Simply Be Discount Code – 2 Day Lingerie Event Starts NOW!
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Oh it’s an exciting week here at Simply Be! Not only are we giving away 10 gorgeous snoods, but we’re also giving you a fabulous discount code to use on your plus size lingerie shopping!
Today’s Simply Be Discount Code is WHHR2
Right now, you get 20% of all shapewear – and that includes Gok Wan’s famous collection, exclusively for Simply Yours! So take control of your curves, right in time for the party season with 20% of all shapewear – today only!
Get another exclusive Simply Be Discount Code Tomorrow!
Tomorrow, we’ll give you another exclusive Simply Be discount code! It might be for bras, it might be for knickers – it might even be for nightwear. We’re not
telling, you’ll have to pop back tomorrow to fnd out what it is!
Remember, time is of the essence ladies. You only have today to use your Simply Be discount code and get 20% of all shapewear!
Top tips from the plus size community!
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Okay, so this week we decided to do a style special packed with top tips from curvy women. So we sent a tweet out to the plus size community, inviting them to get involved – and the response was overwhelming!
Everyone said something different, but it all came down to one thing - wear what you love and love what you wear! For plus size women, fashion is about being yourself, knowing what works for you and holding your head high. Don’t listen to the rules, don’t be afraid to follow the trends and most importantly, don’t wear anything you’re not 100% happy in!
Here’s what the girls had to say…
‘Work your clothes, don’t let your clothes work you 
D They’re an extension of your personality so just roll with it D xxx’ @MessyCarla
‘Your curves and your clothes define you. So be yourself. Be true.’ @Vanoue3
‘Embrace your curves and work what your momma gave ya!!!’ @MatronJo
‘Wear what makes you feel happiest and most ready to face the world.’ @lapocketrocket
‘Embrace your curves… If you’re not working with them, you’re working against yourself.’ @BoomBands
‘My style tip is be confident when wearing an outfit. Wear confidence like a piece of clothing ’ @LaCara91
‘Don’t follow the the “rules” unless they make you feel amazing. No point wearing a wide belt and bootcut jeans if you feel wrong!’ @ChatterMonkey
‘Dress for yourself, no one else.. Break the ‘fat girls should’t wear’ rules. Wear what makes your feel beautiful!’ @katkins1982
Oh, and the other trend we saw – lingerie!
It’s an absolute essential for curvy women! Chances are, you need a little extra support, but it’s also great for shaping your figure – and we don’t just mean shapewear! Different bra styles can actually make your boobs look different, from full-cup teardrop shapes to the famed balconette roundness, your lingerie drawer deserves just as much attention as your wardrobe.
So if you haven’t done already, take a look at our plus size lingerie collection and follow these lovely ladies tips…
‘Start with good under garments!’ @LovelyLilac88
‘The best tip for curvy ladies is to chose good underwear, it gives you great shape and can make or break a good outfit’ @beckslayer
And one we didn’t expect…
‘Attach braces to your knickers…stops them rolling down’ @soggykipper
Big thanks to everyone who sent us a tip – you’re all gems!
Got another top tip?
Post it in the comments box – and don’t forget to follow @SimplyBeUK on Twitter and ‘like’ Simply Be Fashion on Facebook for more chances to get involved!
What bra are you?
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Since we’re talking lingerie this week, we thought you might like to try our ‘What Bra are you?’ Facebook quiz! Just answer a couple of quick questions and we’ll tell you what bra you’d be and why. Plus, we’ll pick out a selection of gorgeous plus size lingerie that we think will be so you!
Simply Be goes undercover!
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Hello ladies,
We’re doing something a little different this week. Instead of looking at the trends or following the latest celebrity look, we’re going undercover and looking at your lingerie! Because lingerie is the plus-size woman’s secret weapon!
Who says support can’t be pretty?
There’s a nasty rumour going round that full-figured women can’t get pretty lingerie. Well we’re here to tell you that’s a lie! If you’ve ever dipped into our plus-size lingerie collection, you’ll know it covers every woman’s wish! Cute, pretty, sassy or sexy – you can do it all with Simply Be’s lingerie collection!
Just look at the picture above. We’ve got bright colours, subtle blacks and every style you could want, including figure-fixing cheats… oh, yes, your lingerie is a tool and you can use it to your fashion advantage! From cinching waists to firming bums, pushing up boobs to keeping them under control – there’s always a sneaky lingerie piece to help you get the desired effect.
And of course, with Simply Be’s plus size lingerie collection, you won’t have any trouble finding the right size. Our range runs from a 30 to a 50 back and an A to a JJ cup, so you really can get the latest lingerie styles in your size. And there’s a handy fitting guide online to help you get a perfect fit. Oh, and it’s well worth watching our ‘measuring guide’ and ‘common problems’ videos to make sure you really do have the right fit.
A gorgeous starting point
So, you know you’ve got loads of gorgeous options in your size – now let’s put it all in perspective. Your lingerie is the starting point of every outfit. In fact, we’d go as far as to say that it can make or break an outfit. After all, there’s nothing worse than wearing a low cut dress and finding that your bra keeps popping into view.
So our advice is get a collection of plus size lingerie… plunge bras, balconette bras, t-shirt bras and maybe even a couple of figure fixing options for those special occasions (or indeed, your everyday looks, because you’ll be surprised just how comfortable they are). Multiway bras are important too. If you’re a busty woman, you may not get the support you need from a strapless bra but you can always attach clear straps to a multiway one!
Then once you’ve got a collection in place, match your bra to your outfit. Pick a colour and style that will complement what you’re wearing – you’ll be surprised just what a difference it’ll make. And though it’s tempting to wear those pretty or flirty bras everyday, try to resist – detailed bras will often show through light Summer layers, so save them for the right outfit!
And finally, remember that bras wear out just like every other piece in your wardrobe – but it’s not always blatantly obvious. Test your bras regularly to make sure they still fit. The back band will stretch over time, so move to a tighter hook if you feel you’re not getting the same support you did when you first bought it.
Life’s a beach!
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There’s been so much talk of sunshine and airports over the last couple of weeks that we just can’t get ‘holidays’ out of our heads. So guess what we’re talking about today – you got it, your holiday wardrobe! Starting of course, with beachwear, because let’s face it, most of us are planning little foray to the seaside this year, even if it’s just to Sunny Devon!
The plus-size debate
Choosing a beach look is infinitely more difficult for us curvy girls than it is for those skinny minnie’s, so we thought we’d give you a quick run through of your options – you know, show you what you can wear, how you can cover up if you’re not totally comfortable with your curves and let you in on a secret the stars would probably like to keep to themselves. How does that sound? Good? Then read on ladies!
The plus size bikini
Do you show your belly, don’t you show your belly? It’s the age-old debate for us plus size women. The answer depends on you and your figure. We don’t want to get caught up in the whole ‘shape’ debate, but if you’re an ‘hourglass’, you’ll probably be more comfortable in a bikini than an ‘apple’. At the end of the day, it all comes down to confidence. And if you feel good in a bikini, there’s no reason you shouldn’t wear one.
So we’ve chosen two gorgeous plus size bikinis to show you. The first, by famed lingerie brand Freya, is a must for big-busted ladies. As you’d expect from the bra experts, it gives great support. The halterneck style and soft cups are a great alternative to underwiring – and we think this colour combo is particularly slimming on a plus size figure.
For a more fun and frivolous bikini, turn to our beach-to-beach number. Polka dots are really in this season and the red is such an attention grabber. You can wear it with straps for extra support or strapless for a perfect tan.
The star secret
Now, you might have noticed that there’s a swimsuit in the gorgeous collection above priced at £122. Wow, that’s a lot of money! But before you cross it off your shopping list, take a minute to ponder just how good you want to look on the beach, because as the name suggest, this is a miracle worker!
The big claim? Look 10lbs lighter in 10 seconds. Surely enough to get the attention of every plus size lady around!
How does it do it? With all-over support and triple holding power! This little beauty is the kind of swimsuit you see on the stars, their secret to a beach perfect body. We’ve seen the results on a plus size figure for ourselves, but of course, you haven’t. So if you’re thinking about investing in a beach-gorgeous look, we say – ‘try it out’! Order it, try it on at home and if you don’t think it gives you £122 worth of gorgeous beach body, send it back in the same condition and we’ll give you a complete refund!
Cover ups
Beach dresses are a great way to cover up on the walk from the hotel to the beach. So if you’re a little shy of showing your plus size curves, maybe you should invest in one of our Joe Browns swim dresses. In bright prints and floral patterns, they’re the easy way to make a beach-bound style statement.
Of course, you could just as easily throw on a casual white shirt, any of your Simply Be Summer dresses or a pair of your favourite denim shorts. After all, covering up is easy the easy bit!
Trend-watch – peek-a-boo!
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Okay, so maybe we got a tad distracted by all the gorgeous Autumn/Winter trends strutting their way down the London Fashion Week catwalks. But now, we’re right back on track with one of the Spring’s biggest trends – peek-a-boo!
This look is all about showing a little skin, but just a little mind you. Slit sleeves, sheers layers, cut-out patterns, you name it, we’ve seen it on the catwalks… and in the Simply Be collection! So today’s blog isn’t just all about working the peek-a-boo trend – it’s about doing it the plus-size way!
Peek-a-boo and plus-size
When it comes to picking flattering trends for your Spring/Summer wardrobe, peek-a-boo probably isn’t one of your top choices – but it should be! Why? Because this trend is about finding your favourite bits and showing them off!
Let’s start from the top shall we? Backs and shoulders are probably the most popular way to wear the peek-a-boo trend – and it’s easy to see why! A flash of a back or a glimpse of a shoulder can be so very stylish – and whoever heard of a plus size lady with a complex about her shoulders? To do the trend this way, simply choose a back-cut top like this gorgeous blue number or cute holiday look like this shoulder-detail, Hawaiian piece!
Now onto the bust! You’ve got two options – go all-out glam with a front cut-out top like this glitzy party choice or play it down in a wide knit jumper! Whichever you choose, you’ll be right on-trend and never showing too much skin!
When it comes to arms, you can use peek-a-book styles to show them off or cover them up – the choice is yours! For example, this Mica Paris Catsuit will make your arms the centre of attention!
Or if you’re arm conscious, what about a subtle, ripped-sleeve top to flash a little skin without revealing too much? Maybe something like this gorgeous Jersey Split Sleeve Jumper? Or this cut-out shoulder top to draw the eye right away from your insecurities? You see, the peek-a-boo trend is plus-size heaven!
Now where were we? Oh yes – legs and feet. Well, you have to have a pair of pee-a-boo leggings – they’re this season’s essential leg-wear! And peek-a-boo is big in the shoe department too! From boots to sandals, flashing a little foot is the perfect way for a nervous plus-size lady to dip her toes into the peek-a-boo trend.
So all in all, peek-a-boo is the plus-points trend for plus-size ladies! Go out and wear it today!
The plus-size lingerie series!
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Lingerie, it’s a tricky one – especially if you’re plus-sized! Finding the right fit has to be your top priority… but that doesn’t mean you can’t have gorgeous, feminine designs too. You know, bubble-gum pink… hot fushia… dainty black… and so much more!
If you’ve got a curvy, plus-size figure, you’ve probably already encountered all the ‘quirks’ of shopping on the high street. That moment when you see something you absolutely love… then seconds later discover it’s not in your size. The troublesome fittings, the lack of support, the restrictive designs. Well, we’re here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that way.
So, over the coming weeks, maybe even months if you’re lucky, we’re going to show you all the gorgeous plus-size lingerie you could be wearing. And the best bit? Sizes go from 30-50, cups A-JJ – and we do support like the size experts we are!
Want a sneaky peak before we get started? Head on over the the Simply Be website!