances. One might take into consideration that stockings may just cover the legs but they are indeed an amazingly erotic weapon. Panty hose does more than just cover the legs; they hold you in from waist to toe for a clean smooth look that cannot be otherwise achieved. The major plus is that you look finished. Kim Khardashian is not a classy girl just a wannabe with a giant ass and cleavage who will do anything to get her picture taken : thusly not a role model.
Shoes for men and women have taken a hit in the past 2 decades as the unrivaled winners in this classification have to be flip flops and sneakers of all varieties. Guys, it is really not ok to wear a suit or sport coat with athletic shoes unless you are under 21. Ladies, no it is not ok to wear flip flops to the office at any time of year for any number of reasons including cleanliness. Also ladies, do not believe that the higher the heel the better you look as so many may have already learned, there is an art to walking properly in stilettos and that goes for platforms as well.
Lastly, let’s have a look at that “scruffy” look that seems to have swept this world, country, state and city by storm. Guys, for the most part, look dirty and unkempt as they think it is a license to not shave…..ever! In case anyone is interested, it takes work to keep up the casual scruffy look of lets say…………Hugh Jackman.
The deal is this, why doesn’t everyone take a long hard look in the mirror and resolve to change at least one of the mentioned afflictions for the New Year? If you want to help the economy, then help the every department store and retail stores in your home town….buy good shoes, wear stockings a few times a week, get a shave and look like you really are going somewhere important even if you are not. Since we can never have a do over for a first impression, make people notice how you have decided to present yourself for 2011.

Paris Fashion Week Minute: Chanel and Louis Vuttion Spring/Summer 2013--Pics + Full Runway Videos!

Paris Fashion Week Minute: Chanel and Louis Vuttion Spring/Summer 2013--Pics + Full Runway Videos!

THE PURSE of the season, Rounded Shoulders, Boxy Shapes, Phyllis Diller and Checkmate Dresses...



Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld:

Does This Meet the Carry-On Size Requirements: I DREAM to have this purse and bring it to LAX for my next airplane flight--Chanel Spring/Summer 2013

Karl Lagerfeld showed another big collection for the House of Chanel during Paris Spring/Summer Ready-to-Wear Fashion Week. He showed approximately 80 looks with a HUGE backdrop of wind farm and solar panels.  It always astounds me what selling lots and lots of leather quilted purses, perfumes--and a bouclé suit or two--can buy you...

 Wind Tunnel Catwalk: Chanel Spring/Summer 2013

As usual, the show was schizophrenic with tons of ideas being thrown out to the eager fashionista public, who loved it all. In the audience were Jennifer Lopez with her little cute daughter Emme and Casper, JLo's boyfriend. They all sat sandwiched between photographer Patrick Demarchelier, Lagerfeld Boy Toy Model-Muse Baptiste Giabiconi and Kanye West.

Que preciosa: Jennifer Lopez with daughter Emme Lopez at Chanel Spring/Summer 2013 runway show

Luxe Cute: According to DailyMail, Emme Lopez wore $2,400 worth of Chanel for the first outing to a Paris Fashion Week fashion show

Look at the Pretty Roof: Jennifer Lopez' daughter,Emme, gets distracted while pretty clothes and pretty models saunter by--Chanel Spring/Summer 2013

The Fashion:

Lagerfeld showed lots of black, white, pink, blue, denim, pearl details (homage to Chanel's faux pearl necklaces), bolero and boxy/square shapes for jackets and dresses, strapless tunic dresses, oversized raglan sleeves, curved shoulders and much more, including a final group that had "Phyllis Diller" written ALL OVER them. Seriously.

Here are some photo highlights:

Pearl Girls: Chanel Spring/Summer 2013

No Strap Zone: Chanel Spring/Summer 2013

Riviera Travel: Chanel Spring/Summer 2013

Pink Ladies: Chanel Spring/Summer 2013

Rounded Shoulders: Chanel Spring/Summer 2013

Phyllis Diller Muse: Chanel Spring/Summer 2013

Click Below to watch FULL Runway Video of Chanel Spring/Summer 2013:

Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs:

Check Fab: Models on escalators, finale of Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2013

Marc Jacobs showed his Spring/Summer 2013 collection for Louis Vuitton in Paris. I was wowed by the staging to begin with. I wondered how he would top himself after last season's train spectacle. He did, but in a more minimalist manner. But yet, one was still WOWED. Once again, it's AMAZING what selling a bunch of purses and luggage can get you. Artist Daniel Buren collaborated with Jacobs and the House of Louis Vuitton to create this astonishing set that featured FOUR escalators and a plexiglass floor of giant white and yellow checks. Add the lighting and the music, plus the models--and the "stars", the fashion and accessories--and one has to make a guess that putting this on must have cost them over $1 million--chump change for Vuitton. And they do this TWICE a year!

 Marc Jacobs vs. Louis Vuitton: Same Collection???

