S is for Spring and Shoes!

It’s basically a fashion law that every woman of every size and shape should own at least one pair of nude shoes. Not only can they be worn with any outfit and look great (because they’re THE quintessential neutral), a nude shoe also elongates your legs, thus enhancing your full-figured silhouette. The magic of this hued shoe is simply that it draws the eyes up creating a long, lean line.

Pulling off the perfect nude colored shoe takes only two rules: 1. Bare legs are key! Don’t worry, you will still look sophisticated and stylish. and number 2. Make sure you try a few different neutral shades to see what looks best with your complexion. Some women opt for a palm blush pink, which is another great neutral option. Try a light beige or cream if you have a fair complexion or a shade of brown if you’re darker. As long as they are one to two shades lighter than your skin tone, you will look fabulous!

To get you started on your way to shoe heaven we’ve rounded up our favorite plus-sized shoes from all over the web! Enjoy!

Marc Fisher Philo Caged Sandals from Macy’s

B.F.T. by Barefoot Tess ‘Adelaide Sling’ Slight Wedge (Nude Patent)

Anna Scholz Lace Up Platform (EEE Width) from Simply Be

LifeStride Radius Wedge Pump from DSW

Asha Pump by Comfortview® from Jessica London

Chic Shoes for Curvy Girls!

Finally — trendy heels and boots for all shapes and sizes!

If you’re anything like us then you are gal with an eye for fabulous shoes. Unfortunately, most designer footwear is usually off-limits to anyone topping a size 12… meaning that most of us can’t rock a killer pair of heels with a dazzling red sole. (You know the ones!) Disappointments in the shoe department, no matter how hard we try, seem to be the status quo as still haven’t figured out how to squeeze a thick calf into a Burberry riding boot. And forget about the Manolo Blahnik Mary Jane — it’s just not happening without cutting off circulation to your lower extremities.

Simply put, there just aren’t enough well-made, stylish shoes for women with big calves and wide feet. Fortunately, we have few tricks and under-the-radar shoe resources you need to know about… Shoe lovers rejoice!

Made-to-Measure Boots: Custom fits aren’t just for the one percent anymore! Find your calf size by following the instructions at duoboots.com, a U.K.-based shoe line that specializes in cool boots that fit just right no matter your measurements. Choose from over-the-knee, shearling-lined flat boots to sassy mid-calf heels. Best of all: free shipping!

Supercute Flats: U.K.-based Evans, is a perennial favorite plus-size shoe brand, and has finally arrived stateside (evansusa.com) with a great selection of go-anywhere footwear available in extra-wide widths.

Hot Heels: Stuart Weitzman does an amazing job of mixing the latest trends with comfortable fits and a broad array of sizes. A number of the brand’s 600-plus styles are available in wide widths and with larger-than-average boot shafts, perfect for bigger calves.

For what to wear advice and plus-size shopping heaven, visit us on the web at http://www.DivaWomensWear.com!

Content information via MarieClaire.com