It seems like it doesn't even need to be said. But who are we kidding? We wish each other Happy Holidays, but they usually end up being a lot more stressful than enjoyable. December Holidays (in the Northern Hemisphere) are all about bringing light into a time when the days are short, the nights are long, and the weather is cold and messy. And we expect ourselves to spend weeks in the dark working hard to create the impending magical experience.  I can relax and enjoy The Holidays when... I've bought, wrapped, and shipped all the presents, I've decorated my home even if I live alone ..read more

Instructions from a 75 yr old woman is love you right now. Invest in you right now - a facial, new lipstick, some Vikki Vi and live it up. While dropping pounds may please your doc (and I’m giving no medical advice here) how you feel about you is inside yourself. Let self love be your looking glass. More ..read more

We often talk about hero pieces - those garments that make an outfit fabulous. I'm thinking of eye catching pieces like print jackets and sheer cardigans, as well as artwear like sheer toppers from Sterling, and silk kimonos from Citron. When you wear a hero piece, you get a smile on your face and loads of compliments. More ..read more

Even if you travel for work fairly often, it's still a big deal. You have to be on every second you're not recovering from the day in your hotel room. Maybe you have clients to impress, or maybe it's the bigwigs from your own company. Or both. Dress and pack accordingly. More ..read more

I reply to the comments on our Facebook ads, and we get so much love. And hate. Hoo boy, do we get hate. I even have a stock response letting people know that commenting, "I don't want to see your ads," actually makes FB think you want to see more of our ads. Some people object to bright colors and prints. Others have an issue with yet more black, stretchy clothes. OK, so first up: Vikki Vi Classics aren't just any stretchy black clothes. Sure, for decades so many plus size clothing options were black and spandex. But these aren't that. With our classics, the color doesn't fade. I've ..read more

Shopping for plus size clothing has led to some of the most frustrating experiences of my life. I know you can relate. The sheer lack of options as recently as 15 years ago is wonderfully unthinkable now. But we still can't quite believe that shopping for clothes won't leave us exhausted and cranky.  And those of us who are new to wearing plus sizes are completely flummoxed by the whole thing. If we're shopping online, we have a dizzying array of choices. But shopping with a new-to-you brand means that you're taking a gamble. Is the garment well-made? Will it fit? It's a mystery unti ..read more

Usually we add a few pieces to our wardrobe each season. But there are some instances where you really do have nothing to work with. Maybe... your weight has changed, you're changing careers, you're moving to a company with a different dress code than you're used to, you've retired, you've relocated to a different climate, you've had it with your current wardrobe, and have decided to shake things up. It's a daunting task, but you can take it as slowly as you need to. Like a lot of things, this is a matter of putting a bunch of effort into figuring it out, and then it gets a lot easier ..read more

I get it. Even I have some shlumpy clothes for when I just can't deal anymore. It feels good to give myself a break. But it feels lousy to know I'm wearing clothes that I wouldn't wear out of the house. Especially when I decide to wear them outside anyway. It's just a quick trip to the supermarket after all. Where I'll be seen by dozens of people. Maybe even my worst frenemy. Oops. We all use fashion as armor when we go to work, or to a party. When we get home and it's time to relax, we remove our armor. Then we put on the most comfortable, yet ego destroying clothes we can ..read more

We know that Vikki Vi clothes are investments. I don't use that word lightly. If you buy a garment that you can wear weekly for several years (or a couple of decades), that's an investment. You may call it an investment in your wardrobe, but you can also look at it as in investment in not having to spend the time and energy to replace your black pants every year or so. And let's not forget Cost Per Wear, which is ultimately higher with inexpensive fast fashion.  Making that up front investment can seem like an big hurdle. And I get that not everyone prioritizes their wardrobe, b ..read more

You don't see a lot of shoulder pads these days. Shoulder pads were such a big thing back in the 80s that some people think they're out of style. But there's a reason why we use them in some of our tops and dresses. Customers tend to have a lot of questions about them, like... Seriously? Yes. This isn't a retro thing or a behind-the-times thing. When we use shoulder pads, it's for a very good reason. OK, so what's the reason? The knit fabrics that we use (Classic, Slinky Classic, and Jersey) are known for their drape. They move beautifully - as long as they have something to hang from. Some of ..read more