Samyra Miller shares content with her combined 2.5 million followers in hopes of creating change for plus-size people Meredith Wilshere is a Society and Culture writer at PEOPLE. Her work has ...

In-person shopping for plus-size clothes can be frustrating. The Seattle Fat Mall aims to re-write that experience by centering and celebrating customers with larger bodies. Dakota Joiner is in the ...

In Nigeria, plus-size women are often celebrated as symbols of prosperity and fertility. A fuller figure is associated with good health and high social standing, making it an admired trait across many ...

Southwest Airlines is tightening its refund policy for plus-size passengers who purchase an extra seat. Advocates expressed frustration, emphasizing the need for comfortable and safe air travel for ...

U.S. airlines have varying rules and guidelines related to plus-size passengers. Below, Newsweek has compared the policies of several major airlines so passengers inhabiting larger bodies can know ...

Southwest Airlines is adding rules when it comes to "customers of size." Starting Jan. 27, when flights with assigned seating begin taking off, plus-size passengers "should proactively purchase the ...

Southwest Airlines is implementing some changes to its long-standing “customer of size” policy, with several plus-size travelers saying the updates make an already stressful experience even harder.

Among other changes, the airline will soon require travelers who “encroach upon the neighboring seat” to purchase an additional ticket, which might not be refunded. By Nia Decaille Southwest Airlines ...

Stephanie Lanciani and her friends have gained a following on TikTok and Instagram, showcasing accessibility at Disney parks Meredith Wilshere is a Society and Culture writer at PEOPLE. Her work has ...

Shafonne Myers, a marketing expert specializing in size inclusivity, spent the last 15 years advocating for women like herself who have long felt unseen in the slim-centric wedding fashion industry.

Everybody deserves a good night's sleep, regardless of their weight. As a plus-size person, I've become fascinated by mattresses specifically designed for plus-size people, which use durable materials ...

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