Plus-size fashion season

  It seems extremely unfair given the complexity of the association a fuller figure. Women carry their weight differently, some are heavier in the chest, but thin in the legs to the thighs and buttocks, rather than to fill other there. Many women carry their weight around their abdomen. That is why it is such a palaver about "body shapes" apples and pears, brick and hourglasses. I recently spoke with Kerry Pietrobon, the designer of plus-size label Harlow, on the challenges of designing a garment that fits and flatter a wide range of shapes within each size. It uses a number of different models fit to ensure that his clothes are working on different numbers, but it is a rarity in the industry. If you are in oversize really the burden falls on you to know your own shape, and how the mode you want to work for you.

It's hard to do, especially if you do not have the luxury to try items in the store and see how they fit in person. But once you have an idea of ​​what you are looking for, there are great benefits to shopping online.

It is winter in Australia right now, and as I wistfully watched the treats in the "new" sections of all my favorite online haunts, it is the "sell" sections. A renewed interest

When you shop in the off season sales I usually try to get away from the trend elements, and look instead for classic staples of good quality cashmere sweater dress like this, that I do. Picked up sales at Pure Collection

I wanted a sweater dress for a while, when it caught my attention. The slight A-line skirt was flattering for my full hips and neckline was high enough to be hot, but the hood draped attention away from my full bust my collarbone. Normally I would never be able to get a cashmere sweater dress 100% (I can not imagine many people who could) afford, but the sale price was expensive narcotics perfectly manageable. The color is a deep chocolate brown, not that I usually opt for, but it makes a good blank canvas for a belt, patterned tights and some flashy accessories like this necklace druzy organic.

So when you read in the Southern Hemisphere, it's time to shops in high-end line met for most quality of ground and Pure Collection are a good source location and quality knitwear conventional models. Kiyonna has some great dresses with sleeves. Specialists Wide Calf Boot like The Shoemaker and Duo Boots discount offers to work.

If you are in the northern hemisphere could now take the time to some of the brands we have to offer in Australia and New Zealand try. Dream Diva have some good prices for flirty summer dresses as Leona Edmiston. 17Sundays is a good destination for the most demanding designs.

What wardrobe staples you are looking for this season, and where you usually look to find them?