Size is just a number and beauty is in the eyes of the beholder – easy for one to say but these fierce and famous women actually prove it like no one’s business. While we’re firm believers of self-love and self-expression, we think that all of us can do with a bit of inspiration from time to time. So, we rounded up six plus-size celebrities who are making a mark on our size-inclusive mood boards for reasons more than one – their sartorial choices, their confidence and their powerful personas. Here’s who they are and the style lessons they’re teaching us…
Ashley Graham
Graham grants us the classic lesson in plus-size dressing, season after season, which is to invest in the right shapewear and inner wear. The super model carries snug outfits with much ease, all care of comfort-first shapewear!
Lizzo
Besides making a strong case for celebrating your unapologetic self, Lizzo can be counted on to offer a clash course in carrying colours and prints. If more is more is your motto then borrowing a leaf from this maximalist songstress’s diary might come handy.
Jordyn Woods
Entrepreneur and Kylie Jenner’s ex best friend, Woods serves as the perfect example of how participating in proportion play can make all the difference. A lesson or two on layering from her is worth a heed – opt for oversized and cool cover-ups atop second-skin silhouettes.
Paloma Elsesser
One of the 500 influencers recognized by BoF for shaping the future of the fashion industry, Elsesser has taught us on more occasions than one about the power of point-toed and heeled footwear. These shoe styles trick the eye to elongate the legs while slimming down the frame dramatically.
Melissa McCarthy
We love that McCarthy shows us how styling slightly slouchy smart seperates together almost always work in favour of heavier frames. Also how mid-riff cinching high-waisted bottoms are perennially potent for amplifying the curves.
Oprah Winfrey
When it comes to plus-size dressing, finding the right fit means everything, even if you have to invest in tailor-made clothing. This we’ve learnt from the eternally elegant Winfrey.
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