Plus Size

Old Navy ‘Rib Knit Waist Roll Up Bermuda Shorts’ Plus Size

Posted in $25 - $50, Old Navy, Plus Size, Shorts on March 16th, 2010 by Natalie – 2 Comments

These shorts look SO comfy!

At Old Navy for $26.50

Old Navy ‘Denim Bermuda’ Plus Size

Posted in $25 - $50, Old Navy, Plus Size, Shorts on March 16th, 2010 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Lovin’ these shorts!

At Old Navy for $26.50

b&lu ‘Whitney Dress’ Plus Size

Posted in $25 - $50, Dresses, Papaya, Plus Size, b&lu on February 11th, 2010 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Love the neck link and the twist right in the center of the dress, makes for a very slimming waist!

At b&lu for $48.00, 45 inches long.

What to wear to work Plus Size!

Posted in $25 - $50, Jeans, Old Navy, Outfit, Plus Size, Sale items, Shorts, Skirts, Tops, Under $25 on February 4th, 2010 by Natalie – 2 Comments

Perfect V-Neck Cardigan $29.50

Pleated-Front Tank $17.50

Pleated Scoop-Neck Top $24.50

Cuffed Ruffle-Trim Tee $15.00

Double-Weave Trousers $29.50

Low-Rise Perfect Khaki Capris $29.50

Low-Rise Perfect Khaki Skirt $24.50

All of these were found at Old Navy on their Plus Size Wear to Work page! All of their stuff is perfect for mixing and matching!

Old Navy ‘Flutter Sleeve Dress’ Plus Size

Posted in $25 - $50, Dresses, Old Navy, Plus Size, Sale items on February 3rd, 2010 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Great dress. And if your arms are your trouble spot… the sleeves on this dress will be perfect!

At Old Navy on sale for $29.50, 42 inches long.

Apt. 9 ‘Geometric Drapeneck Dress’ Plus size

Posted in $25 - $50, Dresses, Kohls, Plus Size on January 12th, 2010 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

sen2Another great dress for the work place and church!

At Kohls on sale for $32.40, 41 inches long.

b&lu ‘Raquel Dress’ Plus Size

Posted in $50 - $75, Dresses, Plus Size, b&lu on December 4th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Picture 9This would make for a perfect holiday dress this year!

At b&lu for $59.00, 41 inches long.

Old Navy ‘Plus Applique Jersey Dress’

Posted in $25 - $50, Dresses, Old Navy, Plus Size on December 4th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Picture 7Super cute dress!

At Old Navy on sale for $25.00, 41 inches long.

b&lu ‘Layla Dress’ Plus Size

Posted in $50 - $75, Dresses, Plus Size, b&lu on November 13th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Picture 20My friend just emailed me about b&lu and let me tell you! So many cute options for plus size women! (seriously wanting all the clothes in my size) I’m sure you will be seeing a lot from their site here on Sensibly Styled!

At b&lu for $59.00, 47-51 inches long.

p.s. Sorry it took me forever to post today! My web hosting was down!

Old Navy ‘Roll Up Wrap Sweater’ Plus size

Posted in $25 - $50, Layering Pieces, Old Navy, Plus Size, Tops on October 30th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Picture 20If this isn’t the cutest sweater I’ve ever seen… I don’t know what is! I need to find it in my size!

At Old Navy for $39.50

Old Navy ‘Tie Waist Jersey Dress’ Plus size!

Posted in $25 - $50, Dresses, Old Navy, Plus Size on October 30th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Picture 19This dress is super cute! I love the tie waist, and the flutter sleeves!

At Old Navy for $32.50, 40.5 inches long.

Kohls ‘Heart And Soul Ruffled Dress’

Posted in $25 - $50, Dresses, Kohls, Plus Size on October 22nd, 2009 by Natalie – 1 Comment

plussizeThis is a very cute plus sized dress!

At Kohl’s on sale for $29.00, 36 inches long.

Hey guys, I’m pretty much away from my computer all of today and tomorrow… so sorry that posting will be few and far between!

Pretty Nightgowns for our reader Victoria M. and everyone else!

Posted in $25 - $50, $50 - $75, $75 - $100, Nordstrom, Outfit, Plus Size on September 9th, 2009 by Natalie – 3 Comments

Our reader Victoria M. wrote in saying:

Last night, after an exhausting day, after my 3 kids were finally asleep, I started looking through my drawers for something that would help me get past the popsicle juice and baby spit-up I had been covered in during the day.  I wished I had a modest, pretty nightgown that I could sleep in.  I wanted to feel pretty, but went with my only option, plaid pajama bottoms.  No, I did not feel pretty.  And the nursing pads only made matters worse.  Help!  I am at the height of frump!

