12 Days of Deals at MiB!

12 Days of Christmas? Yes please!

MiB is going to spend the next 12 days showing our appreciation to our customers with amazing deals and promotions! If you haven't signed up for our newsletter, do so right NOW!

Today's special (and you have just 2 hours left to take advantage as it ends at Midnight, PST Monday December 6!) is 20% OFF some of MiB's most popular pants styles! Go HERE and enter promo code:1DAY2010 at checkout and save now.

All-Out Fall-Out Clearance Extravaganza!

December 2, 2010

What's New at MiB!

All-Out Fall-Out Clearance Extravaganza PLUS Free Shipping!




It's here! MiB's HUGE All-Out Fall-Out Clearance Extravaganza! For a limited time, add a clearance item to your order of $150+ and the shipping is on us!
Use Promo Code: CLRFS at checkout and get free standard domestic shipping before midnight, December 24, 2010.


Looking for the perfect gift for your plus-size friend? Grab an MiB Gift Certificate! Always the perfect fit!

We at MiB have been working hard on improving our web site lately. New additions include the ability to sort by ratings and price as well as size. We've also added Live Chat so you can ask our Customer Service Team members any question you might have about plus size fashion, fit or style.

Did you know that at the beginning of every season, we hold a fashion show with all the new products? Our Design and Merchandising teams show off the results of their hard work and our Customer Service Team members as well as the Web Team examine the clothing in detail. We touch the fabric, examine the seams and details, admire the designs and prepare to answer your questions. MiB customers have discriminating taste and expect the best plus size fashion has to offer! And we expect nothing less of ourselves.

Love Your Body with MiB!

October 20, 2010

What's New at MiB!

Love Your Body - Today and Everyday!

Sally E. Smith is a passionate supporter and advocate
for plus-size women. She has been the editor-in-chief for BBW Magazine and was
the executive director of NAAFA for 11 years. She is also a long-time MIB
customer and we are very excited to feature a series of her articles written
from the perspective of a plus size woman. 

"As plus-size women, it can be a challenge for us to love and appreciate our bodies. After all, we’re constantly bombarded with media and advertising messages that clearly communicate that we don’t measure up to societal standards of beauty. We may be told by those who are supposed to love us unconditionally that we would be more lovable if our bodies were smaller. We are subjected to indignities small and large as we move about in the world."

Click here to read more...

New Winter Styles at MiB!

October 11, 2010

What's New at MiB!

Winter Styles are HERE at MiB!



Fall in love with our new Desiree Jacket. Gorgeous blue print with solid trim reverses to solid jacket with printed trim. Cleverly attached decorative buttons and light quilting make this a plus size wardrobe staple.

Pair it with our stylish super plus size Wide Leg Venus Pants for a professional or dressy look and then with our Relaxed Fit Jeans on the weekend.

Why buy MiB?

We are the world's best designers of plus size and super plus size fashion! That's it. That's all we do. And we guarantee your satisfaction, 100%.

Other companies stop at size 22. Maybe, just maybe, they go up to a size 24 but for us, size 22 is where we get started! We know plus size fashion and super plus size bodies. We don't take a size 6 and just make it bigger. Plus size and super plus size bodies have different dimensions and curves and MiB has been perfecting our patterns and designs for over 26 years. We pride ourselves on our quality clothes. We seek out the highest quality fabrics, we work with socially-responsible vendors and our designs? You can't get them anywhere else.

Next time, I'll tell you about our Quality Control process. It's brutal. Our eagle-eyed QC team can spot not just the smallest flaw - they see the potential flaw in a garment. Really. I'll fill you in next time. And our new Returns Policy! Check it out - 100% Satisfaction. It's that simple.

New Fall Coats + GWP + $10 OFF!

Perfect For Cold Weather or Looking Fashionable at an Upcoming Event
New Fall MiB Jackets, Coats and Sweaters will Make A Bold Statement This Season

*Limited Time Offer*

Get a FREE Cozy Scarf with the purchase of select MiB Coats! PLUS $10 OFF your next $75+ order!
Choose between MiB's Leather Jacket, Short Classic Wool Coat, Classic Wool Coat, A-Line Wool Coat, Fleece Coat or the Ideal Quilted Jacket!
Use Promo: FGIF10 today!

TGIF!

August 20, 2010

What's New at MiB!

