Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a fashion buyer? To get to browse the industry’s latest trends and try to pick out the ones that customers will be most excited to see on the racks? Well that’s exactly what I’ll get to do at the upcoming Las Vegas buying show, which is one of the biggest shows for plus size clothing!

While picking out the looks that I want to bring to the Greater LA Woman shelves is exciting, there is more to fashion buying than meets the eye! I’ll be facing the blazing desert heat of Las Vegas, and retreating to air-conditioned convention centers FULL of clothing to pick out looks for winter 2010 and Spring 2011! Many people don’t realize that most clothing vendors take orders 3-6 months in advance, so the clothes we buy now won’t be available to our customers until late October or after. Can you imagine what trends are going to be hot for Spring next year?  This is where I go to find out what the designers decided about that!  No matter what they decided, I’ll make sure to pick clothes I know my shoppers will love!  With this show happening twice a year, I get to go through the buying process once again in February, when I’ll be picking out new looks for the Summer and Fall seasons 2011.

These shows are super important – not only to refresh our inventory and keep current on the best new designs in plus size fashions, but they’re also a great way for me to mingle with other people in the industry. In order to attend the show, you are required to either own a store or be involved in the clothing/apparel industry in some capacity. I will be surrounded by other people who are doing what I’m doing, and we can exchange insights into what product lines have the best fit, wear well, deliver on time, and are the ones almost that almost all customers seem to love!

I’m getting really excited about this upcoming show. I’ll be focusing on new designs in women plus size clothing lines as well as shopping from trusted store favorites like Citron, Tianello, Fenini, and Alex Avening.  And – I’ll sneak a peek at the other women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, as well as lingerie, foundations, jewelry, shoes, hats and other accessories while I am there. We see lines from all over the US and items from countries like Canada, Israel, and other locations worldwide. With approximately 100,000 people coming into town for the show, Vegas will be buzzing with fashion buyers and sellers!

Picking a flattering, comfortable swimsuit can sometimes seem like a huge task. Finding plus size swimsuits can be even more tricky because many of today’s swimsuits are made to be compression suits. Choose a suit that will offers the coverage you are looking for with a flattering cut for your personal shape ranging from high cut, medium cut, a “girl leg”, shorts, a sheath cut, and suits that have either attached or detachable skirts.

With a great base of well-fitting clothes in your closet, you can accessorize these pieces with the newest trends. Pair your basic top and pants with a big bright handbag or a pair of large earrings. Mix and match your classic pieces and trendy accessories to keep things interesting!

Buying clothes that really fit and flatter your body will make you look and feel like a million bucks.  When you buy items that have classic lines which are made to fit you, you will not only look great, but you will keep those items in your closet for years and years to come.  Making [...]

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