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At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.December has somehow arrived already, and you know what that means: it’s crunch time for holiday shopping. But where do you begin? Who haven’t you checked off your list? What about that hard-to-shop-for friend or your picky boyfriend? Take a breather and don’t stress because we found all the best fashion gifts to cart up, and they all come from

‘Tis the season to figure out what you’re going to wear to that impending holiday party (or three!). In addition to having to plan a full festive look, as a plus-size shopper, I usually can’t just pop into a store to pick up something last minute either (I absolutely should be able to, but that’s a conversation for another day). Fortunately, there are some great options for party dressing online, whatever your budget or aesthetic. Over the years, I’ve had the chance to try out many brands, and these are my top recommendations for plus-size holiday shopping this year, with

Practical holiday gifts conjure up images of sad-colored socks unwrapped with an even-sadder frown. But let it be known: The sad sock is a practical-gift anomaly! And we’re here to stick up for all the truly useful presents out there. For all those friends and family members who could star in their own versions of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, this one’s for them.There are countless aesthetically fulfilling AND functional gift options to be had, and we’ve hunted down the most-wanted examples. From zero-waste dish kits to best-selling vibrators to top-rated memory foam pillows, these are the presents that will

On the surface, there are no morally gray areas in May December. The Todd Haynes drama, out in theatres and on Netflix now, follows the semi-fictional tabloid story of a 36-year-old woman who rightfully goes to jail after getting caught having sex with a 13-year-old boy in Savannah in the ‘90s. Twenty years later, a movie is being made about the now-married couple, Gracie and Joe (played by Julianne Moore and Charles Melton), in which a TV star with questionable intentions, Elizabeth (Natalie Portman), is set to play the former. But while Gracie sees the film as an opportunity “to

Vacation outfits don’t come naturally to me. The demanding schedule and constant climate adaptations that come with traveling means packing for a vacation will often clash with my desire to put on looks that are fashionable, but impractical. After years of over-packing and putting my feet through the pain of wearing inappropriate shoes for hours-long sightseeing trips, I finally got down to perfecting a capsule wardrobe for joyous travel.  Ahead of a seven-day trip to Portugal, where I’d be in temperatures ranging from 40 to 65 degrees and would visit both historical places and natural landscapes, it seemed like the

At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.Much like a little black dress, everyone should have a black purse in their wardrobe. It’s timeless, versatile, and the perfect staple for no-fuss accessorizing. Whether it’s the most casual everyday tote or the fanciest occasion bag, a black style will go with almost everything and serve you time and time again. So whether you’re searching for a black crossbody

The weeks before the holidays are always an exciting time for fashion lovers. Upcoming celebrations mean festive outfits must be planned, and, for the style-loving set, that is just as joyous as finding that one gift you want under the tree on Christmas morning.But any fashion-minded person knows it takes trial and error to achieve those looks. And that’s why the Refinery29 team has been busy testing some of the best winter fashion that would make the holiday season an effortless and stylish one. From velvet bows that’ll revive your Christmas spirit and chunky boots you can pair with your ugly

When I first started hearing people rave about how good Abercrombie & Fitch’s new plus-size denim was, I was skeptical, to say the least. Like many women who grew up in the era of Abercrombie’s shirtless models store associates and low-rise jeans that didn’t go above size L, it seemed almost unfathomable that I’d want to shop in a place that had excluded me for so long. But as I learned about the changes in leadership and philosophy at the brand, and continued seeing some of my trusted plus fashion contemporaries become Abercrombie converts, I had to see for myself

Over the last couple of years, loungewear sets have won over denim devotees, luxury loyalists, and even the most suited and booted among us. And if you would love nothing more than to live in soft pants every day of the week, it’s worth making sure that our pursuit of comfort doesn’t hurt our planet.Thanks to a slew of stylish and sustainable labels, your everyday loungewear needn’t make you feel guilty. From Girlfriend Collective to Pact, here are the best sustainable loungewear brands we’re wearing for winter and beyond. Think perfectly oversized crewneck hoodies, flowy wide-leg joggers, and super-soft, organic

There are many things you can do to celebrate a special occasion or milestone: throw a party, have cake, buy a meaningful gift. If you’re iconic UK-based footwear brand Dr. Martens, you team up with another cool girl-favorite fashion house to add a fresh twist to one of your beloved products. On Tuesday, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Jadon boot, a chunky-soled combat boot popular among celebs including Olivia Rodrigo and Bella Hadid, Dr. Martens joined forces with Ganni to reveal a new version of the silhouette.  The Dr. Martens x Ganni Jadon boasts the same, well-recognized