By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
The Curvy FashionistaThe Curvy Fashionista
Notification Show More
Latest News
The Plus Bus partners for TCFStyle Brunch
Join US! Our TCFStyle Brunch Series is BACK… in LA!
Fashion and Industry Fashion Events
Free Label Spring Collection
You Oughta Know: Free Label! Luxe Loungewear Up Through a 5X
Plus Size Designers
The Marina Rinaldi Spring Collection
The Marina Rinaldi Spring Collection is Exciting and Bold!
Plus Size Designers
GabiFresh Swim x Eloquii
Upgrade your Swim Life with the GabiFresh Swim x Eloquii Collection!
Fashion and Industry Plus Size Designers
Zelie for she spring collection-Lady Day Ivory
The Zelie for She Spring Collection is Romantic and Playful
Plus Size Designers
Aa
  • News
    News
    Looking the the latest plus size fashion and industry news around designers, influencers, and community happenings? We’ve got you covered with the latest happenings in…
    Show More
    Top News
    Celebrating 200k FB Fans- It is a Spring #TCFStyle Giveaway with Simply Be!
    Celebrating 200k FB Fans- It is a Spring #TCFStyle Giveaway with Simply Be!
    9 years ago
    Spring #TCFStyle Giveaway with Hips and Curves
    Celebrating 200k FB Fans- It is a Spring #TCFStyle Giveaway with Hips and Curves!
    9 years ago
    nordstrom size inclusive
    What’s Missing as Nordstrom (and others) Takes Note of Us, the Plus Size Consumer
    5 years ago
    Latest News
    Join US! Our TCFStyle Brunch Series is BACK… in LA!
    11 hours ago
    You Oughta Know: Free Label! Luxe Loungewear Up Through a 5X
    2 days ago
    The Marina Rinaldi Spring Collection is Exciting and Bold!
    1 week ago
    Upgrade your Swim Life with the GabiFresh Swim x Eloquii Collection!
    6 days ago
  • Style
    Style
    Yes, plus size style options exist and we are here to share the latest style finds, news, updates, and plus size style tips & tricks…
    Show More
    Top News
    Plus size woman Walking
    LETS TALK: Design Elements in Plus Size Clothes that KILL ME.
    10 years ago
    Duo Boots Giveaway on The Curvy Fashionista
    #TCFTurns5 Giveaway: Step into Style With the Duo Boots Giveaway!
    9 years ago
    Celebrating 200k FB Fans- It is a Spring #TCFStyle Giveaway with Simply Be!
    Celebrating 200k FB Fans- It is a Spring #TCFStyle Giveaway with Simply Be!
    9 years ago
    Latest News
    Diamonds Are Forever But Are They For Everyone? 5 Size-Inclusive Jewelry Brands
    2 weeks ago
    The Rebdolls Spring Collection Will Make You Swoon and We’ve Found 10 Faves!
    2 weeks ago
    You Oughta Know: What Lo Wants, A Sustainable LA-Based Plus Size Brand
    3 weeks ago
    Need to Update Your Lingerie Collection? Crush by Cacique is bringing the Bold and Bright Newness!
    3 weeks ago
  • Beauty
    Beauty
    Looking for the latest beauty trends, products, and makeup tips and beauty advice for plus size people?! Check out the latest beauty articles on The…
    Show More
    Top News
    Wearing Make-Up To Work, A Bad Thing?
    10 years ago
    10 Products to Fight Chub Rub
    It’s Chub Rub Season—10 Products To Battle It
    6 years ago
    PrescriptivesCustom Blend Foundation
    Celebrating 200k FB Fans- It is a Spring #TCFStyle Giveaway with Prescriptives!
    9 years ago
    Latest News
    The Best 2023 Planners to Keep You Organized and Help You Reach Your Goals!
    3 months ago
    13 Last Minute Beauty Gifts Everyone is Sure to Love
    3 months ago
    TCF Gift Guide: 15 Beauty Stocking Stuffers to Wow and Amaze Your Loved Ones!
    4 months ago
    20 of the Best Beauty Advent Calendars That Will Help You Countdown to the Holidays In Style
