Sweater Dress Weather is here y’all and I’m so here for it.
I can’t believe I actually had this in my closet for months and only now just wearing it.
…and I just can’t seem to stop.
It’s such a great look that works for this season and honestly looks amazing on everyone. This sweater dress goes up to a size 28 and is available in 4 colors including this creamy oat.
Try creating an accentuated waist with a skinny belt and pair it with tall boots. I kept the look neutral with a camel colored skater coat. I absolutely love this coat and have it in 3 colors. It’s so flattering and this color combo is timeless. It will work for seasons to come.
This style is on super sale during Eloquii’s Semi Annual Sale where you can save up to 80% off items. It’s a great time to stock up on pieces that will add panache to your forever wardrobe. Here are a few of my faves on sale.
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Reformation is a brand that I love because they take simple minimalistic designs and creates them for women of all sizes. They are femme and timeless. Sizes run up to a US24.
Here are some are Spring dress that can be winterized this season with a few additions.
Are you into this trend? How would you wear your spring pieces now?
Last month was seriously enjoyed one of my favorite travel moments. I got to spend a few days in Venice, Italy before sailing off with Princess Cruises inaugural voyage on their newest ship Sky Princess. More on that amazingness to come but back to me living my best life in Venezia.
It was like a trip before the trip and it just happened to be in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
No biggie.
So, of course having this amazing opportunity to be in such gorgeous city with a beautiful backdrop around every corner I had to make time for a dramatic photo shoot.
Chabeli and I woke up super early to head to one of the most famous and central piazzas on the island – Saint Mark’s Square. It’s home of Saint Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace and is also the location of that Spiderman movie with Zendaya – so historic. Just sayin.
This dress was made to be worn in a beautiful place so being in Venice, well, duh, was perfect.
To be honest, I knew wearing this dress in Venice would probably garner some looks but I had know idea of the reaction it would actually have.
Being fat you always get looks from people. It’s just is what it is. But when you’re fat AND confident – well the looks increase exponetially and the questioning.
How are you so confident?
Where did your confidence come from?
blah blah blah
The two can’t possibly coexist but my life is literal proof that they can. Don’t question my fat girl fly just embrace it. Enjoy it.
You’re welcome.
So it’s understandable to say that I’m used to people looking my way when I’m dressed up and doing a streetstyle shoot.
But the reaction your girl got from the crowds in Saint Mark’s Square wearing this gorgeous tulle gown?!!!
It was insane!
Crowds of tourists and Venetians alike started to form around me wanting to take a selfies with me. Even the Italian law enforcement was smitten with me and ended up being my photographer for a bit.
It was unreal and it reminded me that you can’t stop a fat girl slay and we’re taking it international baby! #NORMALIZEFatGirlSlay
Next stop on my European tour with Princess Cruises is Kotor, Montenegro. Sky Princess is legit the nicest ship ever and there is so much I want to share. Stay tuned for that post coming later this week!
Plus Size Statement Coat + Mom Jeans + White Booties
Nobody: Hey Thamarr! The 80’s called and they want their outfit back.
Me: No.
I can’t get over the fact that this is probably a look my mom wore when I was kid and here I am rocking it in almost 2020.
We all know the power of a statement coat i.e. the Duchess of Sussex and the Duchess of Cambridge. They have looking fierce in a coat down to an art.
‘Tis the season of plaid and it can be overly done and repetitive but this one has fresh take on the beloved pattern. It’s clean and sharp and the perfect centerpiece of this look.
I’m not usually a turtleneck kind over girl but this one is perfect if you’re like me and feel claustrophobic. It’s not too bulky and is a great knit for layering or wearing alone.
My mom jeans have easily become my most worn item of the season. I just absolutely love the fit of these. Make sure to size up because they are true denim with no stretch.
Last but not least my white booties!
Okay, at first I thought these booties only looked good on other people. I would see them trending everywhere from on the ‘gram to magazines but thought there is no way I could pull it off.
This look proves not to sell yourself short and always give something a try even just to figure out that something doesn’t work. You just never know what might!
Check me out rocking this trend minus looking like PeeWee Herman.
Love this casual look and don’t be surprised to see these pieces on rotation the rest of the season. I like to wear my clothes and that’s that.
The year is flying by and I can’t believe that we will soon be in Winter?! I’m may not be ready mentally but I definitely have my winter wardrobe covered.
Lane Bryant has been dropping some fire new arrivals that are perfect for special occasions, date night, casual chic and office attire. I can’t keep up with all the goodness.
Long gone are the rules that say that you can’t wear white after Labor Day.
A neutral outfit is such a refreshing take on winter fashion and will give more wear than you might think.
This look has multifaceted. It really is 3 looks in one.
The robe wrap coat is the perfect outerwear that makes a demure and classy statement. Think Olivia Pope, looking White House Hot – fixing some political crisis.
It itself makes the outfit with little effort.
But peel back one layer to reveal a double breasted blazer in a warm chocolate plaid. This is not your average plaid blazer. The gold button details are luxe and the fit is so spot on. It’s a great layer piece over a turtleneck or blouse.
