This article teaches the reader some of the fundamentals of fashion terms, and how to begin their own research into designer terms and "fashion-speak".

If we really sat down and went through every fashion 'adage' out there, we probably wouldn't be able to string together a single outfit to wear that didn't violate at least one of them, if not more. And while all these rules at some point were repeated with good intent, some of them just don't apply any more, and some of them never really did.

This article describes the history of Charming Shoppes, the parent company of Lane Bryant and several other clothing retailers.

This article describes some of the do's and don't for plus size designer fashion. While there are no hard and fast rules, these tips should be taken as guidelines for looking your best.

This article describes some fashion myths and rules that plus size women should avoid. It discusses current fashion trends, fashion judgment, and how to shop.

This article outlines some of the fashion guidelines that women should keep in mind when buying plus size shorts.

This article gives a short bio of several plus size designers, and talks about why being familiar with clothing designers is all part of the fun of shopping.

This article talks about norms in today's world, what to look for when shopping for plus size clothes, and gives some online shopping tips.

This article outlines some of the options available to consumers who are shopping for plus size shorts, what to look for, and what to avoid.

This article gives a brief overview of the history and current state of the plus size designer industry, plus size modeling, and the challenges each has faced.

This article discusses the plus size designer marketplace and what to watch out for when shopping for and purchasing clothes.