Roughly 67% of American women wear a size 14 or above, yet much of the fashion industry still acts like serving them is optional. The global plus size clothing market was valued at approximately $197 ...

The numbers tell a startling story about plus-size representation in fashion photography. During spring/summer 2025, plus-size models represented only 0.8% of all looks on major runways, a dramatic ...

Something incredible is happening in fashion right now, and the numbers don’t lie. The global plus size clothing market was estimated at USD 119.4 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow from ...

Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don’t fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making. The new ...

U.S. airlines have varying rules and guidelines related to plus-size passengers. Below, Newsweek has compared the policies of several major airlines so passengers inhabiting larger bodies can know ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing "Customer of Size" policy that allowed plus-size travelers to secure extra seating without up-front costs. Beginning 27 January 2026, passengers who ...

While the airline still permits plus-size passengers to apply for the refund, social media users worry the policy could be deemed discriminatory. A new refund policy from Southwest Airlines is making ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Looking for outfit inspiration as a plus-size girlie can be disheartening—unless, that is, you know ...

Over the past few years, more brands than ever have started offering extended sizing — but it’s still pretty common to see jean sizes stopping at a 32. When I look for jeans to include in our guides ...

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The fashion industry has long alienated plus-size consumers, but ...

Plus-size influencers like Virgie Tovar are speaking out against paid offers to get on a weight-loss medication. (via Instagram) “It didn’t even start to register as a phenomenon. I thought it was ...