Ami Clubwear

2.26.2010 @ 3:05 pm UTC by lilah wild

Ami Clubwear zipper bootsThis catalog touts itself as “the positive place for girls” while offering loads of short, tight, ‘n shiny – and some everyday basics, too. Floral batwing one-shoulder minidresses, sweater tunics and ruffled cardigans, leggings with all kinds of crazy prints/patterns/laces all over them, teeny little miniskirts, bikinis and one-pieces, and the beautifying extends into clip-in locks of hair, wigs, and Nyx cosmetics. Candy-striped spike heels and faux-suede scrunch booties can be found in the shoe section, and the accessories include fedoras, tiaras, cinch belts, fringy knit scarves, and gigantic bags for slogging around glamorously during the day.

Look From London

2.23.2010 @ 8:02 pm UTC by lilah wild

Look From London wings tightsWildly patterned hosiery in plaid, candystripes, houndstooth, paisleys, harlequin diamonds, crocheted flowers, peacock feathers, floral snakeskin, Pucci print, explosions of flowers, psychedelia, gothic iron gates, psalms, AND they feel they need a separate page of “novelty” tights! (which is where they put the cherry bombs and acid-green French toile.) Queen sizes available!

Very Merry Seamstress

2.16.2010 @ 5:07 pm UTC by lilah wild

Very Merry Seamstress pirate frock coatA gigantic catalog of handmade historical clothing and beyond for men and women, from Marie Antoinette ensembles to anime costumes. Full of gowns browsable by era, kids’ outfits, and things for pirates and brides, as well as harder-to-find key dressup bits: Elizabethan partlets, maternity bodices, a page of “underskirt devices,” elaborate neck ruffs, bodice jewels, wedding circlets, all the period-appropriate hats, velvet jester hose that offer the option of coordinating codpieces if that’s the kind of guy you are. Custom is extremely welcome.

Monif C

1.8.2010 @ 8:41 am UTC by lilah wild

Monif C plus size zipper trenchcoatPlus-sized fashion centering on cocktail finery, in particular a wildly versatile “Marilyn Convertible Dress” that ties into a multitude of different looks. Batwing styles, ruching, zebra print gowns, a fun mix of vintage vs. 80’s inspirations.

In the Mood Intimates

12.28.2009 @ 10:33 pm UTC by lilah wild

In The Mood Intimates pink cami setLingerie that balances practicality with seduction, offering lacy bedroom froof alongside everyday undies and shapewear. Arianne, Fantasie, Freya, Carnival, Chantelle, and others share catalog space with the likes of Hanes and Spanx and the low-rise solutions of Miss Oops. Full-figured and maternity designs, sports bras, spiffy bra straps, camis, body tape to make sure plunging necklines stay in place, washing bags, all the essentials plus a fun-sounding product called Cleavage Cupcakes.

Betty Buccaneer/Nicole Katherine Designs

12.17.2009 @ 9:41 pm UTC by lilah wild

Betty Buccaneer plus size retro pinup wiggle dressRetro fashion inspired by the forties (and a little bit of fifties): puff-sleeved blouses, sailor suits, polka-dotted halters, wide-legged trousers, floral and leopard wiggle interrupted with some Parisian cafe print, and there’s at least one voluminous swing dress finished with Day of the Dead ruffles. Custom welcome and it looks like vintage-style bikinis with all the trimmings are possible.

Glamour World

12.9.2009 @ 4:36 pm UTC by lilah wild

Glamour World leopard catsuitThis Australian shop has specialized in plus-sized lingerie for over 30 years, and it is bustier heaven. Tons of styles from busked longline sweethearts boned for tightlacing to satin’n'lace gloriously tawdry 80’s bedroom confections, generally running from size 8 up through 26. Catsuits, shelf bras, tight little minidresses, thongs and french knickers, thigh-high stockings, a page of PVC, lots of sexy little things and they’re also crossdresser/trans friendly.