Laurel Dickman

Fat bodies are made for water. We float serenely through even the harshest of waves. Here are 17 plus size mermaids who are pure magic!

Learning to break down huge obstacles is an act of self-care that is sometimes easier said than done. Occasionally, you have to call in the help of others to help you step back and see the big picture, break it down, and allocate time and ideas to each task or activity.

Stripes. Love them or hate them, they make a statement. Found at the top of every fatphobic fashionista’s list, stripes almost always make it onto the list of “Don’ts” in plus size fashion. But why?

From sexy black lace to red, the color most often associated with passion, these ten fashionistas show off their sexy looks from Date Night to Late Night.

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Every New Year people tout the idea of “New Year, New YOU!” But what if the problem isn’t you? I propose we let go of the things that no longer serve us.

When we don't allow fat girls access to age-appropriate clothing, we're sending one terrible, chilling message: You're too big to deserve a childhood.

When we think of self-care, we often think about what we can be doing externally in order to alleviate issues. However, self-care is just as much about internal processes. It doesn’t cost a penny to do any of this, either.

Check out these fashionistas from size 0-28 who show us how to love our bodies and this body-diverse trend.

Check out these plus-size and curve fashionistas for a bit of inspiration.