Plus Size Lilly Pulitzer
 
I thought it'd be nice to kick of 2016 with some Lillyalikes. Typically, this is a bad time of the year to try to find anything colorful aside from a handful of resortwear which really isn't winter-appropiate. However, there is a ton of color that is starting to flood stores and this makes me really happy...and able to find some, anything, that comes close to being Lilly-ish.
 
First of all, this is probably one of my favorite sets I've ever made for this blog. I'm in love with all the colors and textures. To wear any of these successfully in the winter, pair them with dark neutrals. The incredible Lauren Ralph Lauren printed pants would go nicely with your favorite navy sweater or crispy white button up. The pink blazer? Perfect for a navy sheath. The secret to wearing these without looking too out of season is keep an eye on the weather. Going back to the printed pants, I wouldn't pair them with another bright color until the first flowers are out of the ground, which in my area is typically mid-March.
 
Be sure to check out the pink printed wrap dress, it's a close ringer for Lilly's Wild Confetti print (I bought the agenda at the After Party sale). I'm also in crazy love with that magenta bucket bag despite the fact it costs as much as my first car. 

Plus Size Ralph Lauren
 
Typically when I think of Ralph Lauren, I tend to think of darker tones and shades. Surprisingly, this spring Mr. Lauren has let loose with the explosion of pastels and colors. Not that I'm upset about this development. 
This is another one of my favorite sets in recent mind. The shape of the mint sheath really caught my eye--there's lots of seaming done very well and it looks flattering. I do think mint as a color is somewhat (okay, a lot) tired but it works nicely on this dress. Plus, pair it with the geometric sweater on the right? Beautiful and utterly perfect for the casual business office. 

The fair isle sweater is also chock full of color for those still yearing for something warm and bright. Winter is just now hitting my area and let's just say I'm going to be putting my dry cleaner's children through college come spring. The watch is plain yet the double straps add some interest. I like the orange vest as a welcome change from the sea of navy down vests I see on a regular basis. 

The green peacoat is also a fantastic find. It's not mint, but seafoam bordering on spring green. A light peacoat is always a good choice for spring but such a happy color makes it fun to wear on those endless rainy days. 

I'm really hoping that the color trend continues for 2016. It'd be such a welcome change from the endless sea of black that's too common in plus sizes.