Hubby and I perused H&M today and I thought I'd translate some of their cheap trends for plus girls. Most of these are obviously trends that are already out and about. I'm not breaking any new ground here, but these are still good alternates for what's in store for the thin.

On a sizing note, I have 45 inch hips and fit into not one but all 3 of the size 14 dresses I tried on there (although 1 did not fit my 36C boobs - what's up with that?)

1) Floral is a must.

Every fashion mag has got this going on and it's true. Floral, in particular floral dresses are everywhere - mostly bold colors and patterns. I am seeing small & medium sized florals more than the bigger or abstract styles. Many have a very vintage-y feel. A couple of options in plus:



Left: Asos Curve Dress, £30.00 (but US shipping is affordable!)
Right: Lane Bryant Pleated Floral Dress, $59

Note: Each have the potential to make you look like a grandma, and if you are very top heavy, one of those old bosom-y grandmas. Make sure jewelry, shoes & hair are on point to keep you looking young and cute.


2)The eighties are not only alive and well, they are coming to get you and clubbing you over the head into submission.

Walking through H&M I felt like I was in an elementary school flashback (I was born in 1978). I refuse to go full eighties (although there are some amazing young Fatshion bloggers out there who rock the hell-o out of it) so if you are like me I recommend some softer influence here:






Left: B&Lu Celia Top, $34
This is eighties done subtle - a pop of retro in that flirty shoulder detail, but otherwise a simple, drapy top. I would avoid this style if you are very broad shouldered ,but if you want to draw attention up to your face, this will definitely do it and would like great with an updo.

Right: LucieLu Buffalo Plaid Skirt, $36
The Buffalo plaid trend is alive and well, but not everyone can succesfully wear a button down shirt (I always feel like they don't work well on me). So I like the idea of the buffalo plaid skirt, and then you can pair it with a casual black top, a big necklace and some shoe boots.

Labels: 80s fashion, plus size, plus size clothing, plus size dresses, spring dresses

1980's fashions are all over the place. I recently saw an editorial in a popular women's fashion magazine that was all neon, leggings, side ponytails, pointy shoe boots, appliqued sweaters and all sorts of big graphic pattern tees. And I am not loving it..... I don't see anything wrong with pulling inspiration from another era, but why the total rip off? I think that choosing a few 80s nostalgia pieces to pepper your wardrobe is a much better nod to fashion's past than a head to toe flashback. Here are a few of my picks, but please don't wear them all at once!:

Cutest Shoe Boot:

Hive & Honey Truffle, $89 at Piperlime
Wear it with: Grey pencil skirt, Pink v-neck cashmere sweater

Fun Skinny Jeans:


Purple Acid Wash Skinny Jeans, $52 at Torrid
Wear it with: Black Dolman Sleeve Tunic, Black Heels, A string of long necklaces

Bright Graphic T-Shirt:

Lace Trim Screen Print Tee, $19.99 (reduced from $24.99) at Avenue.com
Wear it with: Dark Jeans, Caramel Leather Motorcyle Jacket

Labels: 80s fashion, plus size clothes