Soda Firing Techniques, Tips and Soda Glaze Recipes is our gift to you when you sign up for your free Ceramic Arts Daily newsletter.

With so many different firing techniques available to choose from, all with their own set of requirements, it can be difficult decide which is best for your work, or intimidating to experiment with a new one. High-temperature atmospheric firing techniques, like soda, salt, wood and reduction, can be the most challenging to learn because of the many variables involved. To help you get started with soda firing, we’ve put together Soda Firing Techniques, Tips and Soda Glaze Recipes as a free gift. Inside, you will find articles and images from Ceramics Monthly that demonstrate the exciting aesthetic possibilities with soda firing and share practical technical information, soda glaze recipes, atmospheric slip recipes, soda glazing techniques and tips for firing a soda kiln.

Whether you’re looking for inspiration, investigating a new direction for surface techniques for your own ceramic art, or want some new tips and soda pottery glaze recipes to add to your repertoire, Soda Firing Techniques, Tips and Soda Glaze Recipes provides an excellent resource. There is something for beginners as well those with a more advanced understanding of the technique, so download your free copy of Soda Firing Techniques, Tips and Soda Glaze Recipes when you sign up for Ceramic Arts Daily today!

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Use the advice, recipes and images of the artists’ work presented here as a guide to the surfaces you’ll get with soda firing, but be sure to do some experimenting and make the technique your own!

Soda Firing Techniques, Tips and Soda Glaze Recipes includes the following articles:

	Soda Clay and Fire by Gail Nichols This excerpt from the book, Soda Clay and Fire, by ceramic artist Gail Nichols provides a primer on soda firing.
	More is More: Lorna Meaden by Stephanie Lanter Ceramic artist Lorna Meaden uses soda glazes and soda firing to accentuate her forms and slightly blur the inlaid slip patterns she uses to activate the surfaces.
	Lisa Hammond: Intuited Grace by Phil Rogers Along with an analysis of her work, this profile of ceramic artist Lisa Hammond includes slip and cone 12 slip and glaze recipes for soda firing.
	The Many Layers of Kiln Wash by John Britt Britt’s how-to article on kiln wash covers what it is, how it works, why it sometimes doesn’t work (and what to do about it), which kiln washes to use for soda firings and ways to avoid the image at left, the all too familiar flakes of kiln wash that drop onto your pieces and melt into glazes during the firing.

The 2010 Buyers Guide to Ceramic Supplies: A Studio Reference for Purchasing and Using Ceramic Supplies and Pottery Tools is our gift to you when you

For the studio potter or ceramic artist who needs supplies, the 2010 Buyers Guide to Ceramic Supplies: A Studio Reference for Purchasing and Using Ceramic Supplies and Pottery Tools is the place to look. This valuable resource contains information on how to buy porcelain, kick wheels, and slab rollers and how to get great results with plaster and plaster texture molds.

Did you ever wonder how much pottery clay you need to buy? Robin Hopper has a chart of all the pieces he makes in his studio and how much clay is needed for each and it’s included in 2010 Buyers Guide to Ceramic Supplies: A Studio Reference for Purchasing and Using Ceramic Supplies and Pottery Tools. You can use his chart or create your own so that the next time you want to make 10 mugs, 5 soup bowls and 2 casseroles, you’ll know just how much clay you’ll need.

If you’re into making ceramic glazes, check out the special effects that Darren Emenau, John Britt and Kenny Delio get. Or if you like working with commercially prepared ceramic glazes, Lisa Bare Culp and David Gamble provide some really cool techniques for adding depth and using low-fire reds. And Robin Hopper reveals how to get hundreds of colors and shares his technique for reticulation glazes. And what if you run out of a material in the middle of making a glaze? No problem because you’ll find a material substitution guide in the 2010 Buyers Guide to Ceramic Supplies.

If you’re looking to buy studio supplies, ceramic materials, or pottery tools, you’ll find the Company Directory and Geographic and Product Locator a really big help. With 285 companies, it’s the most complete directory of its kind for the studio potter. Find the companies close by or ones with interesting and unusual products that only a potter would dream of needing. Whether you are just getting into ceramics, or are a seasoned veteran, you will want to keep the 2010 Buyers Guide to Ceramic Supplies: A Studio Reference for Purchasing and Using Ceramic Supplies and Pottery Tools handy in your studio.

