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Labor Day is right around the corner, and all out favorite curvy stored have rolled out some great offers to help full figured women celebrate in style, whilst saving money. I have dug up all the nitty gritty details you need to know, about the 9 hottest Labor Day sales going on at the top plus size clothing stores online. Enjoy the savings, and enjoy the long weekend!

1. Torrid
Just in time for the Labor Day weekend, Torrid have rolled out their very tempting 50% off clearance sale this weekend. They have taken an additional 50% off all clearance items. Some excellent bargains are to be made, and this sale will run through Monday, 1st September. But that’s not all, they are also offering Free Ground Shipping on orders of $100 or more. Plus, some other sales are still going on at Torrid, including:

• select denim jeans at $39.99
• $10 off sweater vests
• select shoes at $19.99
• select shoes at only $9.99
• $10 off tops
• select bras at $19.99

2. SwimsuitsForAll
A massive clearance sale is currently going on, where you can save up to 80% off select items.

3. SWAK Designs
SWAK Designs are holding a Labor Day Weekend sale now through Tuesday, 2nd September. Simply use coupon code LABORDAY08 at checkout to receive 15% off everything in store. Be sure to check out their new arrivals and sale items! And remember, all USA orders under $149 can opt for FedEx Shipping for just $5! Whilst all orders of $149 or more receive Free Shipping, no coupon code required.

4. Jessica London
Jessica London is holding a web exclusive 48 hour only Labor Day special sale. Take 40% off your highest priced item. Just use coupon code JLW4960 at checkout, and you’re set. Offer expires at Midnight, ET, tomorrow 31st August.

5. Silhouettes
Various offer are currently going on at Silhouettes. Here are the details:

• Receive $20 Off your order of $100 or more. Use code AFF8PC22 at checkout.
• Purchase blue couture quality denim and get a Free Gift. Enter code AFF8PC25.
• Receive Free Shipping on your order of $125 or more. Offer ends on 30th September, 2008. Use code AFF8PC23 at checkout.

6. AlwaysForMe
With one week left until the “unoffical” end of summer, AlwaysForMe, has slashed prices to give you the best deals of the season on plus size swimwear. They have recently added additional markdowns to their swimwear and cover ups sales. Even their sale items are on sale! Designer swimsuits from AlwaysForMe, Carol Wior, Delta Burke, Longitude and Miraclesuit at 50% off or more! Over 50 styles to choose from. Sexy tankinis, figure flattering swimdresses and curve defining one piece and halterkini styles that will take you from your Labor Day beach party to your winter cruise in confident style.

7. Sydney’s Closet
Lots of great offers going on at Sydney’s Closet this weekend. Enjoy free shipping, plus new markdowns and save up to 75% on your order. Use coupon code LABOR08 at checkout. Hurry though, offer expires on 2nd September.

8. Fashion Bug

• Save 10% on any order of $50 or 15% on $100. Use coupon code 776236606 at checkout.
• Get Free Shipping on orders of $75 or more. Use code 776236507.
• Save $10 on $50, $15 on $75, or $20 on $100. Enter code 776236705 during checkout.

All above offers are valid through 11:59 P.M. PT on 30th November, 2008.

9. Kiyonna
Out with the old, and in with the new! That is what Kiyonna is shouting about this weekend. Shop the final sale and save an extra 40% off all final sale items. Simply use coupon code EXTRA40 at checkout. Shop the final sale now.

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As we celebrate the value of work this Labor Day weekend, let's not forget what's truly important during this three-day holiday break: shopping.

Sure, Halloween is still a couple of months off, but just like at Christmas, all the good stuff goes early. So if you really want to make an impression come October, it’s time to start shopping - or at least taking a peek to see what you want to be this year. And how sexy.

Even if you don’t plan on handing out Halloween candy come October 31, a cute little costume may inspire you to give out some treats - even if the ones you’re handing out are best given in private. I don’t think any man can resist a woman dressed in this super sexy Flight Attendant Costume… whether at a Halloween party or just at home for a little “fun”.  And don’t forget to wear something very sexy underneath… even if it’s just to make you feel great.

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While the fashion crowd gears up to peruse expensive designer collections during Fashion Week, savvy women are discovering that they can get a designer fit at an affordable price with the new denim collections from Fashion Bug that feature Right Fit technology.

Some of us are a little gun-shy when it comes time to buy a swimsuit. Sure, it looks good on the model, but will it flatter our shape and keep everything in its place? No matter how much you like it, there’s always that nagging doubt that you’re taking a risk when you buy a new suit.

Well, get rid of the risk and buy one of SwimsuitsForAll’s bestselling plus size swimsuits of 2008. These suits suits tried and tested by curvy women like you - swimsuits which were so pretty and flattering that word of mouth alone shot them to the top of the sales list. Hey, ending up with a great suit is pretty easy if you let thousands of other full figured women recommend it to you before you buy.

Among the list of bestsellers is my favorite, the South Beach Border Liz Claiborne Tankini. I know I’ve mentioned this suit before, and have to admit that I did give in and buy it (and though I didn’t pay full price, it wasn’t as cheap as it is now, marked down from $112 to just $69). And I can tell you that this adorable little suit looks as good (okay, almost as good) on me as on the model.

After spending $218 million just three years ago to acquire Crosstown Traders, Charming Shoppes Inc. is selling the catalog and e-commerce brands at a bargain-basement price.