I so agree! No more jersey knits! Where is it written that Plus-Size Women only look good in Jersey? In fact I think a more fitted look is optimal for a plus-size figure. But hey nobody asked me…lol!

It’s not so much the jersey I mind, as the “Empire-waist dresses, wide-leg trousers” and other flowy things that makes one end up looking like a pregnant tent!  Enough already, I’ve got curves, give me something to show them off in!!

Exactly. Yay for more choices, but stop with the jersey knits.  And please, please, please for the love of Pete stop with the empire waist dresses.  Those of us who are busty look HORRIBLE in them.

Yay for Plus sizes! But I do agree - enough with the jersey knits. Why is it so hard to find 100% cotton plus size dresses? And why oh why must all plus size dresses be cut in the “empire-waist” style?

I adore Rachel Pally’s jersey knit dresses, they are so chic. I’m happy that shes expanding her talent to my fashionable plus size sistas. Can’t wait until her line hits the sales/clearance racks.

I too don’t mind the jersey dresses or empire waist…I just bought a BCBGirls dress from Nordstrom that looks similar. I was lucky enough to call a Nordstrom store in the South (though I am in NYC) and was told that it was on its way back to the .com and would be on sale…2 days later, I snagged it!

Oh, my gosh. I so agree with you on the jersey knits. Its as if they can’t make clothes with just plain ole’ cotton for plus size women. you took the words right out of my mouth. Also, If I see another dress for plus size women with polyester and spandex, I am going to scream. Its as if there are no other comfortable fabrics to use. I mean the jersey knit is nice and what woman doesn’t want a little spandex, but damn, my whole wardrobe should not be filled with stretchy material.

But I am happy another good designer is doing a plus size line.

Hurray for a new plus size designer!  Boo on knit jersey.  Give me cashmere, cotton, wool…but no more knit jersey.

I love jersey knits.  Maybe if they are successful, she’ll branch out…

First Michael Kors, now her!  Yay!

If I see one more jersey kiot, empire waisted maternity top look alike, I think I’ll scream! When will designers get it? We look great in structured clothing!!!! AARgh! So I guess that’s a nay for me.

I’m with Camille, Too2, Lisa, and michelle - a “Yay!” with a caveat :c)

I tried to take a peek at the article on WWD and all I was able to view was:

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Pally, Nordstrom Team for Plus Size

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

By Khanh T.L. Tran
LOS ANGELES — Rachel Pally, the Southern California contemporary designer who believes that well-cut jersey flatters all women, is teaming with Nordstrom to launch a plus-size line filled with Empire-waist dresses, wide-leg trousers and her other signature looks for the fall.
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Sure, well-cut jersey can flatter all women but it has to be the RIGHT cut. And while I realize that not everyone looks good in everything, I think there are quite a few of us ladies with extra curvy figures are fleeing from the empire waist dresses.

So can we get away from the soft, flowy, CLINGY jersey and start heading towards some gentle structure and clean lines?

Yeah, I agree with that. ENOUGH WITH THE JERSEY KNITS. Can we see some structure? Nothing like a plus size woman with extra curves (I’m talking rolls not hips) with cheap fabrics drawing attention to them.

If you’re not a fan of jersey, you won’t like Rachel Pally’s designs since it’s based on jersey fabrics.  I own two Rachel Pally tops and a dress and it’s very high quality fabric with a terrific drape and very soft.

I’m plus size (16/18W), too and I think it’s interesting that in several comment sections on TBF, my plus size sisters complain about not having options, then when new options are presented, they still complain. High quality, substantial jersey knits CAN be flattering on certain plus-size shapes, not necessarily all. Just because something is “plus size” doesn’t mean it will or should look good or fit EVERY plus-size woman. We need to learn what works for our individual bodies and styles and go from there.