Every woman’s guilty pleasure is getting home and into some comfortable and warm clothes - and there’s nothing wrong with it at all! We’re all starting to comment on how cold it’s getting but secretly aren’t most of us are hoping for snow - just so we have an excuse to relax in front of the fire?.

With the impending cold nights - to keep you warm let’s have a look at some of our cosy and comfortable plus size nightwear…

Tshirt and Legging Set by Pretty Secrets

Settle down with a hot drink after a long day, in this very cute tshirt and leggings set by Pretty Secrets. The pack contains one grey set and one pink set, both with animal print leggings. Available in sizes up to 34.

Cami and Short Set by Velvet Affair

Bring out your inner animal in this sexy two piece by Velvet Affair. This set is machine washable and very easy to wear - it may not keep you warm but it’s definitely hot. Available in sizes up to 34.

Wrap by Pretty Secrets

This classy calf length wrap is perfect for a little extra warmth when lounging around the house. With a lovely lace detail - you’ll look elegant and feel comfy! Available in sizes up t0 34.

Three Piece Fluffy Set by Pretty Secrets

Wrap up in this fluffy fleece, with cute floral pyjama bottoms and sweet vest with lace detail  - this set has to be ultimate in warmth.  Also available in blue, in sizes up to 38.

Lace Wrap by Joanna Hope

This is a fantastically chic wrap, you’ll be gliding around your house in this stunning gown. There is a wealth of lace detail towards the sole and the cuffs. Bring a little glamour to your cosy nights in! available in purple (sizes 12/14, 32/34 only) and black in sizes up to 34.

Have a look at the rest of our large range of nightwear…

Have a fantastic evening ladies X

As mentioned earlier in the week - we’ve split our dazzling partywear range into 6 pieces, we like to keep things simple. Remember to take advantage of our sale - we have 20% off all partywear - just use this discount code: GJAU3.

Let’s explore the 5 remaining slices of our fab partywear…

Maxi Dresses

In every woman’s wardrobe there should be this key piece - a fabulous maxi dress. We have an array of lovely maxi dresses. Here are a few of our favourites…

Joanna Hope Knot Front Lace Dress

Changes Boutique Maxi Dress

Click here for more beautiful Maxi Dresses!

Little Black Dresses

As any woman knows you can’t go wrong with a little black dress. Black is timeless and here are a couple of our top picks…

Bespoke Little Black Dress

Spot Mesh Prom Dress

We have lots of lovely Little Black Dresses…

Maximum Glamour

If you’re looking for a bit more va-va-voom - check out this striking dresses and this dazzling tunic in our maximum glamour range…

Deco Jewel Maxi Dress

Changes Boutique Babydoll Tunic Top

Browse here for Maximum Glamour outfits..

The Lace Shop

Lace can give a soft and feminine look - here a few of our lovely lace pieces featured the lace shop.

Border Print Tunic

Arlene Phillips Lace Dress

Checkout more lovely dresses from The Lace Shop!

Don’t Do Dresses

Not every woman feels comfortable or wants to wear a dress - it’s the party season - every woman should wear what makes them feel fabulous. We have a great collection of stylish trousers, beautiful tops and classic jackets.

Joanna Hope Wide Leg Jersey Trouser

Fusions By East Jacquard Jacket

If you don’t do dresses click here for more ideas…

Whatever you wear this party season - wear it with confidence - we’d love to see you looking glam, so don’t forget to send your Marisota photo’s to us. xx

Jeans are always a trusty wardrobe staple in the cooler months. That’s why I’ve put together a guide to my favourite styles from the Marisota autumn/ winter collection.

Top versatile jeans - for any occasion!

These gorgeous bootcut jeans by Changes boutique are the perfect pair of versatile jeans. The boot cut shape means they look as good with trainers as they do with heels and the butterfly detail to the back makes them perfect for smarter wear. They’re available in sizes 14 - 32, in a choice of black or grey and are just £45.00.

Instant bum lift jeans for a smarter look

Now, a style that is brand new to Marisota has recently surfaced and we’re loving it! They’re called WoW jeans (and they really are WOW!)

They feature a tummy smoothing front panel - without the stretch that’s perfect for holding you in, hidden elastic that’s adjustable so there’s no gaping at the back, shaped seams, darts and pockets to make your bum look perkier and a gorgeous boot cut shape so they suit any body shape. Perfect! They’re available in sizes 12 -32 and a range of lengths including 28 inch leg length jeans, 31 inch leg length and tall 34 inch leg length jeans and prices start at just £40 - bargain!

Cheat jeans - jeggings - a casual must have!

