Let's Talk: Plus Size Women's Fashion

Let's Talk
by MK van Bronkhorst
Perfectly Shaped World

Let's talk about plus size clothing and large fashions for a moment. Are we plus size women and juniors the forgotten corner of the fashion world? It may seem so, some days, but in reality there are quite a few well-known apparel retailers who offer a rich variety of plus size clothing lines.

Plus size womens clothing design is not simply a matter of sizing up a normal dress pattern and using more material. A plus size dress, done right, is not a regular dress that's just been made larger. Even the definition of 'plus size' can vary not only from store to store but from department to department within a single store.

Choosing sustainable resources is your gift to the world and to yourself. Select natural organic fabrics whenever possible. Choose wardrobe items made from sustainable resources such as organic cotton, wool, modal (beech), bamboo, recycled and repurposed items. Do your part - think eco-logically.