Cultured Curves
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Cultured Curves is a blog and brand providing sophisticated style, fashion, beauty, and inspiration to curvy women over 50.
Cultured Curves
2w ago
I’m sure this scenario will be very familiar to you: You’ve scrimped and saved for a dazzling dress that will be just perfect for your cousin’s wedding next week. When it’s finally delivered, you rip open the box in feverish excitement and start pulling it on immediately, only to find out that it doesn’t even come close to fitting right and your face crumples with threatened tears.
This scene is all too common for plus-size women. Plus-size women must return online orders due to an improper fit three times more frequently than straight-size women. With many brick-and-mortar retailers c ..read more
Cultured Curves
1M ago
Valentine’s Day is near. It is time to be kind to yourself. No matter your age or size, love the skin you are in. And don’t be afraid to wrap that beautiful body in a little luxury lingerie for your loved one.
1. Frederick’s of Hollywood
The iconic, irreverent, and irresistible lingerie brand was founded in 1947 by the inventor of the original push-up bra. They offer regular and plus-size lingerie up to size 2x and a 44 bra.
Cultured Curves Fave: Jessica Lace Teddy 2. Lane Bryant
Lane Bryant offers plus-size lingerie that goes up to size 28. From bras to panties to garters, there is a l ..read more
Cultured Curves
1M ago
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Ever stood in front of your closet, paralyzed by what to wear for a business meeting, weekend brunch, or special date? Kiss those days goodbye, my fabulous friend! ‘The Cultured Curves Guide to Style for Mature Curvy Women, Volume 1’ will hold your hand, metaphorically speaking, as you navigate through the style jungle for ANY occasion. We’re talking work, play, and everything in between. And hey, there’s even plenty of glam for those red-carpet moments in your life—because you never kn ..read more
Cultured Curves
1M ago
Breasts are undoubtedly two of the most beautiful, empowering, and sometimes infuriating parts of being a woman, especially a plus-size woman. Shoulder straps that gouge out mini Grand Canyons, underwire that digs in mercilessly, and the joke of so-called “built-in” bras that generally lift the girls no higher than our waists are all par for the course, right?
Wrong! While finding the right bra is undoubtedly 10 times harder than finding the right spouse, it can most certainly be done and this guide will help you meet your perfect match. As far as finding a husband, you’re on your own.
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Cultured Curves
2M ago
While New York Fashion Week has long been synonymous with astronomically priced gowns, the tide has been shifting in the last 5-10 years and designers are finally realizing that the vast majority of women are plus size.
Cultured Curves attended several NYFW shows in September and here are some of the plus-size fashion trends ithat are being worn right now into the New Year so catch the wave.
1. Boring Business Wear Transformed
Let’s face it; is there anything more boring than that stuffy business suit some of us are forced to wear 5 days a week to look “professional”? Well, now we can follow ..read more
Cultured Curves
4M ago
Did you know that 70% of people in this country are plus-size? That’s right; we make up the vast majority of the population! Which makes me scratch my head when I think of how hard it is to find plentiful great plus-size clothes. And, of course, if you are both plus size and either tall or petite, forget it!
But fear not! These 10 tips will help you turn heads for all the right reasons.
PETITE
Petite” refers to height, not weight, and usually refers to women under 5’4” tall, so “Petite plus” is for anyone in that height range who wears a dress size 14 and up. If this sounds like you, ma ..read more
Cultured Curves
5M ago
That icy chill is in the air. It is time to think about that warm and wonderful outerwear that says stylish and sizzling. Here are 6 types of coats guaranteed to keep your curves cozy in style all winter long!
1. Animal Print Quilted Puffer Coats
What has become a classic is the quilted puffer coat. Puffer coats, also called quilted coats, have signature quilted design layers of down and/or synthetic insulation in between the layers. This year, we’re walking on the wild side with leopard, cheetah, and zebra print quilted puffer coats being seen everywhere.
Cultured Curves Style F ..read more
Cultured Curves
5M ago
“Whatever the shape of eyes or nose – a joyful face is always a beautiful face.” YouTube guru Sadhguru certainly hit the nail on the head with that one, although he neglected to mention that a face is even more joyful and beautiful when paired with the right hairstyle!
Admit it: we’ve all, at some point in our lives, rushed to our hair stylist with a picture of our favorite celebrity and demanded the same style, even when he pleads with us that it won’t work for our face. Nope! If “The Rachel” worked for Jennifer Aniston, it will certainly work for me, right?
Well, not exactly… Knowing your fa ..read more
Cultured Curves
5M ago
Let’s be honest; no matter what else is going on in the news during February or September, fashionistas care about one thing and one thing only: The world-famous New York Fashion Week! Conceived in 1943 by Eleanor Lambert, press director of the New York Dress Institute, this semi-annual event is synonymous with the latest fashion trends and virtually determines what you will see in stores for the next 6 months.
Of course, the official NYFW schedule is only part of the picture. In recent years, independent designers who can’t afford between $125,000-$312,000 for an official show have taken mat ..read more
Cultured Curves
7M ago
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The phrase “Don’t you just love a bargain?” may have been made popular by Christmas Tree Shops in the early 2000s but its power is undiminished. Unfortunately, bargains have become few and far between in this time of soaring inflation and high prices caused by post-COVID supply chain disruptions.
But fear not, budget-conscious curvinistas! There are more ways than ever to save a buck if you’re smart, especially in thrift stores and consignment shops. Here are some of the best!
CURVY BUDGET REMINDERS
Before you start shopping, though, here are som ..read more