The Cotton Crop GF6650CTOR The Cotton Crop is a cute little top for women from plus sizes 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x and 5x

It is funny I am 5 ft. 4 inches and weigh 220 lbs. I am big. Ok plus size, however I feel small inside. Even when I look into the mirror adjusting my clothing, I believe I am looking at a smaller version of myself. It is funny I have always felt that way, until recently.

You see, my friend has a small pool and he is great at maintaining the waters clarity. Recently the pool developed a small algae problem, which he found difficult to solve. He was talking to me beside the pool about his dilemma with his apartment rental tenant who wanted to pay a small amount every three months and not one big lump sum for the year (which was the original contract). The more he talked to me about this the more he realized that he was dealing with small issues rather than the big picture. He compared his inner conflict with the pool. He had tried small dosages of pool chemicals when it really needed to have a complete big overhaul.

I saw him the other day and he told me the tenant had moved out. I said, What? He told me he had talked to his tenant and told him it was not working out for the two of them. He recommended an apartment close by he could rent by the month. Shortly after that an older couple, friends of his parents were in town and needed an apartment (his apartment is in 1 block from the city hospital) while the husband was going through chemotherapy. They signed a year contract and paid in advance. I was thinking perfect timing or bigger thinking.

How is the pool?, I said and he replied, Crystal clear! Just like me.

I went home and thought about his luck or had he just read The Secret. I told myself to stop focusing on the smaller issues and think big. Small packages are easy to open but they take more time and effort. So, I am feeling my way out of my small skin and standing big, visible and plus size.

Living life large has its challenges. I know. I love my sister, she is of generous proportions.

Generous Fashions new collection is all about looking and feeling so good you get compliments. You are no longer invisible.

This spring I am sending you out into the workplace, the neighborhood and the social scene with 18 new fabrics and styles. I listened. The basic collar shirt now come in tunic length. The single button down cover up jacket come in a lightweight acrylic knits.

Since I have definite ideas of what looks good on a larger woman, I always produce my own fabrics. I insist on quality fabric, sophisticated color combinations, artistic detailing and comfort. This is my secret to supporting you in becoming visible, feeling positive and attracting what is your natural right: compliments. Wow you look sensational today! Now you are part of The Secret, too!

See you online,

Stephen Hadley
Chief Designer

Looking in the mirror and seeing a stylish plus sized woman makes me feel good about myself. I believe clothes are not just a cover but a reflection of taste and of course mood. It is the perception of oneself that is the key ingredient to making it. I love the way I look and feel most days! Especially today. And stick and stones may break my bones -------- but not today.

Thursday was shopping day and I drove to the local organic food co-op. I made my way through the store, talked to the regulars and loaded up my cart. I really like to go food shopping at the co-op. Its a challenge to find low fats, no sugar added foods. (However I would much rather be shopping for new clothes - specially a 2x shirt or blouse!) So I took my cart full of fresh veggies and fruits and cage free eggs to the register and paid the check-out clerk.

Upon leaving the store, I headed straight to my car. Usually I make a stop by the thrift store because I can find a garment that fits, but not today. As I pushed my cart, enjoying a surprisingly warm day, the wheel of the cart stumbled on a rock. Some of my food fell to the ground, and I realized the little rock had caused this. I moved the rock and to my surprise the 7 grain bread had fallen out and I had run over it with the cart. Instead of heading back to the co-op to replace it, I decide to just throw it away and continue on. It was such a nice day! Nothing was going to get in my way ....... not even a rock in a soft place.
Stitch In Time GF2276IKXL The Stitch In Time for women looks for plus size clothing features our memorable stitching technique.

"Secretly Chic Knit Jacket" GF9907ACBK Our 5'6"model is a size 20 or 1x and she is wearing a M/L.

Recently, my dermatologist removed several large potentially cancerous moles from my chest. Normally, I would look into the mirror only after I was dressed and make some quick clothing adjustments. Then out the door! Now - undressed - I really had to look at myself in the mirror so I could easily change the bandages.

At first when I looked in the mirror at myself I was definitely uncomfortable. As I learned to look -in- and not -at- I soon discovered something great. It was me. In healing my skin back, I ended up nurturing my inner opinion of myself.

I stopped judging my ugly places that always left me feeling , One Day, and refocused my critical eye on what plus size clothing looked good on me. As I gave myself more time to select clothes for the day I made better choices. And I started feeling good.

Suddenly friends said (which I thought was silly at the time), -There is something different about you? And I was thinking -yes- I have four less moles and? What was coming through was my contentment. In healing myself I had actually come across to the otherside and I began to feel it.