WELCOME!!!

Welcome to my blog for curvaceous women!!!

I've created this blog to post thoughts on how to best navigate the waters of plus size fashion industry & other ramblings that rattle through the brain of a young-ish woman trying to change the fashion industry's pre-conception of plus size women one vendor at a time.

I hope you enjoy a forum to ask questions, read about my findings, and to enjoy a place for curvy women to relax and enjoy.

A little bit about Botticelli, Generous Clothing for the Curvaceous Woman....

Botticelli was born out of the frustration I and everyone in my family felt when trying to buy fashionable clothing of good quality. I have spent my entire working life in the fashion industry (both in retail and in wholesale) and also attained a BPS in Fashion Merchandising from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Throughout my years I have always been so offended that the fashion industry treated a larger woman as a second class citizen, and as if to say, " Honey, lose weight and then come talk to me.".

In recent years the women of America have come to embrace their curves and celebrate themselves, but department stores and the alike have been slow to recognize that we are sensual, attractive, and fashionable and to provide us with a selection of clothing that we are proud to wear and that best reflect our new self image.

The 4 last years for us have been exciting and more than we ever anticipated. The response from our local area has been overwhelming, and we had not expected how much the demand actually was. Our customers now range from 15- 95 year old women & they hail from New Hampshire to Florida and as far west as Las Vegas. We thank all of you who have helped make our first years so wonderful and for making us a Best Of Rhode Island award winner in 2004. One of the most rewarding aspects of Botticelli has the been the hugs and kisses from new customers who love how they look and how they feel about themselves. Our #1 goal at Botticelli is help women break the negative cycles in their lives & to give them the customer service that has been reserved for their size 8 counter parts.