Camel is so in for fall.
From Left to Right:
Cardigan, Lace Dress, Trousers, Top, Pants, Top, Scarf, Faux Fur Vest, Top, Top, Maxi Dress, Tote, Bootie
Just wanted to give you guys the heads up on a couple of things:
Sephora is having a sale on their starter kits for Bare Escentuals – Wet Seal has a sale going on: check out this military jacket, faux leather jacket, cap sleeve wrap, denim capris, rosette top - Ralph Lauren has great tops on sale: here, here, here, here and here – Overstock.com is having an inventory close out sale: anne klein suit, belted dress, plus size lace dress, draped cardigan
Also, thank you for all the fun emails! I am working on answering all of your questions as fast as I can. Keep those emails coming! Send them to: livi@sensiblystyled.com
Ciao Ciao. Happy Shopping!
image: not around photoshop right now so this is what you get: me being shocked by such great sales!
vintage, circa 2005
I have been in love with Mango ever since I saw my first store in Salzburg, Austria. I love it ALMOST as much as H&M. almost.
I found some great stuff for sale on their online shop!! The site wouldn’t let me open individual items in new tabs so you will just have to go look around but here is the link to their sale page.
A lot of their stuff is in larger sizes and super discounted as well so make sure you get there quick!!
Ciao Ciao! Happy Shopping.
SO,
I realized that I am all out of my L.A.M.B. Fragrance and was price comparing on line. This led to me to having lots of bits to tell you. Click around to find the links!
ON has plus sized maternity line
lane bryant has a 40% off sale everything in store!
ann taylor bathing suit on sale
Any sales or finds you want to tell US and SS Reader’s about? Leave a comment, we love them!
most of all, she loved the pants.
don’t you? i also love when i find things on sale around the web.
pants, skirt, gray blazer, studded tee, green jacket, two finger ring, scarf, belt, cardigan
We got this email from one of our readers:
Ok, so I used to be a cool LA girl who bought far too expensive clothing and worked out. Flash forward 4 years, a temple wedding, 2 kids (and the weight that comes with them) annnnd an invite to my coolest LA girlfriends Beverly hills wedding in October. Black tie optional AND 3 months postpartum? I could just die! Rule out anything empire waist. I have been subscribing to your blog for several months now and really enjoy it. If you have any suggestions please let me know.
Thank you,
Katy
is fashionably frustrated.
Well Katy, I don’t know your exact size but I found a few ideas for you! My suggestion for you is wearing a solid color and play heavily (and strategically) on the accessories! They can glam up an outfit and make you look more present and put together in an instant!
Dress Ideas:
From Left to Right:
Asymmetrical Dress, Gray Shabby Apple, Gray Jen Clothing, Daydreamer Wrap Dress
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These “Turq Rectangular Earrings“ by dbaer have me all inspired!! So much so that I designed an entire post around them.
These earrings make me think of Georgia O’ Keefe, cactus, Eisley (in fact I am listening to ‘Telescope Eyes’ as we type/read which I haven’t done since college), Las Vegas and fall sunsets.
Below is what I came up with. I have included a YSL ring I loyally and regularly lust over (I owned one for about a day before I got buyers remorse and took it back) and my new favorite pair of sandals. I also think this shade of MAC lipstick will be perfect to make the turquoise, coral and other colors pop against all the neutrals.
I try to include all types of stores, prices, sizes and tastes in my posts. Contact me if there is more of something you’d like to see!
From Left to Right:
Earrings, Striped Tee, Cardigan, YSL Ring, Plus Size Levis, Sandals, Wallet, Levis, MAC in ‘Naughty You’
UPDATE: there is a 50% off sale going on right now at Torrid!
There are a lot of fun fall pieces out there ready to be worn and plus size is no exception!!! Here are some of my favorite finds:
I always love the metallic like I found in the headband and striped tee. Of course, we have a beautiful plaid for fall (my favorite part: it’s long!!)
