A woman walks around her home in bra and panties, looking sexy and beautiful. Her phone reminds her to of a lunch date, so she puts on a coat and walks out the door. Sounds like a scene you’d see any week on “Desperate Housewives” right? No, this is an ad for Lane Bryant’s Cacique lingerie line, and ABC (which airs “Housewives”) has decided it’s too sexy to show during “Dancing With the Stars.”

Talk about a great summer vacation. Enter a new sweepstakes from Lane Bryant and you could be jetting off to New York City for a shopping spree and night out on the town. The “Rock the Wardrobe” sweepstakes runs through June 17. Grand prize is a three-day, two-night trip to New York for you and a friend; a $1,000 shopping spree with a personal stylist; and a night out on the town.

If you shop for plus size clothes online, you’ve probably visited the Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug and Catherine’s sites many times. Your shopping may have just gotten a little easier, thanks to a new feature from parent company Charming Shoppes.

Lane Bryant is, of course, the plus size retailer everyone knows. It’s got stores around the country, and some of the biggest names in plus size modeling. The store’s clothes will appeal to young professionals, but there’s really something there for everyone. Plus, they have some of the prettiest, most feminine lingerie you’ll find in plus sizes.  And the new Icon Collection brings a higher-end product to the store.
Typical dress price: $70-$80
Sizes available: 14-32
Web site: www.lanebryant.com

This is the time of year when we start thinking about what we’ll wear to the holiday parties. If you’re like me, you want something special that’s not as formal as an all-out cocktail dress. A pretty, shiny top with a black skirt or trousers and heels should do nicely.
A good choice would be this ruffled blouse from Lane Bryant. (I’ve been a little obsessed with ruffles lately, ever since they were dissed by Nicolas on this season’s “Project Runway.”) It’s got a nice sheen and will make you feel …

Call this the nail in the coffin of plus size muumuus and stretchy polyester pants. Lane Bryant has introduced a new collection called Icon that would fit in to the pages of any glossy fashion magazine.
The collection includes modern interpretations of classic styles including the cold shoulder blouse, a long double-placket riding coat, harem pants and a boho print dress. All items retail between $68 and $178.
“Lane Bryant has always been committed to providing high quality, …