Wardrobe 911 ®

Whether you’re going on a casual date or hanging out with the family, here’s a great outfit for the weekend that is specifically for plus-size gals. Online shopping seems to be the course of action for most women sizes 16-plus.  Old Navy offers low-priced plus size items exclusively online.  This wide-leg trouser jean is a [...]

I love working with my plus-size clients because the before and after results tend to be so dramatic. My client Mary, a senior associate at a large Washington-based law firm, who falls between a size 16 and size 18, thought that covering up was her best strategy. While she was hiding her curves, she was [...]

I worked on a television shoot this week for plus-size women and styled the models, who were sizes 14 and up.  It is surprising that more retailers don’t offer clothing in these sizes, especially since the average American woman is a size 14.  We happened to have Lane Bryant provide the clothes for the shoot, [...]

Picking up where we left on Wednesday, the Forever 39 theme continues. If you’re lucky enough to celebrate 50 years of marriage, then you deserve two outfits because you’ll probably have more than one event to attend. So, here are two outfits that use the same gold sequin cardigan — it is your golden anniversary [...]

A Reader Asks: I have two pairs of high boots that I’m trying to figure out how to wear. The hitch is, I’m plus sized and I’m trying to find a way to wear them where my hips don’t look absolutely huge! Help please?! Thanks! Wardrobe 911′s Style Prescription: The key to wearing boots is [...]

You’re planning a special night out on the town and need a killer outfit for the festivities. You want something that will have you feeling sexy and feminine, but is still figure flattering. Here we show a fabulous outfit for plus-size gals that will help you paint the town red! The classic little black dress [...]

It’s now scorching in many areas, and appropriate work wear is usually a big challenge during the summer heat.  Here we show a great outfit for plus-size gals that will help beat the heat while looking summer chic! Wear a classic button-up blouse with great details like this one by Lane Bryant.  The smartly placed [...]