It may be wrong to wear white after labor day but that military style jacket is also available in black.
Faith 21 provides us with that beautiful floral and black dress that would be perfect with a set of leggings and flats. (look for a shoe post coming soon!)
and my favorite: the yellow and grey cardi – yes i own it! -
red and blue plaid, metallic headband, military jacket, grey and yellow cardigan,
black and floral dress, metallic striped tee
p.s. Fashion Bug is having an 80% off sale!!!
Alright ladies! Today we had Livi guest post what she thought would be a great outfit to wear to a picnic! Check out Livi’s blog for some more awesomeness!
Top (Plus size), Pants (Plus size), Vest (Plus size), Shoes, Necklace, Headband, Scarf, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Nail Polish, Lipstick, Sunscreen!
This outfit would be perfect for a picnic in a city park or a country meadow. I prefer jeans to skirts and thats easier to picnic in anyway!
The vest is perfect to cover up and slim. I’m all about the layering, its so convenient to pull something out of your purse when it gets cold or put something back in.
The key to this outfit is the accessories: they can be a symphony of organization if done right. Go Big or Go Home I say. If its a little much for you, pick and choose.
Don’t be scared by the two finger ring either, they’re all the rage right now. My good friend just sent me this ring and I keep it on a chain. It can be worn either way.
My friends will all be surprised that I chose such small earrings but with so much going on, they would be the perfect thing. And of course, above all, a scarf.
If I had to pick one accessory to take with me for the rest of my life it would be a scarf. Its possibilities are endless and it can be removed if needed. The model on target.com is totally wearing it wrong, (I would wrap it in a v shape bandanna style around my neck.) The red of this scarf would look perfect against the dark denim and stripes.
Don’t forget your lipstick: Sephora Brand Lip Attitude. I live by it.
And since you’re not wearing a hat, don’t forget the sunscreen!!! I like Bare Escentuals sun screen powder that can go right over face makeup.
Have fun! -Livi
Top, Jeans, Bracelet, Headband, Shoes.
Hey ladies! I don’t know about you, but I am super excited to have some fun picnics this summer! I am a plain jane when it comes to clothes, I’ve decided. But here’s my outfit! Enjoy! -Natalie
I love picnics, and my little ones are getting to the perfect age for picnics. One of the reasons why I love picnics is that I love picnic quilts! I love quilts of all types and although I don’t think I’m super-skilled enough or prolific enough to call myself a “quilter”, I’m someone who quilts and marvels at handmade treasures. Did you know that on ebay there are hundreds of finished quilt tops just waiting to be purchased and made into a perfect summer picnic quilt? I’m talking handsewn here people! Check it out, search any combination of the words: quilt top, vintage, antique, handsewn, etc. and find yourself a treasure.
-Emily
top, pants, sandals, necklace (I love this etsy shop!)
quilts (top, middle, bottom)
As the weather gets warmer, nothing seems more breezy than bright white. I love white in the summertime, and it’s a great neutral to pair with gold, floral prints, nautical stripes…anything, really! I love the Shabby Apple dress in the top right and think it would make such a great bridesmaid dress. I’ve seen (although not very often) weddings where the bride has her bridesmaids in white, too, and I think it’s just beautiful. Imagine a summer wedding with the bride in a beautiful white dress and her bridesmaids in sweet white dresses…it would be so lovely. Quick! Is anyone getting married soon? Take this idea and run with it! Oh, and don’t forget Emersonmade flowers, the men could all have a small white bloom on their black tuxedos. Now that would look great. Seriously, I need to plan weddings for a living. I could dream this stuff up all day.
cardigan, blouse (plus-size), blazer, necklace, dress, trousers, short sleeve shirt, long sleeve shirt, dress, blazer (plus-size)
Tunic, Yellow Sandals, Pink Swimsuit, Straw Hat, Colorful Bag.
