Kitty’s Night Out via ModCloth 4X Style

Kitty's Night Out via ModCloth
ModCloth invited me to participate in a competition this week using ModCloth products on Polyvore. I quite liked doing it, and of course the dress is a 4X.  And I have been wanting a pair of lace kitty ears. I love the black necklace (I may just have to have it) and love the black heels.
Can’t you just see me wearing this?
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Yours Clothing Moto – Biker Jacket US Size 28 – 30

I have been wanting a moto jacket for a long time but have had a problem finding one that is generously sized, although this jacket from Yours Clothing seems like it might work, but since it is English, I am concerned it may be too heavy for California.

Yours Clothing also has this jacket, on sale, but without as much zipper detail. But somehow I just do not like it quite as much as the zippered one.

What do you think, a bit of a bargain, or the one I like more?

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MYNT 1792 Plus Size 4x Jacket

I had wanted to try something from MYNT 1792 for awhile but I had been concerned about whether anything would fit because their size chart makes it pretty clear that a size 4X is a size 26 and I am really more of a size 26 -28. BUT because of Gwynnie Bee, I was able to give it a try. I loved the jacket, it looks great unzipped.

MYNT 1792 Moto Jacket zippedBut as you can see, zipped up it was a tiny bit little snug. But, I would love to try something else from MYNT 1792 that is not quite so form fitting, I think it might just work.

To compare my measurements to yours, to see if this jacket might fit you, click HERE.

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Cropped Denim Jacket Size 5X

Domino Dollhouse Plus Size 4X Denim Jacket - Out of Stock

Domino Dollhouse Plus Size 4X Denim Jacket – Out of Stock

Every time I show this black denim cropped jacket, I get questions about where I got it. It is a couple of years old from Domino Dollhouse, and they do not make them anymore. I love it and wear it a lot, in fact I am going to wear it today.

There are lots of denim jackets out there, but very few cropped jackets to a size 5X. So when I saw this denim cropped jacket from Strut Fashion, with a 15% discount code (PLUSMODELMAG2013) from Plus Model Magazine, I thought you needed to hear about it right away.  They have a size chart on each page for each item, I love that.

I would love to hear about it if you have one or buy one, I have not yet tried their clothes.

 

 

 

 

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Sydney’s Closet Plus Size 30 Glitz

Sydney's Closet Dress - Size 30

                 Sydney’s Closet Dress – Size 30

I have blogged about this dress before but when I saw that our Ahead of the Curve them was Holiday Glitz and Glam this month, I wanted to post about a dress that you could still buy, that I love, and when I wear it I get tons of compliments. But the best part is that it is at least $100 cheaper than what I paid for it in early 2012.

The last time I wore it was to an intimate performance and several of the cast stopped me afterwards to tell me how much they liked it.

To compare my measurements to yours, to see if this dress might fit, click HERE.

Sydney’s Closet has always given me great service and they have a pretty extensive line of in-stock prom and cocktail dress in sizes 38+, yes 38+.  I usually order a 30 (I am a 26 -28) but I have it taken in the arms and sometimes shortened.  This dress is also available in a Size 32. But do be careful, I usually stick to the Sydney’s Closet Signature Collection because I can depend on the sizing.

Cocktail Dress

                    Cocktail Dress

I just ran into this precious beaded cocktail dress to a size 28, on sale, and since it is Jessica London I bet it runs true to size.

On the Glitz scale this JACKET is at the top for me, just in case you did not see it last week.

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We are a collective of plus size bloggers coming together to post on the same subject. This month we are sharing our take on “Holiday Glitz and Glam” so check them out by clicking on each link:

My Vintage Glam

Don’t wait for the perfect occasion, wear it NOW!!!

The Fat Girl Glams It Up

Glam It Up

Regency Style: A Jane Austen Costume Event

Fearless Fashion: Holidays = Glitz and Glam FABULOUSNESS

Holiday Party Looks!

Glitz and Glam Rock – Eshakti Leather

Holiday Looks

Please visit our Ahead of the Curve website to learn more about us.

