I’m a Plus-Size Editor—Here’s What I’m Buying for Summer

I’m going to be honest: Shopping as a plus-size or curvy person can be difficult, to say the least. Going to the mall, hoping retailers carry extended sizing in-store is always a strange (and embarrassing) guessing game, and online shopping can be a risky gamble. Who has time for returns? Accessibility aside, the options available are also…lacking. For years, going shopping has been a series of complicated quests, combing through racks of unappealing garments that are just as unflattering as they are unsightly—pieces that are never up to date with current trends from a market oversaturated with floral prints, cold shoulder tops and peplum. But as someone who thinks about what they’re purchasing next on a daily basis, I have mastered the art of seeking out quality plus-size pieces that are actually stylish and worth buying. That’s why I’ve laid out 16 items that I’m shopping for summer from some of my favorite retailers with the chicest plus-size options. Plus, some accessories and footwear picks that are way too gush-worthy to exclude.