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Style Advice

Curvy Cartel

VIEW MORE > Curvy Cartel March 2023 Meet style icon Curvy Cartel as she joins Taking Shape to share her top fashion tips and launch a new season of fabulous. ‌Read more now.

Taking Shape Interview with Fat Mum Slim

VIEW MORE > Taking Shape Interview with Fat Mum Slim MAY 2023 Meet style icon Fat Mum Slim as she joins Taking Shape to share her top fashion tips and launch a new season of fabulous. ‌Read more now.

Mother’s Day Style

VIEW MORE > Mother’s Day Style MAY 2023 Follow our plus size Mother’s Day outfit guide featuring our gorgeous Taking Shape team members and their loved ones, for wardrobe inspiration. Read more.

Introducing our second collection with acclaimed First Nations artist Elverina Johnson

VIEW MORE > Our Must-Have Curve Clothing: The Favourite Pieces Chosen by You! April 2023 Find out which styles are our favourites as voiced by our real customers. These must-have curve fashion pieces are not to be missed. Read more.

Introducing our second collection with acclaimed First Nations artist Elverina Johnson

VIEW MORE > Introducing our second collection with acclaimed First Nations artist Elverina Johnson April 2023 Learn about the “Ngawayu Buluru” Turtle & Reef Story collection with Elverina Johnson. Fab curve fashion pieces with Elverina’s print. Read more.

Basic Clothing & Everyday Wear Guide

VIEW MORE > Basic Clothing & Everyday Wear Guide March 2023 Make these versatile wardrobe pieces part of your everyday wear.

Bra Types Guide

VIEW MORE > Find The Right Bra & Features March 2023 Our lingerie range is designed for superior comfort, support and style. Every detail is developed to ensure you are set to dress for success.

Autumn/Winter Fashion Trends 2023: The Curve Guide

VIEW MORE > Autumn/Winter Fashion Trends 2023: The Curve Guide March 2023 New Season style mode. We've pushed the boundaries on some exciting new designs and put a twist on your old favourites, keeping your wardrobe updated and refreshed. Take a look at this season’s hottest new trends.

New Season Denim

VIEW MORE > Find Your Perfect Denim Fit March 2023 Our latest arrival of denim styles is here. See the latest denim trends to suit your curves here. Read more today.

Sparkle Season

VIEW MORE > Sparkle Season Nov 2022 Read our plus size guide for what to wear this Christmas. Choose from the perfect plus size styles from festive parties to Christmas Day.

Body Positivity

VIEW MORE > Body Positivity Nov 2022 Whatever your shape, size, age or style, we want you to feel fab. Read our interview with Fiona Faulkner now.

Spring Racing Styles

VIEW MORE > Spring Racing Styles October 2022 We’ve put together the ultimate guide to Spring racing curve outfits to help you find your trackside favourite.

Spring-Fabric

VIEW MORE > Feel Good Fabrics September 2022 Choose from linens, organic cotton and bamboo, not only are these fabrics great for Spring they also offer sustainable style so you can shop with a conscience.‌

Your Plus Size Dress Guide

VIEW MORE > Your Plus Size Dress Guide September 2022 Styling plus size dresses for every occasion.

Spring-Trends

VIEW MORE > Spring Wardrobe Sorted August 2022 Everything you need to know, from trends to‌ fabrics and top to toe style is here.

Designing

VIEW MORE > Take me to St Tropez August 2022 Our new season Spring collection has arrived.

Choosing A Swimsuit For Your Body Type Plus Size

VIEW MORE > Choose Your Swim Suit August 2022 Swimwear can be one of the trickiest items to find and fit.

Holiday Wear

VIEW MORE > Destination Fabulous Aug 2022 It’s mid-year travel time, we’re packing our bags and taking you to fabulous locations around the globe with inspirational fashion ideas that make the perfect travel partners.‌

Winter Coat Guide

VIEW MORE > Winter Coat Guide July 2022 Types of Women’s Winter Coats & How To Wear Them

A guide to ponte fabric & how to wear it

VIEW MORE > A Guide To Ponte Fabric & How To Wear It May 2022 Ponte is a soft, stretchy, knitted fabric that holds its shape, travels well, doesn’t fade, rarely wrinkles and is super comfy.

Elverina Johnson’s Indigenous Prints Launch With Taking Shape

VIEW MORE > Elverina Johnson’s Indigenous Prints Launch With Taking Shape April 2022 Read more about Taking Shape’s first indigenous design partnership with artist Elverina Johnson, including the stories behind the prints. Find out more.

How To Wear Denim

VIEW MORE > How To Wear Denim April 2022 If you think you can’t do denim, it’s time to think again. Our jeans are definitely not like the others, they come in all shapes and sizes with plenty of stretch for added comfort.

Dec Mini Mag

VIEW MORE > December Mini Mag Dec 2021 Here comes the Sun

November Mini Mag

VIEW MORE > November Mini Mag Nov 2021 Here comes the Sun

Meet The Designer

VIEW MORE > Behind the Seams Nov 2021 Meet our production team, these professionals research and develop the perfect fit for curvy bodies. The real secrets are in defining form and fit, and perfecting the grading in sizes of the product for size 12-24, and now extending in some ranges to a further size 30.

