Catherines

Summer's coming! That was code for “Your social calendar is about to explode with graduations, weddings, garden parties, reunions, charity events and more.” We've all searched for the outfit, as in the outfit, that will dress our memory lane—and the pictures of it—perfectly.

Don't let the what-to-wear conundrum frazzle you. Razzle dazzle your way through event season in the height of summer chic. Spare yourself from future what-was-I-thinking moments captured forever thanks to your snap-happy nephew and his new digital camera. Here's your photo album survival guide for summer 2009.

Whether it's your daughter's college graduation, a trip down the aisle as mother of the groom or your neighbor's annual mid-summer tea party, you always want to look your best. Fortunately, looking your best doesn't have to mean spending the most. There are affordable and smart ways to shine your way through the big moments that also add a new dimension of versatility to your existing wardrobe. A special occasion top is the season's top choice for instant-style. Bejeweled or embellished with ruffles, lace, a bow or a modern graphic print, this dressier blouse can be paired with pants, a skirt, a suit and even denim and worn to just about any day or night event. Buy two or three of these multi-functional summer staples and you've got endless possibilities for creating many easy, breezy (yet very eye-catching) looks all season long. It's the summer, after all, and we want our style to be as effortless as it is photograph-worthy.  

Let Catherines dress your picture-perfect moments. Our extensive social occasion collection is made exclusively for plus size, style-savvy women. The pieces are current enough to keep your look updated and fresh but timeless enough to become permanent fixtures in your closet. To us, fashion is just as important as fit and function, and everything we do is guaranteed to get you ready for your closeup.

Smile! Visit a store near you or go to catherines.com for the season's best memory-making looks.