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Plus Size Teen Fashions – Finally a Choice in Style and Fit
For years, plus size teens and young adults had little in the way of choice for fashionable, youthful clothing. They were forced to shop at “fat” stores, and find the least conservative styles at the “plus size ladies or guys” store. Manufacturers and retail stores would call all their plus size clothing, “teen friendly” when in reality the large flower print smock type blouses didn’t even really appeal to old ladies! It took years for the s/m/l designer mindset to realize that the majority of women and men, let alone teens aren’t s/m/l.
Plus size pre-teens had it even worse. At that awkward growing stage, pre-teens had to buy jeans that were way too baggy, long and shapeless and even with alteration, they would grow out of them quickly. Swimming suits for pre-teens went to size 14 or 16 if they were lucky, and they were never sized properly or attractive. JC Penneys and Sears were about the only common brick and mortar stores with some choice for plus size pre-teen and plus size teen fashion. And of course, back then in the 80s and early 90s there wasn’t an internet and catalog companies didn’t cater to plus size teens either! Going back further, the fashion world all but ignored plus size people in general. There might be one large size store in town and the mumu house dress and the boxy navy suit were all they carried. Plus size teenage girls in the 50s and 60s had to resort to wearing men’s jeans and slacks and shirts in order not to look like a 60 year old grandmother. The 70s brought an appreciation and realization that one size did not fit all, and jean companies began to stretch their line to size 18 and 20 with some fashionable choices. Richard Simmons came on the fashion scene in the early 80s and brought a recognition that plus size women and men were people too and might want some style in the wardrobe. But it still took another 20 years for fashion to embrace a teenage, youthful plus size look.
Thank goodness times have changed! Finally the fashion world has recognized there is a market for young, hip, plus size clothing and the internet is the delivery vehicle. The internet has forced choice on the fashion manufacturers and they are slowly realizing the demand is there and profitable. Forward thinking companies like Alight, Always for Me, Torrid, b&lu, Lane Bryant and The Avenue are delivering plus size teen fashions, in many choices and styles. Plus size teens still can’t find many options at the mall but that will no doubt change as the popularity of the online plus size teen stores becomes evident. Television shows like Oprah, Tyra and The View are featuring plus size fashion shows as the norm and not the exception. The waif model is morphing into a more realistic body type and fashion designers are building their styles on “normal” women, rather than designing a size 0 and making it larger for their plus size customers.
This notion that plus size teens would rather hide because of their weight problem and then not need fashion is being replaced with the realization that with body acceptance comes a greater ability to deal with weight issues. Again, stars like Oprah, Tyra and plus size model Emme have consistently asked for change in the way society treats plus size teens and adults. Slowly our image of a beautiful woman or attractive man isn’t limited to skin and bones, but includes all shapes and sizes. This new, healthy way of looking at size and style will ultimately help plus size teens feel better about themselves both mentally and physically. Hopefully the fashion world will embrace these new body types and retail possibilities and continue to expand their lines with plus size clothing actually made just for plus size teens.
Nancy Sutton Smith is the creator of My Plus Size Teen, a website devoted exclusively to Plus Size Teen fashion. She has struggled to find fashionable plus size clothing her entire life. She is also a 6x regional Broadcast News Emmy winner, high school, college and adult educator, webmaster and owner of Sutton Bay Media Company, a video production facility creating marketing and fundraising videos. For more information about Plus Size Teen Fashions go to http://www.myplussizeteen.com
Author: Nancy Sutton Smith
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Fashion Trends For Babies, Toddlers and School-Age Kids
Baby and kids fashion
The return of another school year reminds us once again that fashion is a big part of the annual event. Trends are promoted by the manufacturers, but the kids from preschool on up are tuned into what is hip and chic. The very nature of fashion is that it changes.
Much of what inspires kids and baby fashion is rooted in the inspiration for adult fashion; European fashions, Asian fashions, Hollywood and better-known designers. It also derives kid-specific influence from current pop stars. Whenever there are younger kids in the Whitehouse, that can serve as a catalyst for kids fashion trends also.
The selection of toddler clothing and baby clothing has grown as well with the advent of the Internet supplementing the brick and mortar retailers. The opportunities for finding unique clothing are vast in a giant virtual shopping space.
Hollywood inspired fashions
On the topic of Hollywood’s influence on kid’s fashion, Parents Magazine did a piece that cited some specific examples. Their fashion examples included the ballerina shoes worn by Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes daughter Suri. The $230 price tag may put a few parents off though. They also report that Cate Blanchett’s son Dashiell wears a Darth Vader for President tee-shirt, perfect for Star Wars junkies. They even featured tiny flower hair clips worn by Jason Priestley’s daughter Ava.
Backpacks for school supplies
One fashion item that is not always thought of as a fashion accessory is backpacks. Today, backpacks make a fashion statement as much as clothing does. Parents Magazine found that dinosaur backpacks were very in currently, as well as cute animal and bug backpacks, striped and dotted versions and DIY backpacks
Eco-friendly clothing has caught on also and some items that got honorable mention by Parents included hemp and recycled materials infant shoes and baby bodysuits constructed of organic materials. If the baby and kid fashions in England have the same influence that styles did during the Beatles era, then the organic styles are very big there already. This is likely to be a trend that continues through several future fashion seasons.
Fashion repeats
Some fall fashions that are considered ‘in’ this year sound suspiciously like past trends. Layered tee-shirts and camouflage fashions for boys and half sleeve shirts and animal prints for girls. These fashions seem to be hold-over’s, but what’s really popular can survive from one fashion season to another.
It’s interesting that one of the looks this fall for toddler girls is a sporty college look. Who would have thought? Shiny jackets and checked skirts also compete as fashion statements. The girls also are into the swing look in earthy colors. Baggy, loose tops and jeans or Capri’s round out the look.
Cardigans and hooded sweatshirts are among the fashion must-haves for toddler boys. Both groups can wear knitted scarves to complete the style. The colder weather trend for the girls will be layers of knitwear. What happened to coats? Thick knit mittens will also be a hit with the girls.
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From our humble beginnings, and the expansion of our warehouse and shipping operation in south Florida, The RetroBaby developed our original offering of hip, trendy clothing for babies and toddlers. Our clothes hearken back to the days of Jimmy Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, the Beatles and the Stones; clothes that you won’t find on the baby next door. You can pay tribute to the greats of rock and roll and popular culture with our unique clothes.
Author: Ray Weber
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Get This Fantastic Men’s Rolex Watch for Less!
Posted on May 11th, 2009 by Lindsey Harper
There are few items more elegant than a men’s Rolex watch. The Rolex brand is well known for being well made, timeless and very expensive. The watches are worn by the rich and famous, and sought after by those who can afford them. The Rolex brand is the most prestigious brand.
Did you know that you can get the Rolex watch showed above for lots less at an Internet auction site? Specifically, this beautiful watch is currently up for bid. The bidding ends on May 26 at 3:02 a.m. ET. The retail price for this watch is $10,180. The watch comes with a certificate of authenticity so that you know you’re bidding on the real deal. Now here’s the great news. This watch is currently at only $1,200. Can you imagine owning this beautiful watch for way less than retail! It’s possible.
If you’re looking for luxury watches, and price is important to you, it makes sense to look online at an Internet auction site. You will find that items presented online are often much cheaper than you can find in brick and mortar retail stores. Why pay more if you don’t have to? Luxury watches are made so well that buying a used one is nearly as good as buying one that’s brand new.
You can start your search with Government Auction Network. They list luxury watches and other items of value that can be found at Internet auction sites. If you’re lucky, you could be the owner of a men’s Rolex watch for less!
Contact me with any questions you may have. Simply click on “About Lindsey” then click on “Just Ask Me.” I’m here to show you the best deals possible on all types of items.
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