I'm still plus size, but I'm a happy, healthy plus size.
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Small brands and shops for plus-size people, by plus-size people.
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Plus Size Caged Bralette, $12.90 and Plus Size French Terry Shorts, $15.90; forever21.
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Second, she doesn't appear to be the size of a plus-size woman, but a plus-size model.
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Even as plus-size clothes become more widely available, plus-size jewelry has been virtually unheard of — but that's changing.
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Woods is signed to Wilhelmina International's Curve, their division for plus-size models, and plans to change the plus size industry.
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We found the famous plus-size mannequin and a section of plus-size items, including a pink sports bra for $75.
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We found the famous plus size mannequins that Nike debuted earlier this year to increase awareness of its plus-size offerings.
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I'm a straight, white, plus-size model and there needs to be more designers who cast plus-size women of all ethnicities.
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RTR Unlimited not only now stocks thousands of plus size options, but high-end designers who make clothing in plus size, too.
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This is something Ratnadevi Manokaran, plus-size influencer and cofounder of plus-size clothing brand The Curve Cult, knows all too well.
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I feel a sense of responsibility to represent actors, plus-size actors, plus-size women, or people who are struggling with their weight.
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Ashley Nell Tipton's "wide-fit jewelry" collection, ASOS's plus-size jewelry, and Torrid's jewelry for plus-size women are geared toward wider circumferences.
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Yet, it wasn't until after college that I started flirting with the idea of wearing plus-size clothing, let alone considering myself plus-size.
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And, mixed-weight couples, especially when one person is plus size and one is not, have to acknowledge microaggressions that plus size people experience.
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Nearby, we stumbled upon the famous plus-size mannequins, which first debuted in London and helped increase the visibility of Nike's plus-size offerings.
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"I feel a sense of responsibility to represent actors, plus-size actors, plus-size women, or people who are struggling with their weight," Metz said.
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"Over 60 percent of the women in America are plus size (or) considered plus size," said Elizabeth Munoz, head of product and design for Torrid.
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Ultimately, a more size-inclusive fashion industry will demand far more than just teaching courses for plus-size fashion, or studying plus-size fashion designers.
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Everlane recently launched a new underwear line featuring a plus-size model in its ad campaign, despite making no actual plus-size underwear for sale.
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It would be a dream to help break that wall, or the plus-size glass ceiling, for those designers that haven't yet cast plus-size models.
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By contrast, for fall '15 campaigns, plus-size women were cast 11 times (1.5% of all castings), with just a single plus-size model of color.
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Plus-size supermodel Tess Holliday will join us to discuss why plus-size bodies are still controversial on the internet, which is where we live our lives.
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By casting a plus-size actress in a role that is not always about her weight, it has pushed for better representation of plus-size women onscreen.
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Of course, just because Faith is drawn as a plus-size woman, does not mean that Hollywood will necessarily cast a plus-size woman in the role.
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Needham wanted to convey that Annie is plus-size and happy, with the goal of sparking conversations about accepting plus-size people in society and the fashion world.
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Unique Vintage Plus Size Navy Hemingway Flapper Dress, $98.00 Unique Vintage Plus Size 1920s Beaded Black La Plante Chiffon Flapper Dress, $168.00 Unique Vintage Plus Size Deco Merlot Red & Gold Beaded Fringe Aelita Flapper Dress, $198.00 With items starting at just $12, even the Weasleys could afford an outfit or two.
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So much of Shrill's plot is about Annie's confidence as it relates to being plus-size, which made having a stylish plus-size wardrobe for Bryant even more important.
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" Another angry user commented: "Seriously in shocked and disgusted @forever21 this girl is not plus size she is normal if this is plus size then normal must be anorexic.
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Not only is it the fast-fashion retailer's first plus-size activewear collection, but it also carries with it an awesome message about body love and plus-size fitness.
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Hot Topic was also among the first youth retailers to offer plus-size options, which sold so well that the company started a plus-size label, Torrid, in 2001.
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This move, however, will not take away from Nordstrom's existing plus-size department Encore (though in the new Century City location, there will not be a traditional "plus-size department").
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For the first time in my life, I didn't care if I had to shop at plus-size-only retailers or click on the plus-size tab on a website.
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Which is why plus-size clothing brand Penningtons (which is also home to Melissa McCarthy's Seven7 line) teamed up with plus-size yoga instructor Dianne Bondy for their new advertisement.
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I still wanted to be plus-size, but I wanted to be plus-size in a way I can work with, and at that point I didn't feel like that.
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"I wanted to create something that went against all the rules for plus-size [women], all the things that people tell us to stay away from, but what really inspired me were the things that are not in the plus-size industry that [plus-size] women want," Tipton exclusively explained to Refinery29.
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Hollywood not only by mocks women outwardly for being plus-size (see: Shallow Hal, Norbit, or even "Fat Amy" from Pitch Perfect), it also erases plus-size women from narratives completely.
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While some plus-size bloggers cheered the collaboration, others weren't happy to see a designer with such a poor track record with the plus-size community profit off its spending power.
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So I created a photo project to show New Yorkers how sexy plus-size women can be — by presenting them with steamy, intimate scenarios featuring one sexy plus-size woman: me.
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"Plus-size models are obviously needed in fashion because there are plus-size clothing lines," said Jennie Runk, a curvy model who gained popularity after a 2013 H&M swimwear campaign.
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In the past two years alone, we've seen a plus-size model cover Sports Illustrated, differently-abled models fronting major campaigns, and a plus-size male modeling division open at IMG.
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Plus-size dancers are finding their niche in groups like Pretty Big Movement, the dance troupe started by a former Beyoncé backup dancer, or Danza Voluminoza, a plus-size Cuban ballet company.
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Larissa Alves, who started the monthly plus-size pop-up market HashTag Bazar, and Babu Carreira, owner of the online plus-size shop Big Brechó, both hit the beach for Dia de Gordes.
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"Trying to create a new beauty standard for plus-size women and to show there isn't a right or wrong way to be a plus-size model is important to me," Ditto explained.
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After watching most plus-size women on television stories be solely about the fact they are plus-size — looking at you, Kate Pearson (Chrissy Metz) — this kind of flat storytelling can feel exhausting.
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Not only would the film miss the opportunity to bestow the first plus-size superhero on the world, it would also skip an opportunity to cast a plus-size woman lead in general.
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Others appreciate the term "plus size" and find it convenient.
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Joby Bach is a plus size model from Montreal, Canada.
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Because plus size, unfortunately, still does have a negative connotation.
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Target launched its plus-size brand Ava & Viv in 2015.
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Bonus: Claudia reveals why she's gonna be plus size soon.
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But plus size mom jeans are not easy to find.
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The truth is if she worked out a little bit more, she wouldn't be plus size any more, which means she can't sell shit to plus size women who've turned her into their hero.
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Read These Stories NextThe Brand That's Creating A New Plus-Size Shopping Experience18 Plus-Size Sundresses To Beat Those Cold Weather BluesRihanna's Savage X Fenty Lingerie Line Is Here For Women Of All Sizes
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" Leah Degrazia of Elite Daily wrote of her confusion at seeing Schumer's name on the cover of the plus-size edition in a story headlined, "Sorry, But Amy Schumer Is Definitely Not Plus-Size.
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This is Forever 21's first foray into plus-size activewear — putting it in the ranks with major brands like Target, Macy's and Old Navy, all of which regularly offer plus-size fitness options.
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Her coverage of plus-size fashion led to appearances on TV morning shows and caught the attention of a plus-size powerhouse fashion brand, which proposed a collaboration, with Chan on board as designer.
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When she launched her plus-size clothing line Rebel Wilson x Angels last year, for example, she did not market it as the first plus-size clothing brand, because that would have been absurd.
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A diverse cast of women would do away with the myth that plus-size women don't enjoy active, fun love lives, and reinforce the idea that plus-size women are deserving of love and desire.
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Instead of talking about just the pretty side of fashion, I want to talk about things like: 67% of women are plus-size, yet only 10% of online retail caters to the plus-size market.
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Headquarters: Industry, California Place on last poll: N/A Why it's hot: The plus-size retailer has made fashion for women of all sizes, and also won some fans with its plus-size Riverdale collection.
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Meet Shay Neary, a plus-size transgender model from the Poconos.
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In ASOS' case, plus-size for guys goes up to 4XL.
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It also continues to add more options for plus-size women.
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"Plus-Size Models Give SI's Swimsuit Edition More Curves," read CNN's.
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If you have a plus-size phone, slightly lower than center.
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I thought you were comfortable being yourself and being plus size?
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In 2014, the plus-size apparel market generated over $17.5 billion.
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For many retailers, plus-size clothing is often considered an afterthought.
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"I think there's nothing wrong with being plus size," she wrote.
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Only recently have brands and designers begun casting plus-size models.
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Young girls seeing my body type thinking that is plus size?
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Plus size doesn't mean my life means less than anyone else.
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Tipton went on to design a plus-size collection for JCPenney.
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I am confident; I am sexy; and I am plus size.
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Beras also started a modeling agency called Plus Size in 2012.
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It's not often you see a plus size certified yoga instructor.
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Even in the plus size world, I get told to change.
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The plus-size industry is an $18-billion industry — Zara, c'mon!
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The world definitely needs more "plus-size" role models like yourself.
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The actress has long been an advocate for plus-size women.
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This means that not all plus size jeans are created equal.
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This year Mr. O'Neil plans to expand his plus-size line.
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None of the models have been plus-size or gender nonconforming.
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ASOS, for example, is increasingly known for its plus-size options and use of plus-size models; it also recently introduced a feature to show shoppers what the same clothes look like on different-sized models.
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Premme: While perhaps not quite as indie as some other brands on this list, Premme (a portmanteau of "premium" and "femme") is, at its heart, a love letter from plus-size women, to plus-size women.
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Regardless of stoking controversy, the move helped build awareness of Nike's plus-size offerings — in the immediate aftermath, searches for "plus size" grew by 387% on the website of the British retail site Love the Sales.
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"So, I love the word and I love the label and I embrace it — I might be on the smaller end for a plus size woman, but I am definitely a plus size model," she said.
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In the face of constrained supply and few distribution channels, plus-size women were quick to move online to shop for clothes, according to the CEO of plus-size e-commerce company Dia&Co, Nadia Boujarwah.
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" In the world of plus-size fashion, Gregg explained, there's a "right and a wrong kind of fat": "There is this stigma where we should accept plus-size women as long as they look like Ashley Graham.
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Jones and about 20 other Mad Chatter members took a survey about plus size fashion and next thing they knew, they were handpicked to get involved in developing Refinery29's new collection with plus size brand Eloquii.
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According to TFS, plus-size models accounted for 1.1% of all castings.
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Based on my measurements, I check out some plus-size clothing sites.
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Fox News: You were the first plus-size model in Sports Illustrated.
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Yomoko Women's Plus Size High Waist Bandage Bikini Set, $16.99–$28.99; amazon.
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Self magazine features plus-size model Tess Holliday on first digital cover.
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Furthermore, I'd never seen plus-size runners in my highly active city.
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Most plus-size stores have the ugliest clothes and wide-fitting shoes.
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VICE: What inspired you to get into the plus-size fashion scene?
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And plus-size women of color are often even more acutely affected.
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Plus-size bloggers and influencers continue to be the change fashion needs.
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We need confident plus-size characters for whom size isn't an issue.
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"I want to see tons of plus-size pop stars," she said.
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Throughout the 330 pages, Brooks counted a measly two plus-size women.
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Co-founder Yuliya Raquel previously founded plus-size designer fashion company IGIGI.
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Last November, New York & Co acquired plus-size retailer Fashion to Figure.
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Clean Water plus size bohemian summer high neck bikini top, $29.99; target.com
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She's... a plus-size person who really wants to lose weight, right?
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Everything gets smaller Apple went plus-size, and then it went small.
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First, there was Natalie Hage, a plus size Instagram model from Texas.
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The "plus-size" tights the company is selling go for just $2.
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She's rejected the "plus-size" label, citing the stigma surrounding the word
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It's like they're guessing what a plus-size body is shaped like.
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Click through to see the latest line changing the plus-size game.
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Their figures are similar to those of our plus-size fashion models.
