Skip to content

Food & Drink

Pretty and Print-Happy Plus-Size Women’s Clothing Made in Seattle

By Seattle Mag March 27, 2014

0414poppy

This article originally appeared in the April 2014 issue of Seattle magazine.

!–paging_filter–pFinding the right fit is a challenge for many women, but even more so for those who identify as plus size. Despite the demand, the supply of fashionable, well-made and, most importantly, well-fitted clothing in sizes 14 and up is hard to come by. Enter wedding gown designer Olga Szwed, of Bellevue’s La Belle Rêve, whose newest endeavor, Poppy Bloom, aims to fill that void. “I think the fashion world has ignored curvy consumers for a long time,” Szwed says. “It’s slowly changing, but not fast enough.” Each season, starting this spring, Szwed, and business partners Svetlana Petculescu and Lindsey Tabor, will release a collection of dresses and, eventually, separates in “whimsical prints, timeless shapes and flattering silhouettes” for sizes 14–24W, all made in Seattle and priced at $200 or less. “I believe that every woman wants to accentuate her best features,” Szwed says, “and ultimately have fun with fashion and feel beautiful.” Available online only at a href=”http://www.poppyandbloom.com” target=”_blank”poppyandbloom.com/a./p

 

Follow Us

Lots of Questions About Nordstrom Merger Proposal

Lots of Questions About Nordstrom Merger Proposal

Deal calls for merger with Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool

You’ve probably heard the news that the Nordstrom family, led by Erik and Pete Nordstrom, wants to enter into an agreement with Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool to sell all outstanding shares of the company for $23 per share in cash, or $380 billion...

Costco Hikes Membership Fees

Costco Hikes Membership Fees

The company last raised the price in 2017

I love shopping at Costco. Sure, our household doesn’t always need 18 tubes of toothpaste at once, but that’s a small price to pay for the savings. Even just one purchase — a computer, for instance — can recoup a basic membership fee. Rumors have been swirling for years that the company would raise its…

16 Local Gifts for a Seattle Mother's Day

16 Local Gifts for a Seattle Mother’s Day

A funny candle, a meaningful necklace, and the best sundae in town

Let's talk about Mother's Day. It's a holiday that can feel a tad complex. Maybe you're planning to spoil your mom with a spa day, or maybe you're finding ways to honor her memory or handle some tricky emotions. No matter how you choose to celebrate, we’ve rounded up some fun and local gift ideas.

15 Valentine’s Day Gifts

15 Valentine’s Day Gifts

Fleece slippers, chocolate figs, and The Book of Love

Who doesn’t want to celebrate love and make someone (anyone!) feel special? So, whether you’re all in or not so much, if you’re looking for gift ideas, here are a few to consider...