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    Women’s Plus-size Swimsuits for 2022

    June 19, 2022 /

    It’s bathing suit time… whether you dread this season or thrive in it, finding the right swimsuit can sometimes be a task in a half. For years I dreaded purchasing bathing suits, it wasn’t until I started swimming for exercise…

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    Small Business Plus Size Shopping Around Baltimore, Maryland

    May 18, 2022 /

    Small businesses provide unique options in all markets. So when it comes to plus-size shopping of course we needed to find small businesses dedicated to plus-size fashion. If you are in Baltimore, Maryland, these are just a few shops you…

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  • Lifestyle

    Girl, wear that bikini! Plus-size woman’s advice on wearing a bikini

    November 30, 2021 /

    Growing up I heard a lot of comments about plus-size women who wore bikinis. Whether it was at a beach, a local swimming pool, or a water park, the comments were always floating around when swimwear was in the picture.…

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    Rainbow Shops Plus-Size Clothing Review

    November 13, 2021 /

    Like many individuals, I’ve been living in sweatpants, t-shirts, and hoodies since March 2020. But as we are preparing to return to a new “normal”, our work attire is changing. With a small budget in mind, I opted to check…

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  • Lifestyle,  United States

    Plus Size Shopping for Men in New York City

    December 27, 2019 /

    Like a lot of men, I absolutely hate shopping, especially for clothes.  Between trying to find something you like and the different size variations that may or may not fit, it’s an unpleasant experience all around.  I even hate t-shirts…

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  • Lifestyle,  United States

    Where to find Plus Size Clothing around Virginia Beach

    August 7, 2019 /

    As we planned out our road trip through Virginia one of my goals was to help determine where other travelers can find plus size clothing. Growing up the beach and boardwalk was a staple in summertime adventures. The shop windows…

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    Plus Size Shopping in the Washington, DC Metro Area

    July 20, 2019 /

    The Capital of the United States. A location where the people meet the government. Also, one of the most expensive locations to live on the east coast, next to New York City. We know that it can be difficult for…

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  • Lifestyle

    Where to find Plus Size Clothing Around the World

    July 20, 2019 /

    As plus-size individuals one thing we wish we could do while traveling is experiencing the joy of finding new and unique pieces to add to our wardrobe while traveling. But we have found it can sometimes be difficult to do…

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  • Lifestyle,  United States

    4 Unique Places to Shop for Plus Size in Philadelphia

    March 26, 2019 /

    Visiting Philadelphia and want to know where to shop for plus-size clothing? Here are some unique places to go shopping for plus-size clothing while visiting the historic city. Alice Alexander 4056 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129 $$$ View this post…

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  • Lifestyle,  United States

    15 Places to Shop for Women’s Plus Size Clothes in New York City

    March 15, 2019 /

    I will be honest, I don’t have the best fashion sense, I would say my style is more “plain Jane, girl next door” than anything you might see floating on IG these days. But that doesn’t mean I can’t wish…

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Hi! We are Melissa and Peter, the duo that makes up The Portly Passengers. We hope that you find the information here on this site useful for making your travel decisions as a plus-size traveler. If you are interested in learning more about our adventures don't forget to follow us on one of our many social pages.

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