Archive for April, 2011
Wal-Mart one of the largest discount chains in America have decided to scale back their electrical departments to make way for more plus-sized clothing according to the dailymail.co.uk.
Representatives from the company said that despite this the smaller section Wal-Marts would sell the same number of electronic products as gadgets continue to get smaller in size.
The adjustments come after a report that found 34.4 per cent of Americans were obese.
Official figures from a report conducted by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said that 4.3 per cent of men were clinically obese compared with 7.6 per cent of women and a massive 15.5 per cent of children were overweight.
Rosalind Brewer, president of Walmart East, said: “It’s still a vibrant category but much smaller items are being sold.”
Following this we could see more stores this side of the waters catering for plus sizes more as the nation gets larger, watch this space.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
According the research carried out by retail analyst Verdict, sales of plus size clothing is expected to grow 6 per cent in 2011, with one in four women buying plus size clothes.
In fact the report actually indicates that sales are expected to increase year-on-year for the next five years and will outperform the UK womenswear market by approximately 1.4 per cent.
These figures could be the wake-up call for many high street retailers to stock women’s dresses, trousers, tops and other garments in plus size to remain competitive and keep profits up.
Carly Syme, analyst at Verdict, who said â??Retailers are looking to expand their niche collections such as petites, maternity, and plus size to ensure growth and increase revenue. Our research has revealed that it is the plus size market that offers the biggest opportunities for growth. This year alone we expect the market to grow by 6.0 per cent  to £4.9 billion.â?
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
Summer is on its way and now the UK has finally seen some sunny days, ladies are bound to be thinking about ditching their winter woollies and opening up their summer wardrobes.
And nobody is going to be wearing pretty Summer skirts and dresses with Ugg boots or trainers so now is the time to think about what’s going on your feet when the sun comes out.
Sandals are always a firm favourite to showcase pretty painted toes but may be too informal for the office and too casual for an evening out. The problem is solved in the form of wedge sandals, which provide a summer look with a glamorous edge.
Teamed with women’s dresses, skirts or even denim shorts, wedge sandals always make a good impact and will showcase tanned feet and delicate painted toenails.
So put your best foot forward in wedges this summer and check out the high street in shops such as Oasis, Topshop and New Look for some great choices with fantastic prices.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
The wedding season is upon us and with William and Kate celebrating their big day later this month, and the sun finally making an appearance for the first time this year, our minds are turning to Summer wedding outfits.
The high street is now packed with pretty women’s dresses, some of which can be accessorised to make the perfect wedding outfit.
Nudes and pastels are in at the moment and shoppers should keep an eye on high street stores like French Connection and Ted Baker for styles that are slightly more tailored and fitted â?? perfect for a summer wedding.
Women know that any occasion is more enjoyable when you know you look fabulous in what you’re wearing so put a bit of thought into the events you’ll be attending this summer and ensure Kate Middleton isn’t the only lady whose amazing style everyone is talking about.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
Any larger breasted lady will tell you that finding a bra that fits as well as being comfortable can sometimes be a tricky game. Not only are we looking for something that we can rely on, but also something that is sexy and beautiful to look at too.
So what do we do if we need to wear a bra to go under women’s dresses or tops that just don’t really cater for the larger lady? Do we go strapless or are they just not supportive enough to do the job?
The first thing to do is to go to a professional stockist of underwear that specialises in underwear for the larger breasts.
Debenhams stock a good range of underwear and can measure you to ensure you have the correct size.
Most strapless bras are usually padded to give extra support, but can often make the breasts look even bigger, which in many cases is something that we are trying to avoid.
Once the bra is on and the straps taken off, many women find that their breasts just aren’t supported the way they would like and find that they may as well not have one on at all!
So what is the solution? Clear straps can be the only solution to the problem. They support in the same way as regular bra straps but are virtually undetectable to the naked eye. Paired with a cardigan or shall, nobody would ever know any different.
Have a try of some strapless bras next time you are underwear shopping and see what you think, but take it from someone who knows- always opt for the clear straps!
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.