How to Use plus-size in a Sentence
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Below, the best plus-size leggings and where to shop them.
—Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 30 Mar. 2023
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These jeans come in 11 sizes, but plus-size is not available.
—Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 14 June 2023
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A lot of times we’ve been delegated as plus-size folks off to the side.
—Samuel Maude, ELLE, 11 July 2023
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Last season, the Parisian label had three plus-size looks.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 3 July 2023
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Plus, the brand carries some plus-size shapewear options, too.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
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The fleece vest also comes in plus-size options, ranging from XS–6X.
—Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024
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Puss in Boots star Guillen said his outfit is the first time Siriano has designed for a plus-size man.
—Leanne Italie, Dallas News, 12 Mar. 2023
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Young Bowens kept waiting for outdoor brands to come out with a pack for plus-size people.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
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But the lack of access to plus-size clothing doesn’t stop and end at shapewear–the fashion industry as a whole is to blame.
—Cheyenne M. Davis, Essence, 14 Dec. 2023
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That suggests that there’s plenty of runway growth ahead for the plus-size market.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2024
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He’s also got plus-size for the wing and would be another great piece for the surging Thunder.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2023
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Gucci, Christian Dior, and Chanel were among the brands that sent zero plus-size models down the runway.
—BostonGlobe.com, 15 Mar. 2023
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Be part of the solution Work to improve the situation, not just for the sake of plus-size people but for the future you.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
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Read on for some dress inspo, and get ready to throw your pants aside for these fun, flirty, and on-trend plus-size dress options below.
—Anna Vognsen, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
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There are a myriad of sizes and cuts catering to petite, tall, and plus-size buyers to ensure a great fit on any body.
—Jill Schildhouse, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
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Boden’s also stocked with styles for both long and short torsos, and plenty of plus-size options.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024
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This plus-size off-shoulder dress is super versatile, since it can be worn a number of ways.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
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She's made a name for herself as a plus-size model, as well as making history.
—Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
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Older models are tokenized in much the same way as plus-size models.
—Jessica Testa, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2024
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The plus-size version of the Halle Shorts are built with different body types in mind, not simply extensions of the standard sizing.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2023
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Growing up my tiny-sized feminine mom bought clothes for me that didn’t work for my plus-size body or my masculine tastes.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 8 July 2023
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From shoes to undergarments and full 'fits, ahead, a plus-size summer outfit roundup for all your travel needs.
—Dominique Norman, refinery29.com, 6 July 2023
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For those on the hunt for plus-size dresses, Amazon’s fashion section is teeming with options.
—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
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The presence of plus-size models on the runway seemed to surge a few years ago, only to noticeably dwindle in recent seasons.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 7 Sep. 2023
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In an era when plus-size representation is shrinking before our eyes on the runways and the sales racks, H&M US is pushing back.
—Marielle Elizabeth, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2023
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The show is currently streaming on Binge, and stars three women and 24 men — a cast that lacks any plus-size representation.
—Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 20 June 2023
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At the time of its release, Shallow Hal was widely criticized for its depiction of a plus-size woman.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2023
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While some brands are working in tandem with plus-size models to showcase designs on more than just straight-sized bodies, others are not.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 June 2024
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Amazon's plus-size storefront, the Plus Shop, is filled to the brim with thousands of different style options designed to meet the needs of those who struggle to find clothing in sizes above the standard.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
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And trailblazing plus-size model Ashley Graham graced the carpet in a hip-hugging black-and-pink number.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2023
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