    5 months ago
  • Wellness
    Wellness
    Let’s talk about self-care, self-love, body image, and related topics to wellness and life as a plus size person!
    Show More
    Top News
    Torrid's Feature of Tiffany from On The Fatwalk
    The Enabling of Self Loathers and Shame – A Facebook Observation of Torrid
    11 years ago
    Rescue Stress relief
    Finding My Own Rescue Remedy & Taking Better Care of Myself…
    6 years ago
    Plus Size Lingerie: Hips and Curves
    Confidence, Sex, and the Plus Size Woman pt.1
    11 years ago
    Latest News
    Don’t Put Us In A Corner: Why In-Store Access To Plus Size Clothing Matters
    2 weeks ago
    The Dividing Truth Behind B Bellies
    3 weeks ago
    REI Sets a New Standard for Inclusive Fashion for the Outdoors
    1 month ago
    Save the Date for The BodCon Virtual Conference!
    4 weeks ago
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle
    There is so much more to a plus size fashion lover and we are highlighting the various topics from home, to dating and beyond in…
    Show More
    Top News
    Open Letter Tim Gunn
    An Open Letter: Dear Tim Gunn, Let’s Make It Work
    10 years ago
    2017 MTV Move & TV Awards, chrissy metz, plus size celebrity
    ‘I Wear What I Want, When I Want’: Chrissy Metz Slays In Red at the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards
    6 years ago
    Metallic Curves by Photographer Silvana Denker
    Plus Size Art: Metallic Curves by Photographer Silvana Denker
    6 years ago
    Latest News
    The Dividing Truth Behind B Bellies
    3 weeks ago
    Beyond Plus Size Activewear: The Plus Size Outdoor Clothing & 5 Communities To Know!
    3 months ago
    Save these 5 Plus Size Halloween Costume Tips from a Few Plus Size Cosplayers!
    5 months ago
    12 Places to Shop for Plus Size Halloween Costumes & Our Faves!
    6 months ago
  • Culture
    Culture
    Yes there is a plus size culture and we are here to share and celebrate it from entertainment to movies, we are talking about it!…
    Show More
    Top News
    25 women of color e1615188552216
    25 Women Of Color Who Paved The Way for Body Positivity & Plus Size Fashion
    2 years ago
    Dear Terri, Ven Budhu, and Project Runway….
    11 years ago
    Plus+ Coffee table book
    Because We Love a Great Book, Here are 30+ Plus Size Centered Must-Reads! 
    5 years ago
    Latest News
    Get To Know The Big Grrrls Cast! The Plus Size Dancers Competing For A Spot On Stage.
    1 year ago
    6 Easy Date Ideas For Every Budget
    1 year ago
    The Unfiltered Brilliance of Ryan Ken Acts
    1 year ago
    Unlike Hollywood’s Latest Portrayal of Her, Stagecoach Mary was Not Skinny, And She Wasn’t Light-skinned
    1 year ago
  • Shop TCF
  • Events
    • TCFStyle Brunch Series
Search TCF
More
  • Events
    • TCFStyle Brunch Series
  • Curvy & Plus Size Fashion Resources
  • About The Curvy Fashionista
  • Advertising
  • Contact
© 2008- 2023 · by TCFStyle Media · All Rights Reserved ·
Reading: Up Close and Personal with Designer Rachel Pally
Aa
The Curvy FashionistaThe Curvy Fashionista
  • News
  • Style
  • Beauty
  • Wellness
  • Lifestyle
  • Culture
  • Shop TCF
  • Events
Search TCF
  • About
  • News
  • Style
  • Shopping
  • Wellness
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Write for TCF
  • Contact
Sign In Sign In
Follow US
  • Login
  • Community Guidelines
  • Style Star Ambassadors
  • TCFStyle Influencer Network
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact
© 2008- 2021 · by TCFStyle Media · All Rights Reserved ·
Interviews

