It’s back to school time and I don’t know about you but for me as a kid, that meant shopping at JCPenney. I can remember receiving that big Fall book in the mail and taking out a big red marker and circling everything that I wanted.
Things may be a little different and I might be a little older but whether you’re back to school or back in the office, JCPenney is still your go-to for Fall styles for the entire family.
You can even buy online and pick up in store to get your hands on your Fall goodies that much sooner, like this monochromatic look from RyeGrass. I love wearing monochrome looks for the change in season.
Check out my favorite styles below and let me know what’s your go-to Fall look.
Officially obsessed with cozy knit matching sets. Anyone else?
I have been finding matching sets in the softest material lately and I want them all. From sexy dressed up looks to cute lounge sets you can find them in different fabrics for every occasion.
This set is from the house brand Leith from Nordstrom – one of my favorites. It’s really like wearing the softest throw blanket.
There’s something about an old song played on vinyl or the shiny chrome on an old Mercedes coupe. Better yet the perfect dirty martini, shaken not stirred.
The classics are a classic for a reason. So that’s why today’s look works well no matter the year or season.
Let’s breakdown the elements of this retro inspired look.
THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS
A timeless piece that will look amazing no matter your size or shape, the little black dress belongs in everyones closet. This form fitting silhouette is throw back to the darlings of old Hollywood.
STRAW HAT
From Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Brigette Bardot and Meghan Markel, a straw hat evokes an immediate and effortless chicness. It can be dressed up or down but will always make the perfect statement.
CHANEL BAG
It’s Chanel. Need I say more…
CAP TOE HEELS
The contrast between two colors in this modern design mule is a fun take on the classic styles of gangsters and smooth criminals.
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I’m excited to share the launch of ELOQUII ELEMENTS, the newest brand featuring the classic and effortless elements of no fuss style for the everyday fashion girl.
ELOQUII Elements is sold exclusively at ELOQUII.com, Walmart.com and Walmart.ca and select Walmart Canada stores.
Fusing the designs you’ve come to know and love from Eloquii plus the inspiration of the chic everyday woman, this curated collection of 27 looks consists of versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched for endless style options. Think sweaters, dresses, jumpsuits, skirts, pants and even matching face masks!
What’s so great about this new brand is that it’s perfectly priced. Many of the items available in sizes 14-28 are under $35!
Known for quality and fit, ELOQUII spent the last year perfecting all the details in this classic collection so that you have that tailored feeling. Everything looks just perfectly made for you.
I styled two looks from the ELOQUII Elements, one casual and the Fall office chic. Which one are you feeling more? Sound off below!
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.
One of my favorite go-to places for reliable plus size shopping is Nordstrom.
I get asked on multiple times a day the “Where can I…” questions.
Where can I find a formal gown?
Where can I found good shape wear?
Where can I find the perfect date night outfit?
More often then not I will suggest heading straight to Nordstrom because you can literally find everything that you’re looking for and then some.
I have been a self proclaimed Nordy’s girl not only because they carry all of my favorite brands (Eloquii, City Chic, Leith and Reformation to name just a few) in one spot but they have the best customer service too.
It’s tough out here for a fat girl that loves fashion and Nordstrom just happens to be one of those reliable resources that never lets me down.
Picked up this work appropriate, party appropriate and all around fun, femme, floral black and white two piece (who doesn’t love a two piece) look from their newest arrivals from the Gibson x Hi Sugar Plum Collection.
Whether you are looking something for a special occasion, office attire or the perfect date night outfit — I rounded up my faves below now available at Nordy’s!
Atlantic-Pacific x Halogen Collection: How They Listened to the Neglected Plus Size Consumer
It’s always reaffirming and really quite amazing when you can use your voice to elicit change and something actually happens.
I’ve been blogging about plus size fashion, the joys and struggles for almost 7 years and I’ve been a fat girl for more than 30.
So, you can say that I’m an expert at plus size consumer relations. I’ve been a neglected often ostracized fashion consumer my entire life.
But I’ve made due. I had too.
Making the best with what I’ve been given is the norm. Saying “I wish they made this I’m my size,” is the norm.
I wish it wasn’t.
I wish I could say that all my 10 year-old fat girl fashion problems were a thing of the past but it isn’t.
Don’t get me wrong, in the last 15 years, plus size fashion has made some amazing strides in offering high quality, stylish fashion and changing the culture.
We now have Eloquii dropping a new collection almost every week. There’s the CurvyCon. We have dozens of fat women strutting around during NYFW! It’s awesome but with anything there’s always room for improvement.
Lately it seemed that many straight sized brands were catching on, albeit, very very late but hey, progress is progress.
The idea of size inclusivity, diversity, and visibility has been a pretty popular trend lately. For a while it seemed that every single brand I wished I could shop in high school and college were now debuting an extended range or plus sizes for the first time.
But as an expert of being a fat fashion consumer I can tell when it’s the real deal or a brand is jumping on the trendy bandwagon and wants to appear as if they are truly about the cause.
Casein point is Atlantic-Pacific x Halogen Nordstrom collaboration. Before I delve in let me just preface that I’m a really big fan of Blair Eadie Bee. Her style is unmatched. She’s the ultimate femme maxamist and all of her outfits are goals. She was literally one the first outfits I ever pinned on Pinterest!
She’s the ultimate business woman and works really hard on her brand. So when she announced that she was launching her first clothing collaboration with Halogen (a brand that had already established offering extended sizes) I was beyond excited!
The collection featured her in the ultimate Blair outfit: a blush pink blouse with velvet bows and a pink tulle ruffled tiered skirt. Blair herself said these were some of her favorite pieces in the collection and it was one of the main outfits featured in her campaign. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it.
The collaboration had all the necessary elements: blush pink, a popular stylish influencer, a trusted big name brand and the claim of size inclusivity.
I stayed up to purchase the bow blouse and tulle skirt to only be disappointed. This outfit was basically the face of the campaign and it wouldn’t be available in the extended range.
I felt bamboozled.
I felt like the campaign was capitalizing on the idea of being size inclusive but in reality wasn’t offering the main pieces featured in campaign for everyone.
Once again there I was making due with what was offered to me. I was going to buy what I could from the collection that was in my size but had a change of heart.
That’s not the shopping experience anyone should have regardless of their size. We should be thought of and not an after thought.
I wasn’t going to but I expressed my feelings with a comment on Blair’s IG posts about the campaign and too my surprise I wasn’t the only one. Other bloggers and fans of hers that found themselves in my position – being excluded from a shopping experience because of size, shared their frustrations too.
The way Blair and the Halogen team responded was pretty amazing. They listened to us. They took what we said and put it into action right away. Instead of ignoring the complaints of what may seem like a small group of consumers they instituted change in the very next drop.
Atlantic Pacific x Halogen re-released the most popular piece from the first collection in dress form and included more sizes. Not only did it sell out within days but it re-tells the long told story that fat bodies love fashion and are willing to pay for it.
So kudos to Blair and Halogen for doing what most brand collaborations don’t – listening to a neglected demographic and recognizing the body inclusivity and diversity isn’t just a trend — it represent the lives of so many.
Hopefully this isn’t just a isolated incident and other brand collaborations will follow suit. I’m a fan of brands that genuinely champion for size inclusivity and diversity. Choosing where I spend my dollars makes a difference. The fat fashion consumer has more power than they might think.
