Plus Size Lingerie Trends for Spring and Summer 2011

Middle River, MD (PRWEB) March 15, 2011

Plus size fashionistas scour runways and magazines for the season’s latest clothing trends, but where can they look for the latest trends in plus size lingerie? Plus size lingerie experts About Curves report back, revealing the most intimate trends for spring and summer 2011.

As we move into the warmer months, romance, nostalgia, and femininity abound in both texture and color. For spring and summer, the “lingerie as outerwear” trend continues to be hot. Plus size corsets and bustiers make a great transition from boardroom to happy hour, and they look stunning paired with a pencil skirt. Plus size camisoles also add a romantic touch under a suit jacket or light sweater.

Floral fabrics, silky jacquards, lace, and bold accents all add to the nostalgic mood, harkening back to as early as nineteenth century Romanticism and as late as the 1960s. Likewise, colors such as lavender, aqua, turquoise, and coral provide a softer side of their primary color counterparts.

Another main focus is the layering of loose, sheer fabrics. Plus size chemises often use this layering technique to convey an ethereal sense of demureness while also providing a very flattering feminine shape.

On New York runways, clothing designers played up layers with monochromatic tones for a soft sophistication and allure. This greatly benefits plus size women who may be hesitant to try plus size lingerie, as the abundance of sheer layers provides both temptation and modesty.

Pricing and Availability

AboutCurves.com offers lingerie for plus size women including pajama sets, corsets, peignoirs, teddys and more, in prices ranging from $27.99 to $129.99. Sizing ranges from a 1X (18-20) to a 7X (30-32).

Information on AboutCurves.com

When About Curves first began, there were very few options available to women whose bodies or tastes weren't flattered by the lingerie sold in malls. As the nation has started to accept the reality that the average woman in America is a size 16, more options have become available, but About Curves still offers the most styles of plus size lingerie online. From plus size bustiers to plus size babydolls, plus size chemises to plus size nightgowns, About Curves strives to offer a variety of products in sizes 1X through 7X.

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Wedding Dresses ? The Latest Trends! (By: Elsie Gilbert)

Wedding dresses are such an opportunity for any bride to show their unique sense of style and to really make a fashion statement. Gone are the days of the plain meringue style wedding dresses with a little cute well-placed bow; now we are daring to be different!

In fact, one of the latest trends is to offer wedding dresses that can be used again. Not only is this a great idea from a budget point of view, but it is also reflective of the simple lines that are part of the modern trend in wedding dresses. Arguably, this fashion is due to the ever increasing age of first time brides as well as the large number of second weddings.

Wedding Dresses for the Winter Wedding

Whenever we think about wedding dresses, we automatically think of a warm, summers day, with a crisp, wafting white dress to match. However, there is a growing trend towards winter weddings. Winter wedding dresses may not be pure white and are often the preferred choice for second time brides.

Trends in winter wedding dresses include deep red colored dresses or dresses that include a large amount of black. Another great idea is to include a fur collar, or long fake fur coat. If you love a touch of luxury and you want something a little different, then winter wedding dresses may just be the thing for you!

Wedding Dresses for the Summer Wedding

The key to summer wedding dresses, this year, is color. Many wedding dresses are now using substantial amounts of colored fabric to add a classic touch to an otherwise traditional white or cream dress.

Weddings are becoming much more sophisticated; generally, brides will select a theme that they will maintain throughout all aspects of their wedding. Wedding dresses must, of course, fit into this theme and as such colors and accessories are vital. Popular, seasonal colors for wedding dresses include lilac, pink, blue and yellow. Often, brides will choose a half-color theme where the bodice is colored or the skirt is colored, but the other half of the dress is kept in a plain cream or white.

Subtle is the name of the game with modern wedding dresses.

Wedding Dresses Standing Out From the Crowd

Today, wedding dresses are all different; no-one wants to look the same as the next bride and, naturally, brides go to extreme lengths to make sure that they stand out from the crowd. Of course everyone wants to do so in a classy and not trashy way! It seems that individually designed wedding dresses are the way of the future. By commissioning a made to measure dress you can make sure that it fits perfectly, is exactly what you want and above all, is unique.