Victoria, I totally understand! Just because we like to be modest doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be able to feel beautiful before we go to bed! I found several nightgowns that I think you will love. None of them are anything that you would feel embarrassed to be seen in if any of your 3 kids decided to sneak out of their rooms. However, they are all nightgowns that I think will make you feel more feminine and beautiful. I hope you enjoy!

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All nightgowns were found at Nordstrom. Eileen West ‘Laurel Canyon’ Nightgown for $68.00 ,Lauren by Ralph Lauren ‘Monte Carlo’ Nightgown for $58.00, Eileen West ‘Valley of the Moon’ Ballet Gown for $70.00, Donna Nadeau Flutter Sleeve Chemiseon sale for $37.90, Eileen West ‘Falling Leaves’ Nightgown for $62.00

A few plus size options:

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Midnight by Carole Hochman ‘Two Hearts’ Nightgown (Plus) for $88.00, Eileen West ‘Eastside Twilight’ Nightgown (Plus) for $82.00, Eileen West ‘Manhattan Mood’ Nightgown (Plus) for $82.00

Love, Natalie

Lane Bryant ‘Ruffle Trim Denim Skirt’

Posted in $25 - $50, Lane Bryant, Plus Size, Skirts on September 8th, 2009 by Natalie – 2 Comments

Picture 6Another great denim skirt. It reminds me of one that I wanted from Anthropologie… (it is no longer for sale and I think I have savers remorse…)

At Lane Bryant for $44.50, 23 inches long.

Lane Bryant ‘Ruffled Denim Skirt’

Posted in $25 - $50, Lane Bryant, Plus Size, Skirts on September 7th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Picture 5This skirt is SOOO cute! If you don’t already have a denim skirt… I’d say this one is worthy to be in your closet!

Ruffled Denim Skirt at Lane Bryant for $49.50, 26.5 inches long.

Lane Bryant ‘Cable Sweater Dress’

Posted in $75 - $100, Dresses, Lane Bryant, Plus Size on September 4th, 2009 by Natalie – 1 Comment

Picture 4Another great find for fall!

At Lane Bryant for $79.50, 42 inches long.

Torrid ‘Purple Pleated Bust Ruffle Knit Dress’

Posted in $50 - $75, Dresses, Plus Size, Torrid on September 3rd, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Picture 2I love this dress, and better yet… I love this purple!

Purple Pleated Bust Ruffle Knit Dress
at Torrid for $54.00, 40 inches long.

Calvin Klein ‘Cowl Neck Sweater Dress’ Plus Size

Posted in $100+, Dresses, Nordstrom, Plus Size on September 2nd, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Picture 3I love everything about this dress! It will be perfect for fall!

At Nordstrom for $138.00, 39 inches long.

Torrid ‘Black and White Ruffle Secretary Dress’

Posted in $50 - $75, Dresses, Plus Size, Torrid on September 1st, 2009 by Natalie – 1 Comment

Picture 1So cute! And I love the neckline of this dress!

Black and White Ruffle Secretary Dress at Torrid for $68.00, 41 inches long.

Mossimo Plus Size ‘Button Front’ Dress

Posted in Dresses, Plus Size, Target, Under $25 on July 30th, 2009 by Ashley – Be the first to comment

picture-54This is a STEAL!

Find it at Target for $15.00!

Calvin Klein ‘Highway Cuffed Bermuda Short’

Posted in $25 - $50, Calvin Klein, Plus Size, Shorts on July 29th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

picture-74Available in regular and plus size.

Highway Cuffed Bermuda Short at Calvin Klein Jeans for $44.99.

Calvin Klein ‘Embroidered Flutter Sleeve Top’

Posted in $50 - $75, Calvin Klein, Plus Size, Tops on July 29th, 2009 by Natalie – 3 Comments

picture-63I love the empire waist and the embroidery at the bottom. Available in regular and plus size.

Embroidered Flutter Sleeve Top at Calvin Klein Jeans for $69.50.

picture-82I would totally rock these shoes with this top. (Would it be considered rocking them if they aren’t anything abnormal? hmm) Shoes: only $10.00! At Make Me Chic

Torrid ‘Black Poplin Safari Dress’

Posted in $50 - $75, Dresses, Plus Size, Torrid on July 28th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

picture-341I love what they have done with the hem on this one!

Black Poplin Safari Dress
at Torrid for $58.00, 39 inches long.

Torrid ‘White and Black Ruffled-Front Short Sleeved Swing Dress’

Posted in $75 - $100, Dresses, Plus Size, Torrid on July 28th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

picture-332Another lovely dress with just a touch of Tulle showing, perfect.

White and Black Ruffled-Front Short-Sleeved Swing Dress
at Torrid for $78.00, 41 inches long.

