The new season has arrived and it’s time to stock up on those all-important layering pieces for the autumnal weather! Here we show you how to style our top picks to keep you stylish and comfortable no matter what the weather or the occasion. Mix and match these versatile pieces with each other or items…
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This week on our Friday Fashion Blogger Takeover we have Chloe Pierre. Chloe is based in London, she blogs via her own individual blog and social channels. She has a very quirky and unique style and she defines the term #GIRLBOSS! How long have you been blogging? Since 2009 Who’s your main inspiration? I don’t have…
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Happy birthday Virgo ladies! From 23rd August to 22nd September it’s all about you! Known for their hardworking nature and excellent organisation skills, Virgos are the most careful of all the zodiac signs. However, this month it’s time to leave the clipboard at home, let loose and have a blast! Your birthday twins are Cameron…
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I saw a quote once that said “Behind every successful woman, there is a tribe of other successful women who have her back” I never really understood it until I entered the pageant world. Before I competed, I assumed that women would be catty and super competitive. I worried that as I wasn’t conventionally beautiful…
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This week on our Friday Fashion Blogger Takeover we have Michaela. Michaela is based in London. She blogs via her own blog under the name Cardiffornia Gurl. She has a very quirky sense of style from silver skirts to pineapple bodysuits, she rocks it! Go check out her blog now! How long have you been…
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Autumn weddings are more popular than ever and it’s the perfect time to find that wedding guest outfit to compliment your curves and make you feel fabulous for the big day. Here we give you a rundown of our top picks to keep you covered for the transitional season.
Hey, Violet here from I Am No Shrinking Violet. I’m taking over the YC blog to do a post on my absolutely GORGEOUS mum. My mum is a huge inspiration to me. Whenever I felt low in my life she has always pulled me up and put me back to together. So now that I’m…
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This week on our Friday Fashion Blogger Takeover we have Mookie from Mookie’s Life! Mookie blogs about fashion, beauty and lifestyle. She also LOVES to travel! Mookie’s style is influenced a lot by the style in the 40’s and 50’s. She’s fun and gorgeous so go check out her blog! How long have you been…
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White denim has long been the subject of controversy amongst fashionistas due to the stigma that it can be unflattering and difficult to style. We’re here to debunk that myth and show you just how fabulous white denim jeans can be when styled right. White is an extremely versatile shade to work with as it…
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How do you prevent stretch marks during pregnancy? Stay hydrated! The more water you drink the softer and more elastic your skin will be. Moisturising with natural oils such as coconut, almond and rosehip are recommended for during and after your pregnancy. Vitamin A can be found in many foods and has the nutrients needed…
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In need of some outfit inspo? We’ve put together a list of our favourite plus size fashion bloggers from the USA. Check out their Instagram accounts for major wardrobe goals: Joi: @inmyjoi Step inside the colourful world of Joi! Queen of the contrast, there’s something totally extra about this LA lady’s wardrobe! Her Insta is…
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This week on our Friday Fashion Blogger Takeover we welcome the beautiful Leah from her blog Love Leah! On Love Leah you’ll find plus size fashion and radical self love, plus occasional beauty and lifestyle posts. She describes herself as ‘a gal who’s young at heart but slightly older in other places!’ Check out her…
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What are the best dresses for apple shapes? Swing designs skim over your tummy area and show off your legs. Skater & empire cuts create the illusion of an hourglass silhouette by nipping in the waist. V-neck or wrap styles bring the focus to your neckline and bust. A dress with a flared or fuller…
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Hey Leo! It’s your birthday girl! From 23rd July to 22nd August it’s all about you! It will come as no surprise that Leo ladies are known for being super sassy, passionate and proud. Which makes total sense since you share your birthday month with the likes of JLO, Madonna and Cara Delevingne. You ladies…
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This week on our Friday Fashion Blogger Takeover we sent some questions over to Susan Prieto! Susan is well known for her singing over on her YouTube channel but she also has a keen eye for Fashion! Susan is such a lovely girl, go check her out! How long have you been blogging? 2 years…
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What are the best dresses for pear shapes? Cold shoulder and bardot cuts bring the focus to your shoulders balancing out your hips. V-neck or wrap styles attract the eye up to your neckline making them really flattering. Skater or empire designs nip you in at the waist and flare out skimming over your hips.…
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This week on our Friday Fashion Blogger Takeover, I spoke with Hollie Burgess aka Pretty Big Butterflies! Hollie is a blogger and social media executive based in London. In January she became mummy to the gorgeous Baby C so not only providing fashion tips she also gives out parenting advice! We love Hollie and we…
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Every Friday we are going to be doing a Fashion Blogger Takeover, this will involve us asking a different blogger each week a set of questions to give you an insight into what life is like for them! For our First Blogger Takeover we have Georgina Grogan, founder of She Might Be magazine! Georgina is…
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Hen dos are the perfect opportunity to do something super special for your bestie! But with fun times comes mega responsibility! Don’t freak out! We’ve put together a step by step guide to help you plan the party to end all parties, drama free! Ask the bride what she wants to do Although it’s fun…
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Hey everyone! Meet one of our Store Area Managers: Jody. Jody is responsible for looking after the Store Managers in over 20 stores across East Anglia. In her fast-paced role Jody has to juggle a lot of key areas including opening new stores across the UK, recruitment and driving the teams to success. Here she chats to us about how she started her career, what it takes to make it in fashion retail and her favourite picks for the summer.
The sun is bright and the temperature is climbing: summer’s finally here and it’s time to make this season’s all-important wardrobe decisions. Shop our SS17 collection for this season’s hottest trends. From cold shoulder pieces to statement Bardot tops and on-trend midi dresses, there is something to suit every style this summer. To make things…
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School’s nearly out for the holidays – yes, it’s arrived already! – and for families this can mean an expensive summer: the kids need entertaining daily and there’s only so many times you can visit the local park or stick them in front of the TV! If you’re living on a tight budget like most…
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It’s your birthday Cancer, from the 22nd June – 22nd July, this month is all about you! Cancer women always have the get up and go but this month you will have an extra energy to conquer something truly important to you. You will have that extra confidence hidden up your summer sleeve for the…
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Festival season is here and your wardrobe needs attention, which begs the question….which festival babe are you? Boho Love If you’re a free spirit who loves making new hippie friends and is happy to dance about bare-foot then boho-style is the way to go. Think tie dye, fringing and endless layers of accessories. Perfect festivals if…
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From the 18th – 21st May, for the first time ever, we managed to get ourselves a stand at the most amazing show – This Morning Live! And yes, we did manage to bag a sought after selfie with the man, the legend, Philip Schofield. As many of you will know from visiting our stand,…
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We asked our Yours Clothing blogger babes who are their curvy queens and who they look to for inspiration in the plus-size market. Here’s who you should be checking out for style tips this year and what they had to say: Violet “Most of my blogging friends as my inspiration to my blog. Blogs like…
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Whilst many of us are craving the perks of summer; lighter evenings, warmer weather and family holidays, this season can also be one of the toughest times of year on our self-esteem. Due to the common misconception that there is only one way to look good in a bikini, the summer months can cause people…
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It’s official, everyone (including me) is having a baby! I’m the fourth person in our office to announce my pregnancy and we’re all taking bets on who will be next; I guess that’s what happens when you work in a female dominated business #girlpower. Outside of work one of my old school friends has just…
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Whether you’re packing for a holiday or sunbathing in the garden, we’ve got the perfect swimwear to go with your tan! Ladies, sit back and prepare to treat yourself. These are our top 6 plus size swimming costumes and plus size bikinis for this summer: Our Bamboo Print Halterneck Swimsuit is the ultimate piece for your…
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Get on down, Gemini, it’s your birthday! From 21st May to 21st June it’s all about you! Gemini women are known for being strong and independent sass queens. I mean, no kidding when you share your birthday month with the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Naomi Campbell and Angelina Jolie! You ladies are world class…
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Have you ever had a dream or a goal in life that you wanted so desperately but your own fears have stopped you from fulfilling it? Yeah, me too! For years I battled anxiety. I was crippled by the fears of being inadequate, a failure, not good enough, not smart enough, incapable, not tall enough,…
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Hey everyone! Meet our Head of International and External Brands: Stef. Stef is responsible for managing all of the external brands we sell at Yours Clothing as well as our international stores (so now you know who to thank for all of the fabulous ChiChi coming your way)! Here she chats to us about how…
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Vintage style continues to be at the forefront of fashion, and with curve-loving brands such as Hell Bunny and Lady Voluptuous producing stunning 1950s inspired statement dresses; it’s not hard to see why! The ‘50s was filled with curvy screen icons (think Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor), sophisticated classic cars (hello Cadillac Eldorado!), and rockabilly music…
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Happy Birthday Taurus From the 20th April – 20th May it’s your birthday season which means it’s time to put yourself first, solo stardom is calling you this month – so what better time to crack open the fizz, it’s time to celebrate! It is also time to trust your gut instincts and explore, your…
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Being a plus size maternity brand we know there is a lot of stigma around pregnancy myths, complications, nutrition etc. We wanted to get someone who has had first-hand experience of being both plus size and pregnant to answer a few of those un-answered questions. We asked plus size blogger and ultimate babe Pretty Big…
