i have spoken with many women who, like me, are very happy at size 14, 16, 18, 20 , 22, 24, 26, 28+ but would like some size-postive sites here are some i thought you might enjoy

if you only go to one link, please visit this one:
http://www.moonspheres.com/i.html

for information on the fullfigured modeling industry - great tips and you can make some really good connections!
PlusModels - plus size modeling information and education (http://www.plusmodels.com/)

some excellent size-affirming poetry, pictures, etc
The Judgment of Paris: Plus-Size Models and Timeless Beauty (http://www.judgmentofparis.com/)

remember marilyn monroe was a size 14-16 and back in history, to be at the height of fashion and beauty, you had to be *at least* a size 20

a personal site about plus sized role models
http://www.geocities.com/tenorqueen/rolemodels.html

the big fat deal blogging
Big Fat Deal: Elizabeth Hurley Still Sucks (http://www.mopie.com/blog/2005/06/elizabeth-hurley-still-sucks.html)

magazines
Figure Magazine - The New Shape of Fashion (http://www.figuremagazine.com/index.asp)
there is 1 diet ad in the entire magazine (or it has been so for the last 3 issues anyway) - for dr. hansens soda.
the magazine features models from size 14-24
Welcome to BBW Magazine Online (http://www.bbwmagazine.com/)
i cant seem to find a freaking copy anywhere, so i haev no idea what its like

books by jennifer weiner
Jennifer Weiner (http://www.jenniferweiner.com/)
i emailed her to let her know how much i loved her book and how it helped me laugh my way into my hysterectomy and she responded the very next day. nice mama. and i love her blog

clothing:
SizeAppeal: Plus Size Clothing - Plus Size Dresses & Plus Size Women’s Clothing (http://www.sizeappeal.com/)
http://lanebryant.charmingshoppes.com/
Lane Bryant Catalog - We've Got it! Comfort, fit & value for Sizes 14W to 44W. Shoes to 14WW. (http://www.lbcatalog.com/)
http://fashionbug.charmingshoppes.com/
http://catherines.charmingshoppes.com/
Oldnavy.com (http://www.oldnavy.com/asp/dept.asp?wdid=250)
Torrid (http://www.torrid.com/)
http://www.hottopic.com/store/nodePage.asp?LS=0&RN=458

please feel free to add your favourite links and information!

ETA: i just found these sculptures that i love!
BBW ART--Isabella and Friends BBW Gifts by Dari Walker (http://www.bbwgifts.com/)
they convey a happiness and freeness that jsut makes me happy to look at them!

this is a wonderful selfaffirmation page (warning slight nudity)
http://www.moonspheres.com/i.html

adding more from the other thread
SIREN'S SECRETS PLUS SIZE LINGERIE - Sexy Plus Size Lingerie, Large Size Intimate Apparel, Plus Sized Corsets, Sexy Plus Size Costumes, Panties, Thongs, Leather Lingerie, Sleepwear and Super-Size Lingerie (http://www.sirenssecrets.com/plussizes.html)
We've Moved - Now AboutCurves.com Plus Size Lingerie (http://www.yoursexythreads.com/)
Shop online @ Silhouettes.com (http://www.silhouettes.com/)
Henry & June Lingerie - Sexy Styles and Fast Shipping (http://www.henryandjune.com/)
Plus Size Lingerie Offering Plus Size Lingerie from 1X-8X (http://www.large-size-lingerie.com/)
Plus Size lingerie, sexy Plus Size at Bare Necessities (http://www.barenecessities.com/Sexy-Lingerie-Plus-Size_catalog_nxs,106,style,8.htm)
HipsandCurves.com - Sexy Plus Size Lingerie, large size intimate apparel, plus sized corsets, costumes, panties, thongs and super-size lingerie exclusively for full-figured women and their admirers. - Store Front Page (http://hipsandcurves.com/)
http://store.nordstrom.com/category/tab.asp?category=2381897&cm_ven=google&cm_cat=search&cm_pla=generic&cm_ite=plus_size
Avenue - Plus Size Clothing Lingerie Swimwear Women's Plus Size Jeans (http://www.avenue.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Home?storeId=326&langId=-1&src=overture&ovchn=GGL&ovcpn=Google&ovcrn=plus+sized&ovtac=PPC)
Plus Size Bras Store with Lingerie, Swimwear and Clothing Shopping (http://www.biggerbras.com/)
Big Girl Gear.com - Plus Size Apparel (http://www.biggirlgear.com/)
Beautiful Plus Size Clothing for Women (http://www.bigonbatik.com/)
American Dreamwear's Zaftique plus size clothing (http://www.zaftique.com/)
Plus Size Lingerie, Plus Size Clothing, Plus Size Dress, Fashions, Bras, Gowns, Clothes, Model (http://www.plus-size.1st-lingerie.com/)
Love your Peaches Co. - bbw clothes and bbw clothing (http://www.loveyourpeaches.com/)
The Corset & Thong (http://zaftig-2000.com/sandie/corset.html)
Big Gals Plus Size Lingerie Club Wear Dresses Costumes BBW Lingerie plus sizes 1X-12X (http://www.biggalslingerie.com/index.html)

one of my favourites right up there with torrid
SizeAppeal: Plus Size Clothing - Plus Size Dresses & Plus Size Women’s Clothing (http://www.sizeappeal.com/SizeAppeal/)

plus sized jewelry
Classic Plus Size Jewelry (http://www.classicplussizejewelry.com/)

ebay is also really great, there are some wonderful ebay stores i will try to find my links for them, but since i dont have paypal - ebay shopping isnt really a possibility (for which my bank account is happy lol)

lots of links:
LinkDiscovery.com. BBW Clothing, Supersized Clothing, Plus Size Clothing, Plus Size Clothes, Supersize Clothing (http://www.linkdiscovery.com/bbw_clothing.html)
http://www.sizewise.com/links/womens.html

hastings, most of the sites i know of only go to 20-22 (bastards)but i found a few places online, though i cant vouch for the quality, i do know of some great patterns if you want any

some sites
Plus size costumes; Adult 2X - 3X - 4X - 5X - 6X - 7X to 8X plus size halloween costumes, super size halloween costumes, plus size and super size Party costume and Elizabethan, Tudor and Victorian Corsets. (http://www.corsetsandcostumes.com/)
this site has the schoolgirl outfit :drool
http://www.bigcostumes.com/
Sexy plus size costume costumes nurse schoolgirl snow white red riding hood (http://www.biggalslingerie.com/costume.html)
http://www.sanctuarie.net/

hth!

decemebr 2005 - new one for 12+ Beauty Plus Power: Your style guide for the best plus size clothing (http://www.beautypluspower.com/)

october 2006
b&lu - plus size fashions - bandlu.com (http://www.bandlu.com/)
Xcentricities Corsets (http://www.corset.net/)
Steals + Deals (http://www.alight.com/steals-deals-home.html)
AnniesCostumes.com: Deluxe Plus Size Costumes, Plus Size Deluxe Costume, Plus Size Costume, Plus Size Costumes, Plus Costume, Plus Costumes (http://www.anniescostumes.com/delplus.htm)
and omg the stuff here is loverly
and here
Welcome To PersephonePlus.com (http://www.persephoneplus.com/)

Gothic Clothing Corsets (http://www.gothichaven.com/gothic-clothing/catalog/)

You are sweet, Bran. :) Plus sized mamas have been on my heart lately. Although I am only on the cusp of plus sized at a size 14, I know how disheartening it can be not to be able to find the right clothes to accent your personality. I have been thinking of making some nice plus sized skirts, tops, etc. I did a thread to guage interest on shirred tops though and didn't get much feedback. I don't have the resources to buy all the fabric and make things that no one wants to buy. I hope some more mamas show interest so I can whip up some pretty things. :D

You are sweet, Bran. :) Plus sized mamas have been on my heart lately. Although I am only on the cusp of plus sized at a size 14, I know how disheartening it can be not to be able to find the right clothes to accent your personality. I have been thinking of making some nice plus sized skirts, tops, etc. I did a thread to guage interest on shirred tops though and didn't get much feedback. I don't have the resources to buy all the fabric and make things that no one wants to buy. I hope some more mamas show interest so I can whip up some pretty things. :D


oh i must have missed that, i would LOVE some shirred tops! especially if you can do some dark fabrics like black, burgandy, oh a forest or hunter green! and if you would take a check or money order :happy: plmk if you do make any, i would love some plus sized clothing (i go back and forth between 14 and 16 right now)

ETA- i found the posts, those tops are gorgeous! i am crossing my fingers you will take check or MO :happy:

You are sweet, Bran. :) Plus sized mamas have been on my heart lately. Although I am only on the cusp of plus sized at a size 14, I know how disheartening it can be not to be able to find the right clothes to accent your personality. I have been thinking of making some nice plus sized skirts, tops, etc. I did a thread to guage interest on shirred tops though and didn't get much feedback. I don't have the resources to buy all the fabric and make things that no one wants to buy. I hope some more mamas show interest so I can whip up some pretty things. :D
Oh, I might be interested if the price is right. :)

Thank you for the links. I am now looking at the sites!

bumping for reference

THanks for bumpin this...i forgot all about it.... :rolleyes:

Bumping back up :D

THANK YOU!!

love and blessings
angie

i wondered if we could have these threads stickied in the mama style forum?

new one listed in OP at size 12+ shopping directory

http://www.beautypluspower.com/

Old bump!

Was searching for this earlier so i thought I'd give it a bump

added more to the OP today

october 2006
b&lu - plus size fashions - bandlu.com (http://www.bandlu.com/)
Xcentricities Corsets (http://www.corset.net/)
Steals + Deals (http://www.alight.com/steals-deals-home.html)
AnniesCostumes.com: Deluxe Plus Size Costumes, Plus Size Deluxe Costume, Plus Size Costume, Plus Size Costumes, Plus Costume, Plus Costumes (http://www.anniescostumes.com/delplus.htm)
and omg the stuff here is loverly

Gothic Clothing Corsets (http://www.gothichaven.com/gothic-clothing/catalog/)
and here
Welcome To PersephonePlus.com (http://www.persephoneplus.com/)

What a great thread! Sorry if anyone re-read it thinking it was new, but I wanted to add a site I've found some great stuff on. Try alight.com - plus size clothing for full figured women + teens - sizes 14 to 32 (http://www.alight.com). They have so much stock that I only ever have bought from the sale stuff. It can be too trendy for me at times, but that means you get cool, funky stuff too. When I lost weight and "undergrew" my stuff from there, I was really bummed. But now I have 25 lbs. of pregnancy weight and the ones I saved are my favorites again!

BUMP!!! Thank you!!!

'nother bump-good stuff in here!