Skirts!


Let's talk about skirts. I've talked to some of you who were looking for skirts and now I want to hear from the rest of you: What style of skirt works for your curves? I love skirts that I can wear over tights or leggings in the winter or with sandals and bare legs in the summer. I like all different lengths but most of my favorites are knee-length, A-line skirts.

Let us know what style of skirt works for you! We're always updating our plus size designs and put many of our customer suggestions into production.

Thursday Already?

What's New at MiB!

New Markdowns!


That's right, MiB is making room and clearing space! Now's your chance to SAVE on Summer favorites!

No matter what season you're shopping for, you know you can count on MiB's commitment to Quality, Fit, Service. We don't want to sell a single garment that we can't stand behind and we strive to provide the best-fitting plus size clothes around.

Shop our SALE today and buy MiB's legendary quality clothing at discounted prices!

Wednesday!

August 18, 2010

What's New at MiB!

Fit Model Search!



That's right, ladies. You heard it here first. MiB Collection is looking for Fit models. You know we can't design our stunning plus size clothes without beautiful plus size women to fit them on! MiB is committed to the best fit a plus size garment can have and so we need plus size fit models.

If you are in the Northern California Bay Area, are taller than 5'6" with a well-proportioned physique, we'd like to hear from you! You must be able to provide your own transportation to the MiB Collection office in Cotati, California and payment is in merchandise credit.

If you're interested, please send your measurements, including height, to Veronica@makingitbig.com.

Tuesday!

August 17, 2010

What's New at MiB!

Tuesday, (barely! but still) Tuesday!



Whew, today flew by! I could swear it was just 10 minutes ago that I poured my coffee and greeted the day! I have to admit though, I love this time of year, no matter how rushed. I may have spent too many years in school but to me, Fall means new notebooks, a fresh supply of pens and back-to-school shopping. It may be hot outside but I'm thinking of sweaters and boots and light layers against the evening chill.



MiB Collection has some gorgeous plus size clothes to carry you from the heat of summer to the fall. Today's favorite? The Tunic Dress. The picture doesn't do this sweet plus size dress justice! Gorgeous cowl neckline, long sleeves and above-the-knee length make this a plus size wardrobe staple. Flattering, comfortable and easy to dress up or down. What's not to love?

We're back! And you get to SAVE BIG!

It's Pants-a-Palooza Time!!!




It's that time again! Time to save BIG on your Favorite Plus Size Pants from MiB Collection! Buy any 3 pair and take 50% off your lowest price pair! That's right, choose any 3 of our gorgeous Plus Size Pants and take 50% OFF the lowest price pair. Or buy 6 and take 50% off the 2 lowest priced pairs! Hurry though, the sale ends September 8, 2010! Stock up and save today!



The pants from MiB Collection have long been our best-sellers. We have the World's Best Fitting Pants! When it comes to pants, we have styles to fit every plus size shape. With fabrics ranging from comfy cotton jersey to casual twill with a touch of spandex added for stretch, you'll quickly discover the plus size pants you've been searching for. Most of our pants feature side-seam pockets, elastic waistbands and are made in the USA!



From casual and active to career and dressy, we have the pants you need every day.

Time To Save!

2 NEW SALES To Celebrate Summer

TAKE Additional 20% OFF All SALE Items!

Don't miss out on this year's Memorial Day Sale and get fabulous prices on your favorite MiB styles! Not only will you get the Clearance Sale price, but you'll be able to take an additional 20% OFF on the already marked-down price! Hurry...get your favorites while your size is still available. To get your additional 20% OFF SALE styles ONLY, use Promo Code MCL10 during check-out. This special Memorial Day Sale ends at midnight on Monday, May 31, 2010.

BUY 2 GET 1 FREE

Our Weekly Feature Offer is Buy 2 Easy Pants & Get 1 FREE! Our Easy Pants have been a perennial customer favorite for years. They are comfortable,
stylish and come in an array of great go-with-everything colors. They are the perfect companion for all of our new Summer Tops! Offer expires at midnight PST on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. Use Promo Code B2G1E during check-out.

MORE NEW SUMMER STYLES!

Watch our site MakingitBig.com for MORE NEW Summer Styles. We've added new HOT Swimwear Styles, more light & breezy Tops, new Summer Pants and great Summer Dresses PLUS new Summer Sandals for your new Summertime Wardrobe!