The 2010 Buyers Guide to Ceramic Supplies: A Studio Reference for Purchasing and Using Ceramic Supplies and Pottery Tools includes the following:

Darren Emenau’s Textured Ceramic Glazes
by Mandy Ginson
Darren Emenau loves the surfaces found in nature and has researched his technique to get an effect that looks like it came out of the woods or off a rock formation.

Kenny Delio’s Subtle Pottery Glazes
by Myra Bellin
Kenny Delio thinks of glazes as a skin, choosing matt glazes that are soft and supple, or shiny surfaces that appear wet and visceral.

Weights and Measures: Tracking the Amount of Clay Needed for your Pottery Projects
by Robin Hopper
How much clay do you need for a casserole or a mug? Here’s Robin’s chart of dozens of items he makes and how much clay is needed for each.

Mid-Range Reduction Glazes: Reformulating Glazes to Cone 6
by John Britt
John Britt points out that firing to cone 6 is cheaper, faster, and the results are almost indistinguishable from high fire.

The Potter’s Palette: A Useful Guide to Colorants for Ceramic Glazes
by Robin Hopper
Unless you use no color whatsoever in your work, you’ll want to keep this one handy on glaze-testing day.

Variations on a Ceramic Glaze Base
by Kristina Bogdanov
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have just a single set of ingredients for a whole bunch of glazes? Take a look at Kristina’s cone 5-9 oxidation/reduction results.

Buying Porcelain: A Guide to Purchasing Porcelain Pottery Clay
by Antoinette Badenhorst
Here’s some sage advice about how to determine whether porcelain is the clay you’re looking for — lots of tips to prevent some of the most common problems.

Kick Wheels: The Green Option for Pottery Wheels
by Bill Jones
If you have the itch to go green in your studio, you may be interested in getting a kick wheel. Choose between top of the line models and economical kits to make your own custom pottery wheels.

Choosing a Slab Roller
by Daryl Baird
Daryl Baird gives some guidelines on determining if a slab roller is right for you, and explains some of the different options available.


Low-Fire Electric Red Ceramic Glazes
by David Gamble
David Gamble discusses a red hot topic for many a ceramic artist: how to achieve reliable red ceramic glazes.

Adding Depth to Your Ceramic Glazes
by Lisa Bare Culp
Really bring your own style and voice forward when you start using techniques like pouring, carving and layering to create depth in the ceramic glaze surface

Designing with Texture: Incorporating Texture into your Pottery in the Design Stage
by Daniel Gegen
Dan Gegen explains how he begins working with texture before the construction process even begins, and therefore makes it integral to the design of the pot.

Reticulation Glazes for Pottery and Ceramic Art
by Robin Hopper
Robin Hopper explains how to formulate ceramic glazes to intentionally crawl and create reticulated surfaces resembling lichens, leopard coats, or lizard skin.

Perfect Plaster: How to Successfully Mix Plaster for Pottery Molds
by Bill Jones
Don’t be mystified by bad plaster. Get perfect results every time with a few simple tips.

Glossary of Common Ceramic Raw Materials
by Vince Pitelka
Confused about feldspars, clays, oxides, carbonates and silicates? Check out Vince’s list for a refresher.

Primary Function of Common Ceramic Raw Materials
Out of Kona F-4 and need a substitute? Here’s a list of what materials do what and their substitutes.

Geographic and Product Locator for Ceramic Supplies and Pottery Tools
Locate ceramic suppliers and ceramic equipment manufacturers in North America. Arranged by state/province and city; quickly find companies in 10 product categories.

Ceramic Suppliers Company Directory
Need to find ceramics supplies and pottery tools? Check out the world’s most complete directory of ceramic and pottery tool suppliers, ceramic equipment manufacturers and ceramic services for the ceramic studio artist.

The 2009 Buyers Guide to Ceramic Supplies and Materials is a studio reference you’ll return to again and again. And it’s yours free when you subscribe to Ceramic Arts Daily.

