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Fashion Advice

Sure, we’ve got wedding dress shopping advice and guides for plus-sized folks… but Offbeat Wed’s fashion coverage includes SO much more, like tuxedo alternatives for grooms, clothes for genderqueer and nonbinary folks, lots of very unique wedding shoes, and more!

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Fun with long line bras: A plus size round-up

One thing I have learned from this experience is that you need to be flexible with your size. Your bra size is only your bra size for normal bras. We all go to the store and pick out our favorite brand or style and don’t even question our sizes. In specialty bras, your bra size is just a starting point. I do recommend having a professional fitting if you haven’t had one done recently — you might be surprised (I know I was when I had it done). Don’t be afraid to size up and size down in both the cups and the bands. Every brand sizes differently! And if you are buying online make sure to double check the return policy!

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What to wear when I don’t want a dress or a suit?

You want to look good at your wedding, but you also want to look like YOU, instead of someone wearing a costume. So WTF do you wear if you’re not girly, but you’re also not into butch formalwear?

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The other side of the veil: one bridal shop employee shares her perspective

For four summers during my college years, I worked at a bridal and formal dress salon — it was one of my favorite jobs.

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How to deal with gifted accessories that just don’t go

“I have a question that is probably going to make me sound really mean, but here goes: how do I gracefully turn down offers of jewelry or other accessories to wear on my wedding day?”