For over a decade, Sarah Chiwaya—affectionately known to hundreds of thousands women around the world as Curvily—has shaped the conversation around plus-size fashion with authority and heart. As a contributing fashion writer Marie Claire and Refinery29, she has long been a light for so many of us- a plus size woman we can rely on for guidance on style, fit, and where they have our sizes in stock!
This season, BAACAL is proud to present her Holiday Edit—a curated collection that captures her signature balance of joy, richness, and intentional shine.
Sarah describes herself as “a magpie,” drawn to all things sequin,shimmer, saturated color, and anything that sparks joy.
Holiday dressing, for her, is an invitation to indulge in what makes you smile—and to wear what feels beautiful. “I always relish any opportunity to bring out the sparkle and shine… I want to wear something that makes me smile—and if I get endless compliments at the function, even better.”
Sarah is styled in the JAYA Pleated Dress + the Delia Trench in Chocolate
Speaking of endless compliments: The selections she curated for her Holiday Edit collaboration with BAACAL reflect her deeply personal approach to style. The JAYA Pleated Dress (Reversible) —in a vivid red and burgundy—is one she instantly connected with. She notes how the burgundy side creates a glowing effect: “The red underneath gives it an almost lit-from-within glow.” The JAYA dress, like so much of her wardrobe, is not simply a seasonal moment—but a lasting staple.
The Crystal Stone Mesh Dress, the cult classic hallmark piece that has returned from the BAACAL archives, is a piece she has owned for years. This year, in celebration of the festive season, The Crystal Stone Mesh Dress returns this year in navy: “It is such a show-stopper—and I already have so many styling ideas for it.”
And naturally, her edit would not be complete without a refreshed take on a modern classic: The Delia Trench. “Anyone who has followed me knows I LOVE Baacal’s trenches. This lush brown sheen is fancy enough for an evening event, but just as easy with jeans and a t-shirt.”
What Sarah admires most about BAACAL is the brand’s ability to fill the gaps that have long existed in plus-size fashion—while designing pieces that remain relevant year after year.
She praises Cynthia Vincent’s instinct for timelessness: “I absolutely love the way she creates wear-forever staples. I cannot overstate how low my price-per-wear is on my BAACAL pieces… they are always in heavy rotation.” Each piece in her edit was chosen with longevity in mind: adaptable, joyful, and built to shine beyond a single season.
As for styling advice?
Sarah leans toward fearless glamour: the kind that arrives with presence. She believes holiday dressing opens space for self-assured expression—even when it feels unfamiliar.
“There’s no such thing as too much when it comes to holiday dressing… if you’re feeling hesitant, just make ‘I look incredible in this’ your running mantra. Before you know it, you’ll feel as stunning as you look.”
It’s an approach that honors her years of guiding women toward confidence at every size—and champions the simple truth that style is not about fitting in, but standing comfortably in one’s own brilliance.
CURVILY x BAACAL Holiday Edit is a celebration—not just of incredible size inclusive fashion, but of the joyful ritual of dressing up for you.
Explore the Holiday Edit. Wear what makes you glow.
