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"  Hello Ladies: This week Jennifer from Raleigh, North Carolina says: You are so inspiring. What else are some great ideas for us plus size women to wear, especially for going out? I&amp;#039;m also a size 18. A girl&amp;#039;s night out can bring instantly bring a smile\u2014and a frown\u2014to any plus size girls. Going out attire that just doesn&amp;#039;t fit is probably the single biggest culprit behind most of the muffled crying you hear in fitting rooms at any given moment. Things to remember: a) You are not alone, b) stop comparing your body to those of your friends, it won&amp;#039;t do you any favors, and c) it is absolutely possible to find an outfit!  For a dinner and a movie with the girls, try a blazer, t-shirt and a great pair of shorts. I know shorts are a big ordeal for bigger girls, but I just recently picked up a pair of brown tweed wool shorts at Gap. They are a great fit and the perfect length. If the occasion calls for a dressier option, I would suggest a flirty dress. Calvin Klein has a great black frock with a chain detail that will see you through those dressy (but not so dressy) occasions. Finally there is the dreaded cocktail dress. It&amp;#039;s the dress that matters most because it must see you through some of the most important functions of your life\u2014weddings, parties and work events. Instinct might tell you to buy a basic black dress, which isn&amp;#039;t entirely wrong. Every girl needs a great black dress. But I say add some color to your wardrobe; try Avenue&amp;#039;s shawl collar draped dress in red or purple. It&amp;#039;s sure to flatter and brighten up your closet. Hope that helps! Let me know how your shopping goes!!! -Ashley Your BIG GIRL IN A SKINNY WORLD  Email Ashley here! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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