Labradorite cross pendant - Swarovski

A handmade silver cross pendant created from wrapped wire and three large light gray Swarovski® crystals, balanced with labradorite gemstone, a fascinating gray with iridescent flashes of purple, blue and yellow.


Details:
Pendant measures about 2inch (5.1cm) in length x .5inch wide
8mm Swarovski® crystals
16 inch* sterling silver oval link chain, 4x2.75mm
Highest quality silver plated materials are used for my pendants
Thoughtful packaging with scripture card included

This bold cross hangs securely from a sterling silver bail on a shiny Italian sterling silver chain. The clasp secures on any of the links, allowing you to wear the necklace at your most comfortable length.
*Shorter or longer chain lengths available

Swarovski® crystal components are regarded as the highest quality machine cut and polished crystal in the world.

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It's quite simple to begin one of the world's easiest and yet very profitable occupations, the wholesale jewellry business. There are hundreds of companies from all over the world that offer wholesale supplies that you can purchase online at extremely very low prices. There are also some companies where you can buy wholesale jewelry with free dropshipping and who are manufacturer direct jewelry distributors.
Selling wholesale jewelry doesn’t require an entirely different set of talents, besides finding wholesale jewelry at low prices. However it doesn’t mean that the jewelry business is good for everyone. You need to have good business knowledge and you also require confidence when it comes to marketing your jewelry.
If you are thinking of getting wholesale jewelry from other countries, in other words, importing your jewelry then you will be happy to find that you can generally discover similar pieces of jewelry for sale in the United States, at a little higher price, however, if you check carefully, you will find that, you will likely be better off making your purchase in the US. Why? It's easy really, this is because by the time you add shipping to the imported jewelry, it will likely wind up costing you similar prices and you must buy in large quantities.
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It may surprise you but not all couples are looking for modern jewelry. Many prefer antique style pendants, antique style earrings and antique style diamond rings to match a traditional wedding.

For those who want to recreate a feeling of old-fashioned romance on their big day, antique style jewelry is the best option. Make sure that you choose an antique ring setting that suits your spouse’s personality and tastes. However, it may not be easy to find the perfect antique ring, especially, antique sapphire ringsgiven the vast range of designs and styles available. You can get vintage style rings from various sources, be it retail jewelry stores or online stores like dacarlidiamondjewels.com.

Many people start their search for antique style jewelry from home. If you are lucky enough to possess family heirlooms, there is no need to go out looking for engagement ring settings. You can just get the size and design altered according to your desires. However, those who do not have any such heirlooms need not worry.

Dacarlidiamondjewels.com, a diamond jewelry manufacturer offers authentic and vintage engagement rings. in a variety of styles, colors and settings for you. In fact, you can even find antique sapphire rings and citrine diamond rings, the epitome of beauty and romance.
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AAA English Picture Tile Minton

Description: Minton Hollins called this thier Chinese series.I have 3 tiles from the series at this point, see other listing. However, what is wonderful is the 2 of them depicting women. You will see the one's with men in them from time to time but the 2 with the women never show up on the market place. In all our years this is the 1st time we have had them. The 2 giesha's are quite unique. The condition is very good done in a blue and white transfer.

Description: Minton Hollins called this thier Chinese series.I have 3 tiles from the series at this point, see other listing. However, what is wonderful is the 2 of them depicting women. You will see the one's with men in them from time to time but the 2 with the women never show up on the market place. In all our years this is the 1st time we have had them. The 2 giesha's are quite unique. The condition is very good done in a blue and white transfer.

Talking Turkey Collecting Style

Poor Thanksgiving, sandwiched in between Halloween and Christmas, gets less attention than most any other holiday. If we didn't have turkey and pumpkin pie to look forward to, we'd probably skip right over it. And this is true when it comes to collectibles, too.

My Shameful Confession

Why am I aware of this? Because of the serious lack of Thanksgiving collectibles adorning my home from year to year. I have a potpourri burner from the ‘80s shaped like a bear wearing a pilgrim hat, a pair of really cheesy turkey salt and pepper shakers of the same vintage, and a brand new cornucopia filled with pretty, albeit fake, leaves and berries.

