Day at the Beach

Suit: Plus Size Belize SOS Tankini Top (underwire), Hapari

Flip Flops: Havaianas Black Slim Flip Flops with Crystal Flower, Amazon.com

Hat: Black Ruffled Wide Rim Sun Hat, Amazon.com

Tote: Over the Shoulder Tote with Zipper, Amazon.com
 

Sweet on Stripes

Purse: Kate Spade Nylon Stevie Bag, Amazon.com
Dress: Sweet on Stripes Dress, ModCloth
Earrings: Black Onyx Stud Earrings, Amazon.com
Shoes: Butter Women's Snail Bow Flat, Amazon.com
Keychain: Pink Crystal Strawberry Keychain, Amazon.com 
 

Spring Trend: Colored Denim

Purse: LeSportSac Medium Travel Tote in Berry Happy, Amazon.com
Pants: Signature Colored Denim Crop Jeans, Talbots
Shirt: Jolie Top, b & lu
Sunglasses: Lilly Pulitzer Sunglasses Cameron Pearl Pink, Amazon.com
Sandals: Sperry Ventura Sandals in Rose Gold, Amazon.com

How cool is the Spring colored denim trend? What a fun way to add a pop of color to your wardrobe! I am loving this shade of pink and the longer crops from Talbots, and the feminine white blouse. These Sperry sandals have the cutest, tiniest tassels on them. The graphic patterned bag and pink sunglasses are the perfect finishing touches for this unique outfit.

Are you an aspiring designer?

Are you an aspiring designer? Check out this opportunity for a $1000 scholarship!

The NAAFA is holding their annual Plus-Size Fashion Design Scholarship competition. They ask that students design and submit drawings of three plus-size (Women’s 16 – 32) fashions along with a short essay (750 words or less) explaining the thought behind their design and why it is unique, and be sure to include your approach and interest in designing for the plus-size fashion industry. The winning submission will receive a $1,000 scholarship, to be awarded at the NAAFA Conference being held in San Francisco on August 4, 2012. For details, see:

http://www.naafaonline.com/convention2012/schedule/scholarship.html

Spring Trend: The Maxi Dress

Bracelet: Vintage Charm Bracelet, Red Envelope
Dress: Olivia Moon V-neck Maxi Dress, Nordstrom
Shoes: Fossil Suzie Thong Sandals, Amazon.com
Wristlet: Fossil Key-Per Wristlet Purse, Amazon.com 

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Bathing Beauty

Flip Flops: Harajuku Lovers Women's Queen Flip Flop, Amazon.com
Towel: Port and Company Beach Towel, Amazon.com
Bathing Suit: Black Bandana Print One Piece Swimsuit, Torrid
Sunglasses: Mod Black Sunglasses, Amazon.com
Beach Ball: 14" Red Beach Ball, Amazon.com 

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Casual Cute

Shoes: Scalloped Ballet Flats, J.Jill
Shirt: Pima Cotton Elbow Sleeve Tee, J.Jill
Watch: Fossil Decker Boyfriend Aluminum Watch, Amazon.com
Pants: Drawstring Linen Capris, Old Navy
Purse: Coach Soho East West Tote Handbag, Amazon.com
 
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Night on the Town

Dress: Windy City Dress, Modcloth
Purse: Kate Spade New York Hopper House Little Shyla Clutch, Amazon.com
Bracelet: Gold and Gemstones Stackable Rio Bangle Bracelet, Amazon.com
Earrings: 10k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Briolette Dangle Earrings, Amazon.com
Shoes: Anne Klein Iliya Flat, Amazon.com

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Sunday Style

Purse: Tignanello Pebble Leather Zip Top Crossbody, QVC.com
Earrings: Duragold 14k 2mm Earrings, Amazon.com
Dress: Suzi Chin for Maggy Boutique Faux-Wrap Dress, Nordstrom
Ring: Reminder Bow Ring, Amazon.com
Shoes: Nine West Danee Platform Pump, Amazon.com

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Ready for the Weekend!

Shoes: Cacey Ballet Flat, Nine West
Sweater: Women's Plus Open-Front Tiered Ruffle Cardigan, Old Navy 
Tank: Women's Plus Jersey-Stretch Tank, Old Navy
Jeans: Women's Plus Dark Wash Boot Cut Jeans, Old Navy 
Sunglasses: Ralph Lauren, Amazon.com
Purse: Bellerose, Amazon.com

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Pretty As a Peacock

Skirt: Anne Klein Flat-Front Skirt, Lord and Taylor

Bracelet: Oxidized Sterling Silver 3mm Bali Bracelet, 8 inch, Amazon.com
Sweater: Croft & Barrow Solid Cardigan , Kohls
Purse: Antique Beaded Sequin Turquoise Clutch , Amazon.com
Shoes: Tea and Cakes , Shabby Apple
 
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Luck of the Irish

Ring: Irish Shamrock Celtic Knot 3-Ring Clover, Amazon.com

Necklace: Green Enameled Clover Pendant, Amazon.com
Dress: Ruffle Front Poplin Dress, eShakti.com 
Shoes: Born Crown Anika Flats, Amazon.com
Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Hillier Hobo, Nordstrom.com
 
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Rainy Day Style

Raincoat: Jessica London Plus Size Tie Belt Raincoat, Amazon.com

Umbrella: Bright Auto-Open Frilly Pink Umbrella, Amazon.com

Boots: Nomad Women's Puddles Rain Boot, Amazon.com

Scarf: Elegant Solid Color Fringe Scarf, Amazon.com 

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Make rainy days more fun with this feminine plus sized raincoat, unique umbrella and fabulous argyle boots!