Antichafe

VIEW MORE > How To Style & Wear Shorts Plus Size Oct 2021 Not sure how to style your shorts? We have all the tips you need to feel fab & curvy whilst wearing shorts of all styles, lengths and shapes.

Antichafe

VIEW MORE > How To Prevent Thigh-Chafing Oct 2021 When the humidity hits, a common issue many women can relate to is thigh chafe. Dresses of all styles are the go-to outfit of choice, so protection against rubbing is key.

Sustainable Jewellery

VIEW MORE > Our Ethical & Sustainable Jewellery Stories Oct 2021 How we’re supporting communities through our ethical and sustainable jewellery.

First Nations

VIEW MORE > Indigenous Designs by Elverina Johnson at Taking Shape Oct 2021 Now our prints are about to go to another level with an exclusive collaboration, featuring indigenous designs by the esteemed aboriginal fashion artist, Elverina Johnson.

October Mini Mag

VIEW MORE > October Mini Mag Oct 2021 View our latest catalogue

Choose Your Swim Style

VIEW MORE > Fabulous Is Calling Sep 2021 View our latest catalogue

take-me-to-tropez

VIEW MORE > Behind the Seams Aug 2021 Meet Suzanne and Clemence, the team behind our latest collection. Learn what inspires them and how they approach the unique designs, exclusive to Taking Shape.

How to Wear Pants with Style

VIEW MORE > How to Wear Pants with Style Aug 2021 With so many pant styles on offer we thought it would be helpful to take you through some of our favourite plus size styles and show you how to wear the pants.

August Mini Mag

VIEW MORE > August Mini Mag August 2021 View our latest catalogue

July Mini Mag

VIEW MORE > July Mini Mag July 2021 View our latest catalogue

Heritage

VIEW MORE > Our Brand Story July 2021 If you’re looking for a plus size fashion label that is truly size inclusive you’ve found it. Taking Shape is the plus size fashion label that’s been leading the way in women’s curve fashion for over 35 years.

June Mini Mag

VIEW MORE > Turn Up the Wow June 2021 View our latest catalogue

Winter Fabrics

VIEW MORE > Keep Cosy + Carry On May 2021 What type of fabric keeps you warmest in winter?

May Mini Mag

VIEW MORE > May Mini Mag May 2021 View our latest catalogue

April Mini Mag

VIEW MORE > April Mini Mag April 2021 View our latest catalogue

Behind the Seams

VIEW MORE > Behind the Seams April 2021 Our latest collection has just dropped and it’s full of colour and unique designs. Meet Ali, the designer behind Colour Pop, as she shares her inspiration and styling ideas for this versatile collection.

The Perfect Bra Fit

VIEW MORE > The Perfect Bra Fit March 2021 Find your perfect bra fit with our easy to follow bra fitting guide.

Style Dilemmas

VIEW MORE > Style Dilemmas March 2021 We loved hearing all your style dilemmas, now Jo @icurvy is here to provide some tips for dressing with the latest arrival

Taking Shape's Birthday

VIEW MORE > 10 Things We Love Feb 2021 Celebrate our 36th Birthday!

Feb Mini Catalogue

VIEW MORE > February Mini Catalogue Feb 2021 Into the Wild - Summer Edition

Summer Fabrics

VIEW MORE > Summer Fabrics Jan 2021 Luxe fabrics, tactile textures and premium finishes combine to create the perfect fabric first wardrobe for the season. Quality, versatile pieces that last the distance, is the new norm.

Jan-Mini-Catalogue

VIEW MORE > Into the Wild Summer Edition Jan 2021 Into the Wild Summer Edition

Dec2020-Lookbook

VIEW MORE > Summer Lookbook Dec 2020 Making Beautiful Memories This Season

Nov-Mini-Catalogue

VIEW MORE > November Mini Catalogue Nov 2020 Making Beautiful Memories This Season

Road Trippers

VIEW MORE > Road Trip Weekenders Oct 2020 Our overseas trips might be on hold, but there’s plenty of magical getaways closer to home.

Videos

VIEW MORE > Style advice Oct 2020 Explore the new season with the help of our partners in fashion.

Summer-Mini-Catalogue

VIEW MORE > Summer Mini Catalogue Sept 2020 From us to you, welcome to the seasons change!

Wirefree-Wellness

VIEW MORE > Wirefree Wellness Sept 2020 There are so many great reasons to move to a bra with no underwire. For years we’ve suffered the likes of shapeless wire free bras or odd triangular shapes that make us look like we are straight out of a 50’s pin-up.

Lingerie

VIEW MORE > Lingerie Sept 2020 Beautiful fresh feeling lingerie, shouldn’t come without equal measures of comfort and style

New Season Denim

VIEW MORE > Dialling Up Dresses Sept 2020 Shop the hottest dresses of the season right here, right now. From AM to PM we’ve got the right dress for EVERY occasion!

pink-trend

VIEW MORE > Keep calm, wear pink! Sept 2020 From fuchsia to blush, and head to toe english garden floral, pink is EVERYWHERE this season and it’s high on our list of continued favourites.

