Shopping for shoes is difficult enough, not including finding flattering shoes for those of us with bigger feet. Many women struggle to find cute shoes or sneakers that actually look good and are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about retail and the forces that are redefining shopping. Kate Zigrang had trouble finding clothing as a child and young ...

Women who are plus-size and want to get fit have special needs that are often overlooked by traditional gyms, according to Rochelle Rice, a fitness instructor who specializes in helping larger women ...

The Reality of Being Plus-Size in America A significant percentage of American women wear a size 14 or above, yet walking ...

More positive attitudes to diversity and body inclusivity is translating into more choices for large-size women. By most estimates, more than 2/3 of American women are plus-size consumers. So you’d ...

Five years ago, Chicago’s Elite talent agency represented three, maybe five, plus-sized female models. Pluses are models who don’t compete with Cindy Crawford or swimsuit issue sirens. Instead, they ...

A FORTHCOMING feature in V, among the more progressive of American fashion magazines, will trot out a parade of flamboyantly curvy models showing off what Bridget Jones, that Everywoman’s heroine, ...

The UK footwear chain Jones Bootmaker was saved from administration earlier this year but its new owners are still closing a number of its stores - which is a setback for women with larger feet and ...

Pop superstar Lizzo said rapid weight-loss culture is pushing plus-size women out of fashion and media, urging fans and ...

Lizzo opened up about her concerns with the current state of weight-loss culture, as well as what she calls the 'Ozempic boom ...