Ready for Spring!

Dress: Cloudy Day Dress, Re/Dress Online
Earrings: Fossil Turquoise Kite Earrings, Amazon.com
Ring: Fossil Flower Ring, Amazon.com
Shoes: Classic Ballet Flat, Amazon.com
Purse: Coach Madison Leather Purse, Amazon.com

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18%??

According to the network TLC, just 18 per cent of clothes available to buy in America are a size 14 (U.S.) or over, although the average size of an American woman is 14.

No wonder it is so hard to find plus sized clothes! 

Retro Inspired

Dress: Donna Dress (Vintage), S.W.A.K.
Flower: Hair Flower, Amazon.com
Necklace: Freshwater Pearl Necklace, Amazon.com 
Shoes: Bass Greenwood Spectator Pumps, Amazon.com
Purse: Lux de Ville Red Kiss Lock Purse, Amazon.com

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I own this cute, retro inspired dress and love it! It's made by S.W.A.K., and is available from 1X to 5X online! It runs pretty true to size and is very flattering. It's somewhat low cut, so I'll probably wear a cami with it when I wear it to work. I love the polka dots and it will be fun to accessorize with a pop of color, like the red purse above. It also comes in dark gray. Note: My dress has a slight difference than the one pictured. It has a dark gray border at the bottom, and the reverse of the belt is dark gray/front is polka dot.

Activewear - Yoga

Top: Zella 'Z' Tee (Plus), Nordstrom 

Headband: prAna Reversible Headband, Amazon.com

Water Bottle: Nathan 700 ml Tritan Bottle, Amazon.com

Socks: ToeSocks Yoga/Pilates Grip Socks, Amazon.com

Yoga Mat: Athletic Althus Flower w. Carry Strap, Amazon.com

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Workday Style

Sweater: Grace Elements Purple Sweater, K&G
Earrings: 8mm Pink Freshwater Pearl Earrings, Amazon.com
Bag: Coach Leather Sabrina Ashley Large Convertible Satchel Bag, Amazon.com
Scarf: Elegant Solid Color Fringe Scarf, Amazon.com
Booties: Indigo by Clarks Women's Water Row Boot, Amazon.com
Tights: (not pictured) Avenue Plus Size Lattice Tights, Amazon.com 
Skirt: Sutton Studio Side Zip Pencil Skirt, Amazon.com 
Ring: Grape Garnet Sterling Handmade Ring, Etsy.com

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Valentine's Date

Headband: Layered Bow Headband, Gap

Dress: Mossimo Smocked Belted Dress, Target

Earrings: Guess Heart and Bow Earrings, Macy's

Wristlet Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs Dotty Snake Wristlet, Zappos.com

Larger Purse Option (not shown): Marc by Marc Jacobs Sia Dotty, Amazon.com

Shoes: Quipid Ballerina Ribbon Laced Oxfords, Bonanza.com

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Cute Plus Size Modern

Dress: Vince Camuto Colorblock Dress, Nordstrom

Earrings: Olive N Figs Coral Ball Earrings, Amazon.com

Purse: Large Bowknot Ruffle Bag, Amazon.com

Ring: Red Irregular Stone Ring, Dorothy Perkins

Shoes: Spectrum Flat, Nine West

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Welcome to Cute Plus Sizes!
Whenever I walk into a big department store, I look for the larger sized women's clothing. It's usually tucked away in the back of the store, or upstairs. I find myself scanning everything, and looking for the ugliest stuff. That's where the "Plus Sizes" are... a collection of ugly patterns, matronly and shapeless styles, things I definitely don't want to wear... it's a section of the store that obviously isn't the store's priority. Why is it this way, I wonder? Especially since the average size in the U.S. is a 14. Even when a store miraculously has some stylish things available, the choices are very few. Thankfully, there are more choices than ever now that Internet shopping is a possibility, and some companies are realizing that attractive plus sized clothing is in demand. But they still can be hard to find. This site was created out of my frustration with the way things still are in most brick and mortar stores, and to help make shopping inspiring and fun for those of us 14+. Styles that flatter larger figures will be featured and 'curated' here on my style boards, along with fun accessories. I hope you enjoy my posts, and if you have comments about the items listed, or suggestions, please share! Happy shopping! :)

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