Wedding dresses are an expression of your personality, so dont hold back; let your imagination run wild!

Elsie Gilbert offers great insights to all different types of wedding ceremonies, wedding styles, wedding accessories. From traditional to the exotic she makes it easy for the bride and groom to review and choose. For more details on all types of wedding ideas visit this site now www.weddingfinery.com

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Wedding Dresses Magazine Presents the 12 Wedding Dresses Trends of...

New York, NY (PRWEB) March 16, 2011

Weddingdresses.com the online home for Wedding Dresses magazine, is the place to check out the newest wedding dresses, learn about today's leading designers of wedding dresses and learn everything you need to know about wedding dresses from A to Z. Other topics include guides to wedding dresses fabrics, engaging features about the history of the wedding dress, a wedding dress dictionary, guides on how wedding dresses are made, and wedding dresses from all over the world.

With the boom of summer weddings just around the corner, Weddingdresses.com is making sure soon-to-be brides are on top of the latest wedding dress trends.

Wedding Dresses Magazine "12 Wedding Dress Trends for 2011":

12. Light Fabrics
Light fabrics, such as tulle and organza, are making a huge splash this year. Some recent examples include Marchesa wedding dresses 2011 collection and Rivini wedding dresses 2011 collection.

11. Couture Wedding Dresses Sample Sales
Everyone today wants a couture wedding dress. Now, with the help of e-commerce, brides are able to buy their favorite high-fashion bridal looks at discounted prices through sample sales.

10. Alternative Wedding Dresses Styles
Brides are getting bored of the classic white wedding dress. This year began the trend of new quirky, alternative styles for brides. The new BHLDN bridal line, which makes gorgeous vintage and alternative styles, highlights what today's modern bride is moving toward.

9. Black and White Wedding Dresses
The looks of the black accented sash is another growing trend this year. Brides who are looking for a sophisticated look can chose this trend or create something similar to this Rivini wedding dress.

8. One-Shoulder Wedding Dresses
While the strapless wedding dress has dominated the bridal scene for at least a decade, a new trend that has been growing in momentum is the one-shoulder look. With a touch of a Greek goddess influence, these gowns are both chic and sophisticated.

7. All Over Sparkle
From Swarovski crystals to real diamonds, brides in 2011 want to sparkle! Wedding dresses, like this one by Stephen Yearick, show that brides are looking for wedding dresses that look more like party gowns.

6. 3D, Big Flowers
The floral trend continues into 2011. But it's no longer about floral accents or embellishments; this year it's all about exaggerated floral details that look like they're in full bloom.

5. Cap Sleeves
Another jab to the strapless wedding dress trend is the return of sleeves; cap sleeves, that is. Based on recent runway shows, designers such as Angel Rivera and Monique Lhuillier wedding dresses are bringing the look back.

4. V-Necks
V-Neck wedding dresses are also growing in momentum. Brides are learning that the neckline is flattering on small-chested women, adds support for large-chested women and elongates the neck.

3. All Over Lace
Your mother might have been decked in lace for her wedding dress, but now the trend is making a powerful surge back. Celebrity brides such as Ivanka Trump and Nicole Richie both chose lacey looks for their wedding day.

2. Convertible Wedding Dresses
The rise of mini wedding dresses has persuaded many brides to purchase two wedding dresses, one for the ceremony (the traditional dress) and one for the reception (the mini dress). A more affordable option is a single wedding dress that can be dressed up or dressed down. For example, recent celebrity bride Kellie Pickler wore a classic Badgley Mischka wedding gown with a removable ball gown skirt.

1. Big Ballroom Skirts
With two royal weddings around the corner, brides want to look as pretty as a princess by wearing big ball gown wedding dresses. Statement wedding dresses from Lazaro, Ines DiSanto and Augusta Jones dominated the runway this year and are sure to be this year's biggest wedding dress trend.

To discover all these wedding dresses and more visit weddingdresses.com

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