Happy New Year! We are well into January, a month where many people are making resolutions to be more active. You know, the New Year, New Me… the New Year, Same Me declarations that many are here to make! So, what happens when you’re looking for the perfect plus size activewear?

Years ago, we would have been limited to black options, boring options, frustrating ones…

Women's Firm-Support High-Waisted 78 Leggings with Pockets Plus Size Activewear
Women’s Firm-Support High-Waisted 7/8 Leggings with Pockets in Plus Size at Nike.com

But now? You can find the ideal plus size workout options that are cute, functional, and fashionable! Where can you find those 3 in 1? Well, have no fear we have found quite a few plus size activewear options that we think you will love.

We think these finds will keep you

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How is your work from home comfort and style coming along? Over on Twitter, we have seen a few folks call out their need for the comfiest and cutest of plus size robes. After we had rounded up a few plus size lingerie finds, the cutest of plus size loungewear, and even work from home tops that you may love, we knew that we had to oblige those of you looking to add a little more!

For us, robes are the perfect layering piece to your home life. Instead of playing with the AC or worrying about putting on the many layers of clothes, the perfect plus size robe will do.

Right?

And while there are a few of you who have an impressive collection of robes, both for the winter and summer seasons, for those of you looking for something new and refreshing, we have found a few suggestions!

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2023 is here and you know what that means: New Year’s Resolutions. It also means a lot of diet culture being pushed on us from every angle. For a lot of us, it’s uncomfortable and triggering. “New Year: New You” is everywhere you turn.

While we spoke of going with a New Year’s theme, some of you may want to work with and rock out with a few resolutions… Not everyone is trying to crowd the gym for a month or jump on the latest diet craze. Some of us are just looking to improve internally.

In small ways.

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Without the noise of toxic diet culture. If you’re looking for a few solutions, these 10 New Year’s Resolutions may be for you!

In no particular order,

Here are 10 New Year’s Resolutions that have nothing to do with weight loss

10 New Year's Resolutions that have nothing to do with weight loss
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1) Be okay with not

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This holiday, our Instagram feeds were decked with celebrity family portraits and chic seasonal cards. Oh, what joy it was seeing the various coordinated outfits in red, white, shimmery silvers and golds! By the time New Year’s Eve rolled around, there were even more eye-catching looks to feast our eyes upon, so why thought why not ring in 2023 by compiling the best of them all! Here are the top celebrity Christmas and NYE looks that closed out 2022 in old-fashion holiday style:

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For Christmas, the Kardashian-Jenner sisterhood got together wearing (mostly) red and white, with a hint of silver, nude and black lace. While Kim wore silver Versace and Kourtney wore Pre-Fall 2023 Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini styled by Dani Michelle to the family Christmas Eve party, Khloe arrived in custom Nicolas Jebran and Kris wore Pre-Fall 2019 Valentino. Meanwhile, Kylie stood out in a lacy Mugler

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The year of 2022 promised double the fashion, double the events and double the glamor as the entire world returned to its pre-pandemic rhythm. The trend has been all about maximalism and fully executed looks, from the clothes to the hair and makeup alike, no matter the occasion big or small.

As always, the contenders for best Outfit of the Year were determined based on social media engagement, but it’s up to you to vote and let us know who gets the number 1 spot:

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Willow Smith in Ambush at the iHeart Radio Awards

In March, Willow Smith slipped into all black everything for the iHeart Radio Awards. The full Ambush look, orchestrated by Chloe & Chenelle Delgadillo, featured a sweeping double-breasted coat, a leather miniskirt, leather thigh-high buckle platform boots, leather gloves and a spiked collar choker as the finishing touches. Punk looks good

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Ladies is pimps too, and the fellas are fashionistas as well. 2022 has been a stylish year for the boys. From A$AP Rocky in Rick Owens to Offset’s rained-on Supreme look, we’ve seen some great ‘fits from Hollywood’s most fashion-forward fellas.

Here are the nominees for the Most Fashionable Man of the Year:

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When it comes to suiting, Steve Harvey is the man. He’s an A-lister who’s come to be known for his sleek tailoring in an assortment of fabrics, patterns, and colors. This year Harvey put his range on display with streetwear, high-low dressing, and utilitarian looks.

Offset’s no stranger to a well-curated look. His taste is why he was selected to judge HBO’s streetwear competition series The Hype. He experiments with fit, often floating between suited looks, trendy oversize pieces, and texture. Sometimes even fusing all aesthetics for a look that’s nothing short

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As The Curvy Fashionista editors, we write about stuff we love, and we think you’ll like too. We often have affiliate partnerships, so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

Are you headed out to party for the New Year? Or are you chilling in the house with your friends and loved ones. If the latter, then have we got the perfect collection for you! The Rebdolls “Soft Life” Lounge collection is perfect for those of you who have been wanting to upgrade your plus size home attire that will always keep you ready for whatever or whoever pops up!

As we take inventory of the year and its lessons, or as we prepare to bring in the new year with a renewed sense of self and style, the Rebdolls Soft Life Lounge collection is here to make sure we do it in comfort and style.

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It’s that time of year once again! The horrible time of year when everyone talks about their weight loss goals, how “bad” they were during the holidays, and how they plan to repent come January 1st.

Diet culture is exhausting, but while the weight loss and fitness conglomerates rub their hands together in anticipation of their yearly boost in sales, we’ll be taking a different approach: prepping our minds and our bodies to face this diet-palooza without fear or temptation. 

Right now, every single weight loss company is going to hone into your insecurities so that you will buy their product. So here are some easy ways to prepare and boost your confidence so when Weight Watchers come knocking on your door, you can give them the middle finger (0 points).

5 Tips to Help You Face Diet Culture In the New Year

Anti-Diet Culture Tip #1.
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As The Curvy Fashionista editors, we write about stuff we love, and we think you’ll like too. We often have affiliate partnerships, so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

Do you find yourself admiring the matching family pajamas, wishing that you and your family could score a cute holiday look, as well? Well, over the past few years, we have had more options in the family pajama trend, and guess what? We’ve found a few places and ideas for you and YOURS to rock matching plus size family pajamas for this holiday!

While we recently shared a few fun plus size pajamas for the winter, today we are sharing the matching family pajamas options in plus sizes and Big & Tall! Because, well… plus size people have families too! And with the options increasing across various retailers, we only thought it perfectly timed to share

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Have you thought giving a holiday boudoir photo to your loved one? As a boudoir photographer, you’d be surprised how many clients I have shot for their very own holiday boudoir gift!

Boudoir for the Holidays? Oh Yes!

If you are NOT familiar, boudoir is different from other niches because it is more intimate. You will be more vulnerable and forced to see yourself in ways other photography experiences can’t compare.

This usually results in loving yourself in a new and uncritical way. All of a sudden, confidence is boosted and body critiquing becomes a distant memory.

What to Know BEFORE You Book Your Holiday Boudoir Shoot

The Gift of Boudoir Photography
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The best boudoir experiences include professional hair styling and makeup application, use of a client wardrobe, and a fabulous shoot with multiple wardrobe changes.

Cost varies based on your region but the entire experience including keepsakes could cost

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