Get Maximum Style This Autumn With Evans New Plus Size Maxi Dresses

With stripes, floral prints and zig zag patterns and bandeau or v-neck styles, there’s something for everyone in Evans new maxi dress collection.

Award-winning plus size ladies clothing retailer Evans has launched a new collection of plus size maxi dresses with options for day and night.

The plus size maxi dresses, available in sizes 14-32, have been fitted on real women to flatter the shape of the plus size figure.

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How to Copy the Jackie O Look in 3 Easy Steps

Would you like to be more glamorous without looking as if you’ve tried too hard? One of the experts at timeless paired down glamor was 1960s icon Jackie O. The first lady was famous for matching single color schemes, over-sized sunglasses and the super-stylish shift dresses.

While the London swinging 60s meant super short mini skirts and bold floral and tartan prints, John F Kennedy’s wife set her own trend with simple lines, tailored suits, and big sunglasses.

This style icon’s classic look embraces a woman’s femininity and clothes in the style that she championed will help make all of us look and feel like we can take on the world.

Fitted A-line dresses, pearls and pillbox hats were the norm for the extraordinary, well-dressed President’s wife.

It’s all about less is more with this fashion theme so rather than mix and match lots of layers and accessories, the easiest way to recreate Jackie’s effortlessly chic style is to choose a few tailored items. This is great news for your bank balance as you just need to invest in key pieces rather than overhaul your wardrobe.

1. Start with a Simple yet Chic A-line Dress

To get the Jackie O tailored look from Evans, simply start with a black spot prom dress.

The flattering knee length and tie-waist detail will subtly show off your shape without flaunting too much flesh so you look lovely and ladylike. But you don’t need the budget of a stateswoman to afford it because this gorgeous monochrome dress is just £49.50.

2. Add to the Mix a Pair of Oversized Sunglasses

Talking of great value for money, the mink oversized sunglasses are just £10 but they’ll make you look a million dollars. Think old-school Hollywood movie star meets pampered princess with gorgeous gold detail on the side of each arm.

3. Finish Off the Look with Court Shoes

All you need to finish the look is a pair of gorgeous day to night shoes like the block heel bow detail courts. They’re stylish but they won’t squeeze your feet and you’ll be able to wear them from breakfast to cocktail hour to look effortlessly chic for as long as you want.

Dressing up has never been so easy!

How To Wear 1970s Inspired Clothing from Evans

Stepping out in a new style trend can be scary – but there’s no need to stress out as there are lots of fun, fabulous ways to get involved with spring/summer’s 1970s inspired fashion craze.

The 1970s look is often associated with disco diva outfits and wide flares but there are much more stylish options to start with if you are nervous about going retro.

These are top 3 ways to wear the trend with clothing from Evans…

Office Chic

If you need a smart new addition to your working wardrobe then you can use 1970s inspired pieces to build the perfect office outfit. The ivy chiffon sleeve tunic is a sophisticated way to dip your toes into the trend and it looks especially good with a classic pair of black trousers with a bootcut leg. You can get away with going straight from the office to the bar if you add some statement jewellery like chain tassel earrings and a stunning handbag. And you don’t even have to change your shoes in between as the two part heel strap sandals give you support as well as a boost with a mid-height heel and bandage style strap design.

Night-time Glamor

With summer approaching it’s time to get colorful so you can get away with brighter items in your wardrobe. If you’re looking for something that will impress your friends on a night out then you’ll love some of the new 1970s inspired bold prints. The printed jersey tunic is guaranteed to help you make a dramatic entrance – you can’t fail to turn heads with the psychedelic mix of purples, greens and blues. As it’s such a statement piece, all you need to finish the look is a pair of black cotton ankle leggings and classic peep toe block heel platforms. But you can make the look extra fierce with a python and bead ring.

Casual Cool

If you simply need a versatile outfit to run about in at weekends then the 1970s hippy styles could help you build a beautifully unfussy yet flattering look. The 1970s style tribal print maxi dress can be dressed down for day with flats and dressed up for night with heels – unless you go for a pair of black sling back wedges that you could wear all day long. A black chiffon front cover up will keep you protected from spring breezes without making you sweat and you could simply fold it up in your handbag if you got too hot. Evans engraved stack ring finishes the hippy chic look – it’s like five rings for the price of one!

Wow Them With Your Curves! Great Fit Denim at Evans

Evans has some great denim right now that will flatter your curves and lengthen your legs in no time, giving you the ultimate feminine silhouette.

