In this article we have brought together a selection of five plus-size fashion bloggers who prove that style is about attitude, not size.
Your style is made up of all the clothing choices you feel good in and believe best reflect your character and your taste. It is important to act without being bound by rules and to put your own taste first. Because even though trends and movements change, this is one of the most important factors that make you stylish.
We believe that style is independent of rules, age, weight and every other number. That is why, after “fashion’s young icons”, we want you to meet plus-size fashion bloggers from all over the world whom we follow with great interest.
Nadia Aboulhosn
Nadia Aboulhosn is one of the first names that come to mind when you think of plus-size fashion bloggers. Aboulhosn stands out for her confidence as well as her style. She has been blogging since 2010. She also collaborates with many fashion magazines and brands, including Vogue, Refinery 29 and American Apparel. With her elegant style, she is definitely a source of inspiration.
Gabi Fresh
Gabi Fresh believes that fashion is independent of rules and weight. She stepped into the blogging world to inspire plus-size women. She also wants to fill the lack of resources in the plus-size fashion world. She designs swimsuits and bikinis for plus-size women too. So for colourful style and practical outfit ideas, you can follow Gabi Fresh.
Stephanie Zwicky
Believing that style is a way of behaving, Stephanie Zwicky catches the eye with her red hair and elegant style. Besides fashion, Zwicky also offers tips on subjects such as interiors and motherhood. She is also one of our favourite plus-size bloggers. We are sure you will enjoy following Zwicky.
Tanesha Awasthi
Tanesha Awasthi is one of the best practitioners of effortless chic in plus-size fashion. On her blog, alongside fashion and outfit ideas, she also features shopping, beauty and self-care tips. With her modern style, you can also follow Tanesha on YouTube.
Chastity Garner
Chastity Garner blends classic pieces with her colourful style. Wearing above a size 50 (Turkish sizing), Garner started her blog in 2008 to inspire and encourage plus-size women. She has a book in which she gathered her advice, titled “The Curvy Girl’s Guide to Style”. She has also achieved her goal with the plus-size fashion brand she founded. Garner will inspire you with her choices too.
What can we learn from plus-size fashion bloggers?
What the names on this list have in common is that, rather than setting rules according to their body size, they put their own taste at the centre. Some stand out for their elegant line, others for their colourful, practical outfits. But they all give their readers the same message: the right cut, colours that suit you and confidence matter far more than your dress size. By making the lack of resources in the industry visible, plus-size fashion bloggers have also helped brands create more inclusive collections.
If you are curious about how size diversity in fashion has made its way onto the runway and into campaigns, take a look at the plus-size model entry on Wikipedia. And for those who want to take inspiration from women creating their own style on the street, our article What Does Street Style Mean to You? makes a good follow-up read.