Reviews
Plus-Size-Friendly Bra Brands Beyond the Big Names: What to Know Before You Buy
A plus-size beauty editor walks out of a Linda's Bra fitting in midtown Manhattan at 38H with a brand name she'd never heard of. The honest review of the plus-size bra brands that fit beyond Cacique, Torrid, and Lane Bryant: Comexim, Ewa Michalak, Curvy Kate, Panache, Sculptresse, Elomi, Goddess, Glamorise, Cuup, Rubies Bras, and Forever Yours Lingerie. With 2026 pricing including shipping.
By CGJ Reviews Desk·15 min read
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Fanti Tukuwei
Hey, I'm Fanti
I built this to be the site I wished existed when I was looking for a great pair of jeans in a size 18.
Content creator covering fashion, beauty, hair, and the soft-life essentials for curvy women. What you'll find here is what I actually wear, use, and recommend, tested on a real plus-size body, not styled on a sample-size form.
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Fanti's Picks
View all stories →This week, on the journal.
Plus-Size-Friendly Brand Review: Lane Bryant Suits and Work Dresses
By CGJ Reviews Desk·12 min read
The 8 Best Plus-Size Dresses for Women Who Run Hot
By CGJ Style Desk·11 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Brand Review: J.Crew Extended Sizes
A receipts-keeper's read on J.Crew Extended Sizes in 2026. Cecile Slim Crop Pant, Italian Stretch-Wool Suiting Blazer, and Tipped Trench in Italian Lana on a size 22 body, with pattern-grading critique, real prices, and the marketing-vs-engineering gap.
By CGJ Reviews Desk·12 min read
We are not a trend, a moment, or a market segment to be captured. We are the majority, and this site is built like it.Fanti Tukuwei · Founder, Curvy Girl Journal
The Lookbook
Shop the edit →Looks for every curve.
Styled by Fanti in real sizes, photographed on real bodies, and built around pieces you can actually buy. No tiny-mannequin styling, no "size up" disclaimers, just outfits that work.
Look 01Plus-Size FashionThe 8 Best Plus-Size Dresses for Women Who Run Hot
Look 02FashionHow to See Your Own Closet Again When You Have Stopped Wearing Most of It
Look 03Plus-Size FashionWhich Plus-Size Fashion TikTok Trends Are Worth Trying
Look 04Plus-Size FashionPlus Size Halloween Costumes That Are Not a Joke: Where Sizing Actually Goes to 5X
Look 05Plus-Size FashionMinimizer Bras, Honestly Explained: What They Do, What They Cannot Do, and Who They Actually Help
Look 06Plus-Size FashionSwim Dresses and Swim Skirts for Plus Size Bodies: The Styles That Work and the Ones That Fight You
Look 07Plus-Size FashionPlus Size Bridesmaid Dresses That Actually Come in Size 30 and Up: Real Options by Color and Budget
Look 08Plus-Size FashionBra Straps Digging Into Your Shoulders: Why It Happens and How to Actually Fix It
Beauty
All beauty stories →Routines, rituals, and real reviews.
What Actually Happens When You Wear the Same Perfume Every Day
By CGJ Beauty Desk·7 min read
BeautyJessica Alba's Beauty and Wellness Secrets - Clean Skin, Confident Style, and the Routines Behind Her Glow
By CGJ Beauty Desk·9 min read
Melanie Martinez's Signature Aesthetic - How to Recreate Her Pastel Gothic Beauty Looks
By CGJ Beauty Desk·9 min read
Charlotte Tilbury vs NARS Blush for Deeper Skin: Shade Range, Price Per Gram and What the Ratings Say
By CGJ Beauty Desk·10 min read
Foundation Shade Ranges for Deep Skin: Which Brands Publish an Undertone at Their Deepest Shades
By CGJ Beauty Desk·12 min read
The 15-Minute Skincare Routine That Does the Work of a 10-Step One
By CGJ Beauty Desk·14 min read
Hair
All hair stories →Coils, curls, and crowning glory.
Beaded Braids and Beyond - Protective Styles Worth Recreating at Any Age
By CGJ Beauty Desk·9 min read
Why Your Hair Isn't Growing (Spoiler: It Probably Is)
By CGJ Beauty Desk·12 min read
Briogeo's Dream Makers Founder Grant - What It Actually Does and Why the Brand Behind It Matters
By CGJ Beauty Desk·11 min read
Best Edge Controls for Natural Hair in 2026 - Sleek Edges Without Flaking or Breakage
By CGJ Beauty Desk·14 min read
5 DIY Hair Growth Oil Recipes for Natural Hair - Homemade Blends That Boost Length
By CGJ Beauty Desk·15 min read
Deep Conditioning for Natural Hair - How Often, Best Products, and DIY Recipes
By CGJ Beauty Desk·11 min read
Travel
All travel stories →On the road, with every curve.
Airline Seatbelt Lengths, Compared: Will You Actually Need an Extender? (Every Major US Airline)
By CGJ Travel Desk·16 min read
Plus Size at Cedar Point: The Ride-by-Ride Fit Guide Nobody Wrote
By CGJ Travel Desk·15 min read
How to Plan a Stress-Free Disneyland Paris Trip - The Curvy Traveler's Complete Guide
By CGJ Travel Desk·10 min read
Flying While Curvy - The Complete Guide to Comfortable, Stress-Free Air Travel for Plus-Size Women
By CGJ Travel Desk·11 min read
The Honest Breakdown of What a Passport and Travel Documentation Actually Cost in 2026
By CGJ Travel Desk·11 min read
Plus-Size Shopping in 10 Countries: Sizing, Size Ranges and Custom Tailoring Compared
By CGJ Travel Desk·10 min read
Lifestyle
All lifestyle stories →The soft life, lived out loud.
How a Buy Nothing New Year Actually Works, and What It Saves
By CGJ Wellness Desk·11 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Windbreakers and Packable Jackets for Travel
By CGJ Travel Desk·9 min read
Taking a Break From Caffeine: What to Expect and What to Drink Instead
By CGJ Wellness Desk·8 min read
Plus-Size Money: How to Avoid "Panic Buying" Before Events
By CGJ Reviews Desk·14 min read
Plus-Size Travel Accessories: Compression Socks, Neck Pillows and Wraps
By CGJ Travel Desk·12 min read
Plus-Size Fitness: What to Wear for Yoga When You're Plus Size
By CGJ Wellness Desk·20 min read
Reviews
All reviews →Tested, tried, told straight.
Plus-Size-Friendly Bra Brands Beyond the Big Names: What to Know Before You Buy
By CGJ Reviews Desk·15 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Brand Review: J.Crew Extended Sizes
By CGJ Reviews Desk·12 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Brand Review: Lane Bryant Suits and Work Dresses
By CGJ Reviews Desk·12 min read
The Best Subscription Boxes for Women Who Love Fashion, Beauty, or Books
By CGJ Reviews Desk·12 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Brand Review: Adidas and Nike Plus Activewear
By CGJ Reviews Desk·14 min read
Anthropologie Plus Dresses: What Fits, What to Skip and What You Are Paying For
By CGJ Reviews Desk·14 min read