Now that the new year has come and gone, the gyms are packed with people who have resolved to get healthy in 2011. I don’t have a specific resolution, but I do want to keep up my gym routine, and I find myself more excited about going to the gym when I have new clothes. It’s a little confidence boost!
These yoga pants are the kind of thing I love to wear to the gym. Incredibly comfortable, not too baggy, great for the treadmill or a yoga class. And not bad for lounging around the house, either!
This knit cami is another great piece for the gym or to wear while chilling at home on the weekend.
If you need some motivation, getting a few new pieces of clothing to wear to the gym might be just the ticket! (It is for me, anyway.)
A friend of mine just got a new job, and the dress code is “business casual” (or as we love to call it “biz cas”). But what exactly does that mean? I mean, she’s out looking for clothes: what does she buy?
I did some investigating and then emailed her some ideas for business casual clothes she could use for work—she’s a plus size girl, too, so it wasn’t hard—I knew exactly where to look.
One rule for business casual clothing (for women) is skirts of a reasonable length. (In other words, no minis.) Save your mini skirts for nights out on the town! So for my friend, I suggested this plus-size floral skirt and this contrast ruffle skirt. Both are long enough to be business casual, and fun and pretty at the same time.
Pants are also acceptable business casual clothing, as long as they aren’t jeans. Silhouettes.com has tons of plus size pants appropriate for business casual office wear. Some good choices are the mélange drawstring pants or either of the Gillian Grey drawstring pants.
As for shirts, well, stay away from t-shirts (plain is okay), tank tops, and anything that bares your midriff. But you still have tons of choices! (And I’ll address those options in my next post. Stay tuned!)
Dog days of summer. Hot weather. You just need a cold drink and some air conditioning, but you also need some good, comfortable shorts. Or plus size capris. Or something other than long pants, which just add to the problem of being HOT. So here are my favorite picks for keeping my legs cool.
Capri leggings. These cotton/spandex capris are what I like to wear for running around the house or out to the gym. So comfortable and very cool. I throw on a long t-shirt and I’m set.
Cotton knit shorts. I love soft comfortable shorts like these. The length is great, too. But not baggy like other plus-size shorts can be sometimes. I wear them with t-shirts and sandals on summer days when I’m not at work. They have an elastic waist for an easy fit, and pockets to hold your essentials. If you’re into a longer length, but still want some breathing room, the plus size cotton knit capris are another good option.
Lightweight Capri jeans. Now you might think I’m completely nuts, but these jeans really are lightweight cotton denim. And they are capri length, which always makes a difference (at least to me). So check them out as a cooler summer option … and hey, they’ll transition into cooler days really well.
So sit back with your lemonade and stay cool this summer!
