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Chubstr helps big guys find, create, and share their style with the world. This tumblr is our inspiration board - where we post things that might not fit on the site, but that we want to share with you anyway.

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The Los Angeles-based plus-size boutique, The Plus Bus, is closing after 10 years in business. We filmed part of our first series, Sized Up, at their shop, which resulted in this amazing look.

Read about the end of an era (and see this outfit in action) here: https://chubstr.com/industry/the-plus-bus-closing/

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Megan Thee Stallion's second swimwear collab with Walmart is here, and this time it includes men's trunks and tanks with sizes to 3XL. We look at the prints, the fit, and the price (spoiler: it's SUPER AFFORDABLE). Get the details: https://chubstr.com/style/megan-thee-stallion-mens-swimwear-walmart/

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Most spaces aren’t made for bigger bodies. Whether it’s squeezing into a seat at a concert, trying to fit into a tight restaurant booth, or having to buy a second airplane seat, it’s a familiar experience for a lot of us. As Hooker explains, navigating public spaces requires a lot of calculation – so much sometimes, that we just skip events because the risk of discomfort is too high.

FatFabFree is building a platform to help people find out whether a provider, business, or public space can accommodate larger bodies, and they're close to their funding goal. Meet the founder, get more details and see how to donate:

FatFabFree Wants to Make Public Spaces Work for Every Body | Chubstr

You shouldn’t have to guess if you’ll fit. FatFabFree is working to make size accessibility clear before you ever walk through the door.

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Why is it so hard to find a comfortable travel bag for quick trips?

We put the Convertible Duffel from Knack Bags to the test on a two-day trip to Toronto. See how it ranks for bigger body fit, storage, and function: https://chubstr.com/resources/knack-convertible-duffel-review/

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Joshua Ray Walker just announced Ain't Dead Yet, the final album in his cancer recovery trilogy. He started writing these songs before he even knew he was sick, and recorded some of them the day before a lung surgery that could have cost him his voice. The new single "Capital Letters" is out now. Full album May 29. Listen to the song & learn more here: https://chubstr.com/entertainment/joshua-ray-walker-aint-dead-yet/

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Spin test: passed. Our testers put the best big & tall office chairs from Staples through their paces - comfort, support, adjustability, and yes, the spin. See their top pick: https://chubstr.com/resources/staples-big-tall-office-chair-line-review/

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Spring is almost here, and that means end-of-season deals just about everywhere. We looked at the goodies in the Stitch Fix big & tall clearance section. See what we found and save on your first order: https://chubstr.com/resources/stitch-fix-big-tall-spring-2026-deals/

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After 18 months of retooling, Rosa Rugosa, the Canadian workwear brand founded by Matty Matheson and Ray Natale returned late last year with a focus on small-batch production, sharper design, and sizes to 4XL and 52 waist.

See what's changed and what we love: https://chubstr.com/industry/rosa-rugosa-return/

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This week's Thing of the Week wants to help you replenish your underwear drawer: Get $6 Boxer Briefs & 70% off sitewide from Savage X Fenty, with sizes to 4XL. Get the details: https://chubstr.com/style/savage-x-fenty-big-tall-6-dollar-boxer-briefs/

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Casting call: Big & tall men needed for a Los Angeles shoot with a major brand.

If you're in the L.A. area and you've ever thought about modeling, get the details and submission info over at Chubstr: https://chubstr.com/industry/big-tall-model-casting-call-los-angeles-industrial-color/

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PNW folks: Portland is getting its own SXSW-type of music festival this year.

Soundscape NW is happening April 27 - May 2, bringing 100+ artists, multiple venues, and a mission to help support public radio and music discovery.

The 1st wave of artists were announced, including Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Toro Y Moi, and more, with dozens still to be announced!

Get details, lineup highlights, and ticket info here: https://chubstr.com/entertainment/soundscape-northwest-music-festival-2026/

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Bill Fabrey, fat activist and founder of NAAFA, has died at 84. Fabrey helped launch the modern fat acceptance movement in 1969, advocating for dignity, fairness, and better treatment of people living in larger bodies - many years before that work was widely recognized or accepted. Learn about Bill's life and legacy at Chubstr.

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We tested Staples' big & tall office chairs with real people instead of looking at specs and stock photos. Here's the intro - watch (and read) the full review at Chubstr: https://chubstr.com/resources/staples-big-tall-office-chair-line-review/

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Bruce joined the @bigsexychat podcast end-of-year roundtable to reflect on 2025, and things got deep. We talked about fat visibility, burnout, body politics, and what we're leaving behind in the old year and bringing with us into the new. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or right here: https://chubstr.com/activism/bruce-chubstr-big-sexy-chat-podcast-2025-recap/

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A new reality dating show is casting plus-size, big-bodied singles in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. If you’re single, confident, and comfortable in front of a camera, casting is open. Get all the details here: https://chubstr.com/industry/plus-size-dating-show-casting-in-dallas/

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Wide the Brand co-founder Mahrzad Lari is building a modern, design-driven menswear brand specifically for bigger bodies, slated to launch in 2027, and he's already getting the community involved in the process. Here's everything we know so far: https://chubstr.com/industry/mahrzad-lari-new-big-tall-clothing-line/

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Plus size folks know that finding a comfortable, sturdy office chair isn't easy.

We tested three Staples big and tall chairs with a plus-size couple, Blythe and Mike, to see how they handle real-life use. Recline, back support, cushion firmness, everyday comfort - they tried it all.

Read the full review and see which chair came out on top: https://chubstr.com/resources/staples-big-tall-office-chair-line-review/