The pilgrim potpourri bear, although out of style functionally, is just too cute to get rid of. And, I’m predicting that unusual potpourri burners will be collectible at some point in the future, so I might be happy I like it so much one of these days.

I also have a vintage plate decorated with a very regal looking turkey, which I finally managed to find and stick on a plate stand when I put the Halloween decorations away this year. I also found some of my Thanksgiving postcards , and put those out on display. My mother’s turkey platter is around here somewhere, and I might manage to locate it before it’s time to put this stuff away to make room for Santa’s arrival.

Honestly, I’m doing a little better in the Thanksgiving decorating department in comparison to years past, but it’s still pretty pathetic.

A Puzzling Situation in Pamela’s Household

The thing that really puzzles me from year to year is why I haven’t found a really nice pair of vintage salt and pepper shakers to replace those ugly turkeys. I’m still neglecting Thanksgiving, that’s why.

Sure, I had the house all decked out for Halloween with a mixture of old and new and in between. I most always add something to my stash of spooky collections each year, even if it’s just a postcard or two.

Very soon I’ll haul out all my Christmas decorations and merrily deck the halls with cowboy Santas (I live in Texas, remember?) and all the holiday fanfare that goes along with them. But in the meantime, I have to deal with my Thanksgiving neglect.

I used to know I was in trouble when I packed up the Halloween stuff at the beginning of November and brought my paltry Thanksgiving offerings. My ex-husband would look at me curiously and say, “That’s it? That's just pitiful!” My significant other of late didn’t have quite the same reaction, but he hasn’t experienced a Christmas with me yet. I’m letting him pace himself.

Of course, I always figured with my ex-husband that if a regular old man noticed a severe lack of décor, I knew I was in trouble. He never went as far as telling me I needed to buy something. I never needed encouragement in that department. But, I got the hint just the same, and always thought I’d rectify the situation at some point.

Once Again, a Plan of Attack

First on my list will be to locate Mom’s turkey platter. It’s a fitting tribute to someone who prepared so many wonderful Thanksgiving dinners, and taught me how to continue the tradition. Sounds simple, but properly displayed that's actually a really nice addition to the decorating mix.

Next stop, the antique mall where I have a few things for sale. At the very least, I’m still hoping to buy a charming pair of turkey shakers with some age on them. If I don’t have any luck there, they always have a big flea market style antique show in Austin just after Thanksgiving, so there's indeed hope. Maybe I’ll even find some cute pilgrims to go with them, although given my track record with Thanksgiving collectibles that might be a tad ambitious.

Relegating Some of the Blame

Of course, I can’t take all the blame for giving Thanksgiving decorating less than proper respect. Even before the Halloween stuff came down in the stores, the Christmas goodies magically popped up everywhere.

I might be fighting a losing battle, but I’m still going to do my best to right this wrong and give Thanksgiving its due respect. After all, pausing to truly celebrate Thanksgiving is a way to acknowledge the blessings my collecting hobby continually brings into my life and home.

Trim a Tree with Uncommon Ornaments

Remember the old Dunkin' Donuts commercial where the tired-yet-dedicated baker says, “It's time to make the donuts?” Each time he faces that same tedious task, he grows a little more weary.

For some folks, the Yuletide chore of decorating the Christmas tree can be just as tiring, and let's face it, downright dull. Sure, you've got lots of holiday memories wrapped up in the mish-mash of Christmas ornaments you've collected over time, but you're still yearning for something a little bit different and lots more exciting.

It might be time to think outside of the gift-wrapped box folks often get stuck in this time of year and come up with a Christmas tree filled with collectible treasures to express your personality and interests. And no, a tree of this variety doesn't have to be ultra expensive to be impressive. Read on for a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

Collectible Cups on the Tree

One neat idea, as shown in the photos here, came from my friend Claire Maxwell who owns Talbot Street Bed & Breakfast in Taylor, Texas. While open for the annual Taylor Christmas home tour, much to the delight of visitors wandering through the spectacularly decorated home, a tabletop tree that really epitomizes this idea was on display.

This particular tree held bough upon bough filled with small china cups Claire had collected here and there and everywhere. Some were children's dishes; others were of the demitasse variety. A lidless child's teapot, tied in place with a satin ribbon, was even perched near the tip of the tree where it worked beautifully as a topper.