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Patrick Herning has a vision for the future of plus-size shopping.
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Technically those actresses were plus size when filming those movies or 2.
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City Chic Women's Apparel Plus Size Printed Maxi Dress, $98.91–$117.16; amazon.
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High-waisted secret slim pocket Rockstar plus-size jeans, currently $38; oldnavy.
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And for as long as I can remember, I've been plus size.
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No fewer than 26 plus-size models strode the catwalks in February.
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Plus-size sales are now 26 percent of the company's bridal orders.
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Mason said that brands cannot afford to ignore plus-size customers anymore.
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For example, Walmart (WMT) bought plus-size clothing brand Eloquii last week.
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Other companies have taken mixed approaches to bolster their plus-size assortment.
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His plus-size backup, Anderson, ran for 22 yards on seven carries.
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From its in-house brands like Leith and Wayf to carrying innovative plus-size dedicated brands like Universal Standard (including its collection with J.Crew) and RACHEL Rachel Roy, Nordstrom's plus-size range is some of the best around.
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In a post to her Instagram account last week, Cheyenne issued a call for plus-size women to own their sexuality, and for others to realize that the narratives around plus-size women are often inaccurate and problematic.
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Yet, despite people like Green and plus-size fitness and fashion blogger CeCe Olisa — who wrote about her experience being both fat and fit for us — many people still don't believe that plus-size people can be healthy.
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There were just six plus-size models featured in the 312 fall 2016 shows spread across all four cities — that's a drastic drop from spring 2016's (still pitiful) numbers, which included 14 plus-size models in total.
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" Fighting To Be Seen As A Plus-Size Athlete"Until fitness media and advertising dare to show these bodies, it's up to you and I. Being seen as a plus-size athlete isn't just about inspiring people of size.
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I ask you, where is my freedom of speech as a plus size blogger to post an image that resonated with so many and for all my posts as a plus size person that give hope to my followers?
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Nonetheless, designer brands still hold back (Walmart sells the most plus-size apparel).
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Anthropologie has finally launched plus-size clothing, and we couldn't be more excited.
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And that's what kind of opened my eyes to the plus size world.
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Every plus-size woman has experienced the pain of shopping with thinner friends.
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Earlier this year, plus-size male model Zach Miko arrived on the scene.
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Today, Gregg has an even greater hold on the plus-size fashion world.
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But as a plus-size woman of color, Gregg still struggles with acceptance.
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The lingerie line is pretty notorious for not catering to plus-size women.
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"As I'm looking around, I notice there's no plus-size items," Naomi says.
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Precious Lee was the first black, plus-size model to appear in Vogue.
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"You don't make plus-size dollars anymore, you make backstabbing dollars," wrote another.
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As an undergrad I created the first plus-size collection at my university.
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What was the impetus for you to work on a plus-size collection?
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This plus size body is 1800 miles into a 5000 mile walk. pic.twitter.
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Of course, we're talking about the boom of the plus-size modeling industry.
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In the midst of this emotional revolution, Forever21 unveiled a plus-size line.
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Like, 'Oh, I'm not supposed to be attracted to a plus-size woman.
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Embrace the new season with 25 of the best plus-size picks ahead.
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He argues, somewhat apologetically, that plus-size models are just not on-trend.
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She started a plus-size clothing line because her sister is full-figured.
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How do you think that plays into the current plus-size fashion renaissance?
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Customer feedback requesting plus-size offerings "helped reinforce the decision," says the spokesperson.
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Plus-size women's clothing retailer Avenue Stores, LLC is shutting down all locations.
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"Faith," about a groundbreaking plus-size superhero, is also in development at Sony.
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It's still considered bold to see a plus-size body presented as normal.
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And on that note, where do you stand on the label "plus size"?
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Schumer recently expressed her disappointment about being included in Glamour's plus-size issue.
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But a "plus" size version of the phone hasn't been mentioned until now.
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I felt shame when I had to shop in the plus size section.
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Some retailers only sell their plus size pieces online, and not in stores.
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Victoria's Secret has finally added a plus size model to its line-up.
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The company has expanded its line to include men's and plus-size clothing.
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He even mentioned the company's attempt at a plus-size show in 20183.
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Target (TGT) and Kohl's (KSS) have focused on their plus-size private labels.
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She lives with her friend Caro, a beautiful plus-size model and activist.
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Ten of the 59 women, aged from 18 to 70, were plus size.
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It's difficult to watch a plus-size woman complain about her body for episodes straight when there is a far more creative, explosive conspiracy afoot — and it's one that a gorgeous plus-size woman could easily be a part of.
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In fact, activists like plus size blogger Georgina Horne and plus size fashion vlogger Alexandra Airene see labeling love between a larger person and a smaller person as just another way the world tells plus people that they don't belong.
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When asked whether Victoria's Secret would ever consider featuring more diversity in their legendary broadcast, like plus-size and transgender models, Razek said "No one had any interest in [plus-size models], still don't" and gave a flat-out "No," respectively.
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Green was lucky to have started fitness classes taught by a plus-size woman, who could not only encourage her to keep going with her fitness journey but could also help her navigate working out as a plus-size person.
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Even though we've been talking about being healthy as plus-size people for years, and despite Green presented proof of her health and fitness as a plus-size woman, some people cannot get past weight as an indicator of health.
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There's no denying that plus-size women and plus-size fashion have experienced a surge of popularity recently, so it's not completely surprising that one of the most prestigious universities would decide to focus an exhibit solely on the subject.
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The 31-year-old, who is based in Newcastle, UK, started her blog "Jess on the Plus Size" after attending the Curve Fashion Festival in September 2016, where she said she became inspired by the plus-size bloggers she met.
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Being a former plus-size model herself, Thorpe's been-there-done-that mentality makes her the perfect agent for the company's plus-size board — that, and her heart of gold (make that yellow gold, which she jokes is her fashion armor).
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In terms of size diversity, a mere six models from the 422 castings for the spring '16 ads looked at in the diversity report were plus-size — and five of those six castings were for plus-size lines at mass brands.
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Luckily for us, Amazon makes this as easy as possible; and while it can be hard to go to just any website and find a vast selection of plus size items, Amazon has a lot of plus size clothing available.
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"You're never going to be your mom," the aspiring plus-size model replied back.
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Designers and retailers have long thought of the plus-size segment as high-risk.
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"I think one huge hinderance for plus size women everywhere is clothing," she says.
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Our solution: To host our very own clothing swap for our plus-size friends.
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Graham is the first plus-size model to grace the cover of the magazine.
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She hopes to start a conversation about acceptance and inclusion of plus-size travelers.
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Meanwhile, plus-size screens and speedy LTE and upcoming 5G networks make screensharing watchable.
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"The reality of bikini shopping as a plus-size woman," she captioned the post.
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It's been almost a year since I became comfortable admitting that I'm plus-size.
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I'll admit, I used to feel pressure to overcompensate for my plus-size body.
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I'm the first to talk openly about the plus-size experience; ready and willing!
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After completing my certifications, I opened a fitness business dedicated to plus size women.
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He will fit a plus-size or curvy woman and do it really well.
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If you happen to be plus-size, however, this is often not the case.
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"The biggest issue was that no one manufactures for plus-size people," King says.
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Leave it to plus-size bloggers to be the change the fashion industry needs.
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Now, however, the plus-size model is facing a different kind of body-shaming.
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So I'll find another plus size beautiful woman bcuz yo're full of s--t!!!
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The most recent surprises have come with working with women in plus size bodies.
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Was the long-awaited plus-size model inclusion on the runways just a fad?
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Here's what they said: Olivia Campbell is a plus-size model based in London.
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Their plus size fall line-up is its most fire extended sizing endeavor yet.
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Apparently, a man faces backlash from his friends for dating a plus-size woman.
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I've never been surrounded by so many plus-size people at one time, ever.
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The decision comes after two years of online plus size sales were deemed successful.
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Nike recently introduced plus-size and para-sport mannequins at its London flagship store.
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Plus-size people enjoy the same activities and hobbies that straight-size people do!
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Torrid will be the first plus-size label to show at NYFW: The Shows.
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For example, while some people may not mind being called "plus size," some might.
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I'm so pissed off, how is this an actual ad for plus size tights??
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VICE: Plus-size fashion is the single biggest growth area in retail right now.
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However, I do not believe that plus size models are contributing to this disease.
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Plus-size women, however, were only cast seven times (1.3%) — the lowest since 2015.
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In 2009, it launched its plus-size line, which was subsequently relaunched in 2017.
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Because the retail stuff — it doesn't seem like it's plus-size people designing them.
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For example, Karl Lagerfeld is doing an exclusive collection for our plus-size clients.
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Entrepreneurship Nadia Boujarwah knows personally that shopping for plus-size clothes can be difficult.
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" She is gay and plus-size (her description) and felt "constantly minimized at meetings.
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With that being said, there are a few plus size brands leading the charge.
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This is just part of the deal, for plus size and straight people alike.
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I don't know whether Anika will grow up to have my plus-size silhouette.
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Theia's plus-size collection offered six of its top silhouettes in 14W through 24W.
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Union argued that the fashion industry doesn&apost do enough for plus-size women
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Long celebrated for offering a line for plus-size women, options for petite women, and a marketplace for one-of-a-kind vintage finds, ASOS just made a major move by adding a range of options for tall and plus-size men.
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Now, the latest "plus-size" conundrum comes courtesy of fashion brand Simply Be and its beautiful, impeccably art-directed, desert-chic "We Are Curves" ad campaign featuring gorgeous "plus-size" models...who happen to hover around a U.S. size 12 or so.
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"[Plus size women] feel like fitness isn't for them — that they're not invited and that they're not capable," says Louise Green, founder of plus-size fitness company Body Exchange and author of the upcoming Big Girl Fit: Embrace the Body You Have.
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Even with all of the vast improvements that have been made with plus-size fashion and body acceptance, there are some things — like the unnecessary padding of not-actually-plus-size models — that indicate there is still a lot of evolution ahead.
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In turn, plus-size women shopped less because the industry was not serving them well.
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Lane Bryant, a plus-size retailer, and Prabal Garung, a designer, have done the same.
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"I am a plus-size women who loves fashion" shouldn't have to be a contradiction.
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Judah Campbell, a plus-size model living in Los Angeles, is one such style crush.
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It's okay for a plus size woman to let her body breathe in her clothing.
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She's working so hard to bring a brand to plus-size women, which I love.
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This week, she became the first child designer to dress plus-size models at NYFW.
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ModCloth started as a small, explicitly feminist company that prided itself on plus-size options.
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The plus-size beauty clapped back at body shamers and has a lesson for everyone.
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"I was plus-size, I was 202 pounds when I had my baby," she says.
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"Being a plus-size model actually really helped me with my body image," she says.
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Certainly one misconception plus-size women face is they don't want to show some skin.
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"I am plus-plus-size actress Amy Schumer," she said as she took the stage.
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"The fact that a size 8 is considered plus size is pretty scary," she said.
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One might even say that 2017 turned out to be the moment plus-size broke.
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It's likewise launched a plus-size private brand specifically for millennial customers, called Boutique Plus.
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There's a pretty clear catch-22 when it comes to plus-size people and fitness.
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Even myself, I'm 'plus-size' but every time I tell someone that, they don't understand.
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For a quick refresher, Eloquii's been a fast-emerging powerhouse in the plus-size realm.
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Ahead, we recount models who made the plus-size movement as we know it possible.
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I remember the very moment I first saw a plus-size woman in a magazine.
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But on top of that: Metz is a plus-size woman in a leading role.
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In 2016, Schumer called out Glamour for putting her in their plus-size special edition.
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A plus-size woman appears on screen only to work the periphery of Frankie's bar.
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As a plus-size woman, I wanted an unvarnished look at how people saw me.
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So, what does this mean for the four-year-old plus-size fashion e-tailer?
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In October, it bought women's plus-size clothing brand ELOQUII, in a $100 million deal.
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This time, it features plus-size model Denise Bidot wearing a nautical two-piece bikini.
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That includes the launch of its first-ever plus size fashion brand, Boutique+, announced Tuesday.
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Women's nipples and period stains and plus size bodies have all been censored by Instagram.
