Catherines' line of patriotic apparel includes tees, vests, and shirts in holiday colors -- red, white and blue. Customers will find tops embellished with special details including American flags, stars, stripes, and starbursts. These patriotic-inspired tops can be paired with Catherines' collection of summer crop pants and shorts in coordinating colors for the perfect holiday barbecue outfit.

To complete these looks, Catherines offers a line of holiday accessories including dangling stars earrings, Americana bracelets and watches, as well as classic flip-flops in red, white and blue. All of Catherines' Fourth of July apparel and accessories can be found at Catherines Plus Sizes stores nationwide as well as on-line at http://www.catherines.com/ .

With over 450 stores, Catherines Plus-Sizes, a subsidiary of The Charming Shoppes, Inc., provides stylish, high-quality fashion for plus-size women in sizes 16W-38W. Catherines offers a wide selection of apparel from career and casual to eveningwear -- as well as a collection of accessories, lingerie and hosiery. For more information, log onto the Catherines website, http://www.catherines.com/ .

CONTACT: Erin Serrano, Publicist for Catherines Plus Sizes
+1-212-279-2183

Web site: http://www.catherines.com/