Plus-size folks don’t need anyone “actually-ing” size-exclusion — many of the excuses and explanations thrown at us are nothing more than gaslighting. By Briana Lawrence So there’s this Ivy Park x Adidas clothing collab. Y’all have probably heard about it. You have likely watched — just like me — as various celebs were gifted with...
Tag: Plus Size Fashion
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12 Babes Show Us That Rompers Are Unisex and For All Sizes
Gendered clothing is so passé. As hunter-gatherers, men and women wore the same clothing. Even into the advancement of horseback riding, all genders wore the same clothing in order to move quickly, defend themselves and ride efficiently. It wasn’t until the Greeks that Europeans began dressing differently, as women were no longer deemed necessary to...
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StyleCrush: Yesenia Guadalupe of MyXXFly
“My style arises where Earth mother, goth kid and hip-hop meet. In short: mad eclectic, super Miami.” Yesenia Guadalupe IS Miami, Florida. The babe behind MyXXFly, she channels her fiercely eclectic style through each outfit. With an eye for bold fashion and a heart for sustainability, she features eco-friendly fashion and helps to spotlight other...
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StyleCrush: Allie Krystal
Canadian plus-size fashion blogger Allie Krystal talks to us about her style icons, becoming a designer, and the backlash to her “period” pants. This week’s StyleCrush is Canadian plus-size fashion blogger Allie Krystal. Krystal’s super on-trend style is fun, eye-catching, and ultra-feminine with its pastel scheme and curvy silhouettes. The blogger-turned-seamstress recently came under fire...
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10 Things Fat Babes With Eating Disorders Need You To Know
Yes, there are fat women with eating disorders. Here are 10 things to know so you can be a great ally to the ones in your life. 1. We exist! (Yes, really!) Contrary to the stereotypes that abound, commit this to memory: an eating disorder can affect literally anyone. There is no weight requirement. There are very thin...
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5 Ways the Body Positive Movement Is Failing People Who Need it Most
The body positive movement has made great strides in the past 15 years, but it’s still leaving lots of us behind. A few years ago, body positivity hit the world like a tidal wave of good vibes. More and more people from all walks of life started talking about the power of self-love. Even elementary...
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StyleCrush: Tatiana Benton, Designer for Benton NYC.
This week we feature the remarkably talented Tatiana Benton, a young fashion student from Brooklyn, New York. Her fresh outlook on fashion and gorgeous looks are sure to be a hit and we wanted to share her work with you before it hits the major runways! Name: Tati Benton Age: 23 Location: Brooklyn, NY Profession:...
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StyleCrush: Briana Hernandez of Mama Fierce
This week’s StyleCrush is Briana Hernandez of the plus size blog Mama Fierce. Born, raised, and thriving in the Bay area, Hernandez and Mama Fierce believe there’s no wrong way to have a body and no wrong way to dress it. This hilariously clever, effervescent fashionista brings forth her brand of whimsical cool with each...
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StyleCrush: Aarti Olivia of Curves Become Her
This week’s StyleCrush is Wear Your Voice contributor and plus size blogger Aarti Olivia. Aarti is a Southeast Asian blogger based in Singapore. She represents an under-served group of women and femmes who do not often see themselves in media and fashion. Being that voice has helped propel her into internet fame and onto the...
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Beth Ditto’s New Collection Proves Plus-Size Fashion Can Be Ethical Too
When The Gossip frontwoman Beth Ditto released her first plus-size fashion collection earlier this year, my only question after “Was it made ethically?” was, “When will I get to see more?” Such impeccable design rarely comes in seasonal fashion for us plus-size ladies (despite all of our highly vocal protestation), and I feared that Ditto’s...