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Budget fashion examiner: Plus-size edition

Fuller figured women can find it difficult to find quality, fashion-forward clothing at affordable prices. It is even more difficult to find designer clothing as designers generally revolve their lines around the typical size 8. Therefore this universal issue is a never ending battle for the plus-size fashionistas out there.  This edition of the Birmingham Budget Fashion Examiner dedicates this article to the plus-size divas in Birmingham.  Let’s show everyone in the city that you can look fabulous no matter how large or small your budget may be. We will be featuring ten stylish fashionistas in the next plus-size edition of the Budget Fashion Examiner?  We want to hear from you. Email us at bhamfashionstylist@gmail.com with a photo and tell us why you are a Plus-size Budget Fashionista.

Here are 3 tips to finding the perfect outfit that will make you look and feel great as well as get the most out of your fashion budget.

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1.    Measurements- Know your precise measurements to ensure that your clothing will fit perfectly and hug those fabulous curves in the right places. Whether you are a size 8 or 28, a woman feels sexier when she knows that her clothes fit her properly.

2.    Body type- Most curvy women wear clothes that are too baggy and unflattering.  It is important to know your specific body type to make it easier to determine what works best for you.

3.    Color- Knowing your color is critical.  Always choose an outfit in a color that compliments your skin tone.

We have also compiled a list of the Budget Fashion Examiner’s top 10 hot spots to shop when shopping for plus-size clothing.

1. Belk

2. Macy’s

3. JcPenney

4. Kohl’s

5. Ashley Stewart

6. Lane Bryant

7. Avenue

8. J. Jill

9. LOFT

10. Gap

Also, online stores like Igigi, Kiyonna, Torrid, and eShakti are dedicated to providing great choices for the plus size fashionista. Need a personal fashion stylist? Contact us by email at bhamfashionstylist@gmail.com.

, Birmingham Budget Fashion Examiner

Tunya Humphrey, a Birmingham native, has had a passion for fashion since she was a child. She graduated from The University of Alabama in 2004 with a degree in Fashion Retailing and later obtained her MBA in Marketing from Strayer University in 2008. Tunya has over 13 years of retail and visual...

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