While it's true that the fashion industry has made significant progress toward size inclusivity in recent years, it's still nowhere near perfect. As the editor of a shopping-focused site, I do a lot of online window shopping in search of the best things to add to my cart, and while I've definitely noticed how the number of options offered in plus sizes has grown exponentially, there's still a noticeable gap between what's available in straight sizes versus plus sizes—despite the fact that studies show the average dress size in the U.S. is between 16 and 18 (and not a size 2, as the fashion industry would have us believe).
So to prove that you can dress in stylish and on-trend items regardless of your size, I did what I do best and put together a massive shopping list of the internet's best new arrivals to get you ready for the hot girl summer of your dreams. In the below roundup, you'll find items that hit on some of the buzziest trends, like knit sets, alongside updated staples, such as bright cardigans, Reformation's best-selling dress, and so much more. With that, happy shopping!
Wearing this dress as my application to get into heaven (because it's, you know, angelic).Violeta by Mango's latest drop is really sending me.Soon it will be too hot for leggings and these are a fun alternative.The perfect blazer doesn't exi—I own this dress and can attest to its dreaminess in person.Tankinis are coming back—tell a friend. Shop the matching Peace Hipster Bikini Bottoms ($90)I know you're probably tired of hearing us talk about knit sets already, but how can we stop when they just keep getting better and better?Like, tell me this duo isn't a vibe.Ref went ahead and made their best-selling Nikita dress in a warm-weather friendly linen version and we're, um, obsessed.Found: the summer version of your throw-on-with-jeans top.That's right, denim Bermuda shorts are coming back again this year.Fun print alert!There's something about this buttery hue that just looks really elevated.Classic, timeless, and chic. Shop the matching Low Low Bottoms ($83)Vacation vibes.Does it get any cooler than this?We couldn't find the perfect lightweight trench coat, so we made one.According to WGSN and Color, this shade of purple dubbed Digital Lavender is set to be big in 2023.Now that's a cool basic.Unitard szn.A dress that basically styles itself.The Y2K mini skirt of your dreams is here and it's made-to-order from deadstock fabric in NYC and runs through sizes 4XL.Make this your official coffee run outfit.Yes, the bubblegum pink trend is officially coming for your swimwear. Shop the matching Bikini Bottoms ($110)A subtle cutout that makes a big impact.New season, new bike shorts.And the cutouts just keep coming.My summer loungewear look in a nutshell. Shop the matching Striped Button-Up Shirt ($60)This butterfly moment is lowkey making me nostalgic.To style with sneakers, sandals, and everything in between.The kind of top that only looks like you put a lot of effort into your outfit.
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