Looking to boost your confidence? When you live in a bigger body, people often ask how you get to be so confident. This question is often meant as a compliment – with people amazed at your bravery. I’ve always felt a little different to that, after all – why shouldn’t I be confident? Whilst I know that there are different ways being plus size can affect your life, that doesn’t mean it has to affect my worth and that has always helped with my confidence. One thing I have loved over recent years is the increase in plus size fashion options, with a slow move towards a range of fashion items being available in much more accessible clothing size ranges.

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As you all know I have recently discovered Very for plus size fashion and I am loving it. One of the things I love about shopping at Very is that you can get everything from one place; which makes shopping much easier. They recently kindly gave me some dresses to try; so here’s a look at dressing very nice for your Christmas party. [Read more…]

Dress Comfortably for Christmas Parties – With the holidays just around the corner, the chances are you have a couple of social occasions to attend. Whether it’s drinks with friends, your works Christmas party or getting together with family for lunch this time of year tends to make us a little more social. As a plus-size person it is easy to assume your Christmas fashion choices are limited; but here are 3 ways to dress comfortably for Christmas parties. [Read more…]

If you are looking for stylish, high-quality clothing in a UK size 26, 28, 30, or beyond, finding retailers can feel impossible. Here are 5 incredible brands making gorgeous clothes that actually fit.

Quick Guide: Where to buy UK clothes above a Size 26?

• Yours Clothing: Up to size 40 (Great for basics and florals).

• Shein Fit+: Up to size 38 (Budget-friendly and trendy).

• Evans: Up to size 32 (Classic high-street cuts).

• Topsy Curvy: Up to size 34 (Funky prints and independent).

• ASOS Curve: Up to size 32 (Modern styles, check fit notes).

UK Stores Stocking Size 26 – Shopping for plus-size clothing isn’t always the easiest and as a lover of plus-size fashion, it’s definitely been a rollercoaster over the last few years. 5 or so years ago things definitely seemed to improve and there was a massive range of plus-size clothes. Although there are still plenty of brands that do sell clothing for plus-size bodies, it is often the larger end of this that misses out. Here’s a look at some of my favourite places that stock clothes above a size 26.

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Dressing For Summer Just Got Very Nice – I’ve recently rediscovered a love of plus-size fashion and I’m enjoying discovering brands that cater to my size and have options that I really like. I recently re-stumbled across Very and was pleasantly surprised and what they offer in terms of plus-size fashion options. [Read more…]