September 9, 2018

Flaunting Your Figure With Fashion – How  Plus Size Models are Changing Our Perception

Gone are the days when only slim body shapes are considered beautiful. Women around the world are now flaunting their curves regardless of their size and shapes.

In fact, here are 10 plus-size models who look absolutely stunning in their lingerie:

Iskra Lawrence

Photo via Iskra Lawrence Instagram

This plus-size model is a body confidence activist who encourages women to love their bodies as they are, flaws and all. Her Instagram followers – she has 400 million of them – support her for her stance against airbrushing photos and her honest pictures featuring her cellulite and fleshy rolls.

Barbara Ferreira

Image via Barbienox Instagram

You might find Barbie modelling with Iskra Lawrence in some of her photoshoots, which is why she also shares Iskra’s no-Photoshop ideals in her photos. Her photos are often posted as they are taken: naturally with no enhancement or hiding features that society might consider flaws.

Ashley Graham

Image via Ashley Graham Instagram

A must-know in the plus-size modelling industry, Ashley Graham is the first model of her size to be featured in Sports Illustrated’s annual swimsuit issue. Several months later, she also took her body positivity messages to the TEDxTalk stage in Valencia, Spain, where her talk was entitled, “Plus-size? More Like My Size.”

Philomena Kwao

Image via Philomena Kwao Instagram

Born in London, Philomena Kwao has modelled with Torrid and Lane Bryant. She dreams of modelling for Lancome and Vogue, and she wishes to model for mainstream stores such as H&M and United Colours of Benton. However, her ultimate dream is to encourage better worldwide healthcare access.

Jordyn Woods

Image via Jordyn Woods Instagram

You’d have to be quite a big deal to be one of Kylie Jenner’s best friends, which is just one reason why Jordyn Woods is famous. Jordyn made her debut on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” in 2007, and she later began her career in the fashion industry.

Riley Ticotin

Image via Riley Instagram

This plus-size model isn’t afraid to show the behind-the-scenes shots from her photoshoots. You might have seen Riley modelling for ASOS, as well as Torrid and Nordstrom. If you’re looking to find out how beautiful bikini-clad plus-size models can be, Riley’s social media account is the one that you should visit.

Tara Lynn

Image via Taralynn Instagram

You might know her as “The Body.” Tara’s fame increased after she posed alongside Candice Huffine and Robyn Lawley on the cover of Vogue Italia in June 2011. She has also been featured in Elle Spain, Elle France and Glamour. Tara frequently shares the sad reality of her size leading to getting bullied in school.

Margaret Macpherson

Image via Margaret Macpherson Instagram

Part of the YouTube series Project WomanKIND, Margaret devoted her time and effort to help other women overcome their own body insecurities. You might also see her featured in plenty of Dita Von Teese’s lingerie shots.

Quinn Miles

 

Image via Quinn Miles Instagram

Born in Los Angeles, Quinn has been in the modelling business for several years, including experience with Old Navy and Macy’s. She wrote an article featured in Glamour with her body positivity message, and she encourages women to remain strong towards negative messages.

Marquita Pring

Image via Marquita Pring Instagram

Marquita has been modelling career since she was 15. With so many years of experience, it’s no wonder that she has 109,000 followers on Instagram! She has modelled for Jean Paul Gaultier, and Marquita has also appeared on the cover of Vogue Italia.

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