Blog — Plus Size Fashion

October 2024 Spotlight Closet: Writer & Educator Reagan E.J. Jackson Reagan Jackson (she/her) is a multi-genre writer, artist, podcast host and producer, facilitator, and international educator. Most days you can find her at Young Women Empowered where she serves as the Co-Executive Director. Her most recent book "Still True: The Evolution of an Unexpected Journalist" was published in March 2024. Through this collection of essays, author and activist Reagan Jackson chronicles her journey into the world of journalism. Art, cinema, social justice, feminism, Black reparations, health & reproductive rights, dance, education-while Jackson's subjects range far and wide, her writing brings...

September 2024 Spotlight Closet: Performer & Producer Mx. Pucks A'Plenty Known as the Director of Junk in da Trunk, the Michelle Obama of Burlesque, Seattle's Own Mxtress of Thiccness and '"The They Them Yas Queen of Burlesque", Mx. Pucks A'Plenty is a roguish radical always ready to ride the stage. Spreading their black queer magic wherever they go, Pucks is always in control. As a plus size queer femme of color and a vocal member of the kink scene, Pucks knows their politics, body, and sex are always potent and radical. Pucks doesn't shy away from their thick thighs or...

July 2024 Spotlight Closet: Model & Content Creator Vanessa Ronquillo Vanessa Camille Ronquillo is a Filipino American signed plus size model and content creator who is passionate about empowering and inspiring everyone to feel confident in their own skin. Vanessa has always had a love for inclusive fashion and beauty. She uses her platform to showcase a diverse range of plus size fashion, advocating for diversity and inclusivity, and promote body positivity. When she's not modeling or creating content, Vanessa can be found doing hair and makeup for Contour and Blush, traveling the world, shopping, watching kdramas, cooking with her...

At our semi-annual FILL-A-BAG SALE you get to fill a 13-gallon bag with clothing, shoes & accessories! Read more about our next bag sale in March 2025 here: 28th Anniversary Storewide & Bag Sale GENERAL TIPS & TRICKS** If you haven’t been to a bag sale before, here are some tips to help you navigate the sale. Entrance to the bag sale is through the parking lot and is held downstairs in our basement. You will need to be able to walk down a flight of concrete steps. Please contact us for accessibility questions. Come early to find the best...

NO CONSIGNMENT August 11th - 26th due to our next storewide & bag sale. Our August consignment calendar is very different due to our August Giant Storewide & Bag Sale! Please look at the calendar & read below to be sure we are taking consignment before you come in! PLEASE NOTE CHANGES in August consignment scheduling: INSTEAD of opening August appointment scheduling on July 15th, we will have walk-ins of up to 20 items Tuesday, August 6th - Saturday August 10th 11AM - 5PM. NO CONSIGNMENT August 11th - 26th due to our next storewide & bag sale. Appointment scheduling...