Many of us have kicked off the new year with resolutions that we all know won’t last past February. But keeping with the New Year tradition, we try and make a new start by doing things we’ve put off for 2013. And for us curvy ladies, this year can be different when it comes to stepping up the wardrobe and personal style from being “so –so” to so amazing. There is no time like the present to hop out of that little square box that’s been keeping your personal style from going to the max.
Long gone are the days where skinny is the standard. Let’s face it, curves are the cutest. Even the media is embracing the size sexy diva as a hot commodity.
Local boutiques have taken heed to the phenomenon as well and are capitalizing on making curvy chicks look chic. One retailer, Honey’s Child Boutique, has been catering solely to the plus-size market in St. Louis. For the past two years, they have been helping curvy women embrace themselves fully by making them feel sexy and confident.
Honey’s Child carries designer labels – such as Mynt 1792, Monif C. and local designer T. Linelle Houston – that focus on sizes 12 to 24. Owner Leticia McPherson-Young said these labels, “ultimately serve as a haven for the fashionable, plus-sized woman who is not afraid to be herself.”
We partnered with Honey’s Child Boutique to showcase how the plus-size woman can go from blah to bling.
Danie Rae’s 2014 wardrobe to-do list
Ditch the drab – Many plus-sized women think that bigger clothes are the solution to making them look smaller. But it’s just the opposite. Bigger clothes can come off looking like sacks instead of actual clothing. Finding clothes that fit properly is always better for your overall look. Styles with the peplum accents and jersey fabric can hug and hide in all the right places. Wearing options that fit correctly make for a more polished and refined look, instead of shabby and disheveled.
In living color –Another big misconception about dressing when curvy is that “black is the best.” Don’t get me wrong, black is chic and can hide all the things that need to be hidden. But if that’s the only go-to when it’s time to get gussied up, then there needs to be a color intervention. Now, I’m not saying jump into a neon cat suit, but adding a bright accent, like a colorful blazer or a patterned infinity scarf, can take hum drum out of the constant black.
Shoe game proper– Most women are addicted to shoes. It’s just in our nature. And plus-sized women aren’t exempt from this standard. The only issue that many of us run into is finding comfortable shoes that are fashionable. Keeping with the trends of super high, chunky pumps can be painful, but that’s not an excuse to opt for the kitten heel, (no shade to the FLOTUS). Heels can be made more comfortable by using shoe inserts, and sometimes going a size up can allow for the foot to have a little more life in the shoe.
Confidence is key – Despite what’s going on with an outward appearance, the confidence that one possesses is what shines through. I am a firm believer that confidence is the best accessory. If it’s present, then whatever look is going on will always be the best. Because you are being the best you can be.
Honey’s Child Boutique is located at 1927 Washington Ave. For more information and details on the looks, please contact visit www.honeyschildboutique.com.
