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Plus Size Life – What It’s Like To Be In A Body Like Mine

October 11, 2019by RhondaLeigh 6 Comments

I have read recently a lot about fat shaming, and what the fat shamers say. That fat people are stupid, ignorant, untrustworthy, lazy, and most of all, wanting to be let off easy instead of facing our fat issues, that we are using the size inclusivity revolution as an excuse to stay fat. Like we … [Read more…]

Plus Size Jumpsuits and Rompers – The Pros and Cons

October 3, 2019by RhondaLeigh 6 Comments

I have been seeing jumpsuits and rompers in the stores lately and have been curious if there are equally cute and convenient jumpsuits and rompers for plus size women to add to their capsule wardrobes. I have found a lot of cute things, but am really wondering if a jumpsuit or romper would be good … [Read more…]

Business Casual Capsule Wardrobe – What Does That Mean for Plus Size Women?

October 1, 2019by RhondaLeigh 4 Comments

If you are just starting out in business, are re-entering the workforce, or you have had significant size changes recently, perhaps the best way to approach it from a wardrobe standpoint, is to get yourself a business casual plus size wardrobe. What Does Business Casual Mean? “There is no generally agreed definition of “business casual”. … [Read more…]

Standing Up to Fat Shaming – Stop It!

September 15, 2019by RhondaLeigh 10 Comments

A recent “New Rule” video by Bill Maher triggered me. I had just written and posted my article about why I am obese, and here’s Bill Maher, (he was one of my favorite comedians. NOTE, I said WAS) fat shaming people. It made me very sad, but it also frustrated me. Here is a popular … [Read more…]

How I Became Obese – Why I Want To Help Plus Size Women

August 17, 2019by RhondaLeigh 10 Comments

You all are probably wondering why a person like me would voluntarily tell my thoroughly embarrassing story of how I became obese. But as I have researched and studied plus size clothing issues, I have seen the stories of hundreds of women who have been through as much or more than I have been through, … [Read more…]

What Is Size Inclusivity? – Can We Stop Saying “Plus Size” Now?

August 10, 2019by RhondaLeigh 10 Comments

Why do we even say, “Plus Size”? I read somewhere that a model was asked about being plus size in this growing market, and the model says, what do they mean by “plus size”? Plus what? And I have seen the term “straight size” being thrown around as the opposite of plus size. What does … [Read more…]

Why Do People Fat Shame? Perhaps They Don’t Know Any Better

July 28, 2019by RhondaLeigh 8 Comments

None of us would knowingly walk up to someone and say “Hey, you are a big fat pig!” But we often fat shame without even realizing it. Why do people fat shame? Maybe they don’t realize that by trying to be sensitive to a person’s self-image, that they are making the situation worse. Maybe they … [Read more…]

My List of Plus Size Resale Stores – Buying Second-Hand Clothing

July 17, 2019by RhondaLeigh 8 Comments

Everyone is on a budget these days. We are all making our coffee at home, buying food in bulk and cooking at home, and are car pooling or riding the bus. Because many of us are making our dollar go further, and because of concerns for the environment, there has been a surge in what … [Read more…]

All Season Plus Size Capsule Wardrobe – Budget Friendly, More Closet Room

July 6, 2019by RhondaLeigh 4 Comments

One way to make your clothing dollar go farther, is to create an all season plus size capsule wardrobe. You can do this with most of the clothing you already own, and by adding a few pieces that will extend your wardrobe to be worn throughout the year. Here are my hints for creating an … [Read more…]

Tips On Self Care – For Obese Women… or Anyone Needing Self Care

July 5, 2019by RhondaLeigh 8 Comments

As you have seen from my previous posts, I am all about self-esteem and body image when it comes to my plus size capsule wardrobe theme. Time and again, when I am doing research for my articles, I come across writers, designers, and models who have fought the scales all their lives and suffered the … [Read more…]