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How do Size 26 -28 Sizes fit at ASOS Curve?

Did you know that Radiant Orchid is the Pantone Color of the year for 2014? It is my favorite color, purple with a little red thrown in, it matches my glasses, it was my wedding color, and it is my current toenail polish color.

So when I saw this skater dress at ASOS Curve, in a US Size 24, I just had to have it. I asos purple club Lassumed it would fit I have many ASOS Curve items in a US 22 or 24.  But I failed to notice that it was not an ASOS Curve Brand Dress, it is a Club L Dress, which is says right on the title of the dress. And it was so small in a Size 24, I could not even get it over my head.

I am loving ASOS Curve right now. Reasonably priced, lots of fun clothes, and their US Size 24 usually fits, because it runs big. I usually wear a Size 26-28, but heads up, if you are really a US size 26 -28 like I am, only buy the ASOS Curve brand. I will keep a list here of some of their brands that my friends and I have tried that do not fit.

May Fit Similar to ASOS Curve

  • Alice & You

ASOS CURVE BRANDS THAT RUN SMALLER THAN THE “ASOS CURVE” BRAND

  • New Look – Runs True to Size
  • Club L – Much smaller than ASOS Curve
  • Carmakoma
  • Junarose
  • Inspire

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ModCloth, A New Plus Size Retailer, Size 4X Review

Cherie      - Stina      - Affinity

Cherie                                                       Stina                                                         Affinity

modclothA new retailer to me, Modcloth was having a great sale, and I had a $15 discount so I was able to buy this dress for less than $20 shipped. It is a burnout fabric. I noticed that 3 of us from our blogging collective, Ahead of the Curve, were buying it so I thought it would be fun if we did a collage, since Cherie lives in Cincinnati, Stina in Toronto and I live in California. They have this dress in turquoise, but not on sale, sorry.

We are all wearing a Size 4X (their largest size), but for me it is way too large in the arms and bust (underarms  27 – 31 stretched, waist 25 stretched 28.5), a 5X could absolutely wear this (although it is sold out, sorry), but is fairly short in the waist for me (not unusual for me). The dress brand is Mood and if I bought this brand again I would size down to a 3X.

ModCloth, carries lots of different brands so I expect that the sizing will vary a lot. If you are interested in trying it HERE is a link for $15 savings, and I get $15 for referring you.

To compare my measurements to yours, to see if these clothes might fit, click HERE.

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EVANS Black and Gold Plus Size Sequin Bolero Jacket

evans bolero jacketI was checking out The Curvy Fashionista a few weeks ago and she had a “Gotta Have It: This Plus Size Sequins Bolero from Evans” post, and it knocked my socks off. Kind of art deco, small sequined (they are more comfortable) and it is in my size. I had convinced myself it would be too heavy for San Francisco, but now it is marked down to $150, from $230, AND it comes in a UK Size 28. I may yet have to have it…. What say you? Should it be my holiday splurge?

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ASOS Curve Midi Skater Skirt Size 24 – Review

Skirt – Jacket – t-shirt – Boots – Jewelry – Belt

SkirtBootsJewelry – Belt  – Jacket/Similar – Top/Old 4X Torrid

ASOS Curve Midi-Skater Skirt

ASOS Curve Midi-Skater Skirt

What was I thinking, a midi skirt for me? So what did I do? I immediately rolled it up so it looked like a regular skater skirt, and wore it with stockings and boots! The definition of a skater skirt is: high-waisted, short and flowy with a hemline that hits above the knee. This is what the midi skirt looked like on the 5’10” tall model. I should have known that a midi would look draggy on me. LOL!

This skirt, via Gwynnie Bee, is a U. S. Size 24, to compare my measurements to yours, to see if these clothes might fit, click HERE.

As you may know from this review, I have a membership to Gwynnie Bee, and if you are interested in trying it FREE for 30 Day please read more HERE. Full disclosure: if you sign up after the free month, I get a month free.

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