If you’re having one of those days and just feel like relaxing then plus size jeggings (denim effect leggings) are a great way to go - a similar look to skinny jeans but supremely comfortable just add a stylish tunic top or casual dress to finish off.

Marisota’s comfortable pull on jeans start at just £16.00 - a serious bargain and come in a choice of 5 colours and sizes 14 - 32.

So those are my top tips for surviving the colder weather with the assistance of some trusty denim!

Sophie xxx

Now…..the final installment on our top party pieces for the season. Marisota have come up with some fantastic partywear collections to suit you. The Marisota cocktail partywear range is perfect for evening wear somewhere in between glamour partywear and our value range. Cocktail partywear is perfect for office Christmas parties, nights out with your friends and (especially) anywhere cocktails are involved.

To me, cocktail party clothing is all about selection. Choosing one key piece and accessorising accordingly, for example a signature dress teamed with subtle but coordinating shoes, bag and underwear is far better than lots of key pieces that clash. For example, this stunning lace dress with wrap front detail.

This dress would look fabulous with these platform heels

they’re discreet enough, and well coordinated enough to add to the look without overpowering the stunning dress. Plus they’re great if you need wide fitting shoes as they’re available in E fit and EEE fit. Perfect for women who find that “standard” fit shoes pinch.

Many women forget that the secret to perfect partywear is supportive and comfortable underwear. A good bodyshaper is the perfect base on which to build your party wear look.

It will give you great support whilst smoothing your curves and defining your waist. Plus, it even has handy suspenders for keeping those stockings in place!

Now you’ve only to add the finishing touches, like this Crystal pendant necklace and Crystal elasticated cuff, perfect for adding a little sparkle!

So…. those are my top tips for the party season, and enjoying the festivities in style!

Sophie

I don’t know about you, but with Christmas coming I can already feel my purse getting lighter, with food and drink to buy, as well as presents it’s not the most budget friendly time of year.

Fashion can be a snagging point, how do you save money but still look goodduring the parties and general festivities to come?

Marisota has come up with a fantastic partywear collection, with a great price tag. Every item in their value party range is £60.00 or less, and it includes everything from dresses to shoes, skirt and trousers (in a range of lengths) as well as party underwear and more.

This dress is one of my favourites!

It comes in black and peacock (blue) and with it’s sweetheart neckline, waterfall cut and draping fabric it looks fantastic with curves and sparkly shoes. Plus prices start at just £40, a total bargain for an evening wear maxi dress!

To create a smooth line under such a stunning dress, shapewear is fantastic, it smooths you out and slims your shape. For example, this bodyshaper:

A bodyshaper like this one would look fabulous under a party dress. It’s not too high cut so shouldn’t be a problem when it comes to lower cut styles, smooths out your bum and tum and gives you great lift! Plus it’s fabulous value at just £30 - £34.

But no party outfit would be complete without stunning heels! These strappy evening sandals would go perfectly with the waterfall dress, they’re available in E and EEE fit , a choice of black, silver or gold and in a great range of sizes.

Plus they’re an absolute bargain at just £20.  As you can see the Marisota value partywear range is perfect for looking fabulous this festive season without breaking the bank!

Bye for now,

Jane x

It’s that time of year again, we’re all trying to find the perfect outfit for the Christmas party, and it can be tricky especially have a shorter leg length or struggle to find comfortable party shoes, and even more so if you want to wear something a bit different from everyone else. So I thought I would let you in on a few secrets about how to look fabulous and even get a bit of the “strictly” look this Autumn/ Winter. Marisota is here to help; there are some great sections on glamour partywear, cocktail wear and stunning pieces that offer great value whilst being wardrobe staples you’ll wear again and again!

The place to start is your clothes, be it a party dress, skirt and evening top or even trousers and a party top. Any combination can look fantastic especially if you feel comfortable and confident! To get the really sparkly look the Marisota “Glamour” party range is perfect!

This gorgeous sequined dress from Changes by Together is guaranteed to shine! It’s dripping in sparkle and will really get you in the party mood, you’ll on the dancefloor in no time. It definitely offers the full glamour, “Strictly Come Dancing” feel.

This black satin trim jersey skirt would look fantastic for a night out, restaurant or a Christmas or New Year party, especially when teamed with a beautiful sequin top like this red one from Changes by Together.

Both of these would look fabulous with Marisota’s range of party shoes. Like these gorgeous shoes, they’re fabulous for the party season and come in a wide range of sizes and widths so you don’t have to worry about shoes that pinch! Even better they come in gorgeous jewel bright colours, and are super sparkly!