We know the choice of styles and fits can be mind-boggling but Evans offer everything from jeans to give you a cool, contemporary daytime look to jeans that look great with boots and a printed top for a night out.

Plus Size Bootcut Jeans
Bootcut jeans are flattering for most women and ideal if you need to look gorgeous from day to night. They fit your hips snugly and follow the natural curve of your leg before widening at the ankle to make calves appear slimmer. For day, channel your fighting spirit by teaming bootcut jeans with a black or stone military jacket and classic white cotton vest top and change the look for night with a shimmer print tunic.

This season, bootcut jeans are available at Evans in a whole range of denim colours including indigo, black and khaki to complement Spring’s military trend.

Curvy Hugging Jeggings
Jeggings are a great alternative to leggings for a causal but cool daytime look. If you’re meeting friends for coffee or planning a day of shopping then jeggings will keep you comfortable so you can concentrate on ticking things off your to-do list. Spring’s jeggings are made from super-soft breathable denim, lighter than the denim of the straight leg and bootcut jeans, but still cosier than plain old black leggings. The newest arrivals to the Evans jeggings range, which are available in sizes 14-32, are bootcut jeggings that mean you can wear ankle boots or shoe boots under your jeggings without having to tuck in any material.

Boy Fit Jeans
The newest style for Spring is Boyfit – for women that enjoy having fun with fashion as they’re full of subtle detail that make them more interesting to the eye than regular bootcut or straight leg jeans. Some are rolled-up at the ankles, which creates a flattering, leg-lengthening silhouette. Some have large pockets on the thighs and some have pockets on the knees, which is attention grabbing and useful for busy girls on the go. If you’re an action woman – or want to look like one – you’ll love the rip boy fit jeans, which make you look effortlessly cool since they’re shapely but not overtly sexy.

Classic Straight Leg Jeans
The most classic shape is the straight leg. These are always in fashion as the flattering shape means they can be worn from day to night and with flats and heels. The best thing about straight leg jeans is they are made from denim that’s less clingy than bootcut and jegging styles, so they suit days when you’re feeling tired and tender. With a sophisticated pair of straight leg jeans from Evans you’ll go from feeling sorry for yourself to feeling like a style queen. They’re available in blue and black at Evans.

Happy jeans shopping!

Fresh Spring Tops from Evans

A new season is upon us and what better way to put dark mornings, drizzly grey days and blizzards behind us than with a new wardrobe full of sheer, bright spring tops. From going out tunic tops, casual shirts to loungewear like hooded tops, there are so many ways to start the season off on a top note.

Spring clean your wardrobes and update with gorgeous looking at tunic tops. Pack away blacks and browns in favour of reds and blues. The teal scoop neck tunic from Evans is like the colour of the sky on a cloudless day. Blondes, brunettes and redheads can wear this colour as this blue tunic top is super flattering.

Bold graphic print tunics are also ways of brightening up your top collection. The Lovedrobe paint splash tunic cheers us up and the crochet neckline adds a fabulous, feminine finishing touch.

The tulip printed tunic – also from Lovedrobe – will look fresh and fragrant from day to night. Simply change your shoes to go from office to bar looking blooming lovely.

Shirts are a wardrobe essential. We all know different jeans suit different women and it’s the same for shirts. The three main women’s shirt styles for spring are floral shirts, checked shirts and plain white shirts. Floral shirts are brilliantly upbeat and buzzy especially bright coloured ones like the blue and red floral longline shirt from Evans. You can wear floral shirts with black trousers, jeans and denim skirts – they’re so versatile.

Checked shirts are best with jeans for a cool causal daytime look. They come in all colours with the pink shirred shirt a more feminine alternative than the action-girl inspired western check shirt. Finally, white shirts suit everyone, especially the neutral belted shirt which nips in at the waist to flatter your curves. A belt is a brilliant way of adding shape to a shirt so we can feel more confident about our figures this season.

Spring is a time when we can all be more active, and there’s a fantastic selection of hooded tops at Evans so we can make the most of the longer days. The stripe overhead hooded top is a comfortable way of wearing this season’s nautical trend so we can all look ship shape this spring.

Hamnett and Kangol have also got some new hoodies out like the Kangol pink and grey sleeveless hoody. Perfect for sunny spring days!

If you want a top that you can wear for lots of different occasions, try one of Evans new 2-in-1 floral tops. The pink floral 2-in-1 looks fabulous with jeans while the blue floral print 2-in-1 top can be worn with harem pants or a maxi skirt for this season’s boho trend. Wear these with flat shoes for day and heels for night.

Browsing these new items is guaranteed to put you in a top mood. Enjoy!