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Grown and Curvy Woman
Where Style Has No Age Or Size

Candy Stripes

Happy Tuesday all!

My relationship with eShakti is like on/off again boyfriend. First we’re  together, then we break up for awhile and then we eventually find our way back to one another.  Our latest “break up” was nearly a year long because the last dress ordered fit so poorly I swore I would never buy from them again.   For the most part I was maintaining  our “break up” until this lovely dress jumped at me off the screen.  I knew I had to reach out and reconcile with eShakti.   As with any relationship there are issues and the source of mine was the fit of their clothes.  I always felt like I was playing roulette when ordering an item.  Sometimes the item would fit okay and other times not so much. Luckily this  time around the fit of the dress was right on the money.   It feels like eShakti might have addressed their previous fit issues and made necessary improvements.  If you’re not one for standard sizing, eShakti offers custom tailoring for an additional $9.95 to fit your body measurements.  If you’re going to do custom sizing, I would highly recommend getting a seamstress or tailor to take your measurements to ensure you get the correct numbers.

While eShakti is not perfect, they are and have always been committed to size inclusion with their clothing . All their clothes (and I mean ALL) is offered in  sizes 0 to 36. They don’t false advertise stating their clothing will include plus but then backtrack by picking and choosing a few items to be offered in plus (yeah Target x Who What Wear collaboration I’m looking at you!). By being inclusive, they are acknowledging that PS women want to look good and feel amazing too!

If you want to give eShakti a whirl, click here to sign up to get $30 off your first purchase (sorry this offer is only open to new eShakti subscribers).

Have a wonderful day!

This post was not sponsored by eShakti.  All opinions expressed are my own. This post contains affiliate links. 

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Dress: eShakti (here)
Shoes: J Crew Factory (old, similar here)
Bag: Kohls x REED (here)

 

Casual Friday: Fall Stripes

TGIF all!

Behind Spring, Fall is my favorite time of the year.  This outfit combines my love for stripes and rich Fall colors.  The matching set is from Old Navy’s main range. I’m wearing an XL in the shirt & skirt and they fit perfectly.  I’m sure the XXL (available only online) can easily fit a 22/24 waist.  Old Navy main range has always been plus friendly so give them a try!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Skirt: Old Navy (here)
Shirt: Old Navy (here)
Jacket: Kohls (old)
Shoes: Zara (here)
Bag: Mansur Gavriel (sold out)

Casual Friday: Denim Culottes, Stripes & Mini Fall Break

TGIF all!

Due to Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia, my job gave us four glorious days off! So I used this opportunity to take  a much needed mini beach vacay!  Comfy jeans, tee and sneakers is my go to travel outfit. I’ll save the cute stuff for the vacation!

Have a wonderful weekend!


Jeans: Eloquii (here)
Shirt: Gap (here)
Jacket: Old Navy Plus (via eBay)
Sneakers: Converse

Casual Friday: Count Your Stripes

TGIF all!

In Eloquii’s latest post, they asked me and other bloggers about our love of stripes. According to “fashion rules”, stripes are a no-no for plus size women because they  make us look bigger. These rules will having you believing that you’ll turn into She Hulk if you wear stripes!  I find this ridiculous and confining.   If you want to wear stripes…Do it! I love stripes and have no plans on ever giving them up! Take that She Hulk!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Sweater: Old Navy (no longer available)
Skirt: Eloquii (here; skirts are 50% off today!)
Heels: Nine West (old)

MLK, Obama & Stripes

Happy Monday all!

I’m filled with pride today that President Obama was sworn in for a second term (yay!) and remembering the courage of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. The gains of the Civil Rights Movement allowed me to obtain a higher education, become a professional and enjoy the same rights as other Americans. I can now say in my lifetime Ive witnessed my country elect a biracial man for president twice. I am profoundly grateful for Dr. King and all those who sacrificed so much for my generation and generations to come.

Now there is no way I could write this and not mention my style hero Michelle Obama. She wore a magnificent fit and flare blue (checkered I believe) coat accentuated by a wonderful statement belt from J Crew. And her bangs?! Gorgeous! Under that fab coat Michelle rocked a simple blue and white striped dress which made me clap with glee. Why so happy you ask? Stripes happen to be my latest print obsession. So when I saw the FLOTUS wear it I had to share some wonderful striped pieces to add to your wardrobe!

Have a great day!

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