MiB is determined to provide you with the latest Summer fashions and trends while offering incredible Quality, Fit & Service. Our commitment to delivering perfect fit and sensational style to women of all plus sizes remains unwavering. That's why we take your suggestions to heart and work tirelessly to create patterns, select fabrics and add detailing that lifts your spirits, supports your confidence, and allows your inner radiance and outer beauty to shine.

We use truly plus size models to give you an idea of how the garment will look like on you instead of a size 10 model.

MiB offers a variety of fashionable plus size clothing, putting forward many new styles each season. We offer everything from beautiful blouses and everyday basic pants to accessories that will add a little something extra to your wardrobe.

What Our Customers Say About MiB

"I've always liked your clothes. They're of such a good quality they never seem to wear out." K.W., North Versailles, PA, May 2010

"I just received the Dream Pants and Top and I think they are wonderful. I love the fabric and the quality and I'm so pleased with the style. I LOVE the new MiB Contemporary line and what you are coming up with." K.B., Waterbury, CT, May 2010

"I buy any new style of pant immediately. I appreciate that you are always so helpful and nice, and that your quality is so great." S.S., Matawan, NJ, May 2010

"I pass on your name to all of my friends who don't know about MiB - Your clothing is worth the price, because you are paying for quality. I have pieces that have lasted me for years and years. One whole side of my closet is Making it Big. You do an amazing job helping your customers look and feel stylish and that its worth the price. Everytime I come in I find something. It's an exciting event when the new MiB catalogue comes." M.O., Escondido, CA, May 2010

It's Swimwear Season at MiB!

Well it's that time of year again (you'd never know it by the wild and cold weather some of us have been experiencing around the U.S. lately!) and time to pick out your favorite swimsuit and coverup before your size disappears.

Our new Crinkle Cotton Camp Shirt (pictured at left) over our One Piece Swimsuit, makes the perfect Cover-up for Pool Parties and your next Beachside Vacation Retreat.

The Crinkle Cotton Camp Shirt features: Lightweight 100% Cotton fabric that's perfect for hot summer days, Button front, Collar, Button feature on short sleeves, 34" long in size H, Machine washable and comes in Blue Bell, Green Lily, Lavender, Pink and White.

Our MiB One Piece Swimsuit features: A tank style neckline to minimize exposure at the front and back and maximize functionality, Front shelf lining and bra, Nylon/Spandex fabric, Machine washable (with hang dry), comes in Black (pictured), Blue and Red. This popular MiB Swimwear Style looks fabulous both in and out of the water and is designed with a focus on style and fit. To prolong the use of your MiB Swimwear we highly recommend immediate rinsing after use in chlorinated water.

This year we've added even more swimwear options to choose from: new patterned Swim Tops, new Cover-Ups and new Summer Dresses that will be the perfect Cover-Up to take you from the pool to your hotel room.

The Pacifica Dress (pictured at right) is too tempting to resist with details that mirror the welcoming waters of a cool lagoon. The Pacifica Dress features: Hand-batiked 100% Rayon fabric in cool Summer colors, Princess seams, Empire waist, Gentle shirring below waist, Short sleeves, Rounded neckline, Dress falls below the knees, Generous cut for all day comfort, 49" long in size H and it's machine-washable. The perfect dress to take along on your next cruise!

Be sure to stop by MakingitBig.com soon to see all our new Summer Swimwear Styles!

And the WINNER is ANNIE DRISCOLL!

Well...the lucky Winner of our FREE MiB Blouse or MiB Dress of their choice has been chosen. It's Annie Driscoll!

Annie picked our ever-popular Long Sleeve Oversize Shirt as her FREE Blouse.

Both the Long Sleeve Oversize Shirts and our Short Sleeve Oversize Shirts, which come in a variety of color choices each season, are 2 of our Best Sellers because they look great, offer a comfortable fit, last and last and work well in the office and as a perfect companion to our Casual Pants & Jeans!

Thanks for entering our Blog Contest Annie and we hope you will enjoy your MiB Blouse for years to come!

--The MiB Team

Announcing our Winner SOON!

Tomorrow is THE Day!

When we will find out who is the Winner of the FREE MiB Blouse or MiB Dress of their choice...stayed tuned.