For Spring/Summer 2013, Jacobs showed a collection that was eerily similar to what he showed for his signature Marc Jacobs line back during NY Fashion Week; instead of stripes, there were checks--an homage to Louis Vuitton's famous Damier checks. Shapes were mod/late 60s/early 70's, boxy, shapeless, straight and narrow--perfect for these size zero no-hipped girls modeling. The styling, hair and make-up was also very Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2013 with its Edie Sedgwick-like elements. I wonder if the Vuitton execs even care that both Jacobs' collection and Vuitton were so alike, it's almost hard to tell which is which. For what he showed for Louis Vuitton, I loved all the bright colors, and how perfectly mitered all those squares were. I couldn't even notice any side seams. It's like the prints just enveloped the bodies. 

Here are some pic highlights:

Canary Lean: Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2013

Check Sisters: Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2013

60s Meet the 90s: Louis Vuitton Spring 2013

Stepford Wives Pret-a-Porter: Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2013

Click Below to watch FULL Runway Video of  Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2013:

NY Fashion Week Minute: Attending the Project Runway Season 10 Finale Collections--My Recap!

NY Fashion Week Minute: Attending the Project Runway Season 10 Finale Collections--My Recap!

Finale Fab:

Instamatic 2012: Nick Verreos at NY Fashion Week Project Runway Finale Fashion Show--photo courtesy of SHOEDAZZLE

I know I'm (almost) 2 weeks late but I wanted to do this post and recap the fun time I had attending the Project Runway Season 10 Finale Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week on Friday September 7th. As you may know, I flew to NYC to attend various events and parties celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Project Runway. Also, because I was one of the designers chosen to design a dress for the exclusive Project Runway Dress Collection at Lord & Taylor I was invited to the VIP "Unveiling" and to take part in Lord &Taylor's Fashion's Night Out event on Thursday September 6th.

Finale Glam: Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Guest Celeb Judge Jennifer Hudson and Nina Garcia--Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion week Project Runway Season 10 Finale Fashion Show

It was a whirlwind of a week that ended with the Season 10 Finale Fashion Show at Lincoln Center. If you're watching and are a fan of Project Runway, you know that we are halfway through the season--on TV that is. The actual Finale of the season (which always involves only the Top 3 or 4 designers left in the show) won't happen for maybe another couple of months. "TV Timing" doesn't coincide with "Real Timing" and NY Fashion Week was happening right now, so ALL the current contestants/designers still on TV were able to show at NY Fashion Week so, you the TV viewer wouldn't know who the actual Top 3 or 4 were---only the designers, judges producers, editors...Tim Gunn, Heidi, Nina and Michael know--and yes, they are all SWORN to secrecy.

Strike a Pose: Heidi Klum poses for the cameras at the Season 10 Finale Project Runway Fashion Show Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week Lincoln Center

I was so excited to attend the show and happy to be invited, naturally. The fashion show took place in the largest runway show stage--called the "Theater"--at Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week at Lincoln Center.

Fab Back: Heidi Klum showing her perfectly toned back--at the Season 10 Finale Project Runway Fashion Show Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week Lincoln Center

It was PHOTO MADNESS when Miss Heidi came out (in a slinky sequined Alexandre Vaultier dress)--with fellow Project Runway judges Michael Kors, Nina Garcia (in Lanvin) and Celeb Guest Judge--the beautiful Jennifer Hudson--who was wearing a very fitted Emerald Green suit by Michael Kors.

JHud: The photographers all kept asking Jennifer Hudson (OK, maybe yelling at her!) to take off her jacket and she was like, "Oh No Huuuuuney!!!". She remained a perfect Diva throughout. 

I got to seat in the 8th row behind some of the most recent seasons' designer (the seating criteria  seems to depend on what season you were on, current seasons in the front, older seasons in the back). The really fun part of my row, was that I was with other "old timers":

  

Season 1 Winner Jay McCarroll and Season 2 Winner Chloe Dao (above photo). I felt so privileged. I absolutely LOVE those two so we had a BALL of a time watching the entire show together.



**SPOILER ALERT!:



Now--Like I stated before, at the time of the Finale Fashion Show there were still 8 designers left on the show, all of these eight showed their "mini-collections" (lucky them!!)--Here are images from each of their collections and which ones were my Top Faves for making it into the Final:

 


Gunnar Deatharage:

As we know now little Gunnar got the "auf" in this past week's episode. The NY Fashion Week Finale show occurred before this but to be perfectly honest, it was the weakest of all the eight collections. There was an obvious tribal/African-inspired theme. The clothes lacked directionality, drama and maturity. Let's look at the bright side: he got to show at NEW YORK FASHION WEEK!



Sonjia Williams:

Sonjia was one of my favorites so far in the season but her Finale Collection was all over the place. She began with a look that had her "Sonjia Turban Bow" which was cute...

But then she did some looks that well, were a bit odd--including this skirt over stretch lace leggings. I think Nina would call this "a miss".