Among the lightly colored cups, which really showed nicely nestled among the greenery, inexpensive red bead garland and sprigs of dried babies breath added the finishing touches. The result was a beautiful, old-fashioned tree allowing $1-3 cups to be used in a creative and fun holiday display with out going into debt to put it together.

Baby Shoes and Children's Toys on the Tree

While we were talking about her own decorating work, Claire also told me about an irresistible tree she'd seen once filled with adorable vintage baby shoes. And then we discussed toy rolling pins tied on with ribbons. The list went on and on when we started exploring kid's stuff to use as holiday ornaments.

Now, if you don't have a bunch of odd cups or infant shoes already collected up, these same ideas aren't going to work for you this holiday season. You'll have to get busy transforming common objects you already own into uncommon ornaments before Santa makes another trek down the chimney.

Other Ideas for Collectible Themed Christmas Trees

Cookie Cutters - Filling a tree with metal cookie cutters you've collected could be quite charming, even in a kitchen or dining area. Simply tie a ribbon hanger on each cutter and you've got instant ornaments.

Christmas Postcards - Use a handful of vintage Christmas postcards to tuck within the branches among shiny ball ornaments in traditional holiday colors. Make color photocopies of cards on heavy card stock if you'd rather to hole punch and tie them to the tree instead.

Framed Photographs - I once saw on the cover of a women's magazine how designers employed small black and white framed family photos among a bevy of red, white and blue ornaments. If nothing else, I bet you have some old photographs that would photocopy and frame up nicely for a project like this whether you go with the patriotic theme or not. Check your local dollar store for deals on small picture frames.

Vintage Costume Jewelry - Consider using pearl necklaces from your local antique shop's bargain bin as garland or tie on large, sparkling brooches with ribbons. You can also pin brooches to the tops of sturdy ornaments or small pillows before hanging. Decorate a mini tree or rosemary bush by clipping rhinestone earrings to the branches. This is a great way to use single earrings when a mate goes missing.

Start Planning an Uncommon Strategy for Next Year

Of course, if you can't come up with a single idea that would work out for you now, there's always next year.

Just think about how many uncommon objects you could scout out for tree hanging between now and next Christmas, and all the fun you could have scavenging favorite shopping spots to find them.

After the thrill of the chase is long past, you'll find there's nothing quite as satisfying as a clever display of your treasured belongings and the joy you'll get from sharing them with others during the most wonderful time of the year.

Newest Faces For Mac Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper

Newest Faces For Mac Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper. Both Gaga and Cyndia have been named the newest faces of the Mac AIDS Fund. "From Our Lips" is the latest campaign from Mac and is set to lauch in Feb 2010 in order to raise money for the MAC AIDS Fund.

The pair will both have their own lipsticks for the line including MAC Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick and Viva Glam Cyndi Lipstick which will retail for $14 (approx £8.50). 100% of the proceeds will go to the MAC AIDS Fund. I know one thing I will definitely be picking up the MAC Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick hoping of course that it looks pretty just as much as it will help out the cause.

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15 Ways to Shop Smarter this Holiday Season

15 Ways to Shop Smarter this Holiday Season

Savvy ways to help you slash through the shopping stress

Mall rats, maybe. Online scavengers, for sure. We asked the experts (aka: real women, like you, who love to shop) to dish and divulge their biggest, best-kept secrets for tackling the tough-to-manage deed of holiday shopping. Whether it's for your mate, coworker, mom or kid's teacher, these tricks and tips will keep you merry and bright (rather than Grinch-ish bitter) as you get ready to gift give. See tips

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Xerium Technologies Receives Continued Listing Standards Notice from the NYSE

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: XRM), a leading global manufacturer of industrial textiles and rolls used primarily in the paper production process, today announced that on November 18, 2009, it received notification from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that it was not in compliance with an NYSE standard for continued listing of the Company’s common stock on the exchange. Specifically, the Company is considered below criteria by the NYSE because the average closing price of the Company’s common stock was less than $1.00 per share over a consecutive 30 trading day period.

This notification represents the second instance that the Company was not in compliance with this criterion during the past twelve months. On December 29, 2008, the Company was first notified by the NYSE that, in addition to not being in compliance with this criterion, the Company was also not in compliance with continued listing criteria under Section 802.01B of the Listed Company Manual because its average total market capitalization was less than $75 million over the same consecutive 30 trading day period, and its most recently reported stockholders’ equity was less than $75 million. In February 2009, the NYSE submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission an immediately effective rule filing that reduced these amounts to $50 million, respectively. The Company cured the first instance of noncompliance under the $1.00 share price listing standard as of June 29, 2009, which represented the end of the six-month cure period prescribed by NYSE rules.

In February 2009, the Company submitted a plan advising the NYSE of definitive actions the Company has taken, or proposed to take, that would bring it into compliance with the market capitalization listing standards within 18 months of receipt of the initial letter, which is June 29, 2010. The Company continues to provide the NYSE with quarterly updates to this submitted plan. Such quarterly updates include detailed commentary and description of the actions the Company is taking with its lenders in order to resolve the financial covenant non-compliance under its senior credit facility for the period ended September 30, 2009, which is presently waived through December 15, 2009. The Company believes that the covenant noncompliance is negatively affecting the Company’s share price and market capitalization.

The NYSE is reviewing the second instance of noncompliance under the $1.00 share price standard in connection with its broader assessment of the Company’s progress on this previously submitted 18-month business plan in order to determine the appropriate action concerning the Company. The NYSE is continuing to monitor and assess the situation with the Company. Depending on the circumstances, the NYSE could truncate the procedures outlined in Section 802.01C that would otherwise be applicable to companies that are not in compliance with the share price standard, or it may initiate suspension or delisting procedures concerning the Company. Additionally, the NYSE may also take accelerated listing action in the event that the Company’s common stock were to trade at levels deemed to be abnormally low over a sustained period of time or in the case of other material adverse developments.

The Company’s business operations, credit agreement and Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements are unaffected by this notice.

About Xerium Technologies

Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: XRM) is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of two types of consumable products used primarily in the production of paper: clothing and roll covers. The Company, which operates around the world under a variety of brand names, utilizes a broad portfolio of patented and proprietary technologies to provide customers with tailored solutions and products integral to production, all designed to optimize performance and reduce operational costs. With 32 manufacturing facilities in 13 countries around the world, Xerium has approximately 3,300 employees.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated. These risks and uncertainties include the following items: (1) we may not be able to meet the goals set forth in our plan to achieve NYSE compliance; (2) even if we meet the goals set forth in the plan, we may not be able to achieve compliance with NYSE continued listing standards; (3) we may be unable to successfully resolve our credit issues, which would result in the acceleration of our debt, and we anticipate we may not have sufficient cash available to pay our debt and continue operations, (4) we are subject to significant risks as a result of the current global economic crisis and the associated unpredictable market conditions; (5) market improvement in our industry may occur more slowly than we anticipate or not at all; (6) our plans to reduce trapped cash, develop new products, and reduce costs may not be successful; and (7) the other risks and uncertainties discussed elsewhere in this press release, our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and our subsequent SEC filings. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from what we projected. Any forward-looking statement in this press release reflects our current views with respect to future events. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. As discussed above, we are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties related to the current economic downturn and our credit issues, and we encourage investors to refer to our SEC filings for additional information. Copies of these filings are available from the SEC and in the investor relations

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Buying Designer Plus Size Evening Wear

The better department stores have specific plus-size sections, like the Salon Z collection at Saks Fifth Avenue, which carries the sophisticated and pretty Gianfranco Ferre Forma line, among others. You can also shop online, although you should allow yourself plenty of time for possible exchanges if you’re not satisfied. Nordstrom has a good selection of designer plus size evening wear, including several lovely dresses by Michael Kors.

If you are looking for clothing by a particular designer, you might try searching their line first, and then ask where a dress can be purchased. A few designers known for quality plus size evening wear are:

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• Nataya: Available via the Vintage Style Clothing Web site, these elegant and romantic dresses are reminiscent of eras ranging from the 1910s through the 1940s. Many are detailed with tulle, lace, satin and delicate embroidery.

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