We will be announcing the Winner on this Blog, on Twitter and on Facebook in a few days.

Good luck to you ALL!

It's A Spring Fling Surprise Daily Offer!

What IS A "Spring Fling Surprise"?

It's a fun special offer we post randomly on our site and change daily during a "Fling"!

We'll be posting surprise "Spring Fling" special offers at different times throughout Spring, so be sure to check our website every day to see if we've created a new daily "Spring Fling Surprise" offer.

You never know when the next Spring Fling Surprise will start...that's why it's a "surprise"!

This Spring Fling will have a new special offer daily, beginning on Friday, March 19, 2010, and then new daily offers on Saturday, March 20, 2010 and Sunday, March 21, 2010 and the last daily offer will end at midnight on Sunday, March 21, 2010.

Each day during a Fling, the special offer for that day will expire at midnight and a new one day offer will begin right after midnight on the following day until that particular "Spring Fling" expires.

Be sure to click on the top right Spring Fling Surprise image whenever it appears (at random), to see what the daily surprise is.

Have a fun Spring Fling Surprise shopping spree!

Prevent The Pinch!

Just In Case You Aren't An MiB Email Subscriber...

We've decided to help you avoid getting a pinch on St. Patrick's Day!


Yesterday we sent our MiB Email Subscribers an email letting them know about a special sale on select MiB Styles (that have GREEN accents)!

Pick any of the styles displayed in our special "Green Sale" category and take $20 OFF for a limited time.

To get your $20 OFF any of the MiB Styles shown in our Green Sale category, use promo code 20GREEN during checkout. The Green Sale expires at Midnight on March 17, 2010.

If you haven't signed-up for our MiB Emails, click HERE to join our MiB Email Subscriber List. **The sign-up form is displayed in the top left section of our MiB Homepage.

Happy Shopping!

What's A Good Name?

We're STUMPED and NEED your HELP!

MiB will be launching a fabulous and exciting new line soon, so we need a name for this new collection.

Here's a few names we've tossed back and forth: Glamorous, Radiance, Vibe, Verve, Fashionista. Do any of these resonate with your own fashion sense?

This new line will be in addition to our tried and true MiB Collection, no worries! It will extend to a smaller size range (beginning with 1X) as well as being a little more form-fitting for those of you who would like to show more of your fabulous curves!

Do you have any suggestions for good names that will convey what this new line will be all about? We look forward to hearing from you.

Spring Deals Just Keep Sprouting!

Special Value Styles just added!

The NEW! Shirt Tank Combo - an MiB Special Value, includes both the Shirt and Tank for $69. Wear them together or separately. They'll both become Spring & Summer favorites!

The NEW! Dani Top - an MiB Special Value, comes in many colors and will give you a comfortable alternative for the warmer weather ahead for $62. Available in: Purple, Blue, Red, White and Black.

Be sure to get your MiB Special Value Styles while your size is still available. Click HERE to shop now!

Refer A Friend to our Showroom & Get $20 OFF Your Next Showroom Order!

*Refer a friend (must be new customer) or family Member and get $20 OFF Your Next Showroom Order, AND Your Referred Family or Friend will get $20 OFF Their first MiB Outlet Showroom purchase. Offer not valid for Online and Phone Orders. Cannot be combined with other offers. Not valid on previous purchases. Mention this offer when checking-out at the Cotati Outlet Showroom. Offer expires at closing on March 31, 2010.


FREE MiB Market Bag with $25+ In-Showroom Purchase!

*FREE MiB Signature Canvas Market Bag with your In-Showroom Purchase of $25 or more! Offer not valid for Online or Phone Orders. Cannot be combined with other offers. Not valid on previous purchases. Mention this offer when checking-out at the Cotati Outlet Showroom. FREE Market Bag (a $19 value) Offer expires at Closing on Monday, March 15, 2010. One Market Bag per customer.

Meet Our Beautiful Plus Size Models!

Our customers tell us they appreciate that our MiB Catalogs feature beautiful Plus Size Models wearing our styles. They tell us that it not helps them visualize how they might look in our different styles, but also acts as an inspiration for them as well.

We agree!

MiB believes that beauty comes in every size and that Plus Size women can be just as stylish and beautiful as their thinner friends.

To "Meet" all of our beautiful Plus Size Models click HERE!