This month on my latest Afternoon Live segment, I decided to start the new year talking about the "plus size fashion rules" and how to break them.  We've all heard these "rules" - that plus size women shouldn't wear color or prints or stripes, that we should never wear anything too tight, should never draw attention to ourselves, should never be in anything so big and shapeless, etc. etc.

Well, honey, these rules are made to be broken.

I want to encourage everyone to break these rules, and to break their own rules for fashion.  We can all get in a rut while listening to our own insecurities and our own ideas about what we can't and shouldn't wear.  Stop it.  Start the year off by being rebellious and courageous, stepping out of your comfort zone.  Get out of that tidy box that society, your family, or you have put yourself in.  Try everything on and find clothes that speak to your personality and make you feel amazing!




In talking about breaking the rules, I wanted to include outfit inspiration for doing just that while offering tips if you aren't ready to fully step out of that comfort zone yet.


Featured Pieces

Looks on the blog: 1  /  2  /  3

• Bodycon Look: 

Stop and Stare Ruched Dress - Kiyonna (review post)

Looks on the blog: 1  (coming soon!)   /  2

• Crop Top Look: 

Leith Rib Wrap Sweater - Nordstrom, Outlander Tartan Fit-and-Flare Dress - Torrid

Looks on the blog: 1  /  2  /  3

• Stripes Look: 

Promenade Top - Kiyonna, Super Stretch Skinny Jeans - Lane Bryant  (review post)

Looks on the blog: 1  /  2  /  3

• Print Look:  

Shirt Sleeve Tie Front T-Shirt - Xhilaration via Target; Chevron Soft Pants - Torrid (review post)

Looks on the blog: 1  /  2  /  3

• Colorful Look:

Embroidered Gauze Cami - Torrid, Harborside Shrug - Catherines, Twirling In Tulle Skirt - Kiyonna (review post)

Looks on the blog: 1 (coming soon!) /  2

• Swing Dress Look:  

Floral Swing Dress - Loft; Faux Leather Vest - Lane Bryant