1. Draw attention UP. Faux-fur neck details on this coat from H&M divert eyes from the hips.
2. Confidence is everything! Rock a bold color and a belt at the waist to show off your hourglass figure with this option from ASOS.
3. Capes like this fleece one actually look great on everyone, but keep the volume on top and opt for body-conscious bottoms.

“Trying to find stuff that’s still fashion-forward in my size is damn near impossible. It’s either for like a 98-year-old woman or a 14-year-old hooker, and there is nothing in the middle.”

The Bridesmaids actress is now working on a plus-size clothing line, something that the plus-size community can get excited about wearing! Are you ready to see more from Melissa McCarthy, designer? I’ll keep you updated on the deets!

Hmm.. which is most fashion-police worthy?

What do you think of the line? Everything is beautifully made but I wish they had used a model in keeping with the time period, similar to the female characters on the show. The clothes are begging for curves!

1. Relaxed draping will be your new best friend and give the most flattering shape 2. incorporate visual details like color-blocking, asymmetrical cuts and two-toned fabrics and 3. stay away from anything that clings too tightly around the tummy or cuts into your skin, creating unsightly lumps and lines.

Here, a few examples:

1. Alice + Olivia double layer tank dress £175 2. Vivienne Westwood grey drape dress $133 3. Saks Fifth Avenue colorblock silk dress 4. Spiegel empire-waist maxi dress $39  5. Modcloth parade dress $74 6. Vanessa Bruno ruched dress $345 7. Paul Smith sleeveless dress $639

What are your tips to help hide a tummy?

These urban, 2-inch skinny ties have a classic print and are made with the finest silk… want one? All you have to do is

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This giveaway ends Sunday, May 22nd at 11:59 PM EST with the winners announced Monday, May 23rd here on the blog. Good luck!! Xoxo

Lots of love,

Loren

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Thoughts? Discuss in the comments!

Xoxo,

Loren

You’ll find sizes 14-24 and 1X-3X in the Bloomie’s guide – check it out and let me know what you think!!

Love,

Loren

You might question the mock v-neck, sleeves and knee-length skirt… but add the belt, exposed zipper and form-sitting silhouette and you’ve got a conservative yet stylish look:

We can all learn something from her! She looks flawless!

xo,

Loren