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5 Plus Size Swimsuit Tips That Will Change How You Shop in 2026
Guess what? Swimsuit shopping doesn’t have to be a whole ordeal anymore. For years, plus size people dealt with limited options, sizing…
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The Plot Thickens: The Curvy Fashionista Book Club Is HERE
You know that feeling when you finish a book and you need to talk about it? Like, immediately? You’re texting people who haven’t read it,…
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cosmic confidence | april 2026
april is where things start to feel real. the intentions you set, the shifts you made, the version of you that began to emerge in march……
Business
She Started FOKE After Mastectomy, A Bold Plus-Size Clothing Brand Built on Colour, Grief, and Living Fully
Editor’s Note: You know we ride hard for the plus size community, and that includes championing the designers, makers, and creatives who…
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Villa Fresca by Gabi Fresh Just Dropped a New Collection and Sis, We're Already Adding to Cart
If you’ve been waiting for the universe to give you a sign to book that trip and refresh your swim wardrobe, consider this your sign.…
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Meet Connor Norton, the Founder of Luxe Big & Tall Brand, MANY
Connor Norton founded MANY, a big and tall men’s clothing brand, when he couldn’t find an outfit for his friend’s wedding. “I had four…
Fashion
Forever 21 Is Back: The Fast Fashion Brand Returns Online (and We Have Questions)
Wait, what? Forever 21 plus size is actually a thing again? Yes, you read that right. The fast fashion retailer that had us all…
Beauty
7 Empowering Ways to Say No Without Shrinking Yourself
Why Learning Effective Ways to Say No Matters That familiar knot in your stomach appears again. Someone just asked you to take on another…
Business
Self Care Rituals That Have Nothing to Do With Weight Loss: 6 Ways to Embrace the Soft Life
Real talk: The wellness industry wants you to believe self care rituals are just another way to fix your body. Another path to smaller.…
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Curvy Boss Spotlight: Duchess Ravenwves, Indigenous Entertainer and Writer
At The Curvy Fashionista, the Curvy Boss Spotlight exists to do what the industry still struggles to do consistently: center plus size…
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Beyond Plus Size Activewear: The Plus Size Outdoor Clothing & 6 Communities To Know!
We recently covered plus size activewear and the varied places to shop for it. It is a nice list that has grown over the years, but what…
Fashion
Curvy Boss Spotlight: Jaelaun Moses, Wardrobe Stylist Building Confidence Through Professional Style
Jaelaun Moses is not chasing trends or viral moments. She is a wardrobe stylist first, grounded in strategy, fit, and real life style, and…
Lifestyle
Wellness for Curvy Women That Actually Works
Let’s start with the obvious truth nobody in mainstream wellness wants to say out loud: the industry was never designed with curvy bodies…
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cosmic confidence | january 2026 theme: softness, reflection + gentle beginnings
january is not asking you to rush into becoming someone new. it is asking you to sit with who you already are. this month moves slowly on…
Lifestyle
5 Tips to Help You Face Diet Culture In the New Year
It’s that awkward time of year again. The holidays are over, the leftovers are gone, and suddenly everyone around you is talking about…
Fashion
The Curvy Fashionista Anniversary: Celebrating 17 Years of Plus Size Fashion, Community, and Culture
Before we get into all things The Curvy Fashionista anniversary, I have to take y’all back… On December 25, 2008, I published the very…
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The Jekalyn Carr Doll Is a Major WIN for the Curvy Girls
It looks like Christmas came early for all the girlies around the globe, and we have The Jekalyn Carr Doll to thank for that! If you…
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Don't Skimp On SPF Protection Just Because Summer Is Over: 5 Products You Need Now
Summer is officially over and we’re in the heart of the autumn season which means our skincare routine needs some updating. While we’re…
Fashion
Holiday Shopping Tips for Plus Size Fashion Friends: What to Buy, What to Avoid & How to Win
Shopping for your plus size friend or loved one can feel either effortless or unexpectedly complicated, especially when size, fit, and…
Beauty
All of the Last Days to Ship Your Holiday Gifts
Every year, I tell myself I’ll start Christmas shopping early, but what really happens is November passes in the blink of an eye and I’m…
Fashion
Curvy Boss Spotlight: Carla Hardesty of Phenomenal Fashions
In the world of phenomenal curvy fashion, Carla Hardesty shows up like a spark. From the moment she stepped into entrepreneurship, Carla…
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hello world
hello world! This article, hello world first appeared on The Curvy Fashionista and is written by Mariam. Never miss the latest in plus…
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Curvy Confidence Playbook: 10 Hacks Every Plus Babe Needs
Confidence is not some VIP personality perk reserved for celebrities, runway walkers, or the girl who somehow always finds matching socks…
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5 Curvy Girl Stress Relief Rituals That Truly Soothe
Life has a cute little habit of showing up with chaos right when we finally feel like we have our lives together. A work deadline sneaks…