Astarte’ Woman bills itself as clothing “for the goddess woman who’s not afraid to make an entrance.” It has couture level pricing on sizes from 14- 32. The sizing confuses me a little – I have 53″ hips and a 46″ bust, which would make me a 1X bottom and a 4x top,... »
Absolute Woman is what I would consider “mother of the bride wear” and from what I gather, that’s kind of how they see themselves, as well. With sizes ranging from 18 to 34, (sorry, no size chart), these are a selection of lovely, classic elegance for women of that certain age that can... »
Here are my wishlists for plus size websites that I shop on. This may change, or be repeated, over time: I wish: For there always to be an option to sort by size. I couldn’t give a hoot about brand or what’s newest or most popular. I’m looking for stuff that fits my life, starting with... »
So Dots and Lucky Magazine are both pushing a trend towards colored jeans. Indeed, the 80s – and for me, the early-to-mid 90s in the Midwest – are back again. In college, I owned a pair of red jeans. I bought them before my freshman year, wore them once over the summer, and then... »
As a counterpoint to an Etsy seller or two who have the warped idea that size 14 is XXL/2X (so what, are these seamstresses Smurfs?), I have been happy to ferret out those with a more realistic definition of what “large” actually is. In the case of Etsy seller Plus Size, she doesn’t just... »
SWAK is a newish plus designer on the scene, that at this point I feel safe describing as “consistently awesome.” Everything is fashion forward, tailored for a variety of plus bodies. The end result of this is a sizing system that varies from garment to garment; so 6x can mean anywhere from a waist... »
All of us plussies here know what I’m talking about: the friend/relative/”friend” who, in the spirit of being “helpful” brings up your weight and broaches a conversation about dieting. These may be people who have known you for years, who know that there wasn’t some sudden weight gain, that you either started out heavy,... »
When I research clothing lines, I look for a combination of what I see and must have in combination of what I believe I can reasonably expect from a retailer. Which is why Lane Bryant’s fall line is a disappointment double-whammy for me. Believe me, I don’t want to knock LB – for a... »
There are many dichotomies about diet and health that annoy me, because physical and mental health at its best should NOT be complicated: eat right, exercise enough to keep your organs in fresh oxygen, and live your life. But no. We’re surrounded by a world that tells us something is wrong with us –... »
To whom it may concern: The recent case of Jenny Dionne and her banning from a Halifax bar was recently brought to my attention. I was not only dismayed but disgusted at the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission’s determination that Ms. Dionne had no case, particularly since, given the way she was treated and per... »
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