curvy fashion favorites for summer

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

Every month I like to bring you my favorites, the pieces I just can't live without for the month. This month, I'm embracing some pattern and color that I normally shy away from. You all know I'm a bargin shopper and love a clearance sale, so my picks are usually very reasonably priced with one piece that is a little bit more expensive, but sooooooo worth the dollars.

And, I changed my hair to embrace my summer sun! I lightened it up a bit using my Revlon Highlighting kit and since I'm letting it grow out a bit, I feel so Kardashian...LOL.

First up - A Color Block Stud 1 Shoulder from SizesToFit.com for only $16.99. Obviously 1 shoulders are all the rage, and I love the comfort and colors. This top is a 3x and def a bit tighter than intended, but I like my tops form-fitting.




Next up another top from SizesToFit.com - I can't find it online anymore, which is a total bummer because this top is so much fun! I NEVER wear these colors, I always hated the pointed fabric on the hips and can't believe how much I love this top. It's just enough hippy to make a glam gal like me feel uber hip for the day :).





Next, my favorite maxi dress like EVER. It's from OldNavy.com plus size and of course I don't see this one online anymore either. But, there are LOTS of dresses like this with the tie around the neck, and I never thought I would like it....but I do. And, I liked it so much I wore it for my 4th of July bash. This is a 3x as well.


Here's me wearing it on 4th of July...I was channeling my inner State of Liberty!




One of the staples I can NOT live without are my fun cardy's from Old Navy. Now I usually buy plus size old navy, but NOT for my cardys...I fit better into a XL or XXL from the regular store. This one is a 1X, so I wanted it to be nice and tight, and I'm in LOVE with the colors and fit. I got this one for about $15 during the cardy sale.



Last but definiately not least is my splurge for the summer, I am IN LOVE WITH THIS DRESS. I admit, as a newbie to convertible dresses, I was a bit lost to figure out how to make it work, but after some practice, I think I figured it out. You definately need an "under-thing" like a cami, tube or something, I'm wearing a black bustier in this shot. My favorite things about this are the fabric and the cut, the black skirt part goes past the knees and I feel so glam in it! Ahhh...to die as Rachel Zoe would say...yes, can NOT wait for her show to be back on - hurry up Bravo!
This dress is from SwakDesigns.com and is a 4x, it is $68, but trust me - it is SOOOO worth it! You can change the look from classy to club and it's truly so comfy. So, it's my splurge pick for July. Click here to purchase.



xoxo
jessica

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12 comments

  1. So sexy!!!!!!!! I am in love with all this dresses!!! and you rock them!

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  2. u hav good style and your hair is soo gorg!

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  3. did you get the last dress in lavender or in heather? Thanks for the link, it is sooo gorgeous!!

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  4. LOVE all the picks, especially the last one! Gorgeous!

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  5. I love the Old Navy cardi. You look great in stripes.

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  6. that is a great idea about the cardis from ON! the cardis i usually get from there in my size usually look big and baggy on me, which can make me look shapeless and bigger.

    also, thanks for the comments/recommendations to my question about strapless bras on facebook! i just checked out lane bryant online and they are having a buy 2 bras get 2 bras free sale, so i think i'm going to try out their strapless/convertible bra (http://www.lanebryant.com/cacique/bras/4043c4044/index.cat?intid=LB070110x0002 - it is in store too!)

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  7. LOVE the maxi dress on you! FABULOUS! :D

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  8. That Maxi dress is to die for! it looks gorgeous on you! Great picks for summer! Come be my shopping buddy!!

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  9. Do you happen to wear any shapewear items in ANY of your pics? I'm one size smaller than you (20/22)and my issue is my tummy roll - and I see that you do not have that issue - should I invest in shapewears - if so would you recommend any?

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  10. Great looks Jessica... you look amazing!! I agree with many of the above though, that maxi dress rocks!!

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  11. u are so fierce lady! and i love what u did with ure hair!

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  12. thank you so much ladies!! and jude, it's heather.

    ScorpioGurl - I do have a pair of Lane Bryant super grandma panties - high waisted - I got them when i was preggo - now they don't carry anymore! !:( But that's what I wear - I hate spanx, too much, I just need a super panty really that doesn't roll down!

    xoxo
    jess

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