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Off the Rack ~ Spring/Summer 2017 Curve Expo Part IV: Fantasie & Freya
In my final dispatch from Curve, I’m sharing Fantasie and Freya. Overall, both brands demonstrated a lot of color-coordination across styles without being too “matchy.” I was impressed with Fantasie’s...
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Big Bust Boredom Dressing No More–Shopping My Closet with a Professional Stylist
Our tagline–“Above average style for the above average bust”–often feels misleading because I’m so far from a role model for stylish dressing. On the other hand, I aspire to look stylish, and I know...
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Off the Rack ~ Curve Expo Spring/Summer 2018 Part I: Fortnight and Impish Lee
It’s time for the semi-annual Curve Show roundup! For Spring/Summer 2018, I mostly checked in with our usual favorites, but I also stumbled upon a couple brands I’ve not covered before, which I’ll be...
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Off the Rack ~ Curve Expo Spring/Summer 2018 Part II: Elomi, Fantasie, & Freya
After four weeks of weddings and working overtime, I’m finally back to blogging! And I’m continuing my coverage of Curve Spring/Summer 2018. This week, I’m covering the Eveden family, which is Freya,...
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Off the Rack ~ Curve Expo Spring/Summer 2018 Part III: Panache
I’m still catching up on the Curve Expo Spring/Summer 2018 (two months after it happened!). Apologies, readers, for my semi-absence within the last couple months. Work and obligations (weddings, etc.)...
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Off the Rack ~ Curve Expo Spring/Summer 2018 Part IV: Curvy Kate & Parfait
Whew! Finally made it to the last Curve post, this one focusing on Curvy Kate and Parfait. First, some Curvy Kate news. Charlotte Davies, the senior designer, will be leaving the company after the next...
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Off the Rack ~ Curve Expo A/W18: Panache & Eveden
At this week’s Autumn/Winter 2018 Curve Expo, I was surprised that several brands we’ve covered at previous shows weren’t in attendance this time. However, this gave me the opportunity to narrow down...
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Off the Rack ~ Curve Expo A/W18: Curvy Kate
This week will be my last preview of the A/W18 Curve expo, covering Curvy Kate this time. At the last Curve show, we learned that head designer Charlotte Davies would be leaving CK. So this time, I got...
View ArticleReassuring Thoughts for the Busty Woman Observing Fashion Week
As I read Caitlin Moran’s chapter on fashion in her book How to Be a Woman, a few of her statements made me go, “Aha! This is exactly why I created Campbell & Kate shirts!” So that’s what I wrote...
View ArticleCorporate Curves Report: Breaking the Pattern
First of all I hope everyone was safe from Sandy and the storm is over. I’m flying to New York on Friday so I guess I’ll see what damage it unfortunately has caused. But on to this week’s post where...
View ArticleSpring Theory: Trends and the Busty Woman, Part 1
Here’s a confession: I’m calling this post “Spring Theory” because I do a lot of thinking about what will look good on busty women without actually buying or wearing the items I write about. That...
View ArticleSpring Theory: Trends and the Busty Woman, Part 2
When the fashion industry tells me what to wear, I waver between rebellion and compliance. Today’s post looks at whether trends matter, the busty challenges of trying to follow them, and a few...
View ArticleSpring Theory: Are Architectural Ruffles a Busty Friend or Foe?
This Gucci gown is not a look that large busts can adopt straight off the runway, but that doesn’t mean all bold ruffles are off limits to us. Ignoring the obvious no-go neckline in the Ralph Lauren...
View ArticleGraphic Fit Issues for Big Boobs
It’s a picture day. I’m working on a Campbell & Kate blog post about wearing one of my classic white shirts with the black and white trend and came across this image of Sofia Vergara wearing her...
View Article9 Spring Trends from the Busty Companies: How Do They Measure Up?
After I wrote about how to approach spring trends if you’re busty, I had the following Twitter exchange. Me:Â “Any tips to add to today’s post about how to approach the spring trends (or any season’s...
View ArticleTime to Make a DD+ Jump into a Jumpsuit?
This Vince Camuto Wide-Leg Animal Print Jumpsuit surprised me in the dress department at Macy’s tonight. Jumpsuits have been at the back of my mind since reading “8 Rules for Dressing a Large Bust You...
View ArticleCorporate Curves Report: Animal print bottom half – first day back at work
I felt a little adventurous on my last days on holiday and tried on patterned, loose fitting trousers. I had thought for some reason that they’d look awful on a bigger, curvier woman. The animal print...
View ArticleOff the Rack ~ Partying with Eveden
It’s another Eveden post this week! A couple weeks ago, Darlene and I attended a “70s dance party” thrown by Eveden for bloggers and other members of the press. We got to see models try on anything we...
View ArticleBig Bust Boredom Dressing No More–Shopping My Closet with a Professional Stylist
Our tagline–“Above average style for the above average bust”–often feels misleading because I’m so far from a role model for stylish dressing. On the other hand, I aspire to look stylish, and I know...
View ArticleOff the Rack ~ Curve Expo Spring/Summer 2018 Part II: Elomi, Fantasie, & Freya
After four weeks of weddings and working overtime, I’m finally back to blogging! And I’m continuing my coverage of Curve Spring/Summer 2018. This week, I’m covering the Eveden family, which is Freya,...
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