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Plus-Sized Trends for 2008

By Meieli Sawyer, About.com

Get the scoop on new plus-sized trends for 2008 here! I'm loving some wacky trends along with the more doable ones, so take your pick on what works for you for this summer. Even if everything's not to your liking, I know you'll find one great piece that works for you.

1. Safari Looks

Photo (c) Torrid
Safari Looks are going to reign supreme, and I'm so, so excited that they are: the tailoring makes you look super-trim, the cut is usually impeccable and not at all sloppy, and you can find them in a variety of lengths like above-the-waist vests all the way to barely above-the-knee tunics. Choose any dusty color like tan, stone, grey, or olive.

2. Bright Colors

Photo (c) Torrid
As frightening as these jeans are, they are a trendy solution for trousers this season. If skinny jeans (much less colored) have got you down, just remember that choosing a bright blue pair is the way to go.

3. The African and "Ethnic"

Photo (c) SWAK Designs
Designs that look like they've been ripped straight out of your vacationing suitcase are where we're at this summer! I'm soaking up all the time that I can to pull off beautifully decorated, marvelously adorned pieces that more or less rock my world. Delicious.

4. Fancy Frocks

Photo (c) Missphit

Dresses are one of my favorite summertime indulgences, and hopefully they'll be one of yours, too. This dress from Missphit, which I also featured on the blog because I am in love with it.

In reality, this piece covers two trends, the "Volume" summer trend as well as the "Decoration" one. The bodice of this dress is encrusted with sequins-- wow.

5. Decoration

Photo (c) SWAK Designs
Decorated, or embellished, pieces are also very hot for summer. While I'm very partial to this jewel-encrusted, casual long-sleeved shirt from SWAK Designs, you can also find lots of tops and skirts embroidery, cutwork, or even fringe if you dare.

6. Le Jardin

Photo (c) Missphit
A patchwork top in a ditsy flower print has never looked so good. This piece from Missphit is totally on trend and utterly gorgeous.

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