An SS12 look for Winter!

Hey everyone, hope you enjoyed yesterday's post about our fabulous coats and jackets that are arriving this autumn. Of course, we're still offering you mega bargains on our summer stock, with new reductions and an extra 10% off our high summer sale!

While we're just getting around to autumn and winter, fashion is always a step ahead - the past week all of New York has been on fashion alert, and London Fashion Week begins today, predicting trends for next spring and summer!

That said, I noticed a great outfit in US designer Rebecca Minkoff's spring and summer collection that could be great for now - and luckily, you can get a similar look at Yours! Check it out:

Clockwise from top left: Chocolate Scarf, £6; Floral Tunic, £22; Brown Buckle Cross Body Bag, £12; Aztec Stretch Bracelet, £8; Brown Suedette Lace Wedges, £30 (COMING SOON)

All this alone might leave you a bit chilly, especially when the sun goes down! I reckon it'd look just as good paired with leggings and one of our gorgeous cardigans to keep you wrapped up warm.

Hope you enjoyed this look, and have a fabulous weekend! 

Lauren xx

Accentuate Your Bust!

Hi everyone!

Hope you had a fab weekend, and that those of you in the US had a fun Labour Day! For our UK peeps, we've got free standard delivery today on orders over £50 - make sure you pop in the code FREEDEL at the checkout. :)

I wanted to continue talking about accentuating the parts of your body you like. A lot of fashion advice for plus size women is about "flattering" the body. That's perfectly fine of course, but with all the talk of "hiding", "minimising", and "streamlining", it makes you feel as though women over a size 16 have nothing worth being proud of. And that's simply not true, is it?

Last week, I showcased some fantastic Yours hosiery that is great for showing off your shapely pins. This week, it's all about the bust!

Cobalt Sequin Shoulder Mesh Dress, £35; Ditsy Print Dress, £30; Grey Military Button Tunic, £22

Those of you who are lucky to have a larger bust and are confident enough to show them off, these tunics are made for you! Scoop and square necks are always great for larger busts as they both accentuate and minimise, due to the expanse of flesh on show between the bosom and the neck. Wrap styles are also fantastic for making your cleavage look great - our cobalt evening dress does so while remaining classy and elegant. 

When you want to show off your ample curves, empire waists that sit just under the bust are fabulous. But another great style is a fitted bodice, like in our brown and black ditsy print dress that shows off your upper half and creates a perfect hourglass silhouette.

Another big plus in these picks is the thick straps/sleeves mean that a busty woman's best friend, her well supporting bra, is fully covered!

Hope you enjoyed this blog post, ladies. Stick around for more tips and fashion news!

Lauren xx

Accentuate your legs!

When it comes to plus size clothing, the talk is always of "hiding", "covering" and "concealing" parts of the body you want to minimise. But what about if you have a body part you're proud of - what if you have something you want to show off? Even the least confident among us can find something they like about themselves - why not celebrate instead of hiding?

Yours know that plus size fashion is not just to hide, but to take accentuate and flatter the parts of your body you love (or at the very least, don't hate!) providing items that help you do just that! I'm picking out my favourite items that are perfect for showing off, starting with... LEGS!

Left to right: Black slash effect tights, £8; Black Suspender Tights: £8; Black Studded Opaque Tights, £10; Black Paisley Net Tights, £10

When we spoke to Alison Hammond, she said that she absolutely loved her legs and took every opportunity to show them off. If you love your legs, why not adorn them with a pair of our gorgeous tights that have been made especially for taller women, and available up to size 32! The Henry Holland-esque suspender tights have been a fashion staple ever since Cheryl Cole was seen in a pair. Perfect for those of you who aren't afraid to wear skirts above the knee!

Team them with any of our midi or tunic dresses for a gorgeously fashion forward look!

What do you like to emphasise when it comes to fashion? Let me know in the comments.

Lots of love,

Lauren xx

Ask Lauren: Tum Friendly Dresses!

Hey guys! Every now and again I get a question from one of you regarding fashion advice. While I'm not a professional stylist a la Gok Wan or Trinny & Susannah, I'll still help when I can! Recently I received this on twitter:

I'm also someone with a large belly, so I understand how you feel! Personally, the kind of dresses I gravitate towards are ones with an empire line shape - they are fitted at the bust, and the waist is higher up on the body. This means the fabric flows over your tummy meaning you can go about your day knowing you look great without feeling self-conscious!

Luckily, Yours have some lovely dresses that have this precise shape, so I've picked out my favourites...

Purple Floral Print Maxi, £30

This beautiful floral maxi is available in a myriad of colours and florals, and all with the beautiful empire cut that is so flattering for us belly-heavy ladies! My favourite is this purple version.

Charcoal Gaga Sleeve Dress, £19

For an empire style dress with sleeves, our gaga dresses are perfect. And most of you agree, as most colour options are all but sold out completely! The waist is defined under the bust, and the skirt is gathered under the waist and at the hips, giving more coverage to larger tummies.

Black Embellished Babydoll Dress, £18 

Our black babydoll has been an incredible success and it's easy to see why - it's completely glamorous and 100% flattering. The skirt flares out from straight under the bust, meaning you'll never have to worry about showing the outline of your belly. For you taller ladies, it may be best to team with leggings if you're wary of showing too much leg.

Floral Asymmetric Hem Dress, £35

Another babydoll dress, this one is definitely more of a summer daytime feel. I have actually tried this on myself, and it looks stunning. If you're short, then this is great to wear as a dress with bare legs or sheer tights!

What do you think of my picks? I'd love to hear from you! You can comment, tweet or facebook me. Speak to you soon!

Lauren xx