Did y’all see this? Forever 21 is launching a plus-size line, called Faith 21, starting in May. That’s the good news. The bad news? “Junior plus sizes include XL, 1X and 2X.” Dude, they didn’t even have XL before? Junior XL? Sigh. And of course they stop at 2X. And of course it’s a junior … Continue reading »
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More Inauguration Goodness
Ms. Aretha Franklin sings “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” while wearing the best hat in the history of millinery.
From the Archives: Fat Acceptance and the Acceptance of Fat
As we’re facing a bit of a blogging slow-down here at Shapely Prose, we thought we’d occasionally repost some pieces that you might have missed the first time around or that might warrant a second look. If you’ve got suggestions for posts you’d like to see again, email me! This post was originally written by … Continue reading »
Friday fluff: Style inspiration
One of the best things you can do for your sense of self-worth is stop reading “women’s” magazines. They have to sell you figuratively on your own “imperfections” in order to literally sell you the beauty products that are their raison d’etre. Throwing those magazines away — or canceling your subscription, or reading Newsweek instead … Continue reading »
On B & Lu
I just got an e-mail from Christine, owner of B & Lu, telling me she’s responded to the thread over at The Rotund about their lack of larger sizes. I don’t see the comment yet — it’s probably still in moderation — but it sounds like pretty much what we expected: the economy sucks, and … Continue reading »
Review: More Big Girl Knits
We haven’t talked a whole lot about crafting and fat in the past, but I know we have some crafty Shapelings out there! (Has anyone knit or crocheted an Adipose cell yet?) I’m an obsessive knitter myself (though the level of obsession ratchets up and down depending on my school schedule), and I’ve been delighted … Continue reading »
Friday Fatshion: Summer Dresses
So, Ozlem from Igigi wrote the other day to ask if I might mention a couple of their new summer dresses, and because she gives me discounts for these things, I shall oblige. I kid! Sort of. I like the discounts and I genuinely dig these dresses. (For the record, I actually don’t like a … Continue reading »
Be a fairy godmother
Prom time is approaching. I never went to mine, because I was a grouchy little contrarian and fancied myself all counterculture, but for a lot of young women they represent an important rite of passage. Not to mention, of course, the chance to get dolled up, and everyone likes that! (Maybe not everyone, but I … Continue reading »
Fat-pourri
I’m sort of having a Stupor Tuesday today, but with two thirds of today’s blog posts centering around the idea that some people on the internet are total fucksticks, I thought I’d throw in a little link roundup to offer some cheerier fare. Lindsay at BABble, who is our big hero of the moment, wrote … Continue reading »
Un-doom your rack
We here at SP are a buxom bunch. Kate, of course, has her Rack of Doom; FJ and I, pseudonymous as we are, have not shared our chestiness with you, but rest assured, our bosoms are as big as our brains. A lot bigger, actually, if you picture that literally. If any of you Shapelings … Continue reading »
