Why Must Plus-Size Fashion Be “Flattering”? July 11, 2018 by Alysse Dalessandro 1 Comment "Flattering." One quick search through the unread promotional e-mails in my inbox found hundreds of results for this word. “The Most Flattering Swimsuit Ever,” subject lines teased in order to entice me to open them. The word "flattering" is so deeply ingrained in fashion, and particularly in plus-size fashion. But while some still see this word as a guideline, I see it more … [Read more...]
7 Ways the Body Positive Community Can Do Better August 15, 2016 by Alysse Dalessandro Leave a Comment Body positivity is a word that only entered into the mainstream lexicon within the past year or so. While some media outlets would like you to believe this concept starts and ends with white cis models and celebrities size 14 and under, there are advocates who have been working and fighting for the fair and equal treatment of fat sizes since the 1960s. The amount of times … [Read more...]
It Ain’t About Weight: Learning to Find Health At Every Size May 9, 2016 by Alysse Dalessandro 1 Comment At this point in my radical self love journey, the word “health” is much more triggering for me to hear than the word “fat.” In fact, fat is a word that I happily use to describe myself. I have found community and solidarity around a word that was once represented a deep wound. But the word health still stirs up a lot of emotions for me now; mostly because, it is often used by … [Read more...]
