Mazie's Method

I have seen so many lovely pregnant women lately and most of them have the same question, where can you get good plus size maternity clothing?

I always answer a question that is asked of me, especially if it is about fashion and looking beautiful!  Some of my  most favorite places to look for maternity clothing are The Gap, Old Navy, Nordstrom and Etsy.  Gap goes up to a size 20 in most of their maternity clothes.  I am disappointed that their pants and jeans do not all go up to a 20.  Old Navy has a new Plus Size Maternity category.  That makes me happy and I have gotten some adorable clothes from them.  The jeans are amazing!  Nordstrom has no plus size maternity, but some of their plus size clothing can pass for maternity for trimesters 1 and 2.  One thing that irritates me is that Mama Spanx do not go above size D, so what I did was get me a few pairs of biker shorts to throw under a dress.  Sometimes you do not want to be shifting with pants all day long.  In the summer you may just want to throw on a dress.  There have been a few days so far when I have done that.  What a difference shorts and a dress make.

One amazing find for plus size pajamas from La Leche.  First of all, their pj’s look undeniably comfortable.  From what I understand, that is key in the hospital and when you are nursing.  La Leche goes up to a size 2x, and it looks like their pj’s have some nice stretch.

I love some artists on Etsy because they make custom Nursing/Hospital Gowns.  If any of you watch Tori and Dean Home Sweet Hollywood, you know that when Tori delivered Stella, she had a beautiful gown on.  I am in LOVE with custom made things and I am definitely going to wear one of these babies in November when I go to deliver my bundle of joy.  There is a specific designer on Etsy that I am going to work with because she was the original.  I do not like to support copy cats, and I also think it is super important to work with artists and support business!  The best part, is that these gowns come in a variety of patterns and definitely will make you look and feel beautiful when you are tired and nursing!

Shop ’till your Amex Cries!

Xo,

Fanny

LaGrandeDame.com offers Huge Daily Discounts and Personal Safety Door Busters For Black Friday and Cyber Monday, 2009

Los Altos, CA, November 1, 2009 – LaGrandeDame.com, top purveyor of designer plus sized clothing, announces safety themed door busters and huge discounts to celebrate the holiday season.  Beginning “Black Friday”, November 27th, 2009, and until supplies run out, La Grande Dame will be enclosing a Sabre NBCF PINK Quick Release Pepper Spray Key Ring along with personal safety tips in every package shipped.

“Personal safety should not be taken lightly. 1.9 Million women are physically assaulted in the US every year, our goal is to make sure our customer’s do not become part of that statistic.”  said Michelle Wood, co-founder and CCO of La Grande Dame

“Ever since I was in college at USC and heard stories about young women getting attacked while walking alone, mom (co-founder Michelle Wood) and I have been committed to helping other women protect themselves.  This is our chance to help a few women take control.” explained La Grande Dame’s other founder, CEO Catherine Wood Hill

Black Friday Sale

To celebrate the start of the holiday season La Grande Dame will be slashing prices on pajama.  All pajamas and loungewear will be half price on Friday, November 27th.  La Grande Dame carries top plus sized designer pajamas from Betsey Johnson Intimates, BedHead Pajamas, PJ Harlow, plus loungewear from Kinross Cashmere and Zen Knits.

Cyber Monday Sale

All sweaters will be half price, Monday, November 30th.  This includes all cashmere, cardigans and more from exclusive designers such as Marina Rinaldi, Melissa Masse, Anna Scholz, Kinross Cashmere and more.

Once upon a time, track suits were from Adidas, Nike, Fila, Reebok and Sergio Tacchini.  They were for little people, ones who only wore them for *gasp* exercise.  Then the 80′s happened in Brooklyn and every guy and girl who wanted to be “cool” and “comfortable” got one and the trend became a staple.

These days, we have more options, colors, sizes, and styles for tracksuits and we aren’t afraid to wear them!  Personally, they are my “casual, comfy and chic” uniform.  Specifically in the cold weather, they are my Friday uniform with Uggs and my favorite cashmere scarf.  I top it with a puffy vest or jacket (depending on the temperature) and I am good to go!

If one goes looking for a velour track suit these days, they are very easy to come by at various size and price points.  Some of my favorites are Juicy Couture.  I think of clothing in two ways, as art and as investment pieces.  I know one would say “a track suit as an investment piece?”  If you wear them a lot, like me, then you will want something that will last wash after wash and not something that will fall apart. Juicy calls us plus size ladies, Extra Juicy.  I am ok with that.  I think it is more of a compliment than a negative.  They are also featured on Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and Saks.  I fish around for the best sale.  Nordstrom has a price match guarantee.  They also give a two week grace period for price adjustments and have excellent customer service!

NY&CO, formerly, Lerner’s has some delicious tracksuits in an array of colors.  They go up to size 18 and they are super comfy!!  Old Navy and Gap have some fabulous alternatives also.  Old Navy  has a beautiful shawl collar cardi that is a great addition to your workout or lounge wear.  I suit up in one of these puppies with my pants, sneaks and vest and go walking at night!  I have a Gap suit that I have had for three years and looks as good as new.  The material is thick and has not faded at all!

Another tiny word to the wise, flip flops, Uggs, Converse, Nike, Puma, et al., are the only suitable and acceptable footwear.  Don’t even think about wearing heels!  There are just some places you should not go.

So, my casual and chic ladies, there you go, a plethora of velour for your lounging pleasure!