was wondering if you could have Plus Size Women on Rachel Ray Show/ with clever ideas to hide the middle stomach, or behind...I am plus size and always looking to find great idea, specially with summer here, and having to wear less clothing but still look pretty..I don't wear shorts or skirts, as I have bad legs due to knee replacement and bad veins, so I like covering my legs up..thanks any help would be great..love the show and love what you do, Thanks Kitkat in Sanford, Maine.

does this mean that Rachel may do a Plus Size Fashion Show?

I would love a plus size fashion show!! I'm a 2x it's difficult to figure out what will look O.K.!!! I would love to look Great!!!

I Love the Show idea!! Plus size women are the norm. I would love to see real clothes for real women . I am a plus size gal and proud of it. I AM NOT FAT I'M PLUS SIZE!!!! I'd love to be on that show and half of American women would too! Rachael your ratings would go sky high. No one wants to address this subject. But please do!!

I'm horrified that a size 14 is considered a plus size! I think it's a government conspiricy to get all of us to eat less so they can convert food into fuel. it's a shame, a damn shame!

It would really be great to see a show where those of us who are challenged to find clothes that fit would be the focus. I am only 5 feet tall and a plus on top of it. I have difficulty finding everything from a properly fit bra to pants that all don't look 'granny' pants. Greta Help!

Hsy Gretta, I have been a plus size woman for years. I would love to see more styles that are fun & fashionable for the 40+ but young at heart woman............HELP!!!!!!

Well, Rechel is a size 6 and she sure looks like a plus size woman!

Ok, let's start from the ground up. Even though I'm sure you've heard it before, a heel

is a trick that will deceive even the most discerning eye. I'm very, very short and

I simply do not leave the house in less than 4-inch heels. While 4 inches might be pushing it

for your everyday life, find a really classic 2 ½-inch heel that you can be comfortable in

and invest in a couple colors. If you tailor your pants to the bottom of your heel,

you'll gain a whole two inches on your leg. Look for higher rise trousers in classic,

wide-leg cuts. While they might not be the trendiest of trendy, a classic trouser never

goes out of style, and, if you do it right, could not look further from "granny." Longer tops (hitting at or a little below the hip) will elongate your torso and if you pair that simple, basic look back to a hip jacket that ends at the waist (leaving the longer top

hitting below that), you'll be classic and current. Investing in the basics will enable you to find fun pieces like cropped blazers and cardigans that can jazz up your otherwise simple--but elegantly tailored and flattering--wardrobe.



Happy Shopping! -Gretta

If you've been shopping the plus size market for years, you probably know the usual haunts. When I'm feeling like I'm in a style rut, the first thing I do is hit the mall and scope how the mannquins are dressed in my favorite stores. If you're not feeling confident enough in your own choices, look to the professionals! Merchandisers are very good at their jobs and usually know how to put together a killer look. If your mall specialty stores aren't living up to your standards, my favorite website for curvy women is www.kiyonna.com. Their return policy for regular priced merchandise is money-back guarantee, so if you're nervous about ordering online without seeing things first, you can rest assured that you can always return what you don't want. When it comes to online shopping, sometimes having bigger eyes than your stomach can handle is a good thing: order a bunch, try it on at your leisure and in your own mirror, and return what doesn't work! You might spend five bucks on the return shipping, but, if you get a few great looks out of that, it's totally worth it! There's NO reason why a fabulous 40+ curvy woman can't dress to the nines in today's hottest styles, so, get going!