For women in fashion’s “plus-size” category, shopping in-person is a hit or miss—emphasis on the miss. The reality of brick-and-mortar shopping as a curvy woman sounds like this: the frantic scratching of hangers moving across the rack, just to confirm that the must-have statement piece isn’t available in our size.
Most of us (myself included) end up searching online. Still, there’s nothing like feeling fabric glide over your body, watching it drape just right before purchasing, and walking out with that “have an amazing day” glow because you found the perfect dress that you don’t need to return. The biggest disappointment of all, though? Missing out on the classic brands that shaped our style. Straight-sized women (a.k.a. those who fit into sizes 00 through 10) get to relive that nostalgia every time.
