There is something about the term “plus size” that has never sat well with me. Am I an equation? If you add a size 6 to my size 16, does that give you the theory of fashionable relativity? That’s the thing about sizes—we cannot become defined by them. We have to do our curvy best to navigate our way through stylish waters.

For the curvaceous set it can be hard to find flattering clothing without looking like you’re ready for retirement or 10 years late for a Marilyn Manson concert. Igigi has answered the call. No, it’s not the name of a Saturday morning children’s cartoon but a contemporary label founded by Yuliya Raquel to “transform the world’s view of beauty.”

I have to admit I was skeptical. Many years of leaving stores with cheap or not-so-cheap garments made of flimsy material that was only a tad bit flattering has left me a little plus-shy. Listen up all my voluptuous ladies and raise your hands up: I finally found something worth my style dollars.

Raquel’s designs get the three elements of what makes garments for our bodies sing: fabric, color and structure. Let me tell you about two looks that went on my must-have list.

Dresses are your best friends, and I stockpile them for all occasions. A style that hits right above the knee is probably one of the most flattering things you can ever wear because it maximizes the positive. One of the best parts of working for MyShape is that I know the whole gamut of plus size styles we have (there are so many). So when I go gaga over something, I sign in to my Personal Shop, just like you do, and order.

Igigi got me to sign in immediately. From the time I slinked into Igigi’s Kamryn Viscose Stretch-Jersey Dress (which just happens to be on sale now), my feet did a little dance. Bright colors are nothing to be afraid of, I reassured myself. They are instantly slimming and make me stand out from the crowd in a good way. I was also impressed by the medium weight of the fabric and the lining underneath. It molded to the natural curves of my body while the lining smoothed out my least favorite peaks and valleys. A day I don’t have to fuss with my beloved Spanx goes in the record books. Dresses also break up my body into threes: a little highlight on the chest, exposed arms and a chance to show off my great legs.

Everyone needs an LBD. I need several. For those who have been reading BusinessWeek instead of Vogue, that means a “Little Black Dress,” and believe me, Coco Chanel was right when she said an LBD is an essential to any stylish wardrobe. Since the holiday season calls for party clothes for social events (and hopefully a little romance), I want a new LBD that fits the bill but doesn’t break the bank.

’Tis the season for the Anais Jewel-Neck Viscose Jersey Dress, and it’s perfect for any height, especially petites (OK, so I’m not petite, but it works for me too!) This dress really opens up the body with a sweetheart neckline that’s embellished with faux jewels, so I won’t be wearing distracting necklaces with this one—another cost-saving factor. Those gorgeous jewels bring all the attention upward to my collarbone and face. Yes, I like my face! In this case having people say you have a pretty face is not a read-between-the-lines message—it’s a compliment caused by a great dress.

Having a few extra curves does not mean you have to sacrifice quality for style or vice versa. Designers like Igigi are beginning to understand that we crave the same looks as our single-digit sisters. This cannot be defined by words but rather by the way we feel when we find dresses that get it just right. Now that is a plus.