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The Best and Worst Places to Shop for Plus-Sized Clothing

Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas

Finding clothes that fit your body shouldn't be an impossible task!…

January 6, 2023

Embracing vintage clothing in the 21st century

The Meaning of ‘Vintage Style, Not Vintage Values’ in the Modern Age

People across the globe are reclaiming old garments in spite of the oftentimes regressive values of the eras in which they were initially popular. Instead, people are embracing the modern freedom to wear what they…

June 6, 2022

Illustration of how retailers are exploiting inclusive sizing.

Inclusive Sizing: A True Improvement in Retail or Just a Big Trick?

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

As various clothing brands continue to better their size ranges, many theorize that it’s only being done to profit off of plus-sized shoppers with no fashionable alternatives.…

August 2, 2021

Brianna McDonnell and Why Her Trailblazing Plus-Size Fashion Short Film Is Truly Groundbreaking

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

A combination of vintage aesthetics and a loving tribute to a plus-sized star, the influencer's new short film is clearly revolutionary.…

July 27, 2021

5 Tips for Online Shopping as a Plus-Sized, Modest-Dressing Woman

Salma Heram, George Washington University

For women who wear plus-sized clothing and prefer to dress more conservatively, keeping these helpful hints in mind the next time you open up your laptop can help you have a better overall shopping experience.…

June 22, 2021

‘Shrill’ Portrays Its Plus-Size Protagonist With Nuance

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

The show will have you simultaneously laughing and reaching for the tissues, all while inspiring a sense of confidence that few other shows deliver.…

February 24, 2020

Model Arcadio Del Valle Promotes Self-Love at 400 Pounds

Selena Lundy, Grand Valley State University

It doesn't what size you are, as long as you are confident AF. Arcadio Del Valle is a plus-sized model making his way through fashion with this philosophy.…

March 31, 2018

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