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Powerhouse plus-size brand Torrid has an unconventional way of picking their models: They crowdsource.
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When Nike released their awesome plus-size clothing line, we were pretty psyched about it.
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It's had a busy year, expanding from womenswear into categories like menswear and plus-size.
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Jessica Millichampof"Jess on the Plus Size"walked INSIDER through a week in her wardrobe.
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So where will America's top plus-size male model be at this time next year?
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We found a well-stocked plus-size section at JCPenney, with mannequins modeling the offerings.
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Not far away, we found a plus-size section, something we hadn't noticed at Kohl's.
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JCPenney had a plus-size section that had everything from athletic-wear to work attire.
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The stylists at Dia & Co. understand body types and plus-size brands inside and out.
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While it depends very much on the brand and style, that's basically "plus size" territory.
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Rather, she is all for promoting the fact that she is a plus size model.
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I'd love a hair and makeup campaign — no plus-size model has ever done it.
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And if I'm not going to [send plus-size girls out for jobs], who is?
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"I think there's nothing wrong with being plus size," she wrote in an Instagram post.
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Chastain said narratives about plus-size athletes are becoming more prevalent, but also sometimes problematic.
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Last year, he launched his second collaboration with the plus-size clothing company Lane Bryant.
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Pageant winners typically are not "plus-size" or do not have darker skin, she said.
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In October alone, Walmart nabbed plus-size digital brand Eloquii and lingerie retailer Bare Necessities.
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Restaurants have been slow to recognize, much less meet, the needs of plus-size Americans.
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It's the kind of piece that's basically impossible to find for plus-size shoppers now.
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The film was a major leap forward for the plus-size community and young plus-size girls and remains to be immensely popular to this day, a clear indication that when Hollywood portrays fat romances correctly, the effects of those groundbreaking scenes are long-lasting.
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Now, the groundbreaking plus-size model has added some dramatic flair to her shoulder-length tresses.
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They support us and offer great styles to plus-size women; this collaboration just made sense.
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But...why then were all the models on the smallest-end of the plus size spectrum?
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" Later that day, Schumer tweeted that society needs to get rid of terms like "plus size.
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Take Eloquii, for example: an online, plus-size brand that doesn't have brick-and-mortar stores.
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So I find that I impart a lot of my knowledge, especially to plus-size girls.
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When it comes to the world of used clothing, the options for plus-size are dismal.
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Also noteworthy: Nike doesn't make any mention of body type or "plus size" in the captions.
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You buy what is out there, and for plus-size women, that's often not a lot.
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And Eloquii, one of our favorite online destinations for plus-size clothing, is doing just that.
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Plus size took a little bit longer, but within a year it was also at parity.
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This bikini shot is not just a plus-size style post, but an act of defiance.
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The service is disproportionately used by customers looking for plus size and maternity clothing, he added.
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I've written about size inclusivity and the internal issues surrounding the push for plus-size fashion.
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While this may work for straight-size bodies, plus-size ones don't scale the same way.
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In other words, plus-size women have to deal with a whole other echelon of frustration.
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Piers Morgan Rips Cosmo Plus Size ModelAretha Franklin: Funeral Performances MJ's Birthday: Family Throws Vegas Bash
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There's a new mega-player in the plus-size market that wants to disrupt the industry.
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"Telling plus-size women that we need to look slimmer is not supporting us," Goldberg argues.
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Gunn also rips into last season's Project Runway winning plus-size collection by Ashley Nell Tipton.
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For example, there's this new show, This Is Us where we're seeing a plus-size actress.
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For inspiration, I look to none other than plus-size model and fitness enthusiast Ashley Graham.
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"I think the word 'plus-size' is so divisive to women," she said in the interview.
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Still, there are plenty of people who do feel comfortable using "plus-size" to describe themselves.
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Earlier this year, she told InStyle that she prefers "curvy" or "curve" rather than plus-size.
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Ultimately though, we still live in a world where plus-size women are woefully underrepresented onscreen.
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Plus-size yoga instructor Jessamyn Stanley is something of a celebrity among Instagram's body positive community.
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But the one thing we can do is make more space for other plus-size models.
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When she sent only plus-size models in her designs down the final runway, I cried.
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On a good day, only 5 to 8% of the bodies we show are plus-size.
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It is estimated that plus-size women earn $9,000 to $19,000 less than their thinner counterparts.
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"There's not one client around the world that doesn't ask us about plus-size," he says.
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ModCloth: Retro styles, novelty prints, and more for the adorkable plus-size gal in your life.
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Being plus size, it's definitely tougher to find some trendier items, so I snag these ones.
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But, as with all previous years, no curve or plus-size models have earned a spot.
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As a plus-size runner, Valerio is aware she is an anomaly on the jogging trails.
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Then, she gave us a plus-size-inclusive lingerie line and we died all over again.
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Others, like Walmart and Target, have expanded their size options through investments in plus-size labels.
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Not every plus size woman can nail that down-dog split, but that's not the point.
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It was that video that inspired WooPlus, an app exclusively for the plus size dating community.
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Mayday is a plus size model, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer a few years ago.
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"I think the company is pretty brilliant to tap into the plus-size segment," said Sossong.
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Sidibe's words hit the nail on the head when it comes to plus-size characters, too.
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There's 67 percent of women that are in this plus-size world that we live in.
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Plus-size women have limited clothing options even at the largest retailers like Nordstrom and Macy's.
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And until retailers catch up, we'll continue to highlight the swim brands doing plus-size right.
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Emme, the first plus-size supermodel, is one of the most iconic women in fashion history.
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Nike knows — it's just released a plus-size fitness range, which has been received incredibly well.
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She also spoke on Twitter about the general lack of plus-size fashion options out there.
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But she and other "plus-size" models like her are largely ignored by the beauty industry.
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Ho also found that only five out of the top 100 female Instagrammers were plus-size.
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Some even questioned if the bars were only sent to those who ordered "plus-size" clothing.
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I'm a size 12, larger than average, but not what I thought of as plus size.
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"The truth is, our category is defined as plus-size apparel, not subscription commerce," she said.
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Until now: Yesterday, major agency IMG Models added a plus-size male division to its repertoire.
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Claudia weighed in on the debate about the mag including Amy in its plus size edition.
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So you're basically labeling half the population 'plus size,' because the fashion industry has labeled me.
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The voices of plus-size people—especially when it comes to sex—aren't heard often enough.
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He's a queer plus-size model and dancer who's worked with Jennifer Lopez and Katy Perry.
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Plus-size model Ashley Graham walked in last week's Alta Moda fashion show for Dolce & Gabbana.
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The industry has been slow to recognize, much less meet, the needs of plus-size Americans.
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Two competitors, a doctor and a plus-size woman, told me they wanted to fight stereotypes.
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By 2016, she had become the first plus-size model featured in the pages of Penthouse.
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There are so many stores that offer plus size but don't carry them in the store.
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Parading just one plus-size model on the runway can, after all, seem perfunctory at best.
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"The secret is that creating plus-size is very difficult for a small brand," he began.
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In the group's post, they included a photo of Tess Holliday, a famous plus-size model.
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The Max has a larger display than the usual Plus size phones but a similar body.
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We don't see enough black models, and we definitely don't see enough black plus-size models.
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As a top plus-size model signed to IMG Models, she makes a very good living.
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In 2015, Robyn Lawley was the first plus-size model featured in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue.
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For the past eight years, I've been researching the history and culture of plus-size fashion.
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The industry's marginalization of plus-size fashion stands markedly and puzzlingly at odds with consumer demand.
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Scroll down to shop these gorgeous dresses and more from Anthropologie's new plus-size collection, available now.
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Plus-size model appearances slipped from 34 appearances on nine runways to 26 appearances on eight runways.
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The search for ready-to-wear plus-size options can be dismal, which Shrill hilariously points out.
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Last year's big news was the inclusion of the issue's first "plus-size" cover girl, Ashley Graham.
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This week, the beloved plus-size retailer dropped a fresh stock of on-trend, size-inclusive swimsuits.
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Buzzfeed recently took a similar approach, depicting plus-size women in a series of recognizable fashion ads.
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The opening scene of Nocturnal Animals features several plus-size, mostly naked women, moving in slow motion.
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Daily Ritual also offers plus-size options in some styles, including its high-waisted Ponte Knit Legging.
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It's also not the first time a retailer has used thin models to advertise plus-size clothing.
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She hopes that the initiative leads other models and plus-size women everywhere to take charge, too.
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Within weeks, the plus-size swimwear company Swimsuits For All approached Gregg about designing her own collection.
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He even included multiple plus-size models of various body shapes, which is rare on the catwalk.
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So much of Dietland is dedicated to how unhappy Plum is to be a plus-size woman.
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It requires a baseline understanding of the systems of oppression that tell plus-size people we're undesirable.
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According to the report, Milan was the only city to forego featuring a single plus-size model.
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Tim Gunn took the fashion industry to task, again, for ignoring the needs of plus-size women.
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That version of myself is always going to be plus-size, and I feel amazing about that.
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In fact, the common misconception that there isn't enough plus-size demand has never been an issue.
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From nighties to two-piece sets, the plus-size pajama market has really stepped up its game.
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"I come from the plus-size modeling world, where body image is a huge topic," Huffine explains.
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I don't even look like I represent all plus-size bodies — there's no way that I could.
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There's no denying the state of plus-size fashion has massively improved over the last few years.
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" "I don't like the label 'plus-size' – I call it 'fiercely real,' Tyra Banks told HuffPost Style.
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Some women and some men feel comfortable being plus-size, or some people feel more athletic, etc.
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"I think there's nothing wrong with being plus size," the comedian wrote on Instagram at the time.
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And two popular plus-size models, Diana Sirokai and Callie Thorpe, are reminding the world of that.
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While there's nothing wrong with Wonder Woman's thinner frame, 67% of real women identify as plus-size.
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See, I'm plus-size, fat, chubby, curvy, whatever you want to call it (just not "fluffy," please).
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I am not defined by titles like 'curvy' or plus size, Drew is not defined by 'Mr.
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And we're learning a lot about what the plus-size bride wants and how dresses fit her.
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Plus-size clothing brand Universal Standard is launching a jewelry collection on Tuesday, July 11, Mic reports.
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The straight-size version includes fabric details (it's 100% polyester), while the plus-size version does not.
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I am a plus-size woman, and I've reclaimed the word "fat" for myself as an identity.
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If you are a plus size or fat person, you know how difficult it is to date.
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Overall, there were 30 plus-size model sightings on the fall '17 runways, The Fashion Spot reports.
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She promised to do better, and create more options with plus-size women in mind by 2018.
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"I already checked… unless size 32 is plus size, no dice…" one fan commented on Graham's Instagram.
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Instagram and Facebook were removing photos of plus-size women in swimsuits, flagging them as indecent violations.
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Plus-size models were only cast 10 times (out of 444 castings total), comprising a dismal 2.3%.
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As a plus-size model, Tess Holliday knows a thing or two about body positivity and inclusivity.
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"I'm so pissed off, how is this an actual ad for plus size tights??" asked one user.
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In the past, I tried to get it by forcing my body into that plus-size ideal.
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Plus-size clothing chain Avenue is closing all 222 of its locations as the retail apocalypse continues
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Its plot, in which a model is reincarnated as a plus-size lawyer, is somehow more believable.
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"In the top 100 most-followed women on Instagram, we don't have many plus-size role models."
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In fact, she'd prefer not to be defined at all, and laments "plus-size" as a term.
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And from a moral standpoint, it's dehumanizing to pretend that plus-size women don't or shouldn't exist.
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"Plus-size" is also a patronizing and ridiculous phrase that really ought to be banished from fashion.
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There have also been strides in plus-size, transgender, and non-binary inclusion on runways as well.
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Meanwhile, the company is in expansion mode: Just this week, Parker Smith announced a plus-size range.
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" Kristina Uriegas-Reyes, @tweevalleyhigh"My fellow plus-size bloggers inspired me to go for my first bikini!
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East Meets Dress has held back launching its plus-size line to prioritize its existing customers' orders.
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My feet are size 11, and I don't have to go to the plus size shoe section.
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"For way too long, the plus-size industry has been all about being extremely sexy," she says.