Torrid ‘Black Ponte Knit Secretary Dress’

Posted in $50 - $75, Dresses, Plus Size, Torrid on July 28th, 2009 by Natalie – 1 Comment

picture-322Oh my gosh, YOU need this dress! Sorry guys, there are TONS of cute dresses at Torrid right now… so you will be seeing a bunch today!

Black Ponte Knit Secretary Dress
at Torrid for $68.00, 41 inches long.

Torrid ‘Black Banded-Seam Trumpet Skirt’

Posted in $25 - $50, Plus Size, Skirts, Torrid on July 28th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

picture-302Hips or not… this is very flattering. I love the gathers at the top!

Black Banded-Seam Trumpet Skirt at Torrid for $44.00, 24 inches long.

Torrid ‘Black Multi Seam Pencil Skirt’

Posted in $25 - $50, Plus Size, Skirts, Torrid on July 28th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

picture-293I’m going through a pencil skirt craze…


Black Multi Seam Pencil Skirt
at Torrid for $38.00, 24 inches long.

Adrianna Papell ‘Pleated Jersey Sheath Dress’ Plus Size

Posted in $100+, Dresses, Nordstrom, Plus Size, Sale items on July 21st, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

picture-431Love the color of this one!

At Nordstrom on sale for $109.90, 43 inches long.

Calvin Klein ‘Cowl Neck Sweater Dress’ Plus Size

Posted in $75 - $100, Dresses, Nordstrom, Plus Size, Sale items on July 21st, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

picture-381Super Slimming plus size dress!

Found at Nordstrom on sale for $88.90, 39 inches long.

Faith 21 Plus Size ‘Thalia Burnout’ Tunic

Posted in Faith 21, Forever 21, Plus Size, Tops, Under $25 on July 20th, 2009 by Ashley – Be the first to comment

for21graytunicComfort and Style combined!

Find it at Forever 21 for $22.80.

I hear ya, sister.

Posted in Dresses, Editorial, Emily's Favorites, Faith 21, Forever 21, Layering Pieces, Maternity, Nordstrom, Old Navy, Outfit, Plus Size, Sale items, Shabby Apple, Tops, Uncategorized, Under $25 on July 16th, 2009 by Emily – 5 Comments
email from my new best friend, reader Amanda:
“I just had a baby and I am a size 22-24.  I know you don’t have a lot of plus sized options, but I need a new church wardrobe.  I am looking for dresses and skirts that wont make me plus sized looking.  I am nursing so my ta tas are Huge!  My problem area is my lower tummy, can you help?  Even skirts would be great.  Anything, anyplace anywhere…I don’t care! HELP!”
-Amanda

Oh, Amanda.  You came to the right place.  I know exactly what you’re talking about.  I have a 2 year old son and twin baby boys, and my stomach looks quite like a waterbed (too gross?), and Natalie and I share your frustration of a big chest that gets even bigger when nursing.

So, I have some cute options for you, but first some advice.  With my older son, he was about 8 or 9 months old before I one day decided to pump on Saturday so that I could have a bottle to bring to church on Sunday.  I don’t want to oversell this…but, it changed my life.  Prior to that, I would spend half of my time at church in the mother’s lounge and every week I would have to wear a top and a skirt even though I had cute dresses that I was dying to wear.  New mom-ness isn’t very glamorous sometimes, especially when you’re nursing and your boobs are ginormous.  It made a big difference for me to have Sunday as my day.  My day to wear a cute dress and squeeze close to my husband, enjoy our sweet little baby, and actually be able to worship at church.  Plus, it gives your husband a chance to feed and snuggle baby, or you could share the wealth of cute baby-ness and let a sweet lady in your church have a turn at feeding baby.  Totally just my opinion and experience, but see if it works for you.  It made all the difference for me.

And now, to the clothes!

Here’s the thing about a big chest, it’s extra difficult to be modest and appropriate because even when you aren’t trying to, a well-endowed lady can look she’s trying to put her chest on display.  Isn’t that frustrating?  One of my favorite solutions for that is a slim tee (I love DownEast’s Wonder Tee!) or camisole underneath dresses or tops that would show too much cleavage.  Another favorite trick is wearing a belt.  Oh, how I love belts.  It holds in all of my waterbed tummy-ness and gives me more of a structure.

I have a lot of cute dress options for you, as well as cute tops to pair with skirts for church or with jeans for everyday.  Old Navy has a cute pencil skirt and flowy skirt, as well.  Good basics.

New moms don’t have a lot of opportunities to dress up and feel fabulous, so make Sunday your day!  I hope this helps, and congratulations on your sweet new baby!

Love, Emily

1. Leatherock Covered Buckle Belt, Nordstrom, $31.90 (comes in a few colors, available in XL, I love this belt!  Wouldn’t it be so cute in the teal and purple, too?)

2. Patent Leather Belt, Nordstrom, $23.90 (it’s on sale, so not all sizes seem to be available anymore, but the look of the sweater with the belt on top is perfect for those of us with squishy tummy business.)

