The 40 Best Plus Size Fashion Blogs

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Fashion can be difficult enough on its own, and those of us who are a bit bigger than average are faced with fewer options than we’d like. It can get downright frustrating looking for that perfect plus size outfit. However, they do exist; it’s all a matter of looking in the right places. One excellent place to start searching is the Internet — you literally have the whole world at your disposal. If you’re looking for the best plus size finds on the web, you can kick-start your quest with these 40 awesome plus size fashion blogs:

1. Fat Chic — One letter can make a world of difference. Without the “K”, a once-derogatory term becomes the sassy name of one fabulous plus size fashion blog. Founded and maintained by a proud, stylish plus size woman, Fat Chic hopes to bolster the self-esteem and self-acceptance of full-figured women everywhere. With updates on the latest trends and helpful fashion reviews on plus size clothing, Fat Chic teaches “Fat Chicks” everywhere to love themselves — and look amazing doing it!

2. Fat Girls Like Nice Clothes Too — This blog’s name says it all. Everybody wants to look nice in the clothes they wear, even those of us whose bodies have more to offer than the average sized person. Join a plus size woman on the verge of realizing her full potential as she shares her love for fashion. From quick looks at fashion icons and what they’re up to these days, to fabulous fashion finds, you’re bound to find something new every week.

3. Young Fat and Fabulous — This blog’s creator makes no effort in hiding it — she’s fat and she’s proud of it! Her flair for fashion and fun sense of style can bring some fresh inspiration ideas to your own wardrobe. Some of the outfits in this blogs definitely take risks, but they also definitely pay off. The inspiration doesn’t all come from the author; she highlights some of her favourite plus size fashion icons as well. If you’re looking to add a bit of sassy spunk to your wardrobe, you’ll get more than a few ideas from this blog.

4. Pretty Pear — Named after the beautiful shape that many plus size women take, this quaint little blog offers a sweet taste of the possibilities plus size fashion has. The blog covers every single piece of your wardrobe, from the shoes to the accessories that pull everything together. You’ll also find updates on sales and offers from premiere plus size clothing establishments like Lane Bryant. You’ll find cute but elegant, young but sophisticated styles to inspire your own wardrobe.

5. Manolo for the Big Girl — A plus size women’s lifestyle blog known for its wit and humor, Manolo for the Big Girl offers oodles of helpful fashion advice for larger-sized women. Alongside unique insights on life and its many quirks, you’ll find shopping tips, updates from established plus size designers, and alerts on sales and special discount offers. You’ll find a little bit of everything on this blog, and you’ll enjoy a little bit of everything as well.

6. Plus Size Kitten — Mui does a ton of blogging on makeup products for the plus size girl. You’ll find detailed makeup product reviews and demonstrations, regular notices of sales, promotions, and events, as well as contests to win makeup or party invitations. She clearly puts a huge amount of work into making this blog a great resource, and we highly recommend checking it out!

7. Beauty Plus Power — Young, trendy plus size women flock to Beauty Plus Power for the latest in plus size fashion news and releases. The blog offers full-figured fashionistas leads on sales, shopping tips, fashion updates, and even previews of future plus size collections. The site also has a handy search engine for its extensive directory of online plus size fashion boutiques. You can also find the site’s founder, Lisafashionista, on Twitter as @beautypluspower and get the updates at your convenience.

8. Perfectly Shaped World — Perfectly Shaped World is the official blog of a seven-website network, two of which cater directly to plus size fashionistas all over the world. Not only does the blog provide links to beautiful plus size fashions you can purchase online, but it also offers articles on just about every aspect of the plus size lifestyle, including self-empowerment tips from The Curvy Coach herself, Kinmoy Matthews.

9. DivaGlamPlus.com — With a commitment to serving every fashion need of the stylish plus size woman, this blog compiles the latest finds for young, sophisticated, curvy women. Quick links are provided for almost every item on the site, making shopping a lot easier. With all the fabulous fashions displayed on the blog, you’re going to have trouble not shopping!