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It's no secret that the fashion industry is lacking when it comes to serving plus size shoppers.
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Yesterday, Refinery29 announced a new history-making collab with ELOQUII, the first-ever crowdsourced plus size collection.
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She landed the transgender plus-size model Shay Neary a major campaign with Coverstory, a fashion brand.
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If you're a designer who refuses to make clothes for plus size women, she'll call you out.
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We love Eloquii's gorgeous plus-size swimsuits, Andie's simple one-pieces, and Aerie's super affordable swimsuits, too.
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Still, Mr. Meyer expects hosts to respond quickly when a plus-size diner walks through the door.
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Over the course of the day, models, influencers, bloggers, brand representatives, and activists all spoke about issues that still pervade every aspect of life for plus-size women: from the lack of fashionable clothing and forced online shopping, to the erasure and banning of plus size bodies online.
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Visit Richer Poorer Missguided Plus Size Gray Tag Detail SweatsuitAnother top contender for the title of most wanted March sweatsuit is a plus-size number from Missguided — and although the original set has since sold out, this matching grey sweatsuit equally delivers on the affordable and comfy-chic front.
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It's a bigger display than the 73-inch Plus-size iPhones, but with a much, much smaller body.
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Anansa is a pretty famous self-described plus-size model who's been featured in tons of fashion mags.
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Back in 2015, Wilson was one of the few plus-size actresses to cross into A-list territory.
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Earlier this month, the CFDA very quietly introduced two new judges, plus-size model Paloma Elsesser and Vogue.
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Coaches and athletic administrators freak out, because those payments help cover their plus-size salaries and comfy perks.
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Instead of making plus-size brands, it's time to start taking the two branches and binding them together.
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" A plus for women When NikeTown London introduced plus size mannequins, some people accused it of "celebrating obesity.
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Ufele decided to fight back by designing her own plus-size collection — and debuting it at Fashion Week.
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"SI's Swimsuit Issue Finally Includes A Plus-Size Model, At Least In Its Advertising," read Advertising Week's headline.
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And I'm motivated because this dress has a level of quality that is missing from plus-size clothing.
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Last season, just two plus-size models walked the entirety of Paris Fashion Week, both for H&M.
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I just can't believe that in all 330 pages, there was only room for two plus-size women.
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Fire your too small button-front shirt and promote yourself to one of these plus-size picks ahead.
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"For those of you who don't know who I am, I'm a famous, plus-size model," she joked.
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Certainly, this is something that affects all women, and that affects plus-size women in a particular way.
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I guess it's nice they are being more inclusive, but they still aren't serving authentically plus-size models.
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People reports that Graham brought up her feelings about the word "plus-size" in her 2015 TEDxBerkleeValencia talk.
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As of 222, it is estimated that 267% of American women are plus-size — size 673 or larger.
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Yet, plus-size women account for, on average, 1 to 2% of the bodies represented in mainstream media.
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There's no way to get around it: Plus-size women are underserved by retailers and underrepresented in media.
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Another decided to clarify all of the things that being curvier doesn't mean: Plus size doesn't mean ugly.
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The Plus' size makes it easy and fun to ride, but it's also one of the biggest drawbacks.
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Most American women are plus-size, but they make up less than 2% of the images we see.
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They've recently added plus-size options and they carry the latest fashion lingerie trends for more affordable prices.
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Customers were riled up after some reported receiving diet bars with their plus-size clothing orders last Friday.
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Retailers are finally waking up to the fact that America's plus size women want an inclusive shopping experience.
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That means no "plus-size only" sections and the ability to pick out clothes IRL, not just online.
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We've found the activewear brands that have committed to providing technical, fashionable, workout clothes for plus-size individuals.
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As a plus-size, dark-skinned Black woman, that isn't a privilege she has been able to leverage.
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There's no denying it's progressive to see a plus-size woman starring in a major network TV show.
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As a consequence of these media portrayals, plus-size women often get pigeonholed this way in real life.
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And she's gotten real about the fashion industry's limitations when it comes to dressing plus-size women, too.
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Last year, Sports Illustrated put plus-size model Ashley Graham on its cover, a highly celebrated editorial move.
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Additionally, the 2016 issue also features 56-year-old mom Nicola Griffin and plus-size model Precious Lee.
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That seems really important and appropriate as we normalize 'normal' body types [like plus-size and disabled women].
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The comments were first unearthed in 2018 when Reformation announced Tate would lead its plus-size fashion campaign.
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In the 1990s, the plus-size model and TV personality Emme Aronson became a spokesmodel for Revlon cosmetics.
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Plus-size bodies are sexy — there's no reason all of the Bellas couldn't have worn the same top.
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Yes, there's the obvious fact that both shows feature a plus-size couple who met at Overeaters Anonymous.
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Plus size model Jennie Runk has seen a lot in her career, which spans more than a decade.
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For Legobane, a plus-size model, blogger, and body-positive activist, the tweet wasn't much of a surprise.
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If you're not the right kind of 'plus-size' it's unlikely the fashion industry will acknowledge you exist.
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Beyond designer collabs, there's also a plus-size project in the works that should debut sometime in 2016.
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There's also MM. LaFleur for professional women, Dia & Co for plus size and Rocksbox, which is jewelry only.
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Evans says plus-size men, and especially those who are athletes, are often made invisible in popular culture.
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Climate change and fashion's contributions to it were hardly addressed, and plus-size models barely had a presence.
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Jenny BrusoCreditCreditPeter Hanson Jenny Bruso is a 37-year-old, plus-size, queer hiker living in Portland, Ore.
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This means none of that signature Anthro charm was compromised in the creation of its plus-size offerings.
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It's also worth noting that a plus-size America Ferrera starred in 2002's Real Women Have Curves.
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It is surprising how still surprising it is to see photographs that present plus-size women as desirable.
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It might come as a surprise to some people, but not all plus size bodies are the same.
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She was about to host an event, called "Dangerous Curves," to showcase other curvy and plus-size dancers.
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The fashion industry fails many people not just trans, but also queer, plus size, and people of color.
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According to Josephine Parr, senior director of communications for The New School (which houses Parsons), as of fall 20113, the school had 11 plus- size mannequins in sizes 14 through 26, compared to the four to five plus-size forms in use in the design studios prior to the petition.
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Earlier this year, he launched a limited extension of his namesake label with plus-size e-tailer 11 Honoré.
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Like so many plus size women, I'd spent much of my life feeling like a tired fat-girl trope.
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Plus-size women are sharing photos of themselves in swimwear to encourage other women to be kind to themselves.
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This year, Ashley Graham was the first plus-size model to cover Maxim and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
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But it will still be selling plus-size clothes — they'll just be in the same place as everything else.
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Project Runway saw its first plus-size collection win the competition when Ashley Nell Tipton came out on top.
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Until that happens, Birch says she's content with the industry using the term plus-size to describe larger women.
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Body positivity advocates across the web are praising the campaign for showing a diverse range of plus size bodies.
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Now, inclusive fashion brand Coverstory makes history by casting the first plus-size transgender model in its latest campaign.
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I think I can name, like, six designers who actually do a good job of dressing plus-size individuals.
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As plus-size women, we are not afforded the same humanity, care, love and respect as our thinner counterparts.
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"im really speechless right now because becoming a plus size model has been my number one goal," she wrote.
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For a plus-size smartphone it feels better in the hand, more ergonomic, though I have no idea why.
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I found myself paralyzed again, only this time with surprise and joy — because she was a plus size athlete.
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I followed Christian's plus-size line for Lane Bryant and in the beginning when he designed shoes for Payless.
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"There is just as much smoke and mirrors in plus-size fashion as in anything else," Ms. Jenkins said.
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There's no reason to say that plus-size women "can't" do something – there's nothing they're not capable of achieving.
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Ivana, a black plus-size model, weeps with joy and release when her makeover includes keeping her hair natural.
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ASOS is being widely praised on Twitter for using a plus-size model to show off its latest swimwear.
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The star took a random male Twitter user to task Friday for disparaging an aspiring plus-size model's selfies.
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End this epic week of discounts with a bang with our favorite plus-size picks from the sale ahead.
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So I think the phrase 'body positivity' is definitely not only for plus-size women, but for all women.
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I tried plus-size stores, but the clothing felt cheap, and the styles often targeted a much older customer.
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A handful of notable plus-size stars (including Zach Miko!) were on-hand to support from the front row.
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We were witnessing a New York Fashion Week milestone: Plus-size models walked among their more expected catwalk contemporaries.
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The pool party episode perfectly captures the experience of going to a plus size event for the first time.
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Graham hopes that eventually plus-size models will become the norm, and treated no differently than straight-size models.
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And boy, did they ever: Jess Miller, a plus-size, queer, devout Christian, is ready for her close-up.
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But to me, the best plus-size character on today's current TV lineup is Christine Baskets, of FX's Baskets.
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The very concept of a plus-size issue underscores the message we're trying to spread: Plus is not niche.
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But, sometimes, television gives plus-size men the same short-stick they usually hand over to fuller-figured ladies.
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But one of the first things that set me on my positive path was reading plus-size style blogs.
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Beginning today, we are breaking the plus-size woman out of the niche and making her the new normal.
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To keep you on track, we've pulled together a selection of plus-size dresses for any and every occasion.
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The number wasn't as high as the previous season, which saw over 200 curve and plus-size models walk.
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Target unveiled it's new swim campaign today, which features all well-known plus-size models and body image activists.
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Her solemn woes of navigating her romantic life as a plus-size woman resonate to the point of discomfort.
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By her own telling, Emma doesn't fit into the typical body norms of either conventional or plus-size modeling.
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He sees similarities between his show and This Is Us — but not just because they're about plus-size folk.
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Then we talk about model and blogger Gabi Gregg, who's becoming a sensation in the plus-size fashion world.
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Now, Grace Victory, one of Nike's new plus-size models, is shutting down fat-shamers and their flawed logic.
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Since then, the company has introduced Retina HD for its "Plus" size phones, which raises the ppi to 401.
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And what on earth do we have to do to get plus-size fashion some attention in design schools?
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The brand is intended to be worn by everyone: "kids, straight [sizes], plus-size women, and men," Ufele says.
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Photos of the brand's plus-size activewear collection, which launched last month, garnered some of the most heated responses.
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The greatest concern from shopping for a swimsuit online is fit and it's even worse for plus-size people.
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A thirteen-year-old plus-size girl worked up the courage to finally wear a swimsuit at the beach.
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The 29-year-old's body positive message has resonated with countless fans, not to mention other plus-size models.
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Victoria's Secret is now being praised for hiring plus-size model Ali Tate to showcase pieces from the collaboration.
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It was also announced that plus-size model Ali Tate will be featured wearing pieces from the brand's collaboration.
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Eloquii: We like Eloquii's plus-size swimsuits, but Swimsuits for All has a better selection of sizes and styles.
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Last September, she was the first black plus size-model in Vogue, a magazine she loved reading growing up.
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As a plus-size woman, she felt she didn't look like other pregnant or postpartum women on social media.
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"I don't think there's been a rom-com where there's a plus-size girl as the lead," she says.
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There's a simmering debate at the moment over whether or not we should eradicate terms like "plus-size" entirely.
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I'm always told, 'Oh, from the shoulders up, you don't look plus-size, so you should actually do beauty.
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Instead, each woman looks like a seductress, exposing a side that plus-size women don't often get to show.
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" Jennifer Barreto-Leyva, @barretoleyva"Being plus-size and Latina is like a double stereotype I had to deal with.
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The plus-size retailer Avenue announced earlier this year that it would close all 222 of its US stores.
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The misstep that some designers make, Ms. Sturino said, is to offer only basics to their plus-size customers.
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"It's my hope that one day, women's clothes will just be women's without referring to plus size," she said.
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It is so people-oriented that it includes a prototype for a plus-size mannequin (most are size 0).
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So to wish Carolina Herrera a happy 81, shop her brand's first-ever plus-size designs now on 11Honore.com.
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"I felt plenty of unspoken pressure to keep my hair long," says plus-size model and writer Lydia Okello.
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Plus-size model Ashley Graham has been showing her 10.3 million Instagram followers the reality of bodies after birth.
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So was body positivity and hiring two plus-size women out of three lead actors, because that's real life.
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In 2016, fashion designer Christian Siriano featured five plus-size models in his show during New York Fashion Week.
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For people who identify as large, plus-size or fat, dining out can be a social and physical minefield.
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There are so many designs in my head I feel like are never going to be in plus size.
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A 1992 photograph taken by Jean Paul Gaultier of Stella Ellis marks the successful entrance of plus-size women into the world of high fashion, while a video streams the winner of Project Runway's most recent season, who sent a collection for plus-size women down the catwalk for her final collection.
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"I feel like plus-size brands are always telling us what plus-size women wear, without ever offering us a chance to prove them wrong," says blogger Bethany Rutter, who recently took matters into her own hands when she designed a capsule collection for navabi, where she also works as social media editor.
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While the term is often used to describe couples with one partner who's plus size and one who's straight size (meaning that they wouldn't be considered overweight), a mixed-weight relationship can be between two plus size people or two straight size people — what matters is the overall difference between their respective sizes.
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Ashley Graham — who is becoming something of a supermodel, with history-making appearances on the covers of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and of British and American Vogue — became the first plus-size model to walk in a Michael Kors show (she was also the only plus-size model in the show).
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But for some, namely those plus-size models who are routinely left out year-after-year, it's another missed opportunity.
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But on the flip side, you also shouldn't be surprised when a plus-size partner really fucking goes for it.
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After eons of being ignored by the fashion industry, plus-size women are finally having their moment in the spotlight.
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Now, the plus-size model has created yet another collections of every day underwear essentials for lingerie brand Addition Elle.
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Plus-size model Ashley Graham fronts the January issue of Vogue's British edition — and it's her first Vogue cover ever.
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Dating as a plus-size woman, you see, is an exercise rooted more in patience and frustration than in romance.
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"I'm proud to be the first plus size girl to be the lead in a studio rom-com," she wrote.
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On the hunt for fashionable clothes, they dreamed up the idea of a home-shopping service for plus-size women.
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Diversity everywhere should become the norm, and it's not just about plus size, it's about trans models, it's about everything.
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Jordyn Woods doesn't want to be a "plus size" model — she just wants to be known as a model, period.
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Plus-size blogger Gemma-Louise Bond is speaking out against "swimsuit fear" and the body stigma that leads to it.
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After seeing an opportunity to provide the plus-size community with better options, she dove head first into And Comfort.
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This Plus-Size Woman Doesn't Want You To Call Her "Sexy" Fat Is Something You Have — Not Something You Are
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She's highlighting the voices of other plus-size people, people of color, queer and transgender people, and differently-abled people.
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Its Quad HD display clocks in at a plus-size 6.4 inches, and it weighs more than half a pound.
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I'm afraid to say it, but it might be because 'plus-size models' are looked at purely as a trend.
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So just remember next time you're talking about Graham that she's not a plus-size model, she's a curvy model.
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The plus-size community has a long history of body-positive pool parties like the one featured in the episode.
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And plus size women are constantly told — through media images and nasty Tinder dates — that they're not worthy of love.
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As Refinery29 has explored through the 67% Campaign, more than half of the women in America are considered plus-size.
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What has your relationship with your body been like and how has your confidence grown as a plus-size model?
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The Ashley Nell Tipton for Boutique+ is a 19-piece collection that will exclusively be available for plus-size women.
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"Like petite- and plus-size departments, adaptive clothing was a category that has never been tapped into before," she says.
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Ready to Stare: This line by plus-size blogger Alysse Dalessandro employs influences from '80s hip-hop to bondage gear.
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Sure, it's America's favorite retailer, but it's also one of the few places you can find quality plus-size clothing.
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You're Republican, you're Democrat, you're bisexual, you're plus-size, you're poor, you're a criminal, you're a mother, you're a feminist.
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Vernon is a plus-size model and writer whose body-positive activism has amassed legions of fans across social media.
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Still, there's a long way to go before plus-size people can accessorize the same way straight-size people can.
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Today we'll hear about Gabi Gregg, the black model and blogger becoming a sensation in the plus-size fashion world.
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Last spring, Parsons design student Nayyara Chue successfully petitioned for more plus-size mannequins (up to size 26) in classrooms.
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"I didn't want to buy a plus-size wedding dress, because they cost way more than straight sizes," she says.
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"Hi my name is Monique, and this is what a plus size body looks like," she wrote in the caption.
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Not because I think that plus size, curvy, voluptuous, big bodies aren't attractive — because I think they're awesome and sexy.
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I think the idea that all plus size girls should be emotionally devastated by their weight is unhealthy and insulting.
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On this week's episode, Lemonis visits SWIM by Chuck Handy, a family-run swimwear business focused on plus-size customers.
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While plus-size women make up the majority of the American female population, in this world, she's almost an anomaly.
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It's embarrassing to admit that, given what a big to-do I'd made about breaking the plus-size fashion rules.
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The apparel company last night said its bottom line was impacted by expenses related to expanding into plus-size clothing.
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While it's great to be proud of your journey, plus-size model Iskra Lawrence is making a case to #BoycottTheBefore.
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As a plus-size woman — or anyone whose body flouts the beauty standard — there's often a bonus layer of shame.
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Jazmine Sullivan was one of four plus-size women to appear on the cover of Ebony's barrier-breaking March issue.
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In April, Amy Schumer was included in Glamour's "Chic At Any Size" issue, which was tailored toward plus-size women.
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There's something so freeing about being able to be plus-size and not feel restricted to wearing a one-piece.
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We are not in the early phase of body positivity any more, and plus-size models are no longer novel.
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Most of the items are available in XS-XXL and there are collections for plus size, maternity, petite, and tall.
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Cheryl Tiegs has a strange way of defending her comments about plus size models, in general ... and Ashley Graham, specifically.
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Plus-size apparel brand Avenue filed for Chapter 21 bankruptcy in August and three months later filed for Chapter 210.
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A plus-size actress, almost always an unknown, lands the central role in a film and delivers a knockout performance.
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The women's bodies depicted in canvasses by Peter Paul Rubens have long since made "Rubenesque" a euphemism for plus-size.
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In 2016, she became the first ever plus-size swimsuit model to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
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Ashley Graham became the first plus-size model to appear on the cover of American Vogue in its March issue.
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While the plus-size fashion industry is currently experiencing something of a renaissance, it nevertheless remains a hotly contested terrain.
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While plus size people, and especially plus size women, still don't get the same respect as everyone else (and there's a lot of work to be done before they will), some seriously badass body activists have started sharing their lives, and their bodies, to show other plus people that fat bodies can be beautiful.
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At the bottom of the wall text is a pink asterisk that explains the choice of the term 'plus-size' in the exhibition: *'Plus-size' is only one of many terms used to describe the non-thin body; after careful consideration, it was chosen by the curators for its association with the fashion industry.
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Revenue in the plus-size category increased by 14% between 2013 and 2016, compared with growth of 7% for all apparel.
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Some brands, such as Michael Kors, do sell plus-size ranges but do not advertise them or display them on websites.
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"This is not a movie about weight; this is not about being a plus-size woman," the actress, 37, told Glamour.
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There were declines in both plus-size and transgender model appearances: down from 49 to 37 and 53 to 29, respectively.
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According to statistics from 2012, an estimated 67% of American women are plus-size, defined as a size 14 or larger.
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"People think that if you're fat or plus size, we're not getting it like everybody else, and we are!" she adds.
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In tiny airplane cabins, pressure mounts — especially for plus-size travelers entering an aircraft that wasn't designed with them in mind.
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For the fall 2017 season, plus-size models accounted for only 0.43 percent of castings, according to a Fashion Spot tally.
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Sine Benjaphorn is a plus-size model and owner of a clothing store in Ratchaburi, a province west of Bangkok, Thailand.
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In April, she called out Glamour magazine for including her in their special "plus size" bonus issue, produced with Lane Bryant.
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The audience broke into applause several times throughout the show, which featured a handful of plus-size models on the runway.
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I reclaimed the word fat and started blogging about personal style and plus size fashion resources, quickly amassing a significant following.
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One reason was because plus-size women tend to spend less on clothing than women who wear smaller sizes, says Boujarwah.
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Again, we're supposed to applaud him for loving Sarah, curvy body and all, and for sticking up for plus size women.
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Jeffrey Campbell Is Making Size-Inclusive Boots Thanks To This Model The Brand That's Creating A New Plus-Size Shopping Experience
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Amid the controversy over Glamour including Amy Schumer in an issue about plus-size women, another female superstar is speaking out.
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The plus-size market is in for a shock, because the fashion line we've been dreaming about is now a reality.
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A piece this versatile deserves a mainstay spot in your wardrobe so we've rounded up 10 plus-size options to shop.
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To that end, Victoria's Secret has considered putting plus-size and transgender models in its shows, but ultimately decided against it.
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I think it does a lot of harm when people say they don't want to be called fat or plus-size.
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Her clothing line, LC Lauren Conrad, is finally including plus-size customers — and just in time for New York Fashion Week.
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And before that, she would frequently bring up the fact that she had dated other plus-size women in the past.
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We've come a long way when it comes to plus-size representation, but we still have a long way to go.
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There were three clearance areas for women's apparel: a large plus-size section, plus two smaller ones for regular-size items.
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Release date: April 3 What it's about: Abby is 20173, the writer of a plus-size fashion blog, and definitely gay.
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"For the last 16 years, I've been called a plus-size model and I've never really embraced the term," she said.
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And although there are many more plus-size labels available for American women, the cultural impact of thin privilege is real.
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There's this crazy myth that plus-size women prefer to shop online because it's too uncomfortable to shop in stores. Lies.
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That's because it takes conscious effort, detail, and specificity, as when the Heathers team conceived of a spunky, plus-size lead.
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Across the board, the spring runways saw huge improvements for castings involving non-white, plus-size, and transgender/non-binary models.
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Academy isn't just making space for plus-size women in gyms and workout classes, they're making it clear that we belong.
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Ahead, we've rounded up 17 plus-size sweater dresses that are sure to keep you nice and warm all season long.
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Bloggers and 'grammers are changing what it means to be a plus-size woman who travels, one image at a time.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Plus-size retailer Torrid made its New York Fashion Week debut on Tuesday featuring 40 full-figured models.
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And it seems the inclusive designer doesn't approve of lingerie giant Victoria's Secret's stance on hiring transgender and plus-size models.
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So, props to one plus-size model who has shared side-by-side photos of herself to highlight the widespread problem.
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Nike, which launched in 1964, introduced its first "plus-size" collection in 2017, with sizes ranging from a 1X to 3X.
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We're no longer forced to choose between matronly, ill-fitting sacks or infantile, embellished everything; plus-size clothing is finally...stylish.
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She's dark-skinned, she self-identifies as plus-size, and she's transgender — three categories that are underrepresented in the fashion industry.
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Actresses like Amy Schumer, Mindy Kaling, and Lena Dunham are often called "plus-size," whether the context is positive or negative.
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The plus-size woman is not the exception but the average, and we intend to represent her as such going forward.
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Looking at our site today (and comparing it to yesterday) it looks as if we've launched a new plus-size platform.
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But, here's the thing, plus-size people the world over aren't here to "worship" more slender people when they're feeling sad.
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And it's magnified because she is a plus-size girl — but she also isn't feeling sorry for herself in every aspect.
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When it comes to plus-size fashion, we hear the same thing over and over again: the market's just not there.
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Online styling service Stitch Fix told analysts earlier this week it is continuing to add more plus-size items for shoppers.
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As one of the most recognizable plus-size models and activists, Tess has completely upended the world's notions of size inclusivity.
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I began small, by forcing myself to try versions of trends I liked, dumbed down for plus-size women, of course.
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"People think that if you're fat or plus size, we're not getting it like everybody else, and we are," she said.
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A long time coming, plus-size women are finally getting a dedicated swim collection that's as good as its size availability.
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The only reason people say that is because there's a collective understanding that plus-size women shouldn't show off their bodies.
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Last February, The Fashion Spot found plus-size models made just 12 appearances on eight runways during New York Fashion Week.
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First, beloved plus size brand ELOQUII has officially launched its first ever designer capsule collection in collaboration with Teresa Maccapani Missoni!
