Kiyoka 10/5/25 Kiyoka 10/5/25

Dress Pants: Do They Have a Place in My Wardrobe?

Right now I’m trying to ensure that what I buy actually reflects my personal style. I think dress pants are definitely easy and practical which is important for my lifestyle. The wide-leg and neutral color are true to who I am. I think the classic pinstripe takes it up a notch. The pants are versatile and I could wear them in a variety of scenarios. But,

Kiyoka 9/27/25 Kiyoka 9/27/25

Clearing My Cache: My Past Self, My Present Style

Not long ago, I saw a post on Social Media that asked, “Does your style match your Pinterest board?” Do people still use Pinterest? I use it for all types of inspiration, but I never post anything. Anyway, I immediately pulled up my style boards and no my style did not match my Pinterest boards. In fact, the majority of what I was pinning were looks that I loved, but didn’t reflect my current life. That was the first time that I realized the misalignment in the way I see myself.

Kiyoka 9/27/25 Kiyoka 9/27/25

André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever

I wonder what he thought of plus size fashion? Considering his size and how often his presence is mentioned and the fact that none of it seemed to limit his fashion.

Kiyoka 9/20/25 Kiyoka 9/20/25

The Perfect Casual Jacket

Having a lighter jacket on hand to throw on as I’m running out the door for that random errand has proven to be a challenge over the years and I’m not sure why. Maybe it was that the style of jacket wasn’t right for my style at the time or maybe it was that I’ve never put any thought into this piece. Whatever the case, a casual jacket is essential for my wardrobe for early fall/spring weather.

Kiyoka 9/14/25 Kiyoka 9/14/25

Allow Me to Reintroduce CurvyPlusStyle

CurvyPlusStyle is dedicated to curvy, full-figured fashion, and more specifically, the pear-shaped body🍐. I created the thing that I wanted. I wanted to know how clothes, from new plus size brands as well as established straight size brands, would fit my body. I wanted the intimacy of the blogging era. I wanted personal style. I wanted to relate. And I just wanted to talk about fashion, not as someone whose job it is to talk about fashion, but as a regular person.

Kiyoka 9/12/25 Kiyoka 9/12/25

It’s 2025. Why a fashion blog?

The problem is I don’t know what’s next. The economy is tightening up and I’m trying to pivot into something a little different. Normally, I feel confident in betting on myself. Presently, I’m not anxious, but I’m also not confident. Work is a big part of my life and I think about it a lot. Rather than obsessing over my current state of affairs, I’d like to divert that energy into something meaningful to me.