Can A Plus Size Mannequin Helps Sales?
Who would have thought that putting a size 16 mannequin outside of a store would help sales? UK merchant Noa Noa did that and to there suprise they have seen an increase in sales.
Not trying to sound like the know it all American, but in the years that Full Figure Plus has been around one of the constant complaints I hear from plus size women is that the models and mannequins do not look like them so they have no clue what the clothes will look like on their hips and curves.
How to Survive Black Friday
This year the traditional day to mark the beginning of the Christmas shopping season which is better known as Black Friday should be interesting this year with all of the financial woes that we are suffering from right now and all the buzz around the transition of power to a new President.
With that being said how are millions of Americans going to get past this annual ritual of spending excess? I know that I will not be part of the mad crowds that are blazing trhough the stores but if you are part of the faithful here are a few tips from an outsider that I think will help you out.
Plus Size Speedlinks - New Stores
These may not be new but they are new to me so I am passing them along to you guys. The problem that I am facing now is finding new faces on the scene. That’s a good manageable problem as far as I am concerned. Enjoy.
- Designer Curves - The best selection of chic, stylish, and trendy designer plus size clothing for fashionable women.
- Velvet Siren - A modern hybrid of the online and offline shopping experience for the discriminating size 14-24 shopper.
- Casual Plus - One of the nation’s leading fashion retailer for plus size women.
Full Figure Plus Turns 4!
Today four years ago Full Figure Plus was started with the hope and dream of providing a information source for plus size women to find shopping alternatives on the Internet and to allow me to run a business from my home.
Four years later I find that not only am I still in the blog game but the evolution of Full Figure Plus has even suprised me! For those that are new to FFP the timeline below will give you a snapshot of the progression of this blog.
- November 14, 2004 - Full Figure Plus debuted on Blogger along with sister blog Curvy Silhouettes.
10 Budget Wardrobe Essentials
What if there was a bailout for the shopping industry? If you had to break your wardrobe down to a few essential pieces what would it be? Im sure that you have your favorites but I would be remiss if I did not pass on the list that my muse, aka my wife, gave to me to pass on to you guys.
- Basic black dress
- Classic blouse
- Dressy trousers
- Trench coat
- Sweatsuit
- Any occasion blouse
- Skirt
- Dressy jacket
- jeans
- Day Dress
Bonus items:
- Trendy Items
- Indulgent Items
Full Figured Question - Is A Shelf Bra Right For Me?
From reader comments come the most interesting posts and this question is no exception. Today’s subject is the shelf bra.
I’m interested in how to fit a shelf bra. I have a smaller band and larger cups, 32F/34E. I feel like the girls would pop right out of a shelf bra unless it was specifically made for larger breasts. Some tips on how to actually wear a shelf bra would be beneficial.
