For as long as I can remember (forever) i've always been bigger, i've never been one of these girls who can fit into size 10 jeans, and thats something that i've always struggled with.
I've always wanted to be slimmer, skinner but in the last year i've learnt that being plus size isn't so much of a bad thing, i've learnt that it is ok to be different to other people, to not follow the 'norm' as so to speak.
I think the thing that has helped is the rise of plus size bloggers and youtubers, along with stores now making clothes which actually suit the size of a plus size body type rather than just making clothes in a bigger size, it also helps that i've got a great group of friends which couldn't care less what size I am, just that I am super happy in myself and in everything that I do.
Although there are now more plus size models in the media, I still feel like it is not enough, even when you go online to buy clothes, you click on the plus size link and the models wearing the clothes are not plus size, they are a size 14/16 at the most, clothes on them do not look the same as they would on someone who is a real plus size, a size 20,22 or even bigger. Although the 'plus size' models are now in the fashion world, they are not in proportion to the real plus size women all over the world, although yes they are a little bigger than the standard model they still do not represent us.
I've heard talks of getting rid of the 'plus' label and for me, I don't think we should, shopping plus size is a way that I can actually get clothes that will suit my body and my size, although it really annoys me that the people on the websites do not portray plus size in the realistic light, its nice that when I order clothes, or see plus size bloggers write posts about clothing I know I could order and it will fit or actually make me feel good.
Although this post is a bit of a ramble, it is something that lately has really got me thinking, I don't think there is enough plus size women in the limelight, something which I hope over time will change.
What are your thoughts on the plus size label?
Let me know in the comments,
x
I'm right there with you, stepping back a bit: labels help you navigate. I'm from the shorter kind, and by accident found the asos petite range which is perfect for me now, things like coats and pants are a pain to find. but apart from that, I don't shop according to sizes - it's always great to have more options though!
ReplyDeleteI think it's brilliant that there are more plus size models and bloggers out there now, although I would agree that there's probably still a way to go in terms of representation. Brands designing clothes specifically for plus size body types as opposed to just the same styles in larger sizes is a huge step forward though. x
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