Comments on: What is “Plus-size in your eyes?

By: CurveSmart

CurveSmart — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:38:47 +0000

I don't really mind what they are called, I do think though that there should be more variety in the model sizes being shown. There's room for everyone, because plus-size isn't just size 14, it's that and then up to whatever! You know, there's a website called RunwayRevolution.com that shows only models over a size 10, and it's packed with post after post of beautiful pictures. It's interesting to see just how much high-quality work exists outside of the narrow view of the weight/body/celebrity-obsessed US media. There's whole campaigns, runway and music videos and interviews showing a wide variety of sizes and shapes. Interestingly, there is an article on there about the 'mythology' around Marilyn Monroe's dress size. That one is linked here: If you know of someone struggling with their body, who needs to see proof to believe that skinny =/= beauty, then send them to check out this site. They'll thank you for it!

By: Lois

Lois — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:54:08 +0000

I’ve always been a fan of plus-size models! There’s a great site with many images of plus-size models here:

http://www.judgmentofparis.com/

They’re all gorgeous.

The site’s forum also has thought-provoking discussions about body image and the media.

By: Trendy Plus Size Chick

Trendy Plus Size Chick — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:10:27 +0000

Thank you for this article! I, too, find it a little frustrating that “average” size 12 women are touted as plus size models. Why can’t they be called average size models? Despite the fact that they aren’t “plus size” if they fit into regular, normal clothes I still think that it is great that the media and fashion industry are finally taking a look from outside their little world where being a size 6 is considered borderline obese. Even if these actions are purely tokenism, it gives real women and real women’s bodies public attention. If this goes on long enough, people start to consider this normal, as it should be! I can only hope that it isn’t just a passing fad that will be replaced by the next new Kate Moss.

By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:31:35 +0000

Thanks for this post and I don’t think size 12 is plus size. Depending on your height, plus size starts at size 14 or 16, in my opinion. My sister is 5′10″ and wears a size 14 but looks thin! I’m a size 14 at 5′2″ but I’m definitely plus figured. I think Glamour is making progress with their public relations move to feature what they refer to as ‘plus size models’, but I’m really starting to get tired of the media’s whole version of ‘plus size’. Let’s get real! Even the women they are featuring are not truly plus size and I can’t figure out why they just can’t face the realities that society needs and wants to see much larger women in fashion magazines! My blog talks about self-acceptance and other topics similar to this if you’d like to check it out: http://www.plusfigured.com.