How to be a plus size women and dress city chic: Plus Size fashion blog for the over 40 with Fashion Blogger Sherry Aikens. What I wore casual everyday great for the office and around the town. Also what to wear in NYC to look chic and comfortable.
Plus Size Fashion Over 40: This past week I made a trip to my favorite city NYC. I love the beat the feel of the city and the friendliness .. yes friendliness of New York City that is right. Everytime I time I have a great conversation with interesting people. While walking to an event at French Sole, I sat down in front of Hunter college and had a great conversation with a college professor.
We discussed a women who got off a bus in front of us, the women exiting the bus was wearing 6″ stiletto with a 2 inch platform in the front. As she was getting off the bus and careful navigating the grates in the sidewalk. We both discussed how she was going to twist her ankle, or brake it on the uneven pavement.
“Those crazy heel are best left to the young girls.” my new friend stated continuing “when they get older there feet will be all miss shaped.”
As big girl high high heels were never and option for me, because I never want to wear anything that draws attention to my size 11 foot. That is why French Sole is so great. There shoe collection is dedicated to beautiful flats and low heels that are fashionable with quality materials. Disclosure : I received the wonderful blue flats for attending there event. They have a low heel and are super comfortable great shoe for the city.
Stripe Top similar found here or here
Plus size Wide Leg Pant found here
This outfit is a great staple city chic in the City. If you don’t own a stripe shirt, you should it is a must for all women. I know horizontal stripes on a big girl? I say try them out they easy to wear and a classic look. Also wide leg pants they are relaxing and great for work to playwear. The pants are a little large for me but I love them, this fall it will be time to get a new pair.
Purse found here
I paired the outfit with a pop of color with the Purse from Haiku ( check out my full review here). This is a great bag for the city. It fits my DSL camera and all my other personal items.
The French shoes are found here
These French Sole shoes are really great. French sole has ballet flat and flats for all sizes up to a size 13. I cant wait to wear them more. Be sure to check out my post in the next month on French Soles new Fall collection, when it becomes available.
So when you travel and you are mixing business with pleasure, get some plain black pant, striped tops, and colorful accessories.
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Lovely outfit, the pops of blue are my favorite here. I am not a big high heel girl but I guess some ladies can pull it off I seldom wear mine.
Rachel xo
Garay Treasures
Rachel, I have a few that I bought for a wedding that gets worn once in a blue moon but I cant to it to my feet. Thanks for stopping by.
LOVE the blue shoes! As a frequent traveler, my staple wardrobe has morphed through the years — and now builds around navy. I like that I can dress up with gray or navy slacks or dress down with blue jeans. And I always pack sensible flats. Being on my feet from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on work trips, heels just won’t work!
Found your blog thru Classy Yet Trendy’s linkup party. I am also a 40+ blogger, and always happy to find some new 40+ fashion bloggers. I love your outfit. I hope you can link it up on my Top of the World Style linkup party tomorrow on http://www.highlatitudestyle.com
Nicole.. I heading over to check out you blog great to find another over 4 Plus size blogger. Looking forward in connection
Love the color of the those shoes! I’m not good with heels (clumsy) so I’m going to check out French Sole.
Thien-Kim- Long time no talk I think about you everytime time I see your flower and are reminded of our talk in the hall at Type A Philly. I hope all is well and thanks for stopping by.
Hi Sherry! I’m an over 40 blogger (not really a fashion blogger although I posted and linked up a “fashion post” today) and I found your blog via the link ups. Love your sense of style and I really enjoyed reading this post. LOVE NY!
Love the blue against the neutrals! #TypeAParent
Those shoes look comfortable and chic! Such a great blue color… I was in NYC last summer and yeah… I would not want to be getting on/off the bus or walking several blocks in high heels!! Thanks for linking up with Thursday Fashion Files, hope to see you back next week!!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Love those blue shoes! You look fantastic! Happy Mother’s Day!
Thanks Diane- they are really comfortable. Hope you had a lovely Mothers Day!