10. Big Gurl Fashion — Dedicated to Big Gurls everywhere, Big Gurl Fashion aims to offer fashion solutions that compliment the shapes and sizes of voluptuous women. Posts are often themed in order to help you decide exactly what to wear for every occasion, such as meeting the boyfriend’s parents for the first time or attending an event at that trendy new art gallery. Almost every item featured also has its price tag displayed for the budget-conscious.

11. The Curvy Fashionista — Few things are as sexy or as glamorous as the curves of a full-figured woman. The Curvy Fashionista is all about embracing those curves and making the most of them through your fashion choices. The blog offers just about everything — fashion advice, makeup tips, event updates, designer interviews, and articles on how to love your heavenly shape. If you’d like the updates to come directly to you, you can even follow the blog via its Twitter account.

12. Full Figure Plus — Labours of love can take many forms. In this case, Glen Johnson’s labour of love was creating this blog to help his plus size wife find affordable lingerie. Since its founding in 2004, Full Figure Plus has evolved into an all-around plus size fashion blog, featuring the latest in plus size fashion, plus size lingerie, body image acceptance and appreciation, and plus size modelling. The blog also features a Plus Size Beauty of the Week competition and useful tips for the plus size man.

13. Plus Size Bras and Panties — Some of the most frustrating purchases for a plus size women fall into the lingerie category. Sometimes, it seems like nobody really understands a real woman’s shape. This blog seeks to help plus size women out by offering tips and guidelines on plus size underwear. The blog also throws in a few interesting tidbits about bras and panties, such as an article on New Zealand’s “Bra Fence”, for your entertainment.

14. Black Cat Plus — The folks at Black Cat Plus follow one philosophy — it’s not about what size you wear; it’s how you wear your size! With that in mind, the company offers curvy women clothes that flatter their shapes and emphasize their curves. Black Cat Plus’ blog features tips and news in the world of plus size fashion. The blog is also updated with contests in which you can win a lot of fabulous free stuff, so stay posted!

15. Plus Size Clothing Scoop — If you want advice from a plus size lady whose passion is fashion, head on over to Plus Size Clothing Scoop, where you can find the latest in women’s plus size fashions. The advice is often accompanied by other interesting fashion tidbits, including interviews with plus size clothing designers. The blog also gives you the skinny on plus size clothing sales, helping you look fabulous without breaking the bank. You’ll be able to find a link to the Curvy Coupon Club as well, which will help you save even more money on your quest for fashion supremacy.

16. Five Favorite Things — If you’re a fan of Oprah’s Favorite Things, you’re bound to fall in love with this blog. The author does weekly updates of her five favourite plus size finds and shares them with you. She also provides tips for the budget fashionista and holds Promo Fridays — a weekly list of all the best online sales for plus size fashion!

17. Corpulent — A blog with a little bit of everything on being plus size, Corpulent aims to spread the word of size acceptance. Sitting alongside the author’s opinions on the societal impact of being larger than average are fantastic looks at plus size fashion. With extensive coverage of plus size fashion shows and stylish finds elsewhere, this blog proves that you can be both full-figured and fierce!

18. The Manfattan Project — A lot of times, we see these gorgeous plus size pieces on the runway and think “but we’re never going to look that good in the real world”. The people behind The Manfattan Project aim to silence those thoughts by sharing pictures of real plus size people wearing real clothes and looking really fabulous on the streets of Manhattan. The inspiration you’ll find in this photoblog will prove that you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg on designer fashions to flaunt your womanly curves.

19. Fatshionable — We all like to dress up and check ourselves out once in a while; J of Fatshionable just happens to like doing it in front of the camera! A stylish, full-figured twenty-something, J has a knack for putting together outfits that flatter her curves. Together with providing her own tips on personal care and looking your best, she also shows you options outside of specialty plus size stores. You’ll find a ton of inspiration on her blog, all thanks to her youthful and energetic fashion sense.

