Stylists, models and fashion enthusiasts share 9 tips for elevating a plus-size wardrobe
By Abigail Ali Medill Reports Finding and wearing clothes that accurately represent who you are as a plus-size woman can be intimidating. To make the process easier and more fun, consider taking the following steps: Create a mood board Mood boards, a collection of images and text, create a roadmap for where to go […]
Why aren’t major clothing brands extending sizes when more than two-thirds of U.S. women are considered overweight?
By Abigail Ali Medill Reports Tess Holliday struggled to find plus-size clothing growing up in Laurel, Mississippi. As a teen, she was surrounded by images of thin women on TV shows like “America’s Next Top Model,” in magazines like Vogue and in ads for Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig. “The early 2000s were not for […]
Q&A: Petite fashion blogger chats about shopping secondhand, finding personal style
By Abigail Ali Medill Reports LONDON — In a recent Instagram reel, Katie Snooks, 35, teamed mom jeans with a cropped white tank, black heels and a plaid blazer. The 4-foot-11 beauty, dating and lifestyle blogger finished off the look with a messy bun, gold hoops and cat-eye sunglasses. Her caption reads, “I would never […]
How to make friends in Chicago and combat loneliness
By Abigail Ali Medill Reports The U.S. Surgeon General’s report on a “loneliness epidemic” last spring sparked discussion across social media platforms on how learned loneliness and a lack of third spaces has made making friends feel impossible. Learned loneliness is an acceptance of limited social interactions as normal, and third spaces are places people […]