Up Close and Personal with Designer Rachel Pally

Marie Denee
Last updated: 07/16/2012
By Marie Denee 8 Min Read
Share
The Curvy Fashionista and Rachel Pally

I had long had a girl crush on Rachel Pally. Her designs, of course, but the woman behind the brand, Rachel.  Such an amazingly nice and humble woman whose passion is contagious, Rachel Pally is an extremely talented and dedicated designer whose actions in fashion have championed what plus size fashion and department stores have given us over the past few years!

The Curvy Fashionista and Rachel Pally

- Advertisement -

I had the pleasure of chatting up Miss Rachel Pally and asking her a few questions about her inspirations, designs, and where she gets it from! I invite you to take a read and get to know Rachel Pally a bit more!

You Ready?

 Up Close and Personal with Designer Rachel Pally

Thank you so much for your time, I am really excited to chat with you! How are you doing?

- Advertisement -

Great, thanks!  I’m excited to chat with you too!

 

First off, HAPPY TEN YEARS in business!!! How does this feel?  

Amazing.  I’m so lucky to be able to work for myself – I just love what I do.  I can’t believe it’s been 10 years!

- Advertisement -

 

Rachel Pally Man, such an amazing feat!  I want to jump right in. By trade/education, you are a dancer and have studied Geography! How did you fall into fashion design?  

I had to work in the costume shop for my dance department for credits and I fell in love with making costumes for dancers.  The drape, the movement, the grace – I got inspired to make clothes for myself and for my friends.  It was so fun!

 

I live for your style! How did this background influence your design aesthetic?  

I’m so inspired by women’s bodies and how they move – my clothes always look a little dance-inspired!

 

Do you remember the exact moment where you fell in love with fashion?  

I grew up sewing with my Grandmother – she was an amazing seamstress and she used to help me make things for myself.  But I always loved fashion – even as a little girl I loved to put together ridiculous ensembles!  I owned it!

 

You hail your grandmother as your fashion icon! Can you share your fondest memory with us?  

Both of my grandmothers were incredibly stylish!  My Grandma Anne wore caftans and kimonos that she picked up on her travels around the world and made incredible statement jewelry out of silver and other metals.  My Grandma Dory wore a lot of white linen, sandals, ethnic jewelry, and always had a flower in her hair.  Both so beautiful and so bohemian!

 

Ahh, I can soo see that!  So, with this, who is the Rachel Pally Woman?

Every woman!  All ages, all bodies, all styles – there is truly something for everyone!

RP White Label Spring 2012

In 2007, you launched Rachel Pally White Label, and I believe one of the first contemporary brands to venture into plus sizes. Is there a story behind this launch?  

The unofficial tag line for my brand was “Something for everyone” but I felt like that wasn’t really true.  I really wanted to expand the contemporary line to accommodate a larger size range, while not compromising the integrity of the collection.  So I approached Nordstrom to do an exclusive White Label collection for them and they were very excited.  Nobody was offering contemporary clothing for a customer over a size 12 – I saw that it was a niche that needed filling.  

 

And we thank you! I have noticed and appreciated that you have seamlessly created a plus size brand that is true to your original aesthetic that is not watered down (thank you) or bland. Is this a difficult task to achieve?  

All I do is size up the collection I already do!  I don’t design special clothes for the plus size market – I believe that my White Label customer wants great contemporary fashions in her size!

 

When it comes to plus size fashion, what do you think it is that plus size women crave?  

Great options!  Style!

Ha!  You nailed it!  What can we look forward to for White Label?  

Fall is really starting to hit the stores – I love the deep jewel tones and the native print.  I live for printed maxi dresses!  And Holiday is coming up pretty soon – we did the most gorgeous pop colors.  You’ll love it!

 

There have been some exciting things going on in the Rachel Pally Camp!  You have just had an amazing run with QVC! Can you share with us how this experience was?  

QVC is such an amazing company – its such an honor to be a part of it.  Our Fall styles will start selling in August – stay tuned!  I love that I can offer Rachel Pally styles at an affordable price!

Rachel Pally

Getting a little personal, you are recently married!  Congrats! Has this new union influenced your designs or outlook on what’s next for you?  

Thank you!  We just had our first anniversary!  Its amazing to have someone who is always on your team, supporting you.  And Kevin has great style – I ask him for style advice constantly!

 

I love the teamwork!!! What next can we expect from Rachel Pally?

I am reintroducing our swimwear for Resort this year, which has been a fun project.  I am always trying to expand the brand and try new things!

 

Ooohhh… I am geeked about this swimwear!  Please share with us what how we can stay in the loop with Rachel Pally?  

Rachelpally.com, Rachelpally.tumblr.com , Facebook and Twitter, of course!