20. Lindsay’s Curvy Lifestyle — Although the site itself is relatively new addition on the blog block, the creator of Lindsay’s Curvy Lifestyle is a well-recognized name in the blogosphere, mainly for the previous iteration of the blog, Lindsay Curvy. Her new blog continues to share her impeccable sense of style through trend updates, spotlights on curvy women, and Lindsay’s personal reflections on plus size fashon.

21. Musings of a Fatshionista — Bringing you fashions for the fat and fancy is Musings of a Fatshionista. Christina, the creator of the blog, scours the Internet for the hottest finds for women of shapelier bodies. She offers personal reviews of designers’ plus size collections, as well as outfits she put together herself. Shopping for the latest season becomes a lot easier thanks to her leads on the most fabulous pieces available, and on the best online bargains.

22. Luvin’ My Curves — If you’re looking for inspiration from an intelligent plus size woman with a fierce sense of style, look no further than Luvin’ My Curves. The blog’s creator, Ms. LMC, isn’t just your average online fashion maven — she’s an attorney-to-be to boot! You can expect a clean, sophisticated touch from her fashionable finds, with a perfectly-sized touch of youthful fun.

23. More to Love — Thanks to the miracles of modern technology, language is no longer a barrier when it comes to finding plus size fashion blogs from overseas. Follow the link to a translated version of this uber-chic Finnish blog and join two trendy young women as they share fashion and beauty tips, as well as their personal reflections on life being full-figured and fabulous.

24. Forays in Fatshion — What’s a plus size girl from Calcutta to do when she just can’t contain her love for fashion? Broadcast it on the Internet, of course! Whether you’re reading up on her latest fashion experiments (both fabulous and disastrous), taking down her tips on finding the hottest trends in fluffier sizes, or simply getting inspiration from the numerous plus size fashion pics she shares, you’re definitely going to end up catching her fashion fever!

25. Dollface is Candysweet — Cutesy, yet chic, this blog from plus size author Alegra is just like fashion candy — oozing with stylish sweetness. With an adorable aesthetic that is feminine, young, and classy at the same time, the blog is a great reference for those days where you just want to feel pretty. The full-figured blogger’s outfits, combined with features on dollfaces (Alegra’s personal fashion icons), make for a wonderful source of inspiration.

26. Style Plus — Who says you can’t be forty-something, full-figured, and fierce? Deborah Lee, the creator of this blog, begs to differ. Flattering her figure with chic pieces pulled from her own wardrobe, Deborah is walking, living proof that fashion is for all shapes and all ages. Follow her as she showcases her beautiful size 22 frame in wonderfully put-together outfits, and learn how you can do the same.

27. Le Blog de Big Beauty — Coming to you all the way from France, Le Blog de Big Beauty is a fun, stylish blog that shows you a whole world of fashion possibilities open to plus size women. The author compliments her finds with whimsical photos that capture just how enjoyable fashion can be. Although a lot of her French entries come with italicized English translations, you might want to follow the link to a translated version for those posts that don’t.

28. Anomalous Allure — Creative minds do creative things with fashion, and in the case of this blog, that creativity is put to good use. Sonia, creator of Anomalous Allure, searches thrift shops and store racks far and wide for the best bargains in plus size fashion. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Zooey Deschanel and fashion icons, Sonia finds the chicest pieces for curvy chicks without really draining her bank account. With her helpful tips and leads, you’ll be doing the same soon enough.

29. Fatshionista — For some insightful reflections on being plus size in today’s society, you can head on over to Fatshionista. While not as picture-heavy as most plus size fashion blogs, the site does provide some deep thoughts on fashion for the full-figured woman. With intelligent opinions on topics such as “The Politics of Side Boob”and reflections on a year of dresses, you’ll get an empowering picture of plus size women and their beauty. The weekly Friday Outfitblogs add a touch of visual inspiration to the words.

30. Fat Stylist — The people behind Fat Stylist believe that style is for everybody, and so they aim to offer options for individuals who happen to pack a little more oomph than the average size. The blog brings you peeks at the newest plus size designs, wardrobe ideas, and pointers on how to dress your best. You can also air your plus size fashion questions, and the site’s experts will help you out to the best of their ability. With a little effort, Fat Stylist hopes to help bring people of all sizes to Fashion Nirvana.

31. Brickhouse — The people at Brickhouse know exactly who you are — a sassy, classy, sexy, curvy bombshell. Their blog is dedicated to helping you preserve and enhance that lusciousness you wear so well. With links to adorable fashion finds and tips on how to bring your look together, this multicultural fashion and beauty blog is a haven for stylish plus size vixens.

32. Diva LookBook — Right off the bat, you’ll feel a dynamic energy and love for fashion the moment you read this blog. The site opens your eyes to a bright world of plus size fashion, challenging you to let out that youthful vibe you’ve got deep inside you and display it for the world to see. Inspiration boards for outfits provide the creative spark, while helpful fashion advice teaches you how to harness it. If you want to express yourself for the lively, full-figured woman that you are, spend some time going through this blog and watch your wardrobe come to life.

33. It’s a Plus Size World — People of all shapes and sizes love to shop. This blog’s creator is a self-confessed plus size shopaholic herself, and looks to share her love to the world. The founder, Nicole, will take you through her world as she lives her life as a fabulous plus size woman. She’ll also provide fashion tips and makeup tutorials throughout the ride, as well as a few tidbits on loving life as it should be loved. If you want a personal touch to your reading, this is the place to go.

34. Plus Size Discount — Is that size 0 Gucci in the store window taunting you? Forget about it and fall in love with the many different designer plus size options found in this blog. With selections from the likes of House of Dereon, Baby Phat, and Old Navy, Plus Size Discount helps you find the trendiest clothes in the most comfortable sizes. What’s more, the site helps you find these fashions at lower prices! Get more bang for your buck with the shopping tips and eBay leads provided, and look good without hurting your wallet.

35. Thick Misses — If you’re tired of Hollywood glamorizing stick-thin models and actresses, Thick Misses can show you the fabulous plus size side of fame. The blog highlights the styles of full-figured celebrities and style icons like Queen Latifah, Jordin Sparks, and Jennifer Hudson. With these pictures of success providing fashion inspiration, you’ll find your style spirits soaring.

36. The Greater LA Woman — The Greater LA Woman offers fine fashion apparel and lingerie for women sized 12 to 24. Its blog contains a wealth of handy tips for looking your best while maximizing your natural curves. From highlighting the latest trends in the fashion world to giving pointers on how to pose for the camera, you’re bound to learn a lot of valuable information. Spend a little time on the blog, and you’ll soon know how to find that one perfect dress that makes all the men quiver.

37. Plus Size Style — Plus Size Style is an excellent aggregator of the latest in plus size fashion, collecting information from a wide variety of sources to bring curvier women trends, tips, and treats. Working in partnership with AlwaysForMe.com, a plus size clothing company, Plus Size Style offers chic solutions for big, beautiful women. The blog also brings word from the grapevine on numerous plus size events, as well as fitness tips to keep that voluptuous body in tip-top shape.

38. The Plus Size Advocate — Designer Bobby G. Keith isn’t quite “plus size”, with a BMI of 27. He isn’t quite a woman, either. But that doesn’t stop him from understanding his full-figured clients, and from addressing the issues that affect the modern plus size woman. His blog serves as a haven for increasing plus size women’s confidence and self-acceptance through plus size opportunities, plus size politics, and plus size clothing and fashion advice.

39. Sealed with a Kiss Designs — SWAK Designs aims to provide plus size women with practical, yet alluring clothing that’s both comfortable and sophisticated. This family-run company provides helpful advice on fashion, makeup tips, and many articles on affirmation. You’ll also get updates on different weight-management products and events held specifically to celebrate plus size people. The trendy plus size fashion blog hopes to empower plus size women with style and confidence.

40. Plus Noir — Those with an edgier sense of style can look to Plus Noir for advice and inspiration. The blog is regularly updated with fashion finds for full-figured goth, punk, emo, cyber, steampunk, lolita, alternative, and indie women. From seductive leather corset boots to retro leg warmers, you can be sure to find something for your more unique tastes.

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