plus-size
adjective
variants
or less commonly plus-sized
of clothing
: extra large
plus-size apparel
—sometimes used of a persona plus-size woman
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Ranging in size from 14 to 26, the plus-size dress is available in solids and floral patterns.
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Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 16 July 2024
Schneier’s article explores the rise and success of IMG Models’ Brawn division, which focuses on plus-size male models, a groundbreaking initiative in an industry traditionally dominated by slimmer figures.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 July 2024
Price Range Elegant plus-size formal dresses exist across a wide range of prices to fit any budget.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
The campaign features sportswear pieces such as cargo or parachute pants, varsity jackets and fleece hoodies and joggers under the Unstoppable brand and bombers and plus-size outfits under the Meridian label.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 26 June 2024
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Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 16 July 2024
Schneier’s article explores the rise and success of IMG Models’ Brawn division, which focuses on plus-size male models, a groundbreaking initiative in an industry traditionally dominated by slimmer figures.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 July 2024
Price Range Elegant plus-size formal dresses exist across a wide range of prices to fit any budget.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
The campaign features sportswear pieces such as cargo or parachute pants, varsity jackets and fleece hoodies and joggers under the Unstoppable brand and bombers and plus-size outfits under the Meridian label.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 26 June 2024
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“Plus-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plus-size. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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