"Where can I find plus size formal wear?" Includes prom dresses, wedding dresses, etc.

There are several places you can look for plus size formal wear such as prom dresses or wedding gowns. Give these sites a look:

• Bloomingdale's
• ChicStar -- Some very cute retro/vintage style dresses on there that might be good for prom or other special occasions.
• City Chic
• Collectif -- UK. Like ChicStar, they have retro/vintage style dresses.
• Crimson Empress -- Gorgeous handmade custom wedding gowns, formal gowns, and shrugs.
• Curvety -- Both formal gowns and wedding gowns.
• David's Bridal -- Both formal gowns and wedding gowns.
• Deb's -- Juniors prom gowns.
• Dillard's -- Formal wear.
• Domino Dollhouse -- A few semi-formal options.
• Forever21+ -- Prom dresses and accessories.
• Fashion to Figure
• Figuresque
• Igigi -- Prom and bridal gowns.
• JC Penney
• Jessica McClintock -- Prom and bridal gowns up to size 18.
• Loop18 -- Prom dresses.
• Macy's -- Prom dresses.
• Nordstrom -- Prom and bridal gowns.
• Pin-Up Girl Clothing -- Retro/vintage style formal dresses.
• Platipuses -- Original handmade prom dresses.
• Plus Size Fix 
• Pulp Up -- France. Gothic, "darkwear," and retro/vintage style dresses.
• Roaman's -- Prom and bridal gowns.
• The Rose Dress -- Probably the biggest selection of formal, prom, and bridal gowns that I've found.
• Saks Fifth Avenue -- Prom/evening gowns.
• Sonsi
• Stop Staring! -- Retro/vintage style dresses.
• Swak Designs -- A few special occasion dresses.
• Torrid

You'll find a wide range of designs and prices at these sites. You can also check out locations for several of these stores that are near you. Don't overlook department stores, either. Many times they will have a great selection of plus size prom or special occasion dresses!
-Shelby

The dreaded Chub-Rub

Here are some tips to help with or prevent chub-rub (which is the rubbing and chafing of chubby thighs against one another during long walks or duration of activity):

• Cut off the lower legs of a pair of pantyhose.
• Spanx or other similar shapewear.
• Lightweight cycling or other small, thin, stretchy shorts. Men's boxer briefs are good, too.
• BodyGlide (or deodorant sometimes helps) applied to the area.
• Baby powder, talcum powder, or corn starch applied to the area (tends to need re-applied over time).
• Monistat Soothing Care anti-chafing powder-gel.

If you have some tips to share on this topic, feel free to let me know! I'll add it to the list.

-Shelby

How to submit.

I get a lot of questions from followers having trouble submitting. Here is a step-by-step guide to submitting a photo. This will work for text/link/quote submissions as well.

STEP ONE!

 From the tumblr homepage, click on "submit."

STEP TWO!

Read the rules of submission. This is very important! Your submission will not get published if it does not follow the rules of submission.
Once you've read the rules, you'll see a box that says "Submit a Text Post." If you click on the writing, a drop-down menu will appear, like in the photo above. Select what type of submission you want to make (in this example, I will show you a photo post).

STEP THREE!

Click on "Browse" and your photo files will come up. Click on the photo you want to submit. In the text box, type in whatever information you want to include. For example, you can tell us where you got your outfit, where you wore it, etc. Don't forget to include your size!
Next, you'll need to check the box that says "I accept the Terms of Submission."
If you want to add tags to your submission, you can select them from the list provided.
When you are satisfied with your submission, click "Submit."

STEP FOUR!

If you see this come up on your screen, your submission has been entered!
If you don't see this, start over and try again. Tumblr may be having the hiccups.

Again, this particular example was for a photo submission, but it will essentially be the same for text/link/quote submissions as well.

-Shelby