Ven  Budhu:

Season 10 contestant/designer Ven Budhu of the pleated flower/rose fame--and "I Don't Like Plus Size Ladies" infamy--showed a collection of (almost) ALL Pleated Flower looks. It was a definite "F You" to EVERYONE--including the judges, I think (especially after watching last week's episode). My instinct tells me that he's not in the Finals.

He was one of my favorites from the Castings and a frontrunner at the beginning of the show and I know many of the other casting judges thought that he could have won--after seeing his designs and obvious impeccable talent and taste level but...

That episode with his client Terri and the fact that he kept doing those pleated flower treatments...well, that will haunt him forever. Nevertheless, his Finale Collection had some beautifully crafted Ladies-who-Lunch-and-impeccably-made-Red-Carpet clothes. Polished, elegant and gorgeously constructed. He needs to get a job as Oscar de la Renta's Design Assistant. Like NOW!



Elena Slivnyak:

I really liked Elena's Finale Collection. Mainly because she sent out very colorful--Spring 2013 ON TREND--clothes. I was surprised that she didn't do "Lady Gaga" structured multi-seamed coats with UBER shoulder pads. Instead, she opted for very now dresses.

Her very fitted color-blocked dresses were SO Heidi Klum; I can see Miss Heidi worshiping them. Her mini-collection was very Narciso Rodriguez as well. She either needs to send her resume to him--or to Max Axria of BCBG/Herve Leger Empire.



Christopher Palu:

Christopher--whom I think is one of the Top Four Finalist after seeing the Finale Fashion Show--did an outstanding job. However, there were some missteps. Some of the looks were disjointed, in terms of a collection. It's like he needed someone to get up in there to tell him "Yes, and Yes...and Oh No!". The first transparent sheer look with high slit skirt was very Video Vixen. And then there was A LOT of leather and Fall-like looks for a Spring/Summer Collection. This was his final gown on his Project Runway model:

A pretty dress but not cohesive with the rest of the collection and in my estimation way too referential of Christian Siriano.




Melissa Fleis:

Melissa was one of my top favorites from the NY Fashion Week show. I loved her high boat neck burnt orange leather asymmetrical dress. It was so chic, it was BEYOND Chic. I would not want to mess with that girl. I would just want to be her "Best Gay". She also did some sleek jacket and super-skinny pants looks that seemed very NOW. But she had TWO particular "Oh NO's":

First, a navy blue-and-black leather leotard/swimsuit(?) that was HOOCHIE-COOCHIE short! While the model walked, we (the audience) could see her white underwear., Not good. Whether or not this shows up on the show, will be very interesting. The other look that was an issue:

This white tank dress. It was very fitted and there was NO SLIT. The model could barely walk down the runway. I even noticed the judges--Heidi, Michael, Nina, Jennifer--turning to each other to comment. I just do not understand why Melissa did not put a slit--or two in this dress. The photo looks great. The runway LIVE version. Not so muchey.



Dmitry Sholokhov:

Wow. Dmitry sent out a very sleek, modern, polished collection. To me, he is one of the top for sure. Not only did I LOVE this cowl bias-cut dress above but his separates were so ON TREND.

The color story was dark for a Spring/Summer Collection but it still felt light. He also sent some looks that referenced his cut-out "HP Challenge" winning look, including this creme dress:

I wonder if one of those Final Challenges involves designing a look based on one of their Season 10 Winning creations. I really liked this dress. He is one of my Top Three for sure. Go Dmitry.





Fabio Costa:

Fabio's collection was probably my favorite. It was light, airy, very Spring 2013, and I LOVED, LOVED, his bias-cut, silk charmeuse, asymmetrical cowl draping. And I wasn't the only one who was gushing. EVERYONE I spoke to, also thought his was the best. But who knows who will be in the Top 3 or 4 or be in the Finals. We will soon find out...



Here are some fun After-Show Snapshots:

Season 2 Boys: Andrae Gonzalo and Nick Verreos--Project Runway Season 10 Finale Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week Lincoln Center

Fro Fab: Nick Verreos and Season 10 designer Kooan Kosuke--Project Runway Season 10 Finale Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week Lincoln Center

Mustache Fashion Week: Nick Verreos with Valerie Mayen (Season 8) and Mondo Guerra (Season 1 All Stars Winner and Season 8 Finalist)--Project Runway Season 10 Finale Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week Lincoln Center

(Left to right): Gorgana Gehlhauisen (Season 6 and Season 1 All Stars), Nick Verreos, Uli Herzner (Season ) and Nathan Paul (Season 10)--Project Runway Season 10 Finale Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week Lincoln Center

Nick Verreos and Terri Herlihy--Ven's client on that infamous Season 10 episode--Project Runway Season 10 Finale Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week Lincoln Center

NIKOLAKI Boys: Nick Verreos and David Paul--Project Runway Season 10 Finale Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week Lincoln Center