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The doors of our Yours Clothing store in Yate within the shopping centre on West Walk have finally opened today after much excitement. With some of our loyal customers queuing for an hour and a half before the store opened at 10 am. Many customers commented on how thrilled they were to have another store within the area,…
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This week we held our Store Manager conference to give a sneak preview of what hot new styles will be making their way into our stores for SS17! We invited our Face of Yours ladies to strut their stuff on the catwalk and show off the latest trends for this season. You can check out the…
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Hey Prom Princess! Looking for a dress for the big day? Well take a seat and have a scroll because you’re in the right place. We have an extensive range of plus size evening wear for your every need, wish and curve! Check out our favourite plus size prom looks for summer 2017: Co-ord Cool…
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We all know how long our loyal customers on the South West Coast have waited for this day! Today we proudly opened the doors to our Yours Clothing Torquay store, now the third in the county. You will find our new addition located on Fleet Street in a great location close by to Bonmarche. Torquay…
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Being a plus-size fashion brand, we have many customers who are taller than most. We asked our ‘Tall’ blogger Violet to give us the down-low on how her height affects her fashion… I’m proud of being tall, it’s great at a concert to be able to see wherever you’re stood. But I haven’t always felt…
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Spring has sprung so it’s time to invest in some easy-to-wear wardrobe staples for the new season. We have selected 12 classic pieces that you can mix and match with each other or style with essential items already in your wardrobe. This spring capsule collection features jersey basics, mono prints, and timeless muted colours. Here…
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Hey Aries! It’s your birthday girl! From 21st March to 19th April it’s all about you! This month feels like it was tailor made for Aries ladies, what with girl power vibes for Mother’s Day, chocolate appreciation over Easter, and the sun shining its way from winter into spring! Plus Emma Watson is your star…
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner so we decided to ask some of our stunning #faceofyours models to style their lovely mums in pieces from our spring-summer range. Have a peek at the outfits they picked and what they had to say about the number 1 lady in their lives… AMIE @theblueeyedgirl94 “My mother is…
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VIOLET Firstly, more clothing stores where we can go in and try on our clothing. This is so important as it allows us to assess how we will look in items of clothing rather than assuming via an online order (usually depicted on a perfectly proportioned model) and having to faff about with returns. Most…
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Ladies, get in formation and prepare to slay! The Limited Collection is here to break boundaries and make a bold and sassy statement all over this season! Here’s a taste of what to expect… American Grunge Think lattice necklines, risqué hemlines and a dash of the teen spirit: American Grunge has arrived. We’re talking statement…
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Wedding season is fast approaching and with it your worst nightmare: shopping with bridesmaids who hate their legs, arms, bums and tums but expect you to find the perfect dress to suit them all. We thought that we’d give you one less wedding related drama to worry about… Here are the perfect dresses for bridesmaids…
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We are delighted to announce that the doors are finally open to our brand new Yours Clothing store on the South West Coast in Weymouth. You will find our new addition located on St. Marys Street in a great central location between New Look and Bonmarche. This is a really exciting time for Yours Clothing to be…
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Here at Yours Clothing, we are all about girl power! We believe in self-love and being who you are without compromise. With this in mind, we’ve noticed that the topic of female empowerment has been hot in the press over the last few months. So what does empowerment mean? We’ve seen Hillary Clinton address little…
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After much excitement we are delighted to announce that our brand new Yours Clothing store is now open in Mansfield. You will find our new addition located on Westgate in a great location close by to Bonmarche situated in a central point of town not far from the Four Seasons Shopping Centre. This is a…
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So Valentine’s Day has been and gone, and whether you spent it with a loved one, your family, best friends or simply enjoyed some ‘me time’ we hope you enjoyed it. Here at Yours Clothing HQ we had the chance to read all of the lovely comments and stories that came flooding in from not…
