body positivity
- StyleNicole Pajer
Heidi Klum confesses 'Project Runway' should've included models of all sizes 'way earlier'
Heidi Klum talks about adding plus-size models to "Project Runway" as well as lingerie and how she's at work on her Halloween costume.
StyleNisean LordePlus-size fashion PR president debunks 'promoting obesity' myth
"We do not want pity. We do not want judgement. We do not want to skinny shame smaller people."
- StyleYahoo Style UK
Former Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman, 59, posts honest bikini selfie
Former British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman has gained praise from fans after posting an unretouched bikini selfie. Shulman, who recently stepped down from the fashion bible after 25 years as editor-in-chief, is currently on holiday in Greece. Posting a selfie clad in just a bikini, the 59-year-old fashion maven was swiftly thanked by her thousands of followers. “Great post and pretty brave too,” commented one woman after seeing the esteemed journalist in a £20 Boden bikini. “Love that you did this for all of us women out there who want to give confidence to others to do the same,” said another. One woman said she was fed up of ‘Love Island’ bodies being touted as the golden standard, writing: “Good on you as we all need to see a real woman in her swim gear. It’s something the majority of women don’t enjoy doing but let’s make it about real women’s bodies and less Love Island. You look true and fab.” Some, however, said that the body positivity is too little, too late, writing that it would have been nice to see such images on the pages of British Vogue . “Wish you have done this when it was needed and seen by millions of Vogue readers and young girls, not now, as an effort to increase sales of your book,” commented one critic. Another said: “But why now?? I have given up Vogue as it has no reference to the life I lead or the clothes I wear. When will the fashion world really cater to the middle-aged who haven’t given up hope!!!!” Shulman joins the likes of 61-year-old Kris Jenner and 59-year-old Sharon Stone in posting a realistic unedited bikini selfie. A recent survey revealed that women over the age of 65 are in fact the most body confident. Primarily because they have better things to worry about than some cellulite. Take a look at the other well-known, 50- and 60-something women who have been praised for their bravery. Follow us on Instag r am and Facebook for non-stop inspiration delivered fresh to your feed every day. For Twitter updates, follow @YahooStyleUK. Read more from Yahoo Style UK: Swimwear that’ll leave you feeling body confident Women over 65 are the most body confident because they have ‘better things to worry about’ Celebrities in bikinis: Swimwear inspiration courtesy of your favourite A-listers
- StyleElise Solé
'Fit mom' Maria Kang criticizes plus-size model Tess Holliday on body positivity
When Holliday shared her take on a man whose Instagram post celebrating the curvy body of his wife went viral on July 31, Kang didn’t hold back.
- StyleYahoo Canada Style
Husband's love letter to his 'curvy' wife will make you swoon
“As a teenager, I was often teased by my friends for my attraction to girls on the thicker side, ones who were shorter and curvier."
- StyleJessica Ankomah
Plus-size yogi's transformation: 'Anybody with a body can do yoga'
"Bring your saggy boobs, flappy arms, and jiggly butts to the mat and try it out. Don’t worry about looking dumb."
- StyleKerry Justich
Curvy Blogger Celebrates Turning 30 in Her Birthday Suit: ‘Every Year I Grow Older, I Grow More Fearless’
"Instead of thinking about all the ways I could change myself going into this milestone," Carly Stone says, "I chose to show it all in this shoot."
- StyleErica Rae Chong
These Plus-Size Ladies Are Starting a Bare-Arms Movement on Instagram
Dia & Co has launched its #DiaARMy Instagram campaign, asking women to flaunt their biceps and triceps and embrace sleeveless styles.
- StyleYahoo Canada Style
Pageant finalist offers weight loss advice -- but it's not what you'd expect
Marciel Hopkins trained her butt off for the 2016 Miss South Africa pageant. Literally.
StyleYahoo Canada Style#DiaARMy: These plus-sized ladies are starting a bare arms movement on Instagram
Hot summer days conjures images of sleeveless sun dresses and airy tank tops for some, but for others, the heat means sweltering under cardigans and jean jackets. Stylist and community manager of plus-sized styling company Dia&Co , Ashby Vose, is only too familiar with the problem. The body positive brand, which offers a personal stylist service that sends clients packages of curated clothes in sizes 14 and up, gets plenty of requests from their plus-size clients for layers and jackets even in the summer. “We hear a lot from our customers and our community about creative ways to hide their arms,” Vose tells Allure . “It got us chatting. We talked about our own experiences with our arms and our preferences for layering up even though it’s hot… We had to do something to liberate our community and that arms are not a source of shame.” So to encourage women to stop hiding their arms, Dia & Co launched their #DiaARMy Instagram campaign, asking women to flaunt their biceps and triceps and embrace sleeveless styles. And the response is gorgeous! Check out the gallery above to see confident chicks killing it and let us know what you think by tweeting us @YahooStyleCA . “A little bare arms love.” (Photo: Instagram/styleofleslie) “Summer is here! Its crazy hot and humid, so why are you covering up ladies?! It’s too freaking hot for cardigans! I am joining the #DiaArmy in going sleeveless! Don’t cover up those puppies Tall Sisters! Be free and comfortