Designer Christian Siriano Wants to See More Options for Fuller Figured Women - FOXNews.com

Designer Christian Siriano Wants to See More Options for Fuller Figured Women - FOXNews.com

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Regarding this bit of news, I LOVE Christian Siriano. Not only does he make beautiful clothes, but he loves that more options are coming out for us big girls. Plus, by reading this article, I learned that they will make the clothes on his website in custom sizes if they don't offer it, which I didn't know. Way to go, Christian!

Regarding the post of a certain celebrity blogger...

I will be the first to admit, I read Perez Hilton's fashion blog. Celebrity gossip entertains me. I was so excited when he started the fashion blog because it was more about a topic I loved.... fashion. But I read a blog where he is talking about how Hot Topic's sales had plummeted, blaming it on Kristen Stewart (of Twilight fame.) He also mentioned in the post that Torrid's sales are up 2.9%! Great news, right?

Until he said, "Probably because of all the extra fabric needed."

Really Perez? Was that necessary? For somebody that has been talking about how models are airbrushed skinnier (thankyouverymmuch, Ralph Lauren), to make a backhanded remark like that was just wrong. How about a stylish company that is catering to an underserved demographic? Have you looked at the stats on the sales of plus size clothing lately? They make up a large part if the women's clothing market, but are not always given stylish options because it's not the "look" companies are looking for.

You can pick on the big people, Perez. Just remember that you used to be one of them and we will not take this sitting down.

It's the most wonderful time of the year!!!

So it's that magical time of year again. The holidays! Plenty of parties to attend, people to impress, and family to visit. I am a strong believer in the fact that the first impression you leave upon a person is the one that lasts. It is also the impression that could make or break what a person thinks about you. Think about it.... would you rather talk to a guy in baggy sweats and a wife beater or a guy in a nice suit? Your answer will hopefully prove my point. With that being said, here are some nice holiday dresses that could impress your friends, families, and perhaps, a new love!
So here's a cute dress from Torrid. History will show that most people wear dark colors to holiday parties. Why should you conform? This has color without being crazy bright and summery. Aqua is a great color. The looseness in the middle of the dress hides a stomach that you may not want to show. And if you have great legs and arms, even better!

This is a cute number from Wet Seal. Once again, it's dark with a kick of color. I don't know if you can tell from this picture, but the skirt as shades of brown, yellow, white, and cream in it. The color on the bottom detracts from any problems you might have in that area while showcasing your chest. Always a plus in my book!

These two dresses are just a few of the many options out there! Figure out what you want to hide or show off, the colors you look good in, and a style of dress you like. Then get to work finding the dress that works best for you! Good luck!

Another show stopping gown from Monif C.!!!!

Let's face it. This gown screams "I'm too good for you, and I'm not afraid to show it!" While this might be a little bit over the top for some, it's a perfect combination of sexy and noticeable for others.

At $495, it might have to be your expensive piece for the season. For the quality and the star power this gown brings to the table, it's worth it!

My newest fashion obsession

Once again, it's an article of clothing I can't afford, but I just could pass up the opportunity to share my latest fashion obsession with you guys.Now at $208 it's out of my price range, but Monif C. does not disappoint!

From Full Figured Fashion Week

All I have to say is, finally! The press release is below.

PRESS

“Full Figured Fashion Week Hits New York City, Making History, and Spearheading a Global Movement”

For Immediate Release

Fashion Week has grown into a prestigious event recognized worldwide for its success in presenting stunning couture fashion shows in upscale venues. For the first time in history, a partnership of independent fashion designers, retailers, event producers, models and plus industry businesses, will join forces to bring the fashion week experience to the curvy consumer. Full Figured Fashion Week (FFFWeek) will proudly launch in New York City, June 25-27, 2009.

In America alone, there are 40 million women over size 14, spending $25 billion a year on clothing, or a quarter of all clothing sales, according to American Demographics. So, why isn’t there a Fashion Week event dedicated to showcasing fashions available to the curvy consumer? There wasn’t...until NOW!

Produced by DeVoe Signature Events, a special events and management company, specializing in events for plus size consumers for over 10 years, the organizers of FFFWeek are very excited about creating an event that will not only showcase plus size designs, talented designers, retailers, local boutiques and “real size” models, but it is hoped that the event will also increase economic development in the area of plus size fashion design, clothing merchandising and plus modeling.

The ancillary events for FFFWeek will create even more networking opportunities for designers, boutiques and businesses as this highly anticipated three-day fashion extravaganza will debut before an audience of over 1500+ plus size fashion enthusiasts, style mavens, models, boutiques, vendors and the media, while providing an inaugural showcase of talented designers, models, stylists and plus industry businesses that specialize in the needs of the plus size consumer.

The grand finale event, which will be held at 6:00 PM on Saturday, June 27th at The Cathedral, one of New York’s most preeminent and fashionable venues, will feature the collections of high-end plus size fashion boutiques, retail stores and local and out of state independent designers.

Sponsors for this inaugural event include, Plus Model Magazine, The Voluptuous Woman Company, Diva’s Unlimited Inc., IPNY Travel and a number of other businesses devoted to the advancement of plus size fashion and consumer product marketing.

Sponsors, Designers, Models and Vendors interested in participating in the event should visit www.fffweek.com/registration.html and download the applicable forms.

Plus size clothes at Wet Seal

I don't know what caused me to stumble across this tidbit of information, but Wet Seal has a limited selection of plus size clothes only available online. Sizes are available up to 24 and 3x. There are a couple of things I could definitely rock. All at reasonable prices, of course!This hot zebra print dress is only $28.50!
This jacket is available in four colors and a steal at $22.50.
This shirt would make a great club shirt and is on sale for $9.99!

Forever 21, take note. Wet Seal knows that a true 2x is not a 15/16.