Plus Size
Why Are Thin Bodies the Default in Games?
Motion capture has the ability to capture fat bodies. So why don't we see more plus-size characters in games?
By Nicole Carpenter
Black Fashion Leaders Are Still Carrying the Diversity Push From 2020. What Happened?
“It’s 10 steps forward, but maybe two steps back and then five steps forward again.”
By Aiyana Ishmael
Why Cardi B’s Merch Joke Isn’t Funny
In this op-ed, Teen Vogue associate editor Aiyana Ishmael discusses the online discourse sparked by rapper Cardi B, and explores the ways fatphobia is still prevalent in fashion.
By Aiyana Ishmael
Go-See Outfits Are Trending, and There’s One Key to Nailing Them
Just remember: It’s an essence, not a science.
By Alyssa Hardy
More Plus Size Influencers Are Losing Weight. How Their Followers Really Feel
Formerly body positive influencers are losing weight, and criticizing the bodies many of their followers still inhabit.
By Brittney McNamara
Is A$AP Rocky’s Style Plus-Size Friendly? Armiel Chandler Put His Looks to the Test
“[A$AP Rocky] knows fashion. And it’s not just fashion, it’s art.”
By Aiyana Ishmael Photography by Skyli Alvarez
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Best Plus-Size Festival Looks to Shop, According to Two Teen Vogue Editors
From wide-calf friendly boots to babydoll dresses!
By Aiyana Ishmael
Meet Karoline Vitto, the Designer Carving Space for Curves in High Fashion
The Brazil-born, London-based designer uses the body as her canvas to create covetable designs in extended sizes.
By Sandy AzizPhotography by Sara Delgado
For Those Calling Remi Bader Less Relatable: Fat People Aren't Here For Your Comfort
"Following a fat woman because she’s ‘relatable’ traps her into being your proverbial pillow, or at worst your punching bag."
By Aiyana Ishmael
Is Taylor Swift's Style Plus-Size Friendly? Samyra Dressed Up Like Her to Find Out
“Everything about Taylor Swift is very accessible, even her fashion.”
By Aiyana Ishmael
Is Addison Rae's Style Plus-Size Friendly? I Dressed Up Like Her for a Week to Find Out
This swan song kinda sounds like Diet Pepsi.
By Aiyana Ishmael Photography by Skyli Alvarez
The Victoria's Secret 2024 Runway Show Promised Inclusivity, So Where Was It?
Should VSFS have stayed in the past?
By Aiyana Ishmael
Plus Size Fashion Made Up Fewer Than 1% of This Season's Looks, Report Finds
Vogue's annual runway report highlights a complete plateau of size diversity on the runway.
By Alyssa Hardy
Midsize Is Not the Same as Medium, and the Distinction Is Important
“Medium doesn't mean midsize.”
By Aiyana Ishmael
23 Plus-Size Prom Dresses for Every Style Preference
Dress to impress on the big night!
By Aiyana Ishmael
Is Rihanna's Style Plus-Size Friendly? I Dressed Up Like Her for a Week to Find Out
This just might be my favorite one yet.
By Aiyana Ishmael Photography by Bea Oyster
I Dressed Like Dua Lipa for a Week to Find the Best Plus-Size Alternatives
Spoiler alert: it wasn't easy.
By Aiyana Ishmael Photography by Louisiana Mei Gelpi
LEARNING CURVE
On Recognizing My Thin Privilege When I’ve Never Been Thin
Mid-size and small-fat people, it’s time to accept that we might not be doing enough.
By Nicola Dall'Asen
Diverse Views
Pinterest’s New Algorithms Want You to See Every Body Type
Social media algorithms usually promote biases toward white, thin bodies. Pinterest is using machine learning to surface images of all shapes and sizes.
By Paresh Dave
FIT Launches Plus-Size Design Course Led by Designer Mallorie Dunn
“My inclusive class will utilize plus-size dress forms and cover customers' real-life statistics and sizes.”
By Catherine Mhloyi