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Outfits

Weddings, Body Confidence, and What I Actually Wore

After years of dreading weddings, two events last summer changed how I think about dressing for someone else's big day. Here's what I learned.

Apr 6, 2026 4 min read
Activewear

The Athleisure Audit: Which Plus-Size Leggings Pass the Squat Test

I squatted, lunged, walked 3 miles, and took a hot yoga class in 4 pairs of plus-size leggings. Here's the $25 winner and the $128 disappointment.

Aug 24, 2026 5 min read
Brands

Old Navy Plus-Size: An Honest 6-Month Review

I wore Old Navy plus-size 4-5 days a week for six months. Some pieces held up. The $25 tees were the winners. The "Built-In Sculpt" line was not.

Mar 16, 2026 5 min read
Workwear

Best Plus-Size Work Pants for Sitting at a Desk All Day (I Tested 4)

Four pairs of work pants, four weeks, one desk job. Here's the one I bought twice and the one that pilled by Wednesday.

Jun 8, 2026 4 min read
Workwear

The 5-Item Capsule That Got Me Through the Office in a Size 22

Six months of workwear, five pieces of clothing, every Monday morning. Here's the rotation that finally made getting dressed for the office feel like a thing I wanted to do.

Mar 2, 2026 5 min read
Brand Reviews

Reading Plus-Size Marketing So I Don’t Have To

If you've ever felt a plus-size brand ad was laughing at you, this is probably why. Decoding the marketing so you can shop smarter.

May 18, 2026 4 min read
Style Life

Why I Stopped Hating Plus-Size Sections

Six years plus-size in the fashion industry and I have shifted my view of the plus-size section. Here's why, and what I think the conversation gets wrong.

May 4, 2026 4 min read