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Recently on the ORM Instagram page, I asked if you wanted to see items as I was ordering them to try - or if you'd rather wait until I tried everything on and then I would just share the "keepers".  There was an overwhelming response (90+%) to share things as I ordered - especially because things tend to sell out in the larger sizes/plus sizes.  Today I'll be sharing my recent (and first!) spring order from Old Navy.   Old Navy is great because most of their options now are offered in XS-4X or 00-30.  With how size inclusive they are, I find...

In yesterday's blog post - we covered budget friendly winter to spring cardigans.  Today, we're covering zip up jackets and hoodies.  Now that we're into February, baseball practice has started here for our 2 boys.  They still have indoor practice (midwest winter lasts through March!), but I love a good cozy jacket or hoodie to hang out in while they practice.  Once we hit April and we're outdoors, these are the toppers I wear almost nightly driving them from ball field to ball field trying not to freeze in the chilly weather. This year, I'm focused not only on comfort and...

It's that time of year - where spring LOOKS good, but the weather hasn't caught up.  I thought I'd do a round-up of budget friendly cardigans that could work to bring some spring to our wardrobes, but still keep us warm.  Now I should say, budget is relative - but I kept all 6 options I tried under $50, hoping they would work for most people.  The two at the top of the $10-$50 budget range are the best quality (I'll go in to detail below) and would transition well from the office, to work from home and even the...

Below you'll find direct links to each of the stores/brands that I regularly shop at for plus size clients (as well as myself!) that are offering Black Friday deals (so far) this year! This list is not exhaustive, but it is a great resource for current Black Friday sales as well as future Plus Size shopping.   Click the store/brand name in blue to shop the sales. I will continually update this post with the sale info through Tuesday, November 30th. XoXo, ORM   Let's Go Shopping (last updated 11/30): OneRealMomma: Use Code: ORMBLACKFRIDAY to save 40% off all capsules on the...

This above pic was taken before I started trying anything on.  All the items I'm wearing can be found at Universal Standard  (I wear the leggings in many of the upcoming pics). Bag is Anthropologie.   Earlier this weekend, I stopped in to Old Navy for the first time in almost 2 years.  By early September of this year, each store started carrying plus sizes in store (up to a 28/4x) - meaning I could now shop in store like everyone else! This was my first chance to go and it did not disappoint.  For reference, I'm 5'4", inseam is...