How to Use plus-size in a Sentence

plus-size

adjective
Definition of plus-sizenext
  • Below, the best plus-size leggings and where to shop them.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Read on to see the cutest pairs of plus-size flare jeans to buy now and wear forever.
    — Julia Marzovilla, StyleCaster, 6 Dec. 2024
  • These jeans come in 11 sizes, but plus-size is not available.
    — Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 14 June 2023
  • A lot of times we’ve been delegated as plus-size folks off to the side.
    — Samuel Maude, ELLE, 11 July 2023
  • Last season, the Parisian label had three plus-size looks.
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 3 July 2023
  • Plus, the brand carries some plus-size shapewear options, too.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
  • At that time, the shop was online and only carried styles in plus-size.
    — Virgie Tovar, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
  • Ranging in size from 14 to 26, the plus-size dress is available in solids and floral patterns.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 16 July 2024
  • The shop carries plus-size denim and a variety of styles for men.
    — Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 10 July 2024
  • The fleece vest also comes in plus-size options, ranging from XS–6X.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024
  • Puss in Boots star Guillen said his outfit is the first time Siriano has designed for a plus-size man.
    — Leanne Italie, Dallas News, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Young Bowens kept waiting for outdoor brands to come out with a pack for plus-size people.
    — Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
  • But the lack of access to plus-size clothing doesn’t stop and end at shapewear–the fashion industry as a whole is to blame.
    — Cheyenne M. Davis, Essence, 14 Dec. 2023
  • That suggests that there’s plenty of runway growth ahead for the plus-size market.
    — Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2024
  • He’s also got plus-size for the wing and would be another great piece for the surging Thunder.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2023
  • Gucci, Christian Dior, and Chanel were among the brands that sent zero plus-size models down the runway.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Be part of the solution Work to improve the situation, not just for the sake of plus-size people but for the future you.
    — Andrea Kane, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The leggings are high-waist and cover my entire tummy as a plus-size woman.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Read on for some dress inspo, and get ready to throw your pants aside for these fun, flirty, and on-trend plus-size dress options below.
    — Anna Vognsen, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
  • There are a myriad of sizes and cuts catering to petite, tall, and plus-size buyers to ensure a great fit on any body.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Boden’s also stocked with styles for both long and short torsos, and plenty of plus-size options.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024
  • But to shrink or read that moment as mere concealment of a plus-size Black woman’s body would be too linear.
    — Julian Randall, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
  • This plus-size off-shoulder dress is super versatile, since it can be worn a number of ways.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
  • She's made a name for herself as a plus-size model, as well as making history.
    — Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
  • Older models are tokenized in much the same way as plus-size models.
    — Jessica Testa, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2024
  • The plus-size version of the Halle Shorts are built with different body types in mind, not simply extensions of the standard sizing.
    — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Growing up my tiny-sized feminine mom bought clothes for me that didn’t work for my plus-size body or my masculine tastes.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 8 July 2023
  • From shoes to undergarments and full 'fits, ahead, a plus-size summer outfit roundup for all your travel needs.
    — Dominique Norman, refinery29.com, 6 July 2023
  • Amazon’s plus-size fall fashion section is dripping with trendy pieces for the upcoming season from brands like Levi’s, Lee, and The Drop.
    — Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
  • The best-selling pair is available in three colorways — black, heather gray, and navy — and is made for three different size groups — a 30-inch inseam designed for petite shoppers, a 32-inch inseam, and a plus-size style that’s quickly selling out.
    — Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024

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