MAXImum style!

My official Summer uniform starts and ends with maxi dresses. I love everything about them. They are so easy to wear, they skim my curves and I don't have to shave my legs. I have assembled some choices pieces from all over the web for all sorts of price points! I have also included garments that are exclusively machine washable. As much as I love Rachel Pally, she won't get my business until she makes a dress that I can toss in the washer.

On to the Fashion!

First off is the Under 50.00$ Finds! 

(Starting from the left heading right)

1) Asos Curve, Vest Maxi Dress, $43.66

2) Old Navy, Cross-Front Jersey Maxi Dress, $32.94

3) SWAK, Pretty Maxi Dress, $38.88

4) SWAK, Sophie Maxi Dress, $49.88*

With the Sophie Maxi, you want to size down. It also comes in a dusty rose pink. 

Tomorrow's Installment is Black and White Maxi's! Stay Tuned!

What to Wear...Wedding Guest Edition

     I was having high tea with my husband this weekend and we saw our first bride and her entourage hustle across the lobby to their waiting limos. It dawned on me that Wedding Season is upon us. As soon as we see the crocuses, it means that many Brides and Grooms are scrambling to get their Save-the-Dates out the door and into our hands. What does that mean for the Plus Sized Guest? A scramble for a dress! There are so many "rules" and customs that it is damned difficult to come up with an outfit that is beautiful and won't raise eyebrows of critical elderly guests. The two most basic tenants are 1) Don't wear white and 2) Don't wear black. The white rule is written in stone. Don't even think about it. However, some guests are sneaking in some black dresses these days. However, all the dresses I will be showing will be colourful or in the very most feature very little black in them. Here are my guidelines for dressing for a wedding: