2025 was the year of the "Pilates girlie." According to a report from ClassPass, the workout saw a 66 percent surge in reservations, with 15 million sign-ups worldwide. But despite this boom in ...

Samyra Miller shares content with her combined 2.5 million followers in hopes of creating change for plus-size people Meredith Wilshere is a Society and Culture writer at PEOPLE. Her work has ...

In theory, shopping for leggings should be easy: It's a pant made entirely of stretch fabric, after all. But as pretty much any plus-size shopper who has had to hunt for the perfect pair of leggings ...

Walk through any major fashion magazine or scroll through high-end brand campaigns, and you’ll notice something striking. Of the 8,763 looks presented across 208 shows and presentations, 0.8 per cent ...

In-person shopping for plus-size clothes can be frustrating. The Seattle Fat Mall aims to re-write that experience by centering and celebrating customers with larger bodies. Dakota Joiner is in the ...

In Nigeria, plus-size women are often celebrated as symbols of prosperity and fertility. A fuller figure is associated with good health and high social standing, making it an admired trait across many ...

A change in Southwest Airlines’ seating policy has many advocates for the plus-size community saying the shift will create financial burdens and other barriers for this segment of the traveling public ...

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 changing its refund policy for plus-size passengers who purchase two seats. The new policy requires open seats on the flight, same-fare-class tickets, and a refund request within ...

Stephanie Lanciani and her friends have gained a following on TikTok and Instagram, showcasing accessibility at Disney parks Meredith Wilshere is a Society and Culture writer at PEOPLE. Her work has ...

It’s a big hassle — with a slim number of solutions. Hopping a plane while plump isn’t easy, according to plus-size travel influencer Kirsty Leanne — citing narrow aisles, tightly-packed rows and ...

Shafonne Myers, a marketing expert specializing in size inclusivity, spent the last 15 years advocating for women like herself who have long felt unseen in the slim-centric wedding fashion industry.