Posts in Body positivity
FAST FATSHION

“Slow fashion is an ethic and lifestyle regarding fashion that requires caution, care, and an analytic perspective on our garments and their sources… that curates our wardrobe to our own individual style and investigates where our clothes actually come from.”

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In The Lack of Luxury: Shopping as a Plus Size Person

I couldn’t shop in-stores, and even online my options were slim.“But shopping in stores, I’ve learned, is a privilege plus size shoppers don’t have.”

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The Editor’s View: Street Style at NYFW September 2019

Although New York Fashion Week attendees come to see what looks will walk down the runways, any veteran knows that the real show starts on the sidewalks. So keeping an eye out for the latest trends means keeping your eyes peeled as influencers, editors, models, and fashion enthusiasts walk by.

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New York Fashion Week is Finally Starting to Catch on to Size Inclusivity

by Gianluca Russo


Pushes for size inclusivity in fashion have not gone unnoticed in recent years. And yet, while mainstream retailers seem to be catching on, Capital “F” fashion houses are still far behind…

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This influencer encourages body positivity through her music festival fashion

In a new series, Jil Dever will speak to body-positive pioneers who are changing the game when it comes to dressing.

Sophie E. Turner (@sophieeturner), a plus-size model and influencer, didn’t always have the confidence she does now. In fact, she tells Jil Dever that she was routinely advised to hide her figure, or try to look ...

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It’s never too early to start shopping for swimwear

Actress (30 Rock, Dietland) and fat activist Jen Ponton explains that finding well-fitting swimwear is crucial, and that starting the search in spring will only get you more excited for the summer. She tells Jil Dever, “Don't be afraid to go for a design that excites you! Whether it's a fatkini or something bright and bold, there are more and more people out there normalizing fat, fabulous, swim-ready bods. I've even circled back to one-pieces because so many designers are making creative, bold, [and] sexy designs for them.”

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