As we know, for some reason fashion is behind the curb for plus sizes, because as we look for larger sizes we see it's so much harder to find great style. Recently my Mom re-entered the workforce after years of working part time and as a stay at home Mom, and all her old work clothes either no longer fit right or they were just really outdated. She needed a new look and style that allowed her to walk with confidence in the world.
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| My beautiful Mom in her Gwynnie Bee dress! |
- A great plus sized top for a new headshot
- A great dress for her to wear to my Dad's 40 year high school reunion
But even after searching for hours in the WORLD'S LARGEST Macy's, we left empty-handed and incredibly frustrated. Everything she tried on either had weird cuts or was just not with the trends.
I had personally been using Le Tote (see my LeTote review here) and figured there must be something like it for women like my Mom - and then after some digging I found Gwynnie Bee! It's like Le Tote for larger sizes, and right now they give a free 30 day trial AND $10 off through my special link since I decided to partner with them for my blog cause.
So I convinced my Mom to try it. She got her first 3-item box and loved everything in it. She found the perfect dress for my Dad's reunion (middle), and found cute and expensive-looking clothes for the office.
So if you haven't heard of it, Gwynnie Bee is a box subscription for sizes 10-32, and is the perfect alternative to Le Tote. It works the same way as Le Tote, where you're encouraged to wear the items whether or not you decide to keep them. If you decide to keep a clothing item they offer really really good prices.
Gwynnie Bee has a few different categories of clothing, from work wear to weekend casual, and even a dressy line. They offer free shipping, free exchanges, free laundry, AND right now they have a free 30-day trial.
Since then she has had what I refer to as "the Gwynnie Bee glow" because I noticed a change in her posture, the way she talked, everything all because she finally had clothes she felt good in.How much does Gwynnie Bee cost?
Gwynnie Bee offers three plans with UNLIMITED EXCHANGES which is really important to understand. They have different pricing based on how many clothing items you want out at one time, and with unlimited exchanges you can do about 4 boxes per month if you stay on top of it. The price ranges from $45/mo to $95 month.
So if you were interested in Le Tote, then I say give Gwynnie Bee a try!
Right now they're running a deal -- Your first month is free! Also, if you try Gwynnie Bee for free through my link, you'll get that free trial AND save $10 off your second month which would help to support this blog and my cause.
Honorable Mentions
There are some styling companies that are similar and offer plus sizes, like Stitch Fix. The thing with Stitch Fix is that you aren't supposed to wear the clothes unless you really buy them. Through my link you get $50 off, which is double what most people are allowed to give, and then you can apply that to what they send you. Again, you're not supposed to wear the clothes till you buy them! So that is a huge difference. But it's still a great option if you don't want to deal with the frustration of digging through the sale racks. Want to try? Get StitchFix Here (you get $50 off and pay no styling fee through my link!)
Dia & Co is a lot like Stitch Fix in that it's not a rental service, but I LOVED their survey - it really set them apart. It was clear from the beginning that Dia & Co "gets" the issues specific to curvier figures, because they are asking the right style questions. And the stylists are plus sized women themselves who are actually stylish. I was so impressed by their looks they were putting together. One other great thing about Dia & Co is they actually have 2 boxes: one for "style" and one for "activewear" this is a great opportunity to just take the frustration and time-suck out of the search for great looking clothing of all kinds and all styles. Get Dia&Co here ($20 off - you pay no styling fee through my link!)
I hope this helps you build your style - feeling good about yourself is such an important first step toward changing the world!
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