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But the supermodel had no problem criticizing Amy Schumer who recently slammed Glamour for including her in a "plus-size" feature.
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The truth is they harbor so much hate for plus-size women that they don't feel they deserve representation or visibility.
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If somehow it does embrace transgender models and plus-size models, it will do so because that's in its best interest.
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Scroll down to check out six of our favorite plus size launches and shop them for your most stylish season yet.
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In 2016, she made headlines as the first plus-size model to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue.
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Instead of embracing Madison for the beautiful plus-size girl she is, his words attempt to erase part of her identity.
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The images feature a model of color; a model with M.S. who is in a wheelchair; and two plus-size models.
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That could mean having classrooms stocked with mannequins bearing larger dimensions, or creating courses that specifically cater to plus-size design.
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It's still early yet, but this couple — a very rare representation of two plus-size lovebirds — is growing stronger every day.
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But Hunsicker's decision to target the plus-size women's apparel market may give her an edge in an increasingly crowded field.
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The teen retailer, which developed a following for its vast plus-size offerings, continues to sell its fashions on the Web.
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And while we'd be all for a plus size Playboy model, there are few instances of larger women in the magazine.
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Overall, 26 plus-size models walked this season in total, per the Diversity Report — 10 of which were at Christian Siriano.
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Ashley Graham first made waves when she was the first plus-size model to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
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What's more, JustFab boasts a huge selection of sizing through their plus-size shop, which includes outerwear, swimwear, activewear, and more.
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She shuns the idea of being "sexy" as it relates to how other people see her and her plus-size body.
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Put in conversation, the reactions to these photos make a stark point about how plus-size people — especially women — are treated.
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Mr. Miko had better luck with subsequent shoots for Target and for clients like the British plus-size label Bad Rhino.
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Ahead, all of the campaign's stars discuss the state of plus-size fashion today, dealing with social media ire, and more.
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We hadn't seen such an obvious section for plus-size clothes in Kohl's, so this was definitely a win for JCPenney.
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In November 2018 Razek sent the internet into a frenzy after he made controversial comments about transgender and plus-size models.
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Razek had faced ongoing scrutiny after he made controversial comments about plus-size and transgender models in an interview with Vogue.
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She might be the world's most famous "plus-size" model, but that's nowhere close to how Ashley Graham would define herself.
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After starting a job in plus size fashion about a year ago, I became surrounded by women who loved their bodies.
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I entered the office and apprehensively scanned the waiting room, grinning instinctively when my eyes landed on the plus size receptionist.
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"The majority of the people in this room right now is considered plus-size," she noted in her 2015 Tedx Talk.
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The launch of a plus-size male modeling division now perhaps signifies a return to more realistic physiques being in fashion.
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As Gregg shared in her Instagram post announcing the covers, all of these plus-size ladies are unapologetically "getting in formation."
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David's Bridal does currently offer a fairly wide range of options for plus-size brides, as well as pantsuits and jumpsuits.
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"A lot of brands still think the solution to the problem is to launch a plus-size category," Ms. Waldman said.
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With the clothing market for plus-size teenage girls booming, the fashion industry has lately taken steps to become more inclusive.
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Over the weekend, plus-size model Ashley Graham shared a video of herself trying on the new collection on social media.
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With this in mind, we acquired ELOQUII, a leading plus size fashion company committed to serving a customer who deserves better.
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There were three clearance areas for women's apparel: a large plus-size section and two smaller ones for regular-size items.
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Since then it's bought digitally native clothing and home brands, including menswear maker Bonobos and plus-size women's clothing line Eloquii.
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Every plus-size woman has stories like mine – and my personal and professional experiences in the retail industry only illuminated them.
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"While we have plenty of options for plus size activewear, that doesn't help the sting of being left out," Wright wrote.
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"The plus-size market is underserved and underrepresented," said Ms. Callahan, 34, who handles the designing and merchandising for the brand.
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But Everlane is far from the only clothing brand to be called out for failing to cater to plus-size customers.
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"Brands and retailers are now seeing plus-size as a significant growth opportunity," said Neil Saunders, managing director at GlobalData Retail.
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Modeling agencies are hiring more plus-size women, and Hollywood is beginning to cast in leading roles women of all shapes.
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So when Nike, a major workout clothing line, finally realized that, yes, fat people really do go to the gym, and released an awesome plus size workout line, you'd think all of the people who've been telling their plus size coworkers/family/friends/random people they met on the street to hit the gym would be happy.
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On Monday, the plus-size retailer announced it was adding new super stretch skinny jeans to its range, and we're pretty excited.
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It feels a little weird because I don't usually wear plus-size, but whatever — I just need non-sweatpants clothing that fits.
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"I don't think the terminology—if it's plus-size or if it's full-figured—is as intense as it's becoming," he says.
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Even in a shopping mecca like New York City, stores that cater to plus-size women can be few and far between.
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We couldn't be more excited seeing as this is the first time J.Crew has officially offered plus-size options to its shoppers.
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Plus-size advertising seems to be all the rage as of late, with inclusivity now on the social conscience of well, everyone.
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From Victoria's Secret Angels to my friends who are considered plus size, everyone texted me and said they appreciated me saying something.
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It was Gabi Gregg, the full-figured black model who has since become a major player in the plus-size fashion world.
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In Dumplin', Aniston plays a former pageant queen whose plus-size daughter enters her competition to make a point about beauty standards.
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He was funny, very intelligent, open-minded and ambitious and more importantly, accepted and preferred the fact that I am plus-size.
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One of them, a plus-size black woman named Kendra, is seemingly the only patient at the treatment center for binge eating.
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Related Video: Meet Ashley Graham, the First Plus-Size Model to Be Featured in the SI Swimsuit Issue But that's not all.
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Did being of Cuban descent and the awareness that many Latinas have curvier bodies inspire you to create a plus-size line?
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Fitness trainers, plus-size bloggers, and even actress Hillary Duff have recently used social media as a platform to discuss size stigma.
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Being plus-size on the internet in any capacity is basically a free-forum for people to have opinions about your weight.
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From supporting plus-size models to posting motivational messages on social media, the 45-year-old is all about defying industry standards.
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Despite 26 plus-size models who walked last season's runways, their presence on the advertising side makes up a whopping 2.2% overall.
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Right now, there are plus size athletes competing at Ironman, in the Olympics, in marathons, and in most races across the nation.
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Lauren Conrad's clothing line, LC Lauren Conrad, is finally including plus-size customers — and just in time for New York Fashion Week.
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The other issue, particularly when it comes to bathing suits, is changing the way plus-size women are viewed in our culture.
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But, whether you ask the Internet's baddest fat Black girl or Roxane Gay, such internalized hatred isn't universal for plus-size women.
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Last year, the company accused both Fox and ABC of refusing to air its plus-size lingerie ad during certain time slots.
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We also need images of plus size women, and differently abled women, and of stretch marks, and all other versions of bodies.
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Y'all just can't handle seeing someone in a plus size body that isn't deemed desirable by societies standards THRIVING & it kills y'all.
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This season also saw a record 20173 appearances of plus-size/curve models, too, which was up from last season's 30 castings.
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As a plus size person with a social media presence, Lexie Manion is no stranger to reading hurtful comments about her body.
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Now, imagine that in that entire time — almost a full year — you only see two plus-size women on two days out.
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Jenicka pursues a plus-size modeling career, while Johnny, the youngest of the siblings, opens up about being in a homosexual relationship.
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Ashley Graham has been celebrated as one of the world's most successful plus-size models, but she would never call herself that.
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Real Talk: Beginning today, 67% of the bodies you see on Refinery29's site, newsletter, and social platforms will be plus-size.
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You'll hear from all-star pop culture writer Sesali Bowen on what it's like to be plus-size inside the R29 walls.
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She is the first Black plus-size model to appear in Vogue and on the pages of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
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The subsequent sex scene between Ian and his unnamed Bear Bar pick-up similarly turns the plus-size man into an object.
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Walmart is also selling Harry's razors in its stores, and just this week announced its acquisition of online plus-size brand Eloquii.
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Schumer says that, without her permission, the magazine included her in their special "plus size" bonus issue in collaboration with Lane Bryant.
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The second designer collab, Prabal Gurung x Lane Bryant, is equally as fabulous and fierce for the plus size fashion forward brand.
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WWD reports that the upscale company is planning to unveil plus size departments in its outlet stores, Last Call, on February 18.
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And the fact is that this slight difference carries more significance considering Graham is the only plus-size model in the group.
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Many of our dresses have shapewear mesh in the lining, which benefits a plus-size bride because it holds in their curves.
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Because we all know rag & bone biggest size is 32 but fits like a 27, so are they going plus size now?
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So you're basically labeling half the population 'plus size,' because the fashion industry has labeled me... people don't want to be labeled.
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So, we weren't surprised to see that Sidibe has spoken out against how plus-size characters are introduced in many movie scripts.
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DB: There are brands out there, plus-size brands, that all they want to do is sell their clothes and be done.
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One of the obvious themes that appeared was that plus-size women have been marginalized by the fashion industry since it existed.
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After all, plus-size bodies are in the spotlight now, but what of all the other bodies that don't look like Barbie?
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But even so, it's still extremely rare to see a professional dancer with a body that could be categorized as plus-size.
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Graham's curvaceous frame in the magazine marks the first time a plus-size woman has graced its pages outside of an advertisement.
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The plus-size model went braless wearing a semi-sheer lace negligee that was layered with a blush-toned satin duster jacket.
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"I think it's a different experience for plus-size women in film and television to get clothes for events," she told People.
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Hot Topic introduced a plus-size label in 2001 called Torrid after much success with selling those options in Hot Topic stores.
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Because the plus-size category is still niche in the American market, it's harder for those models to reach household name status.
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That's her description, not mine, and it's the preoccupation of the premiere because another plus-size resident is moving out of town.
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The phrase serves the dual purpose of motivating the wearer and debunking the myth that plus-size girls can't be fit too.
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The words we use to identify ourselves are incredibly personal, and "plus-size" or "curvy" may just seem like a better fit.
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Here's the bizarre thing: Because women's clothing sizes are such an arbitrary, nonsensical shitshow to begin with, I'm not "plus-size" everywhere.
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For the longest time, you never saw the word 'curvy' or 'plus-size' in the same sentence as 'sexy,' 'beautiful,' or 'glamorous.
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Cheryl Tiegs, a former Sports Illustrated model, has offered another apology to Ashley Graham after appearing to criticize the plus-size model.
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She wrote a detailed explanation on why she believes Wilson's statement perpetuated the erasure of plus-size Black women's narratives in Hollywood.
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So "Good in Bed" became the story of Cannie Shapiro, a plus-size female Jewish journalist not-too-loosely based on me.
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Weight remains perhaps the most stubborn bias in the entertainment industry, where success for plus-size actresses is viewed as an anomaly.
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We were impressed to see that Nordstrom Rack had a plus-size section, which we didn't see at Bloomingdale's The Outlet later.
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As a plus-size woman, it's not easy to shop regular retail, but there are some beautiful vintage clothes that fit me.
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Old Navy launched a "Size YES" campaign in 2018, which brought the brand's formerly online-only plus-size collection to 75 stores.
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It tries to determine whether you've bought beer or hard spirits, cold medicine, or plus-size outfits in brick-and-mortar stores.
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Like so many fat kids before me, I learned to make the most of the two plus size stores in my town.
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This wasn&apost typical contraband, like drugs or porn — it was a set of personal data from thousands of plus-size women.
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After all, though the number of plus-size models has grown, it still makes up fewer than 1 percent of the castings.
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As an adult, I've seen two women my size become household names: actor Gabourey Sidibe and plus-size designer Ashley Nell Tipton.
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On shows that include one or two plus-size characters, their storylines largely revolve around dissatisfaction with weight and body image issues.
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Given that, it is on our roadmap to do plus-size, but we need to take the time to do it right.
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I am a plus-size girl (as is the bride), and, of course, none of the samples fit me so I ordered blind.
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This year, for the first time, Sports Illustrated put a plus-size model, Ashley Graham, on the cover of its annual swimsuit issue.
