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Our woman “
is not defined
by age, size or
“occupation. She
has a personality
and isn’t afraid
to show it.
Before Melissa McCarthy played an unbridled bridesmaid or McCarthy originally moved to New York to attend the october/november 2015 • indulge | 35
a spy disguised as a drab desk worker, she aspired to be a Fashion Institute of Technology. At the time, her close friend
real-life fashion designer in New York City. and now a famous shoe designer Brian Atwood encouraged her
Today, she sheds her big-screen skin to realize a dream to do stand-up comedy, leading to a change in plans.
from her childhood in Plainfield, Ill. — launching her first- Working with costume designers opened access to custom-
ever clothing line, Melissa McCarthy Seven7. The assortment of made clothing. But she wanted to share the joy of wearing
trend-conscious basics debuted on HSN.com and is rolling out flattering, fun clothing with other women.
at Nordstrom.com, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Von Maur and Lane Attending to proportions is one of her priorities.
Bryant, among other retailers, as well as melissamccarthy.com. “I’m at every single design session and we fit on models
In creating her line, she draws from her own experiences at two sizes — size 16 and size 22 — I do not just scale up.
fluctuating from a size 6 to 12 and up, and finding her options I try to bring in thoughtful tailoring like bust darts, pleated
atrophied the higher she rose. backs, and blending wovens with knits to provide a great fit and
“I don’t understand why if you’re a certain size, designers shape for all body types,” she says. “I love clever design details
think your taste level goes down and you have less money like ruched sleeves and drawstring waistbands that allow for
to spend,” she says in her brand brief. “The quality and customization, comfort and personal styling.”
construction is often so bad. Finding a great T-shirt or a great Her denim features internal panels for comfortable tummy
cigarette pant in a good fabric is next to impossible. Plus- control, a four-part waistband to prevent gaps, forward seams
size clothes are often really cheap and either look young or to visually elongate the leg and flat-seam construction so side
incredibly old.” seams lie flush against the thigh.
Melissa McCarthy Seven7 neither limits itself to regular McCarthy collaborated with Sunrise Brands, the licensing
sizes nor plus sizes. It offers both a size 4 to 16 range and a company that produces Seven7, to produce the Melissa McCarthy
size 14-28 and 1X-4X range. Seven7 Collection. Prices range from $54 to $169.
“Our woman is not defined by age, size or occupation. She McCarthy, who has been wearing some of the clothes during
has personality and isn’t afraid to show it,” she says in the “Ghostbusters” filming, wants the pieces to become staples that
brief. “I’ve been every size on the planet, and I know for a fact are wearable season-to-season.
that I didn’t lose my sense of style just because I went above “I don’t want to dress like a waiter, a hooker or the
a size 12.” mother of the bride,” she has said. So now, “I’m making my
She cites one of fashion’s cruelest ironies as the impetus for own closet.”
the line: “If 67 percent of the population is estimated to be plus The clothing line is available at Nordstrom.com, Macy’s,
size, why is it so hard to find great clothes?” HSN, Lane Bryant and MelissaMcCarthy.com.
is not defined
by age, size or
“occupation. She
has a personality
and isn’t afraid
to show it.
Before Melissa McCarthy played an unbridled bridesmaid or McCarthy originally moved to New York to attend the october/november 2015 • indulge | 35
a spy disguised as a drab desk worker, she aspired to be a Fashion Institute of Technology. At the time, her close friend
real-life fashion designer in New York City. and now a famous shoe designer Brian Atwood encouraged her
Today, she sheds her big-screen skin to realize a dream to do stand-up comedy, leading to a change in plans.
from her childhood in Plainfield, Ill. — launching her first- Working with costume designers opened access to custom-
ever clothing line, Melissa McCarthy Seven7. The assortment of made clothing. But she wanted to share the joy of wearing
trend-conscious basics debuted on HSN.com and is rolling out flattering, fun clothing with other women.
at Nordstrom.com, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Von Maur and Lane Attending to proportions is one of her priorities.
Bryant, among other retailers, as well as melissamccarthy.com. “I’m at every single design session and we fit on models
In creating her line, she draws from her own experiences at two sizes — size 16 and size 22 — I do not just scale up.
fluctuating from a size 6 to 12 and up, and finding her options I try to bring in thoughtful tailoring like bust darts, pleated
atrophied the higher she rose. backs, and blending wovens with knits to provide a great fit and
“I don’t understand why if you’re a certain size, designers shape for all body types,” she says. “I love clever design details
think your taste level goes down and you have less money like ruched sleeves and drawstring waistbands that allow for
to spend,” she says in her brand brief. “The quality and customization, comfort and personal styling.”
construction is often so bad. Finding a great T-shirt or a great Her denim features internal panels for comfortable tummy
cigarette pant in a good fabric is next to impossible. Plus- control, a four-part waistband to prevent gaps, forward seams
size clothes are often really cheap and either look young or to visually elongate the leg and flat-seam construction so side
incredibly old.” seams lie flush against the thigh.
Melissa McCarthy Seven7 neither limits itself to regular McCarthy collaborated with Sunrise Brands, the licensing
sizes nor plus sizes. It offers both a size 4 to 16 range and a company that produces Seven7, to produce the Melissa McCarthy
size 14-28 and 1X-4X range. Seven7 Collection. Prices range from $54 to $169.
“Our woman is not defined by age, size or occupation. She McCarthy, who has been wearing some of the clothes during
has personality and isn’t afraid to show it,” she says in the “Ghostbusters” filming, wants the pieces to become staples that
brief. “I’ve been every size on the planet, and I know for a fact are wearable season-to-season.
that I didn’t lose my sense of style just because I went above “I don’t want to dress like a waiter, a hooker or the
a size 12.” mother of the bride,” she has said. So now, “I’m making my
She cites one of fashion’s cruelest ironies as the impetus for own closet.”
the line: “If 67 percent of the population is estimated to be plus The clothing line is available at Nordstrom.com, Macy’s,
size, why is it so hard to find great clothes?” HSN, Lane Bryant and MelissaMcCarthy.com.
