Shoes for Fall

Hello Ladies,

Ok, lets talk SHOES!! I've always loved boots, therefore always loved fall and winter. I'm into the tall boots, but of course I have to get the next biggest size because of my huge calves. Well, this season I don't have too. Although, tall boots are still in and are classic to the season Vogue.com shows us the ankle and calf boots are in this season. Not just that, straps, lace-ups, and vintage booties are the cutest ever! For the bigger calf woman, like me, I suggest the ankle booties to define your calf more and give it a slimmer appearance. For thinner legs, definitely use the calf or tall boots to provide a fuller look. I hope this helps.

Remember the Truth hurts.

Always True,
Agatha Marie

Vogue's 100 under $100

Hello Ladies,

Are you wondering what to wear for our size fit this season? Vogue.com's 100 under $100 has listed tweeds and plaids, Rocker/Biker Chicks, and Military.

For us plus size and odd size women becareful on the fit. Usually, the tweed pants will ride up the front if purchased too small, but look baggy if too big. What you want to do is purchase the bigger size and taylor the crouch. Unless, you want to do the Devil Wears Prada diet and only drink and eat a cube of cheese when you want to pass out. LOL. Trust me Ladies "Camel toe" is NOT sexy. I would also try purchasing tweed pants at Lane Bryant because they size you for the right pants.

Christopher Bailey sets the new Biker look for Burberry Prorsum. This look is great for edgy women. Not PROFESSIONALS!! Restrain yourself from using this look in the workforce, unless you are Beth Chapman. The only thing I would say about this one is stick to black. If purchasing a white biker jacket then please accessorize with a Black scarf, gloves, and boots.

For the younger generation, Girls military colors. This is hunter greens and browns. The look back in my dad's day was to layer it. If you are big breasted use less scarves and more belts. Definately boots!! Ankles are in but military can access the knee highs and thigh high boots. For skinny legged women like my mommy, use leg warmers over your boots to give full ness.

Well, Ladies I hope this helps. Some helpful accessory tips use less scarves on the bigger breasted and more belts. If heavier in the waist and smaller breasts use less belts and more scarves. If thin legged use leg warmers with your tall boots. If big legged use jeggings with ankle boots.

Remember, The Truth Hurts. Always True, Agatha Marie

Fashion Sketching II Final Project.

Ok throughout this term we have been focusing on floats and rendering fabric swatches. The final project was a men's line. Obviously, not what I want to do since I want to design for plus size women. So, thinking men's line...the first thing I thought of was Michael Jackson. Now, I know Vogue had a designer do a tribute to him within the last few months. So after listening to The Essentials album I decided to do a suited looked in tribute to his Smooth Criminal video. After two weeks, its done! The professor loved it. I made an A. PHEW!! lol check it out on my twitpic site http://twitpic.com/photos/OddSizeFashion . Remember the truth hurts. Always True, Agatha Marie

"Marc Jacobs goes plus-size"

Just when I decided it was time to study my dream, here comes Marc Jacobs launching it! Wow, the intimidation is "Fierce" as Steven Kissinger would say. But, I think I have the advantage in this department since I have been plus size all my life. Da...da...da...!

FashionMag.com USA - Marc Jacobs goes plus-size

Mini Dresses

Ok ladies, We want to be sexy too, but mini dresses are for those girls that strave themselves all day and night so they can look like celebrities. Us plus size ladies should not wear dresses, or skirts for that matter, so short. Why? Well, for the obvious, WE ARE BIGGER! There is more of us to cover. Trust me, purchase the knee length dresses and the mid-calf skirts. Any shorter than that and your whole fanny will show! Just your friendly advice from you San Antonio plus size lady. Remember the Truth Hurts.

Always true,
Agatha Marie

Plus Size Tops

Ladies of the big breasted,

I know that we can not wear certain things, such as turtlenecks, round collars, and cowl collars, because we have "bigger is better" breasts compared to those barely there breasted women out in Hollywood. However, I am adding to the list of what not to wear, which is the Diamond shaped blouse. This blouse, though cute in its ways, is a non-symmetrical blouse and can make our breasts appear to "old" when they are still perky. Designers try to "enhance" the style given to plus size women by creating similar trendy tops to those of "average" body figures. Unfortunately, this struggle is still a fight for style. If you like the "enhancement" given to by these blouses I advise you to stay along the straight line of the Empire waist. This will perk the ladies up rather than drag them down. Just the honest advice from your San Antonio plus size lady.

Good luck and remember the Truth hurts.

Always true,

Agatha Marie