Laurel Dickman

Today is the day, Valentine. No one can love you like you and even more certain, no one knows what you like more than you.

Looking back upon the incredible plus-size trends and fashionistas in 2017, we were able to hone into some of the more ubiquitous trends.

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When you can’t trust your perception of reality and the things that you are experiencing, who or what can you trust?

Say what you will, but the unicorn fashion trend is mfing magical. Pastels and brights create a bit of softness and whimsy in a world that feels anything but, allowing those who love to style to create beautifully feminine escapism through fashion.

“It helps me in ways that have enabled me to grow as a parent, in all honesty. Cannabis guides me to this calm, present state of mind."

Often gorgeous and luxe, floral prints have a tendency to find their way into most plus-size women and femme’s closets in one way or another. From traditionally “womanly” oversized peony prints in Japanese-inspired florals to the hard-femme aesthetic of the dark floral rose prints that have popped up all over this year, few florals read as being accessible to non-feminine genders — save for the application in a “Hawaiian” shirt or swim trunks here and there.

I turned to plus-size stylists to the stars to answer a frequent question I'm asked by other plus-size folks — “What do I wear to work during the summer?”

Fashion is often described as fickle and soulless by critics. While they are not wrong, they aren’t right, either. Fashion can make social change.

With all of the anxiety and potential for a spiral of bad things that could happen, learning how to stay on top of your responsibilities can be the key to preventing the downward spiral. Time management can be an essential part of mental health and maintaining professionalism in a competitive environment full of triggers for us tenderhearts.