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Cold shoulder tops, harems, ripped denim. You love them, he hates them! Sometimes the men in our life just don’t get the fashion trends we love to follow. I decided to ask some unsuspecting males (in and out of the Yours HQ) what they found so confusing about some of the latest trends. Brace yourself,…
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If you hadn’t already heard of Bump it Up, the plus size maternity brand that everyone is talking about, then listen up! This month the brand celebrates its 1st anniversary after having a hugely successful year and we are seeing great demand, not only throughout the UK but on an international scale. The maternity range…
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From a young age we’re all led to believe that falling in love is a fairy-tale process and Prince Charming will simply fall at your feet with the help of a fairy godmother. As we grow, we listen to our Grandparents tales of walking two miles to the nearest phone box hoping the other will…
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Have you ever wondered what your partner thinks about your fashion sense? Do they really agree that the floral maxi dress goes with patent heels, or are they just humouring you? Would they give you a totally different look if they could? We invited one of our bloggers, Emma, and her partner Chris to come…
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Has your size ever affected your stay at a hotel? Have you ever felt too embarrassed to hit the beach in your bikini? Have you ever struggled to fit into a hotel chair? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then I may have just discovered the best place in the world for…
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Valentine’s Day can be a difficult holiday for all the single gals out there – but don’t worry, this year we’ve got you covered. The way we see it, Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all about couples. Instead, why not make it a celebration of all the great loves in your life? How about…
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We all know that great customer service is a must have. Not only does it make us happy, it keeps us in store shopping for longer. It creates that lasting great impression and turns us in to loyal fans quicker than we can say “retail therapy”. The importance of the customer has never been so…
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To Plus or not to Plus? After much speculation in the media and contrary to twenty-five years of branding our own products as plus-size, are we labelling acceptably? For us (Yours Clothing), when using the phrase plus- size, we acknowledge three definitions: Plus- size is clothing that is proportioned specifically for people whose bodies arelarger…
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In need of some fashion inspo? Our bloggers have got you covered! We’ve picked some of our favourite blogger looks for this season. Take note for style ideas, beauty tips, body positive messages, inspiring anecdotes and cutting edge outfits! The Bigger Blogger – Josine White We love Josine’s sparkly advice – a little glitter…
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In recent years the plus size fashion industry has boomed. We are now seeing more diversity in fashion with many brands introducing ‘curve’ ranges, as well as more plus size models being featured in campaigns and editorials. Why the boom? Well one huge factor is down to the plus size models themselves and how they…
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It’s that time of year when we are all feeling a bit sluggish after the festive season – we’ve eaten way too many mince pies, drank more mulled wine than we can remember, wrapped (and unwrapped) endless gifts, and worn countless party outfits (that no longer fit!). Now it’s time to detox our bodies, de-clutter…
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Tattoos are with you for life and become a part of who you are, so inevitably this is what you’re thinking before inking… Should I get a tattoo? What tattoo should I get? Well, fear not! Yours Clothing have launched a tattoo tester that is an online tattoo design app allowing you to trial a tattoo…
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Top secret pumpkin carving tips revealed! Transform your pumpkin from pulp... to pop-star!
Yours Clothing have teamed up with Badrhino with the hope to determine – who is the better cook? The Facebook audience of both Yours Clothing and Badrhino have to share the post and tag a cooking rival, to be in with a chance of winning the ultimate baking hamper. (Worth £500) Included in the hamper: A Kitchen…
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Yours Clothing are delighted to announce the winners from the recent #faceofyours competition. The competition was aired across social media to give plus-size women a chance to appear in upcoming Autumn/ Winter campaigns. The competition was designed to encourage realness by discovering true to life women who are genuinely plus-size and body positive, for the customers of Yours Clothing to…
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