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Welcome to the Ivory & Main blog. Intended for the Curvy Bride, This blog will serve as a positive resource to help our fellow curvy beauties navigate the sometimes rocky waters of Bridal gown shopping. We will also post some fun and interesting interviews and insight, along with stories from other brides like yourself, you have options. Looking and feeling beautiful isn't about size, it's a mindset.
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Thrift Girl Summer: Why This Season Belongs to Secondhand Fashion
We're officially declaring this summer: ✨ Thrift Girl Summer ✨ Because nothing says summer quite like finding amazing clothes, saving money, supporting sustainable fashion, and putting together outfits that nobody else is wearing. Honestly? We can't think of a better combination. If you've been looking for a sign to start thrifting, consider this it.

Missy
Jun 303 min read


Your Curvy Girl Thrift Guide
How to Thrift Like a Pro at Ivory & Main Curvy Corner Boutique. Thrifting isn't like shopping at a big-box store. It's part fashion, part treasure hunt, and part trusting the process. The best pieces are often the ones you weren't looking for at all. If you're ready to thrift like a pro, here are our favorite Curvy Corner tips.

Missy
Jun 173 min read


Why Plus-Size Thrift Deserves Better (And Why We Do Things Differently)
Let’s be honest for a second. Plus-size thrifting hasn’t always been a great experience. Limited racks.Inconsistent sizing.Pieces that feel like they were added as an afterthought. And somehow… that became normal. At Ivory & Main’s Curvy Corner Boutique, we don’t accept that. Because plus-size shoppers deserve more, and because thrifting should feel just as exciting, stylish, and intentional as any other shopping experience. Let’s talk about why plus-size thrift deserves bett

Missy
Apr 213 min read


5 Reasons to Start Thrifting Today
At Curvy Corner Boutique, thrifting isn’t just about finding clothes, it’s about creating a wardrobe that feels intentional, exciting, and completely you. Whether you’re cleaning out your closet or looking for your next favorite piece, here are five reasons why it’s time to start thrifting today.

Missy
Apr 92 min read


Trend Alert: Something Exciting’s (Re)Circulating Around The Curvy Corner
Ivory & Main’s Curvy Corner introduces curated inclusive thrift in Port Jefferson — thoughtfully edited, fashion-forward, and rooted in community. Loved Before. Made for You.
Elle
Jan 276 min read


5 Thrift Myths We’re Busting This Week
Let’s clear something up right now, thrifting is not what it used to be. Especially when it comes to plus-size fashion. The outdated ideas around resale shopping have kept way too many women from experiencing how fun, stylish, and smart it can actually be.

Missy
Jan 63 min read


5 Ways We’re Improving Plus-Size Thrifting at The Curvy Corner Boutique
At The Curvy Corner Boutique in Port Jefferson, we decided it was time to change the game. Our new Luxury Plus-Size Thrift Rack was created for one purpose: to make secondhand shopping fun, stylish, and actually worth your time.
No digging, no disappointment, no chaotic piles. Just curated fashion that celebrates your curves.

Missy
Dec 2, 20253 min read
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