Fall Factor

Curvy Gals ShouldnT Be Afraid To Embrace The Looks Of The Season, Says Plus-Size Fashion Blogger And Social-Media Maven Katie Sturino.

- Katie Sturino

I’ve heard all the “rules” of plus-size dressing: Stick to slimming all black, always go for draped styles, stay away from head-to-toe prints and horizontal stripes, and don’t even think about wearing cropped tops or short shorts. But where’s the fun in that? The number of brands that make my size (14 to 16, depending on the designer) is painfully low, especially considering that about 68 percent of women in the United States wear a size 14 or up. But I’m not about to follow those dowdy guidelines; I love fashion, and I am here for it.