3. Open Front SS Top, Forever 21, $17.80 (this is a must-buy!  Light enough for summer, and just floats over the tummy area.  Plus, looks great wrapped around with a belt on top.  Do I talk too much about belts?  Have I told you that I love them?)

4. Box Pleat Skirt, Nordstrom, $33.90 (a great price on a smart looking skirt.  I love the pleats, and this would look great with #6, #10, #8…well, just about anything.)

5. Sheer Frill Neck Top, Forever 21, $19.80 (I love how the frill de-emphasizes the chest and the tummy.  And it’s lovely.)

6. Belted Snap Button Shirt, Forever 21, $19.80 (I love this shirt to a million.  Get it in both colors, you’ll be glad to have them.)

7. Janine Woven Top, Forever 21, $15.80 (the gathers at the chest will help to make sure the buttons don’t gape open.  Don’t you hate that!?)

8. Two Pocket Grid Shirt, Forever 21, $15.80 (so summery and cute.  Plus, come fall time, this would look great under a sweater and with some trousers.  Bonus.)

9. Floral Printed Sheer Top, Forever 21, $19.80 (would look perfect with either of the Old Navy skirts I mentioned above, or with jeans and heels for a date out with the husband)

10. Dolman Sweater Knit Top, Forever 21, $24.80 (I love Dolman sleeves.  Like, LOVE them.  Can I marry them?  Buy the jade one and wear it with the pleated skirt (#4).  Lovely.  Oh, and I love how the banded bottom on the top kind of holds it all in.)

11. Border Print Dress, Nordstrom, $148.00 (I love how the border on the sleeves and hem keep your eye moving.  It’s like you don’t even notice she has a tummy.  This one may need a camisole.)

12. Faux-Wrap Dress, Nordstrom, $98.00 (these Nordstrom dresses get a bit pricey, but you’ll love the wrap dresses.  I went to a wedding when the twins were 2 months old, and my black wrap dress saved me.)

13. Silk Chiffon Dress, Nordstrom, $178.00 (Okay, so this is expensive and dry-clean only…not very practical for new moms.  But it’s sure cute.)

14. Faux-Wrap Dress 2, Nordstrom, $108 (Another option.  I love options.  These wrap dresses probably need a wonder tee or a camisole.)

15. Jersey Dress, Nordstrom, $98.00 (This dress is perfection.  The neckline isn’t too low, and the buckle detail makes a nice shape.  Definitely get this one, it’s a workhorse of a dress but put some fun accessories with it and it can be a show horse, too!)

16. Lincoln Center Dress, Shabby Apple, $76.00 (made in a substantial canvas sateen, it’ll keep squishy areas on their best behavior.  Don’t you love that Shabby Apple has Plus-size, too?)

17. Broadway Dress, Shabby Apple, $74.00 (cotton poplin with a little bit of stretch, plus it has pockets!  I love dresses with pockets.  Perfect for some chapstick, gum, and a pacifier.)

18. Red Knit Dress, Shabby Apple, $62.00 (this is now on my wish-list.  I love the color, the wrap at the top, and…imagine it with a belt!)

Whew.  I sure talk (uh…type…) a lot.

What do you ladies think?  Do you have any suggestions for Amanda, and for all of the rest of us with big chest issues or a little squish in the tummy?  Plus, any new mom style advice?

Old Navy ‘Voile Floral-Print Pleated’ Skirt

Posted in $25 - $50, Old Navy, Plus Size, Skirts on July 14th, 2009 by Ashley – Be the first to comment

oldnavyskirtComes in four beautiful floral prints! Available in sizes 0-20!

Find it at Old Navy for $29.50 (online only.)

Caslon ‘Twill Bermuda Shorts’

Posted in $25 - $50, Nordstrom, Plus Size, Shorts on July 14th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

picture-35Alright, to all my plus size ladies! These are a reasonable price and super cute! They also come in a couple other colors. So glad to see that Nordstrom carries plus sizes!

At Nordstrom for $39.99.

DownEast Basics ‘Wonder Tee’

Posted in Downeast Basics, Plus Size, Tops, Under $25 on July 14th, 2009 by Natalie – 1 Comment

picture-81Did you guys know that DownEast has plus size wonder tees that they are majorly marked down!? Tons of colors to choose from… you better run over to their site and fill up your shopping carts! These are awesome tees to have on hand, they work wonderfully under,well, everything!

At DownEast for ONLY $5.00!

Zenobia Plus Size ‘Plaid Empire’ Top

Posted in $25 - $50, Alight, Plus Size, Tops on July 10th, 2009 by Ashley – Be the first to comment

picture-292Empire waist with a trendy black and white plaid. Too cute! Available in sizes 1X-3X.

Find it at Alight for $35.00