What probably my most favorite piece of this outfit are my cream colored cropped wide leg jeans. I have been on the search for one for what feels like forever. Finding one that not only trendy detail like a raw hem but also made my butt look great was essential and these are it.
Workwear and Walmart. Did you ever think the two would go hand in hand? I love discovering new-to-me brands and rediscovering ones I know and love all under one roof at Walmart!
Did you know you can shop Eloquii on Walmart.com? I know I didn’t!
It’s a one stop shop that makes shopping for toiletries and a stylish sleek outfit super easy and convenient.
Walmart has definitely stepped up their game for plus size offerings and really mean it when they say they dress America. With more and more
This outfit is perfect for the office and chic enough for a drink (or two) after.
Throw on a blazer or a moto jacket for some added cool girl layering that will be sure to make anyone do a double take when you tell them that your outfit is from Walmart.
If you’ve been following me on Instagram you probably know that I’ve recently tried Chic Soul for the first time.
Chic Soul is a plus size online boutique focused on stylish pieces for everyday fashion.
I’m totally obsessed.
The styles are fun and things that I would often see in straight size e-commerce boutique but never made in my size. They carry everything from cute dresses like the one in today’s post, to perfectly distressed denim, tunics and shoes.
So I definitely think they are worth trying out and can be an option for everyday casually chic looks. You can also save 10% with the code THAMARR10 at checkout.
I love to mx it up but always keep it real. My heart will forever go pitter patter with something with ruffles, tulle or anything that moves when I do.
What I’m not is a fan of are big trends that seem to be all the rage but wind up living out their lives on the expired fashion shelf.
But when a trend and a classic come together its pretty much magic.
Case in point; the skort.
There is something so quintessentially femme and nostalgic about a skort.
Besides being a practical option if you don’t want to wear a mini skirt, a skort is such a throw back to simpler fashion times, for me anyway.
This particular skort is not your typical grade school, Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper, Giga Pet skort. This skort drinks red wine. It’s grown. It’s sexy and confident.
The paperbag waist detail is a great way to incorporate a modern trend. The classic tan trench coat fabric and the double button detail keeps in chic.
To keep this look a lá Thamarr, I wore a feminine white blouse with a beautiful sweetheart neckline. It’s such a pretty way to show off summertime décolletage without baring too much.
I also paired it with a fun statement sandal with gingham print ribbons that tie up. By adding pieces that felt very me and feminine it helped pull this look together and to me, make it real world wearable.
I went out to dinner with girlfriends after shooting this look and it was perfect. I was comfortable and didn’t have to worry about a wardrobe malfunction.
So the question I pose to you now: to skort or not to skort?
Earlier this month I shared the big news that I bought my first home! Working on making my house a home has been, well, a struggle. That’s why I’m so excited to be working with Levity of Levity Interiors to help create the office of my dreams.
My decision to buy a home of my own has been one in the making for years– 10 to be exact.
Moving after graduation from my hometown of Boston to Jacksonville was not the plan. I figured I had a year or two before moving out of state. But circumstances outside of my control brought me to Florida.
New city, new job, new friends. It was a lot of new and I had a lot on my plate that made the idea of venturing out on my own overwhelming and scary. And over the next decade I would start the process of getting my own place multiple times without it coming to fruition. I ended up psyching myself out, crippled by fear and resorted to just making it work with what I had.
In that time I started Musings of a Curvy Lady as a hobby that has turned into a part-time job that I adore.
I love creating content to share on my platforms but the idea of creating over time felt more like a chore than something I would get excited about. My feelings had a lot to do with not having a proper space of my own that I could work and grow in.
After losing my studio rental space and having to haul all of my equipment solo into my mom’s garage I made the decision right then and there; enough was enough.
At that moment I decided that I was going to buy a house so not only I would have my own living space but a creative work space that was my own. No need to haul or store equipment on someone else’s property.
I knew once I got my house the first room that I wanted to fully furnish would be my home office.
This is where I would essentially create the career of my dreams and I needed the space to reflect that. I wanted it to be beautiful and chic but to be honest I was so overwhelmed by the entire process I didn’t know where to begin.
I’m so fortunate to have discovered Levity Interiors via Instagram. Levity is a local design consultant here in Jacksonville and soon after following one another on the ‘gram I fell in love with her gumption and design work. Her and her fiancé Clayton are renovating their second home and it’s amazing to watch the transformation.
One day I decided to email Levity and ask if she would be interested in helping me design a room in my new home.
No answer.
Crickets.
Nada.
A whole week went by. I was bummed but could understand why. We’re all just so busy.
But I decided to send her a DM just to follow up on the initial email and after just a few moments later, Levity wrote back with an astounding yes! She was so excited to want to collaborate and I was so surprised she said yes.
We immediately got to work starting with answering a design questionnaire and pulling ideas onto a Pinterest board. Levity drafted a design board and after one revision we had our final draft ready to implement.
I can’t believe this is my office! You can watch my initial reaction to seeing it on my YouTube Channel.
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I am just over the moon with the final result. It’s beautiful, chic, romantic, feminine and perfectly cozy.
