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Happy Holidays! Ready for Cyber Monday?

November 28th, 2009 by Catherine | No Comments | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

Designer Plus Sized Clothing?  Yup!  Incredible Sales?  Yup!  Door busters and “Cyber Monday” Specials? Ohhh ya!

Until Saturday night, all our Black Friday sale will continue with all pajamas marked down to 50% off…  La Grande Dame’s PJs from Betsey Johnson, PJ Harlow and BedHead make the perfect gift for yourself, or the plus sized ladies in your life.

Starting Monday at 12:01 AM Pacific Time, ALL sweaters will be AT LEAST 50% off, plus we will be having a holiday gown special that you won’t believe!  Also, don’t forget, we are giving away key chain pepper sprays to all customers while supplies last.

This holiday season, support your favorite small businesses by shopping boutiques and local stores.  We really appreciate your support!!

Plus Sized Designer Gowns

Plus Sized Designer Gowns

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Black Friday Sneak Peek

November 23rd, 2009 by Catherine | No Comments | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

We are offering a sneak peek at our Black Friday steals!  ALL pajamas are 50% off, PLUS, all orders will include a Free Pepper Spray Key Chain and personal safety tips.  La Grande Dame is giving you the gift of safety as you shop this year.

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New Server Sale – 24 Hours 20% off Entire Site!

November 20th, 2009 by Catherine | No Comments | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

Thank you for your patience!  Switching servers was a slightly bigger endeavor than we had expected but we made it and the site is running better than ever.

As a thank you for putting up with our CHAOS we are offering 20% off the entire site, clearance and all!  Simply use the code SWITCH* at checkout.

*Sorry, you can only use one coupon code per purchase :)

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Growing Pains! Don’t worry, your transactions are secure!

November 19th, 2009 by Catherine | 2 Comments | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

Yay!

La Grande Dame has outgrown it’s servers and is moving to a bigger, faster, badder machine.

Unfortunately, we are experiencing a few little growing pains.  The security certificate from Verisign is being transitioned but it will take just a little bit longer.  If the site looks weird, don’t worry, it is secure, just being transitioned.

Call 866-972-3263 or 612-709-7016 with concerns or questions.  Thanks!

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Holiday Shopping at La Grande Dame

November 18th, 2009 by Catherine | No Comments | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

It’s beginning to look a lot like…shopping season, everywhere I go!

Seriously though, shopping season is starting well ahead of Thanksgiving this year and we have some great deals to  celebrate!

1) Free Shipping AND Free Returns – just use the coupon code FREESHIP at checkout

2) Today, all pants are 40-70% off, tomorrow will bring another amazing deal!

3) Free gift wrapping!  Simply send an email to customerservice@lagrandedame.com as soon as you order and let us know what the occasion is.  You will receive a  beautifully wrapped gift

4) La Grande Dame has gifts for skinny women too!!  Checkout purses and jewelry!!

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Please let us know  if you have any questions about fit, style, size, etc – we love to chat!!

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Zac for Less

November 18th, 2009 by Catherine | 2 Comments | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

I am drooling over the new, cost effective sportswear line from Zac Posen.  Tell me this dress (only available in Missy sizes, only at Saks) wouldn’t look HAWT on a young, curvy chic? Plus sized ladies, tell us you want designers to pay attention to you.  We are trying to make them listen!!

Yet another line I am begging the designer to do in plus!  Comment if you are interested :)

Yet another line I am begging the designer to do in plus! Comment if you are interested :)

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Hot Plus Sized Pants – ALL 40-70% Off! Ends Tomorrow, Midnight!

November 17th, 2009 by Catherine | No Comments | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

Holiday deals are coming early this year!  Right now, all of our pants are 40-70% off, for 2 days only.  11/19, they go back to their regular prices so stock up now!!

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Also, please let us know if you would like us to make shopping suggestions to your significant others, children, friends, etc.  We are starting a gift suggestion program and if you send us his or her email address we will very sporadically (less than once a month) make gift suggestions tailored to your size and shopping habits.

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All I want for Christmas…

November 16th, 2009 by Catherine | No Comments | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

Holiday shopping season is upon us!  Do you have your eye on something special?  Maybe the Delinda Angora/Cashmere coat by Marina Rinaldi? Or a pair of pjs by BedHead or Betsey Johnson?

Do you wish you could subtly let your husband/partner/child/mother/dog walker know what size and styles you LOVE?  La Grande Dame wants to help.

Send us a quick email to customerservice@lagrandedame.com with your size and preferences, plus the email address of your clueless loved one and we will send a cute, fun, easy to understand email with a few suggestions.  Don’t worry, we won’t spam – just very occasionally (significantly less than once a month) make a few suggestions.

Give us a call, shoot us an email or chat from the site with any questions :)

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RSVP for Wine and Shopping Event here in the Comments

November 10th, 2009 by Catherine | 1 Comment | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

LOCATION
Vino Locale
431 Kipling Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301 US
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When: Friday, November 13, 6:00PM Add to my Outlook Calendar
Phone: 866-972-3263
La Grande Dame is thrilled to invite you to our very first wine and shopping event! To help you get ready for the holidays, we are inviting you to join us for a glass of wine and a few appitizers, while checking out our new for winter items.

This is a great opportunity to try on our clothes, meet us (Catherine and Michelle are new to the Bay Area! We want to meet you!) and have some fun. PLUS, we will be offering 20% off of all orders over $250, and a chance to win a gift card!

Please invite your friends and RSVP to Catherine ASAP either by emailing catherine@lagrandedame.com or by calling 1-866-972-3263.

We really hope to see you on Friday the 13th!

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The Dreaded Armpit Bulge – A Plus Sized Woman’s Nightmare

November 9th, 2009 by Catherine | 5 Comments | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

You know what  I am talking about…the part of your boob that squishes out the side of your bra.  This overflow creates a lovely blob, preventing your shirts from laying right, or, even worse, sticking out the side of your cute, sassy tank top.

Believe it or not, you do not have to live with armpit fat!  The secret is finding the right bra.

A 3 panel, or “side panel bra” has extra support on the side of the cup to push that breast tissue forward, rather than out.  This style bra also offers additional support to lift and separate the breasts without causing undue shoulder stress.  Checkout a few of our favs:

Chantelle: Africa Seamed Mesh Underwire bra

Chantelle: Africa Seamed Mesh Underwire bra

This one by Chantelle is has the bra trifecta – it is beautiful and sexy, comfortable AND it actually supports you properly.  While it isn’t cheap, Michelle swears by it.

This Prima Donna bra is sexy and supportive, and sure to look perfect under all of your sleeveless tops!

Prima Donna

Prima Donna

What bras do you trust to banish the bulge?

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