Our-sustainable-journey

VIEW MORE > Sustainability at Taking Shape Aug 2020 How we source and develop our key fabrics and fashion pieces is important to you, and it's important to us.

Active Shine Bright

VIEW MORE > Active Shine Bright Jul 2020 Get back into the swing of it with our handy guide to getting active (in a brand new outfit, of course).

Ponti

VIEW MORE > Ponti Apr 2020 Move. Bend. Stretch. You're about to fall in love with Ponti, the fabric of your dreams that flaunt and flatters your curves.

Winter Magazine

VIEW MORE > Winter Magazine Apr 2020 Mixing great classics with new trends. Wearing bright colours + new coats to covet.

Back to Basics

VIEW MORE > Back to Basics Apr 2020 A brand new range of essential outfit-builders. New shapes. New colours and patterns.

Let's Sleep In

VIEW MORE > Let's Sleep In Mar 2020 Discover our new sleepwear range.

A Little Bit Extra

VIEW MORE > A Little Bit Extra Mar 2020 Three key accessory trends to take your outfit to the next level.

Lingerie Self Care

VIEW MORE > Self Care Made Simple Mar 2020 No time for self-care? No worries. Have a go at these simple ways to treat yourself in under five minutes.

Lingerie Bra Care

VIEW MORE > How to Care for Your Bras Mar 2020 They're not called 'delicates' for nothing! Just like your most treasured, clothing, lingerie needs a little TLC. Here’s how to care for your underwear so it goes the distance.

Icons Of Style

VIEW MORE > Icons of Style Feb 2020 Vintage silhouettes and luxurious fabrics make our latest formal collection an affair to remember

Smooth Operator

VIEW MORE > Smooth Operator Feb 2020 Take one part animal print, one part monochrome and the latest fabric innovation, then mix well for easy everyday dressing

Style Workshop

VIEW MORE > Style Workshop Feb 2020 Dressy or Casual | AM or PM

Autumn Fashion Magazine

VIEW MORE > Autumn Fashion Magazine Feb 2020 New Season style mode. View our new range of Animal Attraction, New Neutrals, Colour Theory and Bohemian Prints.

Office Culture

VIEW MORE > Office Culture Feb 2020 Get excited for weekdays with a fresh new work wardrobe in playful prints, navy and white

Breathable-Bamboo

VIEW MORE > Breathable Bamboo Feb 2020 Made from stay-in-all-day fabrics, this sleepwear collection is light and breathable and feels super soft against your skin.

Platinum Collection

VIEW MORE > Platinum Collection Feb 2020 Dressy without being fussy, our latest collection is a study in laidback sophistication.

Lingerie Collection

VIEW MORE > Lingerie Collection Jan 2020 Bringing you a new and thoughtful designed range of bras. One for every day, and every occasion.

Summer Reads

VIEW MORE > Bold and Beautiful Jan 2020 Designed with your curves and comfort in mind.

Summer Reads

VIEW MORE > Summer Reads Nov 2019 Whether you’re looking for a brilliant beach read or on the hunt for a new show to binge this weekend, we've got you covered.

Cocktail Edit

VIEW MORE > Cocktail Edit Nov 2019 Our top picks to create that special outfit to wear to your next cocktail soirée, summer wedding, or end-of-year office party.

Out of Africa

VIEW MORE > Beauty Edit Nov 2019 When it comes to getting ready, fashion is only half the fun! Step into summer with glowing skin, sleek hair and a pop of colour.

Out of Africa

VIEW MORE > Out of Africa Oct 2019 Unleash your wild side with new season animal prints and earthy tones inspired by an African adventure.

Feel good fabrics

VIEW MORE > Feel Good Fabrics Oct 2019 The no-fuss guide on fabrics we pride ourselves on, in our best selling shapes.

Basic Outfit

VIEW MORE > Core Basics Aug 2019 Taking Shape's range of plus size basics are your foundation pieces for every outfit.

Be Inspired

VIEW MORE > Be Confident - Be Inspired Apr 2019 We inspire you to be confident every single day. Creating for curves for over 34 years

Denim Workshop

VIEW MORE > Denim Workshop Mar 2019 From the latest cuts to timeless classics, your perfect pair of jeans is ready and waiting. Your style, your shape, your way.

Tall Plus

VIEW MORE > Introducing Tall Plus Feb 2019 The Tall Plus collection by Taking Shape is especially designed to fit and flatter women up to 6’1” (185cm).

Bamboo

VIEW MORE > Introducing Bamboo Clothing Feb 2019 This natural fibre has a luxurious handle and feels super soft against your skin. It is breathable and quickly wicks away moisture.

Petite Plus

VIEW MORE >Introducing Petite PlusAug 2017Are you 5'2" (158cm) or under? You Asked. We Listened.