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Unfortunately, we have an alarming statistic to share with you, but we promise we have a solution and an optimistic ending to this blog post. At least 10 percent of women have reported being discriminated against based on their weight in the workplace. Weight bias in the workplace is a real issue, and we at Chic Soul we want to take a stand against it. It should be clear to all that being plus size has absolutely nothing to do with the level of professionalism any individual possesses. Regardless of shape or size, women should be recognized for their accomplishments...

Since the early 2000s, leggings have become accepted as bottoms—whereas in the past they were only to be worn under dresses, skirts and tunics—taking the top spot from denim. And we couldn’t be happier that leggings have dethroned denim because these bottoms are truly a girl’s best friend. Because of their versatility when it comes to material, color and texture, leggings can be worn for any occasion.  Plus size leggings make the perfect staple to any weekend wardrobe, which is why we are going to show you which pairs you need from Chic Soul’s plus size boutique and how to...

As plus size women, our bodies come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Just because we fall into the category of “plus” doesn’t mean we all look the same. Many of us use fruits and shapes to describe our figure. For example, pear-shaped women have wide hips and a well-defined waistline. Their body closely resembles that of a pear. If you aren’t sure what type of body you have, you may be wondering how to figure out if you have a pear figure or not. We put together some characteristics that most pear-shaped bodies share below. Check out these...

Calling all of our apple-shaped queens to the stage! It’s all about you today as we will be sharing our most highly-coveted tips and tricks for dressing for your body type. As plus size women, our bodies come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Just because we fall into the category of “plus” doesn’t mean we all look the same. Many of us use fruits and shapes to describe our figures. For example, apple-shaped women have strong shoulder and torso areas and a full upper waist, bust and upper back. Their body closely resembles that of an apple. If...

  Typically, women have different wardrobes for work, play and chill days. But wouldn’t it be cool if you could create a wardrobe that was interchangeable for all of the occasions above? As you mix and match certain pieces for your wardrobe, you can take pieces of clothing from the office to the club and also weave them into your leisure looks. This kind of outfit rotation can be described as a capsule wardrobe, which has all of the basics needed to create staple looks while also comprising statement pieces that help fashionistas diversify their look. A capsule wardrobe is...