 

Think Fast!

  • Neon or Jewel Tone? JEWEL
  • Chocolate or Vanilla?  CHOCOLATE
  • Silver or Gold? GOLD
  • Caftan or Maxi Skirt? CAFTAN
  • Jeweled Flats or High heels? HEELS!
  • Beach or Pool? BEACH
  • New Kids on the Block or Spice Girls? HMMMM……
  • Kit Kat or Reese’s?  JUST PLAIN OLD DARK CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS FOR ME!

 

Lastly, What does Curvy.Confident.Chic. mean for you? 

It means that no matter what your size, you have to embrace it!  Own it!  There is nothing sexier than a woman who can really OWN it!

 

I do not know if you could tell how excited I was to chat it up with Miss Rachel! Thank you so much Rachel for what you do! You can shop her White Label Collections on RachelPally.com, at Bloomingdales.com, Nordstrom.com, Saks Fifth Ave, and coming to Neiman Marcus Soon! 

Did you learn something new about her? I want to know, do you own a piece or two or three from Rachel Pally White Label? If not, what is stopping you?

TAGGED: plus size designers, Rachel Pally, Rachel Pally White Label
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email Copy Link Print
6 Comments 6 Comments
  • Rachel says:
    July 16, 2012 at 9:19 am

    My closet is full of Rachel Pally! I live in her designs! Chic, amazing quality, buttery fabric, sexy, great fit and on trend fashion for plus size.

    Reply
    • Marie Denee says:
      July 16, 2012 at 4:37 pm

      Girl! HEAVEN and Butter all at the same time! 

      Reply
  • Adwryter says:
    July 16, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    I’m building my Racehl Pally White Label collection one gorgeous piece (OK, sometimes two or three pieces) at a time. I kept trying to replicate the look with other knit pieces, but they never looked as nice or fit as well as the real thing. I LOVE that she says she just sizes up her regular collection, I don’t understand why other designers don’t embrace that concept. I have money to spend and I’ll spend it with those, like Rachel, who respect and cater to my needs.

    Reply
    • Marie Denee says:
      July 16, 2012 at 4:36 pm

      Love it!!!! Girl! What a concept, right??? Sizing up her collection for plus sizes! Hahaha!

      Reply
  • Missie Sue says:
    July 16, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    Love this post. It seems like sizing up a straight size line would be so intuitive, and yet it’s rare–I love finding a designer who doesn’t just throw together a lot of boring basics in bigger sizes! And that blue dress you’re in up top looks stunning, by the way. 

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest News

The Plus Bus partners for TCFStyle Brunch
Fashion and Industry

Join US! Our TCFStyle Brunch Series is BACK… in LA!

- Advertisement -

You May Also Enjoy

size inclusive indie brands- Deviled Egg Midi Dress
Above 3X

10 Size-Inclusive Indie Brands You May Not Already Know

mightymurphin By mightymurphin
TEREA by Andrea Pitter
Interviews

You Oughta Know: TEREA by Andrea Pitter, Amazon’s Making The Cut Winner Fashioning Options Up Through a 5X

Marie Denee By Marie Denee
Eloise Ribbed A Line Maxi Dress - White2
Fashion+Style

Wind Down the New Year in Style with the Rebdolls Soft Life Lounge Collection

Marie Denee By Marie Denee
CURVE CULT UPCYCLED LEATHER JACKET by AS by DF
Fashion+Style

You Oughta Know: AS by DF, A Contemporary Brand That Launched a Curve Range!

Marie Denee By Marie Denee
Ashley Stewart Leather Shirt
Plus Size Designers

15 Stylish Reasons to Take Another Look at Ashley Stewart!

Marie Denee By Marie Denee
Avec Les Filles Faux Leather Blazer 1
Fashion and Industry

15 Plus Size Blazers to Complete Your Look this Fall

Marie Denee By Marie Denee
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contribute
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Affiliate Disclosure
Reading: Up Close and Personal with Designer Rachel Pally
The Curvy FashionistaThe Curvy Fashionista
Follow US

© 2008- 2023 · by TCFStyle Media · All Rights Reserved ·

Removed from reading list

Undo
The Curvy Fashionista Logo
Welcome Back!

Please Sign in to Your Account

Lost your password?