We decided that this week we would showcase some outfits that would be great to wear to the beach because we have had several swimsuit giveaways lately. I love the idea of wearing a tunic as a cover-up with a straw hat, something about straw hats sings: BEACH! I would probably go shoeless, but you need something on your feet from the car to the sand… Enjoy!
-Natalie
So, if I can be real here, I need a swimsuit with serious support. I have a large bust, and after having twins I have a smooshy stomach that just doesn’t know what to do with itself. Tankinis are great, but not really for me anymore. I don’t want any spillover. This swimsuit isn’t the vampiest I’ve ever seen, but it gets the job done while being decently cute. Plus, it has an underwire in it and it comes in bust sizes D and up (as well as short torso/long torso/plus size/mastectomy/you name it). This cover-up is so lightweight and easy, and after your beach time you could add some breezy linen drawstring pants and make it a tunic. I think this hat is so cute, and Target has a cute line of hats right now to choose from. Of course, the most important thing here is the sunscreen. Seriously, I saw an older lady yesterday who looked like she spent many days of her youth laying out in the sun. I don’t want to look like that when I’m 70, so I’m going to do my best now to minimize sun damage. If you come to central coast California, I’d love to meet you at the beach!
-Emily
swimsuit, cover-up, pants, hat, sunscreen, sandals
DON’T FORGET: the DownEast Basics Swimsuit giveaway ends tomorrow! Click here to enter.
Okay, so here’s the deal. Sometimes I put together outfits and look at them and know that they are cute. While other times I put together an outfit and am a little frightened as to what people might think. So… what do you think of this outfit? Is it too busy? Anyways, I think it can be fun to go a little color crazy. And that’s what I’ve done here. Whether it’s too much for a wedding or not, I’ll leave that up to you to decide. I found this cute Etsy shop for plus size women and wanted to use one of their dresses… I think they have a great selection. I also love blue paired with yellow, which is why I chose some yellow pumps. It makes me happy. And then for some added color I chose a purple belt, and a colorful floral necklace. Enjoy!
-Natalie
Hi everyone! I chose a cute yellow dress for a spring wedding. Yellow is fun, and this dress seems cheerful and playful enough for a wedding, but still conservative and respectful for such an important event. Since these style boards are always like my dream outfit wishlists, I put on her a watch that I’ve had my eye on for a long time (in black and gold, although my favorite is the tortoise shell one). Add a simple (and cheap) necklace and some super fun shoes and you’re all set.
-Emily
p.s. I found this dress in Nordstrom’s Dress Shop. Seriously, if you have an event coming up that you need a dress for specifically, don’t waste your time looking in other places. Look here first. There are so many cute options, and you can find a lot of sale items, too.
These shorts look SO comfy!
At Old Navy for $26.50
Lovin’ these shorts!
At Old Navy for $26.50
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.
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!
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.
Another great dress for the work place and church!
At Kohls on sale for $32.40, 41 inches long.
This would make for a perfect holiday dress this year!
At b&lu for $59.00, 41 inches long.
Super cute dress!
At Old Navy on sale for $25.00, 41 inches long.
My 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!
If 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
This dress is super cute! I love the tie waist, and the flutter sleeves!
At Old Navy for $32.50, 40.5 inches long.
This 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!
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!
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:
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
Another 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.
This 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.
Another great find for fall!
At Lane Bryant for $79.50, 42 inches long.
I love this dress, and better yet… I love this purple!
Purple Pleated Bust Ruffle Knit Dress at Torrid for $54.00, 40 inches long.
I love everything about this dress! It will be perfect for fall!
At Nordstrom for $138.00, 39 inches long.
So cute! And I love the neckline of this dress!
Black and White Ruffle Secretary Dress at Torrid for $68.00, 41 inches long.
This is a STEAL!
Find it at Target for $15.00!
Available in regular and plus size.
Highway Cuffed Bermuda Short at Calvin Klein Jeans for $44.99.
