Chub rub: you probably know what I’m talking about. Painful, sore, and sometimes embarrassing (hands up if you’ve ever done the legs-apart waddle home), thigh chafing is a problem for dress-wearers everywhere.  So what if I told you that there’s a solution to this? (and no, it doesn’t involve smearing gallons of lotion on your inner thighs). Bloomin’ Sexy’s founder Carol Westwood was inspired by vintage styles – more specifically, the bloomer, a garment that was last fashionable a century or ...

 The cutest name means the cutest clothes, right? That’s definitely true for Topsy Curvy, a British plus-size brand created by founder Jo Frost (when she was just 25!)  Jo realised that there was a real need out there for fun, fashionable clothes that fit larger sizes, as well as for a company which used real plus-size non-professional models to show off how clothes fit. Lots of other people agreed, and Topsy Curvy took off in a big way, picking up additional team member Natalie as it went. ...

They used to be a thing of the past – but now corsets are back in style. Not many people have Jessica Rabbit-style curves naturally, so waist trainers have become much more popular in the last few years. They’re basically shapewear which straps around your middle. As well as giving you a sleeker silhouette instantly, wearing a waist trainer can apparently have extra benefits like improved posture, and it can provide extra support to a weak (or achy) back. While you should always feel happy in...

Who doesn’t want to support local, small businesses? One that’s really caught my eye lately is Liverpool-based jewellery brand With Love Beckie. Named after its owner, Beckie makes all the items by hand herself. The brand specialises in dainty stacking jewellery, which is perfect for giving as gifts – in fact, many items can have the packaging personalised with a name. You’ll also find several ready-to-gift occasion items, including “Will you be my Bridesmaid” and “Will you be my Maid of Hono...

Nasty Gal are an online retailer based in Los Angeles. Their UK site brings the LA sun to drizzly England with a comprehensive range of easy-breezy, fun fashion. Their plus-size range is still pretty new; it launched in 2018. It’s still taking baby steps but they’re definitely steps in the right direction, and their plus-size range is worth the wait. We’re super excited to have Nasty Gal at The Curve Fashion Festival 2019. View this post on Instagram Play it by...