While we’re on the subject of dancing shoes, I love Alesha as the new judge on Strictly Come Dancing, but I definitely miss Arlene, I might try and catch her on the live shows, what do you think of the whole Alesha/ Arlene debate?

Watch this space for more on Marisota Partywear including their value party range and cocktail party collection.

How exciting! There’s now a brand new section on the Marisota website called Marisota World.

On it you can find the latest style news, product reviews, style advice and more as well as information about me and the other Marisota girls.

Plus there’s a “Get the look” feature about the new film “Coco before Chanel”, I have to say I adore the boucle jacket.

Another great bit of Marisota World is the “as recommended by..” section. Good Housekeeping magazine recently did a feature on Marisota and I love that I can keep up with the “buzz” so to speak.

But my absolute favourite is Shop the TV ad.

I had so much fun filming the TV Ad and absolutely loved the outfits, it really rang true with my experience of Marisota, so me and the other girls have each given our “tuppence” worth and contributed to the page.

Obviously my favourite items were those I wore myself, I find it a real struggle to get skirts and trousers in my leg length so Marisota is a God send!

From the smart jeans with their lovely deep indigo colour, bootcut style and perfect leg length.

to the lovely outfit of red pleat neck jersey top, wide leg trousers and weave belt which were all exactly my style!

And finally my absolute favourite the Print Jersey Tie Front Dress, it’s perfect for a meal out, night out or even work with the right accessories.

I think the Legroom High Suede Boots Jane wore in the advert would be perfect

That’s enough from me anyway but keep your eyes peeled for some really exciting stuff coming up this Season!

Claire x

I’ve just been to see the film Coco before Chanel and it got me thinking about timeless fashion. Despite the fact the film takes place long before Gabrielle Chanel became the iconic Coco Chanel it still exudes some of the classic Chanel style and beauty.

I think all of us want to capture some of that timeless style, and I think I’ve managed it with this boucle jacket from Marisota.
It definitely has the Chanel feel without the hefty price tag.

It comes in three colours; purple (above), green (below) and black (bottom).

It’s simple and chic. The tailored cut of the jacket subtly flatters your curves while the hook and eye fastening gives a clean line.The contrast edge detail picks out the smart tailoring and clean lines to finish this timeless piece perfectly. Because it’s from Marisota it fits perfectly, a gorgeous smart jacket made for curves!

Plus I got to wear it in green on the shoot for the new collection, I think it looks great! Definitely my favourite!

Jane x

Time is ticking away and the Autumn/ winter brochure launch is getting closer. Of course this means we’ve been busy shooting images for the new collection. I have to say the new ranges are gorgeous, and as always I’m impressed by the underwear.

Being the ideal Marisota underwear customer I really enjoy the lingerie shoots, I think Marisota lingerie looks great on me, plus it feels really comfortable and supportive! I thought I’d give you a sneak peek at the shoot before the collection comes out.

Maybe not quite paying attention!

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It seems the tide is turning somewhat on the super skinny phenomenon – something I’m only too glad to hear. I’m very proud of my plus size figure thank-you very much!

Lots of gorgeous ladies have been speaking out about how they love their curves. Take the stunning Scarlett Johansson:

“There are a lot of actors around Hollywood who are just too thin for my taste.”

“I don’t understand this obsession for being stick-thin. I could never be like that – it’s just not my body shape.”

“I would never want to lose my curves, because curves are what make women look like women. They are what make you sexy.”

Then there’s Jodie Kidd, who in my opinion looks much better now she’s not so model skinny. With all that exercise she’s doing on Strictly Come Dancing she’s obviously much fitter and healthier now too. And it’s not just the ladies that love it – it’s their other halves too!

“He absolutely loved my new cleavage”, she said of her partner Thomas George. “I’d never seen my boobs like that. And I don’t think he had either.”

And let’s not forget everyone’s favourite songstress Adele. I love the way she’s sticking to her plus size shape.

“I’m really mouthy about not having the Hollywood look. Everyone asks me ‘Why don’t you feel pressured to get the Hollywood look?’ and I’m like, ‘Because I don’t',” she told Heat.”I mean, I quite like my eyes and my lips. I don’t like my double chin or my gut, but I don’t not like them enough to do something about it.”

That’s the right attitude if you ask me. If you are happy and healthy – and in Adele’s case beautiful to boot then what’s the problem? Life’s too short! Especially when there’s fab fashionable plus size clothes out there to suit you like at Marisota. Marisota’s plus size clothes are made to work with your curves.

I can see Adele in one of these stunning plus size tunic tops from Anna Scholz at Marisota:

Bold and bright like her big and bubbly personality - and so flattering for plus size women.