This office means so much more than just a work space. This is where I’m going to make my dreams a reality. I’m so thankful to Levity for taking the thoughts runnings around in my head and helping me create this perfect creative space.
With summer fast approaching many men and women are focused on shedding a few pounds to get ready for summer.
A message that I will continue to stress and promote on my platforms is that you are ready now for well, anything you want including slaying summertime! That’s why I’m a huge supporter of brands that share that sentiment and actually live and breathe it.
Woman Within has been a household name in the plus size world for over 100 years providing fashion in sizes 12-44! That’s insane, right?!
Last week they launched their Every Body is Beautiful campaign where they teamed up with with an eclectic group of customers and body posi babes to celebrate the revolutionary thought that regardless of shape, size, age or race — that you are totally deserving of all the good things in life including comfortable and stylish fashion.
In today’s post I’m sharing my favorite style from Woman Within that’s perfect for the warmer weather: a crinkle maxi dress. It’s light weight but still packs a style punch. I kept it casual with flat sandals and matching tote. Such an easy breezy simple summer outfit that will look great literally on ever body!
Draper James Linen Front Button Dress Styled 2 Ways
A linen dress is a must have for Spring and Summer and this one from Draper James is a new classic.
Have you tried Draper James yet?
Draper James is Reese Witherspoon’s lifestyle brand and although I knew about the brand I never wore anything from the line. I first was introduced to them as a consumer when they decide to do a collection with Eloquii last year — lots of cute stuff but it was a limited temporary collection.
I think the success of the Eloquii collaboration encouraged them to make the leap to extend the sizes to many of their classic pieces to a size 24. So although I can’t shop everything I want from Draper James, I am hopeful that they are open to idea that plus size women love darling dresses too!
If you want to try Draper James, right now is a great time because you can save 25% off your entire order during their “Friends & Family Sale Event”!
Extended the Draper Size range in their classic pieces is a step, albeit a small one in the right right direction in catering for more women of different shapes and sizes that happen to love the classics. I hope to see more lines do this because let’s face it — it’s 2019 and I’m tired of asking for the same thing that I feel I’ve been asking for my entire life.
Why can’t you make this in my size?!
Anywho, back to this darling linen dress. I wanted to show how this dress could be styled up or down with just switch of footwear. It’s light and airy enough for a weekend look but can be just as polished and sophisticated with heels or flats.
Unless you’re living under a rock — if you’re well versed and tuned into the plus size community you know that Rochelle of BeautiCurve launched a collection of dresses with Lane Bryant.
It’s a beautiful variety of edgy and feminine pieces that are perfect for all of your Springtime events from weddings, outdoor parties, warm weather date nights and more.
Rochelle was so kind enough to send over a piece from the collection and I literally squealed when I saw it because it was the one I’ve been eyeing!
It’s perfect for an upcoming event that I have to attend but I couldn’t resist styling it for the blog.
The flowy skirt has to be my favorite detail of this dress because I always love some movement when I walk.
It’s the only kind of drama I want in my life.
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This look can easily be dressed down with some sneaker and a denim jacket. Have you shopped the collection yet! Definitely check it out before they are sold out. Oh and congratulations to Ro for creating such a delightfully beautiful collection of clothes for plus women.
Okay, so Coachella is right around the corner and yours truly is NOT going. But I, like the rest of the country will undoubtedly be bombarded with tons of desert-themed, boho-rocker inspired fashion in the coming weeks. This content usually features the same kind of girl — you know what I’m talking about — that girl posing with her posse in front of the iconic Ferris wheel with a few peace signs thrown in the air.
Don’t get me wrong, that in itself isn’t a bad thing and I’m not trying to hate. What I am trying to say is that Coachella fashion and culture is kind of predictable. The same chiseled, toned bodies, with bared extremities and midriffs enjoying the desert, sun and music. I hardly ever see someone like me represented at the 2nd largest national music festival.
Soft fat bodies love the sun and desert too — just sayin.
Well, I for one think it’s time to change the narrative and image of what it looks like to go to Coachella. And two, I think it’s really amazing when women supporting women is more than a trendy hashtag. I love seeing it in action.
So that’s what this post is really all about. It’s about one idea and how a group of women helped make that idea into a reality.
I wanted to see my version of Coachella brought to life. Lush, whimsical, feminine and fabulous.
This shoot would not be possible if it weren’t for all the amazing local Jacksonville boss babes coming together. It all started after meeting fellow JAX girl boss Lauren, owner of The Sangria Truck at an event she was working.
Her truck was so picture perfect, I started having a mini photoshoot on the spot and passerby’s thought I came along with the truck.
No, sweetie.
So after enjoying one or two of Lauren’s fabulous mixed drinks we got to talking about how cool it would be to get a styled shoot together. I was down but had no idea how to really be a creative director.
It sort of just happened because Lauren knew someone who could do props. I knew someone that could do florals and photography. Before you know it there we were orchestrating a multi vendor styled shoot in less than a month.
This was such an amazing experience and hope to do it again soon. What do you think of our Coachella inspired styled shoot? Let me know in the comments below.
