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Garner Style Shares her Plus Size Fabric Guide- and it’s Good

Marie Denee by Marie Denee
12 years ago
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Now, some of you may be asking yourself, why a fabric guide? Well to add to the ever developing and growing segmentation of plus size designers (did you read this?) and the attention that the plus size woman is getting, it is only right to share with you more tools to help you navigate the terrain of plus size fashion.

The timing of this is grand as we are between seasonal transitions (August already kicks off the back to school deliveries and pre-fall!)! When I laid eyes on this guide, immediately I hit up Chastity and thanked her for this and asked her if I could share! You see the more you know BEFORE you shop, the better the experience, the expectations, and the wear!

So without further ado, please take a peek at this and let me know what you think!

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Plus Size Fabric guide

WHY should you care about this?

How many times have you ordered something and was only left to be surprised, disappointed, or irritated about the fit or wear? Fabrication, second to fit, is soooo important to your garment. The fabric determines cost, quality, and wear of your favorite new item… It is important to understand and familiarize yourself with these, especially if you run hotter, are budget conscious, or are allergic to certain fabrics!

I am such a fabric girl… I need things to feel amazing and to drape nicely… so this happily speaks to the geek in me…

Does this help? Have you ever paid attention to the fabrics when you buy? Has this ever affected your choices when contemplating a purchase?

 

 

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Marie Denee is a digital marketing strategist, media aficionado, and plus size fashion pioneer. Known as the “walking wiki of plus-size fashion,” Marie has spent over two decades empowering women to celebrate their curves while reshaping the paradigm of fashion norms. In 2008, she launched The Curvy Fashionista, a leading plus-size digital media platform, in response to systemic issues within plus-size fashion, including poor merchandising, back-of-store placement, and a lack of size-inclusive design expertise. As Editor-in-Chief, Marie and her team curate plus size wardrobe and style options from top fashion brands, deliver inclusive news content, and host community-centered events virtually and in person.

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  1. Mellie Black says:
    12 years ago

    Thank you for sharing the fabric guide. It took many years of trial and error to find out that some fabrics just do not hang well on my body no matter how the garment is designed. For me soft fabrics such as jersey, ponte’ knit or anything with lots of stretch works best for me. My jeans must have some spandex in the denim or they will start to hurt when I wear them. The fabric of a garment does make a difference in my purchase. When I shop I tend to walk away from “hard”, structured fabrics.

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    • Marie Denee says:
      12 years ago

      HUGE difference! Fabrication is sooo key and the wrong fabric choice on a garment can kill it’s overall look! Thank you for sharing your thoughts as well!

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  2. Edie says:
    12 years ago

    I avoid polyester. It doesn’t breathe well. I also avoid lightweight knits, and knits that are cotton/poly blends. Knits with cotton/lycra are better, so long as they have body. Cotton sateen is popular, but I find it doesn’t drape well and isn’t flattering on me. Also, fabric care is important. I don’t like to send things to the dry cleaner, so I have to make sure everything is machine washable and can be put in the dryer. Hand washable fabric is OK, too, as long as it isn’t a large garment.

    Thanks, this was a very helpful article!

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    • Marie Denee says:
      12 years ago

      However we can help!!! It is our pleasure and thank you for sharing your thoughts as well!

      Reply

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