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 -
These jeans come in 11 sizes, but plus-size is not available.
— Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 14 June 2023 -
A lot of times we’ve been delegated as plus-size folks off to the side.
— Samuel Maude, ELLE, 11 July 2023 -
Last season, the Parisian label had three plus-size looks.
— Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 3 July 2023 -
Plus, the brand carries some plus-size shapewear options, too.
— Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023 -
At that time, the shop was online and only carried styles in plus-size.
— Virgie Tovar, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024 -
Ranging in size from 14 to 26, the plus-size dress is available in solids and floral patterns.
— Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 16 July 2024 -
The shop carries plus-size denim and a variety of styles for men.
— Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 10 July 2024 -
The fleece vest also comes in plus-size options, ranging from XS–6X.
— Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
That suggests that there’s plenty of runway growth ahead for the plus-size market.
— Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2024 -
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 -
Gucci, Christian Dior, and Chanel were among the brands that sent zero plus-size models down the runway.
— BostonGlobe.com, 15 Mar. 2023 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Boden’s also stocked with styles for both long and short torsos, and plenty of plus-size options.
— Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024 -
But to shrink or read that moment as mere concealment of a plus-size Black woman’s body would be too linear.
— Julian Randall, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024 -
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 -
She's made a name for herself as a plus-size model, as well as making history.
— Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024 -
Older models are tokenized in much the same way as plus-size models.
— Jessica Testa, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Amazon’s plus-size fall fashion section is dripping with trendy pieces for the upcoming season from brands like Levi’s, Lee, and The Drop.
— Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024 -
For those on the hunt for plus-size dresses, Amazon’s fashion section is teeming with options.
— Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024 -
Price Range Elegant plus-size formal dresses exist across a wide range of prices to fit any budget.
— Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024 -
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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