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Bralettes That Actually Work For Busty Women

6 Swimsuit Trends Made For Plus-Size Women

Treat Yourself With These Plus-Size Lingerie Looks

Curvy Girls: Stop Passing Up This Trend

There are so many indications that the fashion world is evolving. It couldn't be more apparent than in the increasing availability of clothing above a

Plus-Size Fashion

The Size-Inclusive Brands You Need To Know

There’s no denying the state of plus-size fashion has massively improved over the last few years. We're no longer forced to choose between matronly,

8 Plus-Size Trends We're Obsessing Over This Spring

For many, spring suggests rebirth and rejuvenation; flowers blooming, birds chirping, and maybe even the desire to clean your whole house. But to us,

Exclusive: Eloquii Expands Into Swim (Finally!)

The mini heatwaves that have ushered in spring have us thinking about one thing and one thing only: When will we all start congregating poolside again?

Exclusive: Wrangler & ModCloth Collaborate On A Size-Inclusive Co...

We’re already big fans of ModCloth, for both its vintage aesthetic and inclusive philosophy. But the company's latest move is about to bring in a whole

See A Sneak Peek Of Prabal Gurung's Lane Bryant Collection

One of our favorite days is coming up. No, it’s not a holiday (technically), although we have a feeling 67% of the country is going to be celebrating.

The Best, Humanity-Restoring Moments That Happened In The Fashion...

There’s no denying it, 2016 has been a challenging year. But among the shake-ups, rollbacks, and missed opportunities, there's been quite a bit of

These Under-$100 Plus-Size Dresses Are Blogger-Approved (& Design...

Personally, I love any excuse to get dressed up during the holiday season. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, it's basically impossible for me to not

Every Bit Of Bling You Need For Dressing Up This Holiday Season

I often wonder whether I was a magpie in a past life, drawn to all things sparkly and shiny. But then, I remember that the magpie myth is nothing more

6 Coat Trends That Look As Warm As They Do Good

After an unseasonably warm beginning of winter (hey, we're not complaining), the recent cold snap has certainly caught us off-guard. Perhaps this is the

ModCloth’s First Store Is Exactly What Shopping Should Be

Every plus-size woman has experienced the pain of shopping with thinner friends. The majority of stores won’t even carry both of your sizes and those

Eloquii Proves That Designing For Different Body Types Is Possible

One of the biggest challenges with plus-size clothing is fit: Some size-inclusive brands still use a smaller fit model and grade up to larger sizes,

One Michigan Retailer Is Nixing Its Plus-Size Section — For A Goo...

The Michigan superstore Meijer Inc. will get rid of all the plus-size sections in its 230 stores by early next year. But it will still be selling

by Suzannah Weiss

9 Ideas That Would Change Everything For Plus-Size Women

There's no way to get around it: Plus-size women are underserved by retailers and underrepresented in media. Walk into any store, flip through any

Finally, Premium Denim For "Inbetweenies"

After eons of being ignored by the fashion industry, plus-size women are finally having their moment in the spotlight. But, there are many who still feel

Confidence-Boosting Tips From Your Favorite Plus Bloggers

Like many people, I've struggled severely with body image for more than half my life. I’ve detailed my journey from crushing self-doubt and internalized

About That Other "F-Word"...

Today, I want to talk about the “F” word. No, not “fuck,” and not “fat,” either. I’m talking about “flattering.” Everyone has their

Gwynnie Bee's New Collaboration Is Already A Hit

When it comes to brands expanding their size range, we’ve heard more excuses than Trump has for not releasing his tax returns. Some cite material cost,

7 Fall Trends Everyone Can Wear

While most people count down the days until holidays, vacations, or birthdays, my calendar fills with red X’s until it’s finally fall. From leaves

This New York Fashion Week Was The Most Body-Positive Yet

I have been working in the fashion industry for just over eight years now, but I’ve spent the majority of my life being big. Even in my wildest fashion

Fashion Week News

This Designer Believes Fashion Is For All Sizes

The opening of a fashion sets the tone for the entire program. Some designers choose to have a live musical act, others prime their viewers with

Empire Fans Rejoice! Torrid Will Help You Dress Like You...

I remember the first time I watched Sex and the City — although the too-adult story line might have gone over my head, I fell in love with the

Fashion Week News

Christian Siriano's Size-Inclusive Show Is Exactly What The Indus...

When I arrived at the Christian Siriano spring/summer 2017 runway show, a father and his daughter had accidentally been seated in my spot —

Lane Bryant's 6th & Lane Gets A Cool-Girl Revamp

Here’s a sentence my teenage self never thought she’d write: Lane Bryant is seriously killing the plus game. Besides an overall aesthetic shift from

Project Runway Winner Ashley Nell Tipton Finally Unveils...

When I saw Ashley Nell Tipton on Project Runway, I knew that a sea change had just occurred. It was thrilling to watch her tackle challenge after

Fuck The Fashion Rules

I Spent A Week Ditching Every Plus-Size Fashion Rule I Used To Sw...

When my parents became aware of my burgeoning love of fashion, they did what they did anytime they thought I was starting to get into something; they

Bloggers Tell Us What Straight-Size Brands Need To Expand

Last weekend a myriad of bloggers, models, designers, and more hit Atlanta for the second The Curvy Fashionista (TCF) Style Expo, a weekend of panel