zaf·tig
adjective Slang .
1.
(of a woman) having a pleasantly plump figure.
2.
full-bodied; well-proportioned.
Also, zoftig.
Origin:
1935–40; < Yiddish zaftik literally, juicy, succulent
1935–40; < Yiddish zaftik literally, juicy, succulent
I first became acquainted with this word while reading a book on American opera singers. I was a little strange as a teen, and enjoyed reading biographies about luminous ladies from bygone eras. One of these ladies was Beverly Sills - or "Bubbles" as her peers fondly called her. Ms. Sills described herself as a "rather zaftig redhead." Hmm. I recall looking down at my rounded limbs and little potbelly and thinking I was rather zaftig myself. But Ms. Sills wasn't necessarily fat - She was pleasingly soft in all the right places, with hills and valleys in her figure. Her costumes and characters celebrated these assets. I thought that it wasn't such a bad thing. She looked happy; like she could have a piece of cheesecake and not feel bad. During the height of the heroin-chic late 80s, this was a big deal for me.
Throughout my life, my weight has been a fluctuating melodrama. I have been everywhere on the size chart from a size 4 to a size 18. Finally, my weight seems to have stabilized right in the middle - a size 8 to 10. I'm ok with that, as long as I am healthy and fit and my favorite jeans still make my butt look good. I have slender friends, and I have plus-size friends, and all of them are gorgeous. What's right for me isn't necessarily right for everyone, and I can appreciate that. But, this blog is about those of us in the middle - the size mediums to larges (when we're on our periods!)
Here, you'll find tips for dressing that luscious body of yours in clothing that suits your curves. You'll find tips on makeup, hairstyles (with the help of my business partner, Sa'dia), and just general celebrations of your womanly figure. There are plenty of blogs out there for ladies who are above a size 16, and below a size 8. I noticed a real dearth of fashion advice for us so-called "normal" sized women - thus the blog.
The fashion focus will be mostly on vintage
and vintage-inspired clothing - a mutual love that I share with many of my friends. My friend Jina, herself a curvy beauty and vintage boutique owner, will be an occasional co-conspirator and expert fashion advisor. Keep your eyes peeled for posts involving her store, Decades. It can be tricky to find clothing in modern medium and large sizes within the vintage realm, so we will be showing you creative ways to incorporate pieces into your wardrobe with a fresh spin. Also, we will be showing you how to dress UNDER your clothes - an often overlooked facet of a pulled-together outfit, especially for women whose thighs touch.
Photo of Decades courtesy of Jina Gorham
Throughout my life, my weight has been a fluctuating melodrama. I have been everywhere on the size chart from a size 4 to a size 18. Finally, my weight seems to have stabilized right in the middle - a size 8 to 10. I'm ok with that, as long as I am healthy and fit and my favorite jeans still make my butt look good. I have slender friends, and I have plus-size friends, and all of them are gorgeous. What's right for me isn't necessarily right for everyone, and I can appreciate that. But, this blog is about those of us in the middle - the size mediums to larges (when we're on our periods!)
Here, you'll find tips for dressing that luscious body of yours in clothing that suits your curves. You'll find tips on makeup, hairstyles (with the help of my business partner, Sa'dia), and just general celebrations of your womanly figure. There are plenty of blogs out there for ladies who are above a size 16, and below a size 8. I noticed a real dearth of fashion advice for us so-called "normal" sized women - thus the blog.
The fashion focus will be mostly on vintage
and vintage-inspired clothing - a mutual love that I share with many of my friends. My friend Jina, herself a curvy beauty and vintage boutique owner, will be an occasional co-conspirator and expert fashion advisor. Keep your eyes peeled for posts involving her store, Decades. It can be tricky to find clothing in modern medium and large sizes within the vintage realm, so we will be showing you creative ways to incorporate pieces into your wardrobe with a fresh spin. Also, we will be showing you how to dress UNDER your clothes - an often overlooked facet of a pulled-together outfit, especially for women whose thighs touch.
From the perfect LBD, to the benefits of corset-training and finding the best-fitting bra for your buxom bosom, you will learn tricks and tips that will help you feel confident and sexy. Glamour is back. Let's throw it a big welcome-home party.
Photo of Decades courtesy of Jina Gorham
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