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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 this year curvy girls have plenty of choice in flattering fashion.
With the average woman in the UK a size 14, designers are adapting women’s fashion to showcase women’s curves.
While voluptuous ladies might have previously been limited to certain shops, today most high street fashion goes up to at least a size 18.
Forever 21, the popular American store recently launched in the UK, with their flagship store in Birmingham. Their plus size line goes up to size 20 and encompasses some of the latest catwalk styles, adapted to hug those curves.
Here are some tips for curvy girls for standing out and looking fab this summer
-         Be a colourful chick. Forget the age old saying that black is slimming, no one wants to spend summer looking like they are attending a funeral. Have curvaceous confidence and wear some brights this summer.
-         Highlight your assets. Every woman knows their best body part, make sure you showcase them so everyone else notices too.
-         Accessorise. A fabulous necklace will draw attention towards that killer cleavage while a cute belt will nip you in at the waist.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
Forget your big cotton belly smackers ladies, it’s time to get with the times and try something a little different with your undergarments this year.
The new 2011 fashion trend for the plus-size lady is lace lingerie matching the already popular lacy over-garments currently taking over the catwalks.
Lace can often emphasise your natural curves and can come in stretch to offer comfort as well as style.
For something a little different, try a daring lace corset, beautifully stylish and also very sexy. As well as the corsets you will see lace baby dolls making a big come-back this year as well as chemises. There will be an increase in designs of lace bras and panties and there will also be an increase in designers choosing lace for night-robes.
It is true to say that it will never go out of fashion or style but this year it is the definite must-have part of your wardrobe more than ever before.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
Finding the right evening dress could be the difference between looking the bell of the ball or more like resembling the post-twelve o clock Cinderella.
However there are some easy ways to ensure that you look and feel your best by choosing the correct plus-size women’s dresses to suit every shape and size.
Always choose age appropriate dresses
It can make you look less classy if you choose a dress that was designed for a younger woman, it gives the impression you are not comfortable with yourself and can often look cheap and tacky. There are hundreds of shops on the high-street or online that offer beautiful age appropriate dresses for the plus-size lady.
Choose the Halter Neck
Halter Neck dresses are a must for any plus-size wardrobe. Halter Neck dresses allow you to flatter your arms and allow you to showcase your back. They take the attention off the larger body area by attracting the attention away from the main body area.
Short-dresses
This is another classic style dress for the plus-size lady, which allows the focus off the main body area and onto the legs. A great tip is to apply a light bronzer to the legs and wear heels to give the appearance of being taller and leggy, again diverting attention.
Colours and fabrics
Choose fabrics that flow quite easily and aren’t restrictive which gives the appearance of a thinner physique.
Always choose colours and styles that flatter the larger figure for example smaller prints rather than larger ones will help you look smaller framed rather than large bold prints the draw attention to your problem areas.
Whatever your age or style there is the perfect evening dress out there for you.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.