Tag: plus size shopping

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WWBBW: Knee-Lenth-ish Dresses—”Accentuate the Positive and Eliminate the Negative”

January 3, 2023

If you follow me on social media, specifically Facebook, you may have seen the below post I shared in November. My mother encouraged me to wear dresses and skirts that accentuate my legs more. I liked the look of the Koinshha bodycon dress from Amazon so much that it inspired me to create more looks… Read More WWBBW: Knee-Lenth-ish Dresses—”Accentuate the Positive and Eliminate the Negative”

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WWBBW: Should I Buy From Brands or Companies That Don’t Consider Me Wholly As a Consumer When They Create Their Products?

December 23, 2021

Some people refer to me as a clotheshorse, and I am inclined to agree. Shopping is at the top of my “favorite things to do” list following sleeping and eating. Although I am a huge fan of clothes, I like shoes more, and a purchase I made fairly recently influenced the question above. Over the… Read More WWBBW: Should I Buy From Brands or Companies That Don’t Consider Me Wholly As a Consumer When They Create Their Products?

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“Can I Write at that Level?”: Confessions of an Aspiring Writer

March 27, 2021

For as long as I can remember, my mother has been my biggest cheerleader. She always encourages me to do my best and reminds me that I can do whatever I aspire to do. So when she tells me I write well, I am encouraged to keep at it. But today, I had a “Sidney… Read More “Can I Write at that Level?”: Confessions of an Aspiring Writer

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WWBBW: “You Should Have a Blog”; Confessions of a Fashionista Part Deux

February 5, 2021

The words that comprise the title of this post were spoken to me by one of my new-ish co-workers. I think it was my second day in the office when she said, “I think I’m going to like the way you dress.” It is no secret that I like clothes. Shopping is high on my… Read More WWBBW: “You Should Have a Blog”; Confessions of a Fashionista Part Deux

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Setting the Standard; A Conversation with Universal Standard Co-Founder Alex Waldman

April 8, 2018

Last week I had the honor of speaking with one the creative minds behind the clothing brand Universal Standard (US), and it inspired me tremendously. There are quite a few things that I’ve done that cause me to excitedly say, “I did that!” I am still in awe over climbing through the pyramids in Egypt, living… Read More Setting the Standard; A Conversation with Universal Standard Co-Founder Alex Waldman

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Are You Fearing the Tag? The Importance of Well-fitting Clothing

November 27, 2017

Several years ago my boyfriend at the time asked for my dress size. He was planning to purchase clothes as a birthday present for me.  I told him I wore a size 12, but I actually wore a size 14. Back then I feared the tag.  In retrospect, my actions were utterly ridiculous. What is… Read More Are You Fearing the Tag? The Importance of Well-fitting Clothing