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 ...

Southwest Airlines is tightening its refund policy for plus-size passengers who purchase an extra seat. Advocates expressed frustration, emphasizing the need for comfortable and safe air travel for ...

The model opens up about the emotional toll behind her transformation and how the skin-tightening treatment CellSound is helping get her confidence back Frazer Harrison/Getty; Ashley Alexiss/Instagram ...

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 adding rules when it comes to "customers of size." Starting Jan. 27, when flights with assigned seating begin taking off, plus-size passengers "should proactively purchase the ...

Those customers were previously encouraged to purchase two seats when booking a Southwest flight, and then apply for a refund for the second fare after they travel with few restrictions. Under a new ...

Among other changes, the airline will soon require travelers who “encroach upon the neighboring seat” to purchase an additional ticket, which might not be refunded. By Nia Decaille Southwest Airlines ...

When we think about actresses who’ve completely transformed the entertainment landscape for plus-size women, Melissa McCarthy stands at the front of the line. Raised on her family’s corn and soybean ...

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 ...

Everybody deserves a good night's sleep, regardless of their weight. As a plus-size person, I've become fascinated by mattresses specifically designed for plus-size people, which use durable materials ...

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