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She walked the brand's inclusive fall '16 runway in Paris earlier this year, and has posed for various fashion brands' plus-size lines.
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She recently called out Glamour for including her in a special "plus size" bonus issue the magazine created in collaboration with Lane Bryant.
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Her journey from actress to director is no small feat for someone with the identities that Sidibe carries: Black, female and plus-size.
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One way it's doing this is by acquiring digital brands, including most recently plus-size fashion retailer Eloquii and intimates company Bare Necessities.
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Now, she's back with a sophomore collection that features new takes on the same refreshing, plus-size rule-busting hallmarks as her debut.
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Since plus-size customers tend to expect to shop in a separate section, shoppers initially assumed that Meijer had dropped those sizes altogether.
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Of course, this casting is tired and grating after over 20 seasons (in which there have been a handful of plus-size contenders).
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Even when brands do put plus-size models on the runway, they don't always manufacture clothing in sizes that those models could buy.
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Recently, we've seen some spot-on options in the plus-size category, so we decided to round them up for your shopping pleasure.
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Graham's advocacy for the plus-size community — not to mention her on-point style — should make a much-needed addition to the show.
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Following last week's news that Nike will launch a plus size activewear range for women, comes another boundary-pushing announcement from the brand.
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"The fashion industry may persist to label me as 'plus-size,' but I like to think of it as 'my size,'" she said.
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It seems like prime time for a plus-size Bond girl and the first Black Bond to show haters a thing or two.
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In April, the fast-fashion company Fashion Nova was criticized for using images of size two models to promote its plus-size line.
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And Comfort's founder, Karine Hsu, spent her former life at a financial company, where she was tasked with several plus-size fashion accounts.
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"70% of women in the United States are a size 14 or above, and that's technically 'plus-size,'" McCarthy told Refinery29 last year.
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And that fantasy does not include plus-size or transgender (transsexual, as Razek calls them) women: Shouldn't you have transsexuals in the show?
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In our culture, it's a standard assumption that if you're curvy, plus-size, or fat, you must be actively trying to lose weight.
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But this season the show threw viewers a curveball when they cast Tokyo Vanity, the first plus-size castmember with her own storyline.
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Thankfully, I was able to find a few black, brown, and plus-size androgynous and masculine-presenting fashion bloggers through Instagram and Tumblr.
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Thanks to those aforementioned black, brown, and plus-size masculine-presenting Instagram and Tumblr fashion bloggers, I was able to see myself represented.
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As a plus size woman who's dated several thin women over my lifetime, I've found some comfort with the "mixed-weight relationship" label.
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Last year, it acquired vintage-inspired retailer ModCloth, and since followed by online menswear company Bonobos, and plus-size brand ELOQUII, among others.
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"I was at the bank, and this couple approached me and asked me if I ever thought about plus-size modeling," she says.
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Reese Witherspoon's Southern-inspired brand, Draper James, has teamed up with plus-size retailer Eloquii to offer DJ's signature styles in extended sizing.
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Luckily for my own mental wellbeing, I chose to go to the curvy board — even though I'm not 'plus-size' by conventional standards.
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This isn't the first time a retailer has tapped into the resources of a well-known plus-size brand to launch extended sizing.
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Last year, the company carried 120 plus-size costumes; this year, it's up to 150, with the biggest size it sells a 5X.
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In her audition tape, 32-year-old plus-size model Khrystyana shows off the stretchmarks and cellulite on the back of her thighs.
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The online retailer has already made great strides towards body positivity and inclusivity, and has long been a trailblazer for plus-size fashion.
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Nearly 70 percent of the 2,000 adults it polled said they didn't believe there are enough plus-size costume options available for consumers.
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ASOS has made great strides towards body positivity and inclusivity in recent years, and has long been a trailblazer for plus-size fashion.
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This past month, CurvyCon's New York meeting featured panels in which so-called "plus-size" women told major retailers a thing or two.
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"Like petite- and plus-size departments, adaptive clothing was a category that has never been tapped into before," she told PEOPLE in 2016.
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But at 18 years old, Lake won the starring role of plus-size optimist Tracy Turnblad in John Waters's 1988 hit film Hairspray.
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The two star in a new plus size princess photoshoot to make their point that princesses can come in all shapes and sizes.
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I don't think I know a model plus-size or otherwise who wouldn't jump at the chance to walk in the VS show!
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Graham told CBS Sunday Morning that she doesn't like the word "plus-size" and she'd rather we not use it to describe her.
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In terms of body size representation, Glamour, Vogue, and Elle each featured plus-size models Ashley Graham and Candice Huffine on their covers.
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Critics point out that a straight-sized actor cannot possibly understand what it's like to experience the world as a plus-size person.
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When Forever 21 launched an Instagram for their plus-size clothing line on Wednesday, the company was met with criticism from their followers.
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In fact, the plus-size dating app WooPlus found that 71% of its 1,000 users reported having been fat-shamed on "regular" apps.
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Christian Siriano featured five plus-size models on the runway including Sabina Karlsson, Alessandra Garcia-Lorido, Marquita Pring, Georgia Pratt and Precious Lee.
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Plus-size fashion as a dangerous whole is often predicated on ideas of what is "flattering," and skirts were more flattering than pants.
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You can choose from the regular size which fits sizes 0 through 12, or the plus size which fits sizes 14 through 24.
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That was a feeling shared by many of the other women in attendance, including Emme, the first plus-size supermodel in the world.
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Shopping for items that check off the boxes for fashionable, affordable, and plus-size shouldn't be a game on a "Pick Two" triangle.
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"Fat Pig" was far from the first time plus-size women have been scrutinized in entertainment, and it certainly won't be the last.
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Clearly, this isn't Sturino's first rodeo when it comes to design; she debuted a plus-size capsule collection with Eloquii just last fall.
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Love Stories TV Love Stories TV Premme (Los Angeles, CA) – a fashion-first, body-positive lifestyle brand for the plus-size It-Girl.
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The Tria capsule collection is comprised of three pieces that were designed by plus-size models, Candice Huffine, Katy Syme, and Georgia Pratt.
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It's rare to see two plus-size people in a relationship on TV (even if one of them is wearing a fat suit).
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Plus-size model and body positivity champion Tess Holliday seems to have an interesting new campaign with Canadian retailer Penningtons in the works.
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Instead, she plans to use this feedback to guide her next quarterly collection, which will specifically focus on creating better plus-size lingerie.
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Thiea is one of many plus-size collections Lovely Bride is offering as part of its recent initiative to embrace all body types.
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And like most models these days, Graham is also a serious businesswoman, launching her own line of plus-size lingerie with Addition Elle.
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Metz also told Marie Claire that she was nervous about the relationship since she was the first plus-size women he had dated.
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There are several websites dedicated to plus size or fat dating, but most cater to feederism and especially the fetishization of fat people.
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People reports that the plus size model opened about how she can relate to young girls who are struggling with accepting their bodies.
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The characters, who are both plus-size, have been romantically involved since episode 1, which showed them bonding at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting.
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On the cover of the 100-page premiere issue is Lauren Chan, a fashion entrepreneur behind the plus-size workwear line called Henning.
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Despite the headway we've made in body positivity in the mainstream in recent years, plus-size women often still aren't seen as sexy.
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It's an easy and fast label, especially for plus size women who come with body curves that are treated in a certain way.
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A new study from Florida State University has found that women actually experience enhanced psychological health after viewing images of plus-size models.
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Not so Faith Herbert, a plus-size heroine, who will be getting her own monthly series beginning in July, published by Valiant Comics.
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Ever since Lane Bryant and Prabal Gurung ended their collaborative run, we've been lamenting the loss of an affordable designer plus-size collection.
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"The underserved full-figure and plus-size market continues to be one of retail's major merchandising mistakes," said Marshal Cohen of NPD Group.
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Additionally, Avenue has faced increased competition from the rise of trendy plus-size competitors like Eloquii, as well as from mainstays like Torrid.
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Today, more plus-size and diverse models are walking the runway than ever before, signaling how the body-positivity movement has impacted fashion.
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Forever 21 is apologizing to its customers for including free samples of Atkins nutrition bars with its online orders — including plus-size clothing.
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A-List: Amy Schumer called out Glamour for including her in a list of plus size women (when she wears a size 6).
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The two discussed the business opportunities in the plus-size fashion market, and the reasons why many mainstream fashion brands still avoid it.
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The networks didn't provide details about why the ad wasn't accepted, but many have speculated that it's because the models are plus-size.
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By installing additional plus-size mannequins in classrooms, Chue believes more emerging designers will be able to incorporate inclusive sizing in their collections.
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Tavi Gevinson makes an appearance; as do plus-size models Barbie Ferreira and Dounia Tazi; and Torraine Futurum, a trans model and artist.
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Meanwhile, most major retailers carry plus size lines online, and many individual brands carry their plus sizes online, even if not in-store.
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BBW is obviously gendered feminine, as are many other euphemisms that are often associated with plus size models, such as curvy, voluptuous, etc.
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"It all stems from Les Wexner," said Steve Zawada, chief operating officer at Eloquii, a plus-size women's clothing company based in Columbus.
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The singer Lizzo, for example, is often praised for bringing much-needed plus-size representation to pop culture as a fat black woman.
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An influential way Ms. Bruso has advocated for women like her is to help convince REI to expand its plus-size clothing offerings.
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Even though the plus-size, African-American woman loved the outdoors, she had never hiked before; none of her friends were ever interested.
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So I, along with my friends Linda Douglas and Elizabeth Flores, decided to start our own plus-size strip show called Thicc Strip.
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Even the size choices are practically fashion categories: Broad sure sounds a lot like Brawn, the name of IMG's plus-size male division.
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Others house plus size items in a totally different section of the store, reinforcing the idea that curvy shoppers aren't welcome or valued.
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New York (CNN Business)Retailers are waking up to a $21 billion industry they have mostly ignored for years: Plus-size women's clothing.
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The move was Walmart's latest move into the plus-size industry: The company launched Terra & Sky, a private label brand, earlier this year.
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"People have this conception of plus size models as girls who aren't fit or don't work out or don't really take care of their bodies," she said, noting that though there's no one-size-fits-all definition of a plus-size model, they "are probably the most toned and fit models you'll see on the runway because they're so body conscious."
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The lineup includes Lauren Conrad, Aimee Song of Song of Style, and plus-size model Tess Holliday, with more speakers to be announced soon!
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There have been a record number of plus-size appearances on the catwalk this season, and unfortunately, the aforementioned three weren't any of them.
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Fast-fashion brands, including Forever 21 and a fashion line sold in partnership with Target, a giant retailer, have expanded their plus-size collections.
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But, there are many who still feel left out, including those who don't fall into the "plus-size" range, but aren't "sample size," either.
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"Right now, I'm embracing it and learning to love my size where I am, and not be ashamed of being plus-size," she says.
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Lawley spoke to Fox News about appearing in SI, why she prefers not to be labeled plus-size and why she admires Kate Upton.
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Last Fashion Month, across the board, the spring runways saw huge improvements for castings involving non-white, plus-size, and transgender/non-binary models.
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In the last year, Eloquii launched a plus-size lingerie collection with Cosabella, their second designer series with Jason Wu, and so much more.
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Would you be as admiring if someone pulled a prank like this on a plus-size relative – on your sister, perhaps, or your cousin?
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Until that changes, I fear plus-size bodies will receive the same reaction as the one I initially had to them in Nocturnal Animals.
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Ashley Graham's appearance in Cosmopolitan's August issue has already made waves, what with her response to Amy Schumer's comments on being considered plus-size.
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Rather than featuring photos of plus-size models, Wish is advertising the tights with photos of thin models stretching them across their entire bodies.
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Yet, the assertion that fat girls do dance challenges a ton of assumptions and stigma around what plus-size people can and can't do.
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Take two top plus-size fashion models, some sexy-cool sportswear designed for curves, and a positive, playful, empowering attitude...what do you get?
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Some folks love saying that they aren't trying to be rude by pointing out someone is plus size; they're just concerned for others' health.
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It may seem ambitious to redefine fashion-forward swimwear for all (as opposed to focusing specifically on either straight-size or plus-size markets).
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"With the majority of women in America being considered plus size, it is absurd to me that we are considered the outliers," she said.
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Graham, one of three cover models for the 2016 special issue, is the first plus-size model to grace the cover of the magazine.
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"Pageants now, I'm hoping, are going to start putting curvy and plus-size women in front of the camera," she said to the camera.
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Ahead, we've rounded up the best under-$150 plus-size dresses to get you through all of summer's socializing without depleting your bank account.
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She has worked on projects addressing the needs of plus-size consumers and athletic apparel, which is a severely neglected part of the market.
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At most, plus-size women make up 2% of media images, when in America, those above a size 14 make up 67% of women.
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The fashion industry no longer uses the term "plus-size"; instead, clothing is just numbered and sold in stores that cater to all shapes.
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No one questions the plausibility of Antonio being attracted to a plus-size woman, an image so often stereotyped or fetishized in pop culture.
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Jessica Seinfeld is defending her good friend Amy Schumer after she was featured in Glamour magazine's special "plus size" bonus issue without her consent.
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Luckily, the seven retailers ahead specialize in workwear collections meant to help curvy and plus-size women get through their day sans wardrobe malfunctions.
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This represents a major problem: We have trouble considering a person with a plus-size body capable of even sharing how they stay healthy.
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Yes, despite all the furor and controversy over the series' body-shaming and depiction of plus-size life (among other concerns), teenage viewers stan.
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"We're not a plus-size brand, we're not even a size inclusive brand," Alexandra Waldman, co-founder and CCO of Universal Standard, tells Refinery29.
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And as we push towards more diversity in film, and on TV, shouldn't we be encouraging plus-size actors to tell their own stories?
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"No way is this a plus size girl," one user commented on the photo of woman in high-waisted shorts and a crop top.
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As for Connie Kendrickson (played by Ashlie Atkinson), who is plus-size, Rodgers couldn't rely on finding the perfect item at a vintage shop.
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And I think that a lot of my style gets defined for me because I'm a person who has to wear plus-size clothes.
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It was seen as beautiful and athletic when I was invited to do a photo shoot with professional plus-size models for Evans clothing.
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The fact is, you need stock photos to run a website, and there aren't many normative stock photos of plus-size women out there.
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The mother-of-three revealed this news to Ashley Graham on the plus-size model's debut episode of her new podcast, Pretty Big Deal.
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But we needed to know who she is — the plus-size woman who is accepted by you — and we found her, and much more.
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Woods is also a rising star on the plus-size modeling and fashion design scene; branching out into makeup seems like a natural fit.
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Some people prefer 'plus-size,' 'bigger,' 'curvy,' or 'person of size,' but plenty of us describe ourselves as 'fat'—and it's not self-deprecating.
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Unfortunately, this means Snell has already dealt with more than enough body shamers, as do most plus-size person who share their lives online.
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Today, 67 percent of women in America wear plus-sizes — yet plus-size fashion only accounts for 17 percent of the women's apparel market.
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Over the space of the afternoon, 50 plus-size attendees came down to enjoy the beach and take part in group discussions on fatphobia.
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In regard to Razek's blunt comments about transgender and plus-size models, the company and Razek apologized two days later, after receiving heavy criticism.
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For one, Ashley Graham joined the cast of faces; it was the first time the designer included a plus-size model on his runway.
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This year, Tess Holliday has made a pretty incredible impact on the plus-size modeling world and its perception among the wider fashion community.
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"A plus-size girl doesn't want to be limited to one or two traditional looks, but wants fashion, like an interesting ruffle," he said.
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"I have always wondered why on a lot of websites have twenty pages of straight-size clothes and two for plus-size," she posited.
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This time in the form of plus size supermodel, Tess Holliday, who took to Twitter to call out the film's marketing as fat shaming.
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I got so frustrated hearing that I wasn't good enough and that there wasn't a place for plus-size girls in the mainstream media.
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The pitch: Created by former Bill Blass designer Robert Tonner in 2002, the dolls took their namesake and likeness from plus size model Emme.
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Prabal Gurung, who has a collection with plus-size retailer Lane Bryant coming out later this month, had two curve models in his show.
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For example, this lingerie store's management company told the store owners to take down their ads featuring plus-size models and those with disabilities.
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But it's not the only thing that should define those characters — plus-size people have interests, hobbies, and dreams like any other characters would.
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The fact that I can offer plus size is really exciting, it's a first for me, and it's something important that I'm proud of.
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Curvy, full-figured, plus-size, plump, voluptuous, Rubenesque, stout — and the list goes on — are all either biased or even demeaning to certain groups.
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She's frequently characterized as "the mother whose children are fish" and is often depicted in the form of a beautiful, plus-size black woman.
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The video quickly racked up 23 million views, and the guys' rude reactions showed how hard it can be to date when plus-size.
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The plus-size collection is the newest category to be added to Loft's already extensive size offerings which include Tall, Petite and Maternity lines.
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What I liked about the Swimsuits for All website is that there were a lot of reviews and feedback from other plus-size people.
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With over 100 years of experience crafting full-figured designs, Lane Bryant not surprisingly leads the plus-size pack in terms of designer collections.
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The swimsuits come in an array of bright and sexy designs that gives plus size girls the luxury swimsuit options they've been looking for.
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A teen was reportedly told she violated her high school's dress code by being "busty" and "plus size" while wearing a blouse and jeans.
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An article on May 5 about the plus-size model Zach Miko misidentified the position held by Ivan Bart, whose agency represents Mr. Miko.
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Hopefully, as more plus-size women like Bryant speak out, more designers will treat it like one, both on and off the red carpet.
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More like my size" about how women shouldn't value themselves on whatever size they are, and how she hates the term "plus-size model.
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And yet, only 18 percent of the clothing sold in 2016 was considered plus-size, market research firm NPD found in a recent study.
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But that's especially true, and especially necessary, for all the women who are currently stuck navigating a needlessly complex and humiliating "plus size" regime.
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Obviously there is a world of plus-size women who look to you as a successful standout in an industry dominated by stick figures.
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You actually cannot create a look for a plus-size character without a tailor and the resources to create customized pieces for their body.
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"It's so awesome that now, it's almost cool to be a curve model, that the industry is having a plus-size moment," says Woods.
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I have a couple plus-size friends who, when we go shopping together, they'll look in the section marked 14 and then that's it.
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In 2016, the brand became even more inclusive when it introduced a plus-size collection, Fashion Nova Curve, with styles up to size 3X.
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Latest Project In addition to comedy, Ms. Watanabe was always interested in fashion but had a hard time finding plus-size clothes in Japan.
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In 2014, Ms. Watanabe started a clothing line called Punyus (it means "chubby" in Japanese) that includes plus-size pieces for women like herself.
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The incredible positive response to the campaign helped Zach become the first plus-size male model to be signed to a major modeling agency.
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Not far behind were Christian Siriano and Chromat, which between them had 21 appearances from plus-size models including Marquita Pring and Jocelyn Corona.
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Because she is a plus-size woman of color who knows how the sexist, racist wrestling industry works, Carmen assumes she'll play a villain.
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As deep-pocketed rivals like Walmart and Target have grown their plus-size offerings, Avenue struggled to keep its product assortment fresh and appealing.
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As a plus-size woman, I wanted to challenge myself to exist comfortably within my body without the feminine armor that was my mane.
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Amy Schumer is a lot things — comedienne, actress, opponent of the term "plus size" — but she's now also officially a danger to your data.
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In 1982, L Brands acquired the plus-size retailer Lane Bryant, including its 207 brick-and-mortar stores and its mail-order business, Brylane.
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Then, we found a great deal of plus-size options and another big women's clearance area, where most items were from lesser-known brands.
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And as the well-proportioned gird themselves for the hassles of holiday travel, plus-size travelers like me prepare for a plus-sized ordeal.
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"Offering plus-size dresses is a financial investment," said Don O'Neill, the creative director for Theia, the evening wear, bridal and bridesmaids dress brand.
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It's adding a new private-label plus-size clothing brand, EVRI, and heightening the label around the stores with more racks and larger mannequins.
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The proudly plus-size songstress, born Melissa Viviane Jefferson, shared images from Time magazine and Entertainment Weekly with her 6.9 million followers on Instagram.
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AKA: Anna O'BrienNumber of followers: 3.8 millionAge: 35Video type: Glitter and Lazers originated as a blog for plus-size fashion, beauty, and lifestyle inspiration.
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That figure will not have changed much, but in 2016, only 18% of clothing sold was plus-size, according to NPD Group, another research firm.
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While Graham is the first plus-size model to make the cover, the magazine also featured model Robyn Lawley in an editorial spread last year.
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And last but not least, Beth Ditto finally launched her much buzzed about debut stand-alone, plus-size collection which she funded completely by herself.
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We called on 18 of the city's most stylish bloggers to share their secrets on where they find the most fashion-forward plus-size goods.
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But the treatment of plus-size passengers is often an especially contentious issue, Bias says, with many passengers wrongfully labeling being fat as a choice.
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Separating plus-size clothes from straight-size also encourages the view that they're optional, when they should be as widely available as any other size.
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Hopefully, by treating clothes of all sizes the same way, stores like Meijer can help end the stigma plus-size shoppers shouldn't have to feel.
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"Every plus size girl has had to bear the terrible brunt of being judged/policed for what we wear & how we wear it," she writes.
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Self magazine debuted its first digital cover this week, which showed plus-size model Tess Holliday and said her "health is none of your business."
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So basically, plus-size women are told, 'We're willing to take your money and we're willing to dress you, but only from your computer screen.
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She's so much smaller than me… It's shocking how the industry got to the point where Kate Upton was label plus-size in any way.
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Frustrated with finding wardrobe as a bigger woman, Gregg started Premme in 2017 with her best friend and fellow plus-size fashion ambassador Nicollette Mason.
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Based on the novel by Julie Murphy, Dumplin' follows the plus-size teenage daughter of a former beauty queen who is inspired by Parton's music.
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We can't really know, but fashion media has always struggled with its portrayals of plus-size women, opting for overly sexualized or fetishized images vs.
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But something about adding a few pounds and veering into a territory where I needed to consider perusing the plus-size options, made me pause.
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That risk paid off, since its new launch already comes with a hoard of devotees, including plus-size fashion influencers Kelly Augustine and Mona Seddeek.
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When the plus-size model isn't being criticized for being too curvy, she's being called out for being too thin — and she's sick of it.
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The retailer's two new brands Time and Tru and Terra & Sky (a plus-size collection) are brimming with on-trend, practical, goes-with-everything pieces.
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" There are notably few references to the F-word, "fat," replaced in the show, as it is in the industry, by the euphemistic "plus size.
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Similarly, one of Glow's stand-out arcs goes to Tammé Dawson, the middle-aged, plus-size Black woman who plays a wrestler named Welfare Queen.
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Walmart is acquiring the women's online plus-size clothing brand ELOQUII in a deal — worth $100 million, per Recode — that will close later this year.
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Women tell me that scene was refreshing; they appreciate seeing a plus-size woman enjoy sex without her size being a joke or a fetish.
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"He goes on to criticize the uncomfortable shopping experience retailers have created for larger women, citing the way stores label their plus-size sections "woman.
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Until we as a society shift our thinking towards fat acceptance and body positivity for all bodies, these will remain obstacles for plus-size people.
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The number of plus-size doubled from last season, age diversity increased, and a record number (91) of openly transgender or non-binary models walked.
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Sometimes, I think you look around at 'plus-size' or 'queen-size' or 'curvy,' and it's like, maybe there's just nothing wrong with being fat.
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We'd still very much like to see the plus-size and trans community reflected on the runway... and that's just scratching the surface of possibilities.
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And that idea trickles down into the minds of thin people who find plus-size women attractive, causing them to feel ashamed for liking us.
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" According to Delarato, if you're a plus-size woman on a dating app, you should expect your body to be "the forefront of the conversation.
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PLUS-SIZE MODELS USE INSTAGRAM TO POINT OUT 'ALTERED IMAGES' It's not exactly cheap, but it definitely costs less than owning the actual plane would.
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And to uncover just how different it can be to date as a plus-size person, we spoke to five women from across the country.
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The company has also started to scale its men's and plus-size businesses but has said those divisions still have lower gross margins than women's.
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