Big girls come in all shapes and sizes - well, obviously but I'm not sure that alot of the so-called plus size ranges you get on the high street REALLY understand that. I'm 6' tall, broadly built and have always probably carried at least a couple of stones too much weight.
My experience of shopping on the high street for anything over a size 16 is that the clothes get wider and wider to accommodate the extra inches but there seems to be an assumption that anyone over 5'6 doesn't need the extra inches on the arms, the legs, the body.... So, I can buy a tent but it will still only reach my ankles or my elbows. Oh, and note to plus size buyers in the likes of Marks and Spencers and Evans - wearing a tent certainly doesn't make me look good, it doesn't make me feel that great either...
I've recently discovered what it's like to wear clothes that are made entirely with the larger figure in mind and the difference is like night and day; not only do they feel great but they look fantastic too.
My friend Helen owns a fabulous boutique, Verity Plum in Knutsford whose strapline is 'celebrate your curves' and celebrate them she does! Visiting the shop is like going into your favourite sweetie shop, with all the pleasure and none of the calories and guilt!!
Helen recently approached me to see if I would like to do a photoshoot to accompany an article that will soon appear in In Cheshire magazine.
These shots are a sneak preview of what will appear - the models; Suzanne, Cathy, Julie and Zowie were amazing and we had a blast as we played around in Casa Tapas , and the Antiques Market. Hair and make up were done by Saks hairdressing.
I hope you agree that they all look amazing, and those of you in Cheshire, look out for next month's copy of 'In Cheshire' for the full story!
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