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Orthodox Jews are furious about these plus-size lingerie ads

A representative of the Orthodox Jewish community is demanding that the provocative ads be taken down.

On Apr 16, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

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Posing in a bathing suit isn’t ‘brave’—no matter your size

A plus-size fashion icon was lauded for posing in a bathing suit. But there's nothing praise-worthy about it.

On Apr 16, 2015 by Jodie Layne

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Meet the 21-year-old winner of this plus-size lingerie modeling contest

Sophia Adams is a 21-year-old police trainee, but now she can add plus-size model to her resume.

On Apr 14, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

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Why plus-size ads for women keep getting it wrong

Lane Bryant didn't learn from Dove's mistakes.

On Apr 13, 2015 by Nayomi Reghay

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Awesome lingerie brand runs body-positive reboot of Victoria’s Secret ad

Unlike Victoria's Secret, this lingerie company wants to demonstrate that it actually represents all body types.

On Apr 6, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

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The ‘plus-size’ backlash ignores the reason why many women love the label

Is it time to #DropThePlus?

On Mar 27, 2015 by [email protected]

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What I learned from putting my sexy plus-size selfies on Instagram

Most girls are too self-conscious to pose in their underwear on Instagram. Not me.

On Mar 18, 2015 by Courtney Mina

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This webseries wants you to see the funny side of eating disorders

Jessie Kahnweiler on bulimia, inspiration, and what a real “plus-size” woman looks like.

On Feb 11, 2015 by Nayomi Reghay

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Sports Illustrated thinks this woman is ‘plus-size’

The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue features its first 'plus-size' model. But you could never tell by looking at her.

On Feb 6, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

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Why is Old Navy charging more for plus-size clothes?

It turns out that when you mark up online prices by $15 or more, your customers get pretty mad. 

On Nov 19, 2014 by Lesley Kinzel

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Walmart made a section on its site for ‘Fat Girl Costumes’

Trick or try harder.

On Oct 27, 2014 by Miles Klee

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The conversation on fat-shaming is bigger than Louis C.K.

Louis C.K. starts an important conversation about fat-shaming, but men aren'tthe ones doing the real work on the issue.

On May 14, 2014 by [email protected]

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Her Universe adds new geek fashion, jewelry for ‘Star Wars’ Weekends

Each designer piece will apparently be available for less than $100.

On May 9, 2014 by Lisa Granshaw

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Shop owner enlists Facebook to save plus-size teen’s prom night

After a teen left a Massachusetts dress shop in tears, the owner turned to Facebook for help.

On Mar 12, 2014 by Aja Romano

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The new face of Torrid leads battle against plus-size stereotypes

Because shouldn't we all just wear what we love?

On Mar 4, 2014 by Lisa Granshaw