It's been a tough year for plus size fashion. As many visitors to this site may know Dana Buchman's parent company (Liz Claiborne) sold Dana Buchman to Kohl's and needless to say what they carry at Kohl's is not going to be able to compare with what is sold at Saks.
Looking for plus size career wear? Ellen Tracy used to be the go to brand for quality, well tailored pieces suitable for work but Ellen Tracy's new owners recently discontinued the plus size line and even more recently the entire line was forced into bankruptcy leaving the upscale professional plus size woman Marina Rinaldi and Lafayette 148.
Looking for special occasion or evening seperates? Well, there is still Carmen Marc Valvo and Lafayette 148 does really unique pieces for evenings - another choice for the more mature plus size woman would be Spencer Alexis but guess what? They went under recently.
Looking for plus size casual clothing? Well if Ellen Tracy was the queen of quality plus size career wear then Eileen Fisher is undoubtedly the queen of casual. Her pieces never go out of style are easily cared for and are made to coordinate with many other pieces in her line.
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