Figure Magazine Review

I picked up a copy of Figure Magazine at Fashion Bug (my local plus size clothing store) and would not have even thought to buy it, except the sales women told me about the money saving coupons inside that I could use instantly to save on my purchase. Essentially, the magazine was free and I saved money on the clothes I was going to buy anyway.

Figure prides itself on "celebrating the plus-size woman" and that it does. It features plus sized models from cover to cover, and I'm not talking about the size 12 or 14 that the fashion industry typically uses for "plus size" models. These women represent a growing number of women who have weight issues. But the message behind the magazine isn't weight loss; it is about loving who you are at the size you are. It includes fashion tips, current trends and health advice.

What I don't like about the magazine is that there are very few articles and tons of ads and fashion photos. It is nice to get an idea of how you can get away with wearing different styles without accentuating problem areas though.