plus-size
Above standard sizing
Plus-size describes clothing designed for larger body types, or the people who wear such clothing.
The term emerged as a neutral alternative to older labels like "overweight" or "large": plus-size fashion, plus-size model.
The threshold varies by retailer but typically starts around US size 14 or 16.
Some prefer it to euphemisms, while others find any size-based label reductive.
Having a curvy, larger build
- curvyHaving smooth bends
- voluptuousSensually full-bodied
- shapelyAttractively curved or formed
- hourglassGravity-powered sand timer
ample · buxom · zaftig · Rubenesque · curvaceous · plump · thick · heavyset
Affirming all physiques
- self-lovePrioritizing your own worth
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- representationDepiction or likeness
self-esteem · advocacy · inspiration · pride · liberation · visibility · Lizzo · fatphobia
Lengthened in time or space
- sizesMeasurement designations for fit
- outsizeExceptionally large in scale
- oversizeLarger than usual
- xxlDoubled amplification of large
apparel · garments · wardrobe · boutique · retail · catalog · fit · sizing
State of varied elements
- inclusivityPractice of welcoming all
- accessibilityEase of approach
- adaptiveAble to change accordingly
- universalAffecting all equally
mainstream · normalized · visibility · representation · equity · belonging
Currently in vogue
- runwayPaved path for planes
- designerOne who plans appearances
- chicTasteful, current flair
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
glamour · stylish · couture · collection · silhouette · draping · flattering · slimming
full-figured
Having a curvy, larger build
- curvyHaving smooth bends
- voluptuousSensually full-bodied
- shapelyAttractively curved or formed
hourglass · ample · buxom · zaftig · Rubenesque · curvaceous · plump · thick · heavyset · big-boned
body-positive
Affirming all physiques
- self-lovePrioritizing your own worth
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- acceptanceConsent to receive
representation · self-esteem · advocacy · inspiration · pride · liberation · visibility · Lizzo · fatphobia · anti-diet
extended
Lengthened in time or space
xxl · apparel · garments · wardrobe · boutique · retail · catalog · fit · sizing · alterations
diversity
State of varied elements
- inclusivityPractice of welcoming all
- accessibilityEase of approach
- adaptiveAble to change accordingly
universal · mainstream · normalized · visibility · representation · equity · belonging
trendy
Currently in vogue
elegant · glamour · stylish · couture · collection · silhouette · draping · flattering · slimming · A-line
- appareldresses, shirt, blouses, skirts, dress
- body imagebody image, body positivity, body acceptance, body shaming, body shame
- plus-sizeXL, XXL, XXXL, curvy, full-figured
- body typesectomorph, endomorph, mesomorph, somatotype, athletic build
- clothing fitslim fit, loose fit, regular fit, fitted, tight fit