body image

Big Mistake, Huge -- Why Bitchy Sales Ladies Aren't "Fat Shaming"

Fat-shaming has been a popular topic on this site, and I’ve avoided the topic like an out of state parking ticket, but I have something to say, now.
Jackie in
Issues, body image, fat, fat shaming, FATshion, shopping, weight watchers

May 14, 2012 at 9:00am | 398 comments

fatshion

SPRING FATSHION GUIDE: How To Look Skinny When You Are Super Enormously Fat, Secrets Revealed!

FINALLY THIS IMPOSSIBLE QUESTION IS ANSWERED. BY ME.
Lesley in
Clothes, FATshion, shoppables, plus sizes

Apr 18, 2013 at 12:00pm | 278 comments

fatshion

When Activism Gives Way to Advertising: How Fat Girl Blogging Ate Itself

Assailed by lists of obvious advice, shiny happy content with the nutritional value of bubble gum, and cutesy sign-off graphics, I retreated to the grumpy lady corner of the Internet with cookies and the feeling that this wasn’t how fat activism was meant to be.
Natalie Perkins in
Fashion, FATshion, activism, fat acceptance

Nov 28, 2012 at 9:00am | 275 comments

asos curve

Do This Don't: Be a Fatty in Horizontal Stripes

Horizontal stripes and me: reunited and it feels so good.
Lesley in
Clothes, asos curve, do this don't, FATshion, stripes, supermarket modeling

Feb 28, 2012 at 9:00am | 236 comments

shoppables

FATshion! Seven Plus Size Spring Dresses I'm Staring At To Soothe My Late Winter Misery

It's been three months since my last fatshion post and it seems I haven't gotten any better at them in the meantime.
Lesley in
Clothes, shoppables, FATshion, plus size

Mar 7, 2013 at 9:00am | 182 comments

fatshion

FATshion! Printed Plus Size Leggings That Will Make Everyone Stare at Your Legs in the Best Possible Way

Who doesn't love a fat lady in stretch pants?
Lesley in
Clothes, FATshion, leggings, plus size, shoppables

Oct 22, 2012 at 1:30pm | 171 comments

exercise

FATshion: Work That Fat Ass Out Edition

Ohhhh my god, why are plus size workout clothes so boring?
Lesley in
Clothes, exercise, fat fitness, FATshion, fupa, healthy, plus sizes, shoppables

Aug 8, 2012 at 12:00pm | 160 comments

dresses

FATshion: In Search of Plus Size Spring Dresses Not Covered in Flower Vomit

IS IT HOT IN HERE or is it just me?
Lesley in
Clothes, dresses, FATshion, plus sizes, shoppables

Mar 22, 2012 at 4:00pm | 145 comments

shoppables

FATshion: Gorgeous Boots for Challenging Calves

Yes, yes, I know it's still August, but boot season is nearly upon us. You'll thank me in eight weeks or so.
Lesley in
Clothes, shoppables, boots, FATshion

Aug 22, 2012 at 3:30pm | 131 comments

fatshion

FATshion! Eight Non-Boring Plus Size Coats to Keep Your Fat Ass Toasty Warm this Winter

I might have a coat problem. Meaning that I own WAY too many of them.
Lesley in
Clothes, FATshion, shoppables, plus sizes, coats, visible peplum

Nov 9, 2012 at 10:00am | 127 comments

fatshion

FATshion! Seven Sparkly Plus-Size Dresses for All Your Holiday Celebrations (Or For Just Sitting Around Eating Popcorn and Watching Die Hard, Like I Do)

OOH SHINY.
Lesley in
Clothes, FATshion, plus sizes, dresses, sequins, shoppables

Dec 7, 2012 at 11:00am | 118 comments

fatshion

FATshion: Swimdresses That Don't Completely Suck

They EXIST. I PROMISE you. I have PROOF.
Lesley in
Clothes, FATshion, plus sizes, shoppables, SPARKLEBOOBS, swimwear

Apr 30, 2012 at 5:00pm | 116 comments

fatshion

FATshion! Seven Cute, Quirky and Possibly Rule-Breaking Plus-Size Sweaterdresses

Cowls, leopards, pockets, hearts and big-ass horizontal stripes. Not all at the same time. Although WOW, that would be awesome.
Lesley in
Clothes, FATshion, plus sizes, shoppables, sweater dresses

Nov 14, 2012 at 3:00pm | 112 comments

stripes

Do This Don't: Wear Stripes Every Day For A Week

I love wearing stripes in every direction. Here's how you can, too.
Marianne in
Clothes, stripes, FATshion, how to wear, how do I own this many striped things anyway, getting dressed, putting on clothes

Apr 3, 2013 at 12:00pm | 92 comments

books

Lesley's List: Four Small Diversions For Inexplicable Weirdos Like Me

I like things! How about you?
Lesley in
Fun, books, FATshion, shoppables, tv

Jun 29, 2012 at 2:00pm | 82 comments

bees

FATshion: A Dress-Based Course in the Feminine Arts

Note: The following post may be filled with enthusiastic bees.
Lesley in
Clothes, bees, dresses, FATshion, plus sizes, shoppables

Jul 10, 2012 at 5:00pm | 63 comments

fatshion

FATshion: Dress Like a Goth in July

I wear black on the outside, because black is how I feel on the inside.
Lesley in
Clothes, FATshion, goth style, shoppables

Jul 20, 2012 at 11:30am | 63 comments

fatshion

FATshion: Five High-Contrast Plus Size Jackets for Spring

You can have my layers when you pry them from my cold dead hands.
Lesley in
Clothes, FATshion, jackets, plus size, shoppables, the 80s

Mar 30, 2012 at 5:00pm | 61 comments

fatshion

TRENDS ON TRIAL: TOO PLUMP FOR PLEATS?

Plus bonus trend: the new way to, er, tuck!
DIANE in
Fashion, fashion, FATshion, pleats, trends

Aug 9, 2012 at 3:04pm | 52 comments

fatshion

FATshion: Why am I Obsessed with Chain Prints All of a Sudden?

Show some self-restraint in these chain prints. Self-restraint? Get it?
Lesley in
Clothes, FATshion, plus sizes, dresses, chain prints, shoppables

Aug 27, 2012 at 1:30pm | 50 comments

dresses

FATshion: Four Dresses for Disguising Yourself as Home Decor

I can't be the only one who sometimes fantasizes about how I’d escape my house should it be captured by zombies or Vikings or secret government agents.
Lesley in
Clothes, dresses, FATshion, plus sizes, pretending to be a spy, shoppables

May 10, 2012 at 5:00pm | 50 comments

birds

FATshion: Put a Bird on It Edition

Maybe, at some point recently, you caught yourself thinking, “I want a dress with a bird or birds on it in some capacity!” I’m here to talk you out of it. Or into it. Uh, I have dresses with birds on them for you.
Lesley in
Clothes, birds, dresses, FATshion, plus sizes, questioning my sanity, shoppables

Jun 18, 2012 at 5:32pm | 46 comments