Book Review: Keeping it Curvy, Confident, Chic by Marie Denee

Keeping it Curvy, Confident, Chic. by Marie Denee

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    In a previous podcast, we talked about how many people are not aware of the most

appropriate way to dress for business settings (Interviews, Business mixers, etc).  My 

thoughts wandered to think that if people of smaller sizes can’t (or don’t) dress for 

business occasions, how can my larger, curvy self do it without looking ridiculous or 

boring.    

     For the record, my name is Monika, I am a size 18 (depending on the jeans), and I can’t 

stand shopping.  I have been considered “Plus Size” since longer than I remember (like 

when “plus size” began at a size 14). The process of shopping is a chore for me. The 

frustration trying to find appropriate business outfits leads me to not shop at all. Real Talk, 

Its difficult for a girl like me to look my age in what seems like a fashion world that 

assumes a size over 16 means you  should dress like either a school matron or so 

inappropriately that no one wants to hang out with you.  Looking  at the the traditional 

options while trying to maintain my personality is hard work to me.

Thank goodness for Marie Denee of The Curvy Fashionista!

           Her e-book, Keeping it Curvy, Confident, Chic is a godsend for folks like me. Denee

breaks down not only the best places to get plus size fashions, it also tells folks like me

(the fashion deficient) the tips and tools EVERY Girl should know before trying to shop and 

dress like a grown up.   I’m sure some of the rules were known by some people: Buy a good 

bra, always have a Little Black Dress (LBD). But for me, I thought that bigger sizes had 

different rules. Probably because of the consistent marketing discouraging to today’s 

women.

    This book addresses all of  that.  Its an overall great guide to the when, where and what 

of Shopping. And did I mention that it has DISCOUNT CODES!!!   

    I would like to personally thank Marie Denee for providing a great guide to help folks 

through the task of actually getting clothes that flatter. I am actually getting excited… well 

at least I don’t dread it as much. 

Pick up your copy at the Curvy Confident Chic Website