If you are not the traditional "thin" girl or guy don't give up hope. Plus size models are out there walking the runway, modeling clothes, etc. so read this story to feel better about your possible career.
An Inspiring Story For Plus Size Models
Who Says Models Can't Be Plus Size?
Just like many others before me, I have struggled with my weight for most of my life. Since I was a young child I have carried several extra pounds. I have had brief times in my life when I am close to the ideal weight for my height, but I always seem to put the weight back on with a few additional pounds.
Even though I am overweight I am active and exercise often. The most difficult part of my weight issue through the years is finding nice clothes that fit and are in style.
Plus Size Models And High Fashion
In recent years the fashion industry has made some progress in improving the quality of the plus size clothes. Recently more catalogs and clothing advertisements have started using plus size models in displaying the clothing.
This is very helpful to see how the clothing items looks on someone with a bigger frame. It has always bothered me when the thin models were used to display the larger size clothing. I seemed that the clothing looked sloppy and unattractive. Seeing the plus size models posing with confidence and poise helps those of us that are heavy to feel more acceptable.
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Why Has The Fashion Industry Neglected Plus Size Models?
With the high number of overweight people you would think the fashion industry would do more to creating affordable clothing for us. Many discount stores have larger sizes, but |
For some reason large print and loud colors are featured in plus size clothing. The fabric and colors are not flattery on anyone no matter what their size. I was impressed when two stores in the mall that feature larger size clothing, were represented in the mall fashion show.
The plus size models that wore the outfits in the show looked very nice and featured as often as the skinny models. Their hair and makeup were done well and the fashion was very trendy.
The plus size models are good for young overweight girls to see. Having been there myself, I know it is difficult to feel good about yourself and your size when so much of our society puts such an emphasis on being thin.
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Larger Sizes On The Runway And Self Esteem
I believe that seeing the plus size models on the runway and in magazines help these girls accept that not everyone is designed to be tall and skinny. It also helps them realize that they |
Shouldn't Big Girls Enjoy Fashion Clothes Too?
Plus size fashion still has a ways to go regarding variety and style, but it seems like each year there are more items to choose from and that the fashion industry is catering more to those of us that have curves and a little extra flesh.
So, if you are aspiring to become a plus size model the opportunities, no matter how small, are out there. You might just have to dig a little deeper to find them. The final thought is not to give up on your dream of working in the modeling industry. If the fashion people will just see the advantage of hiring plus size models to wear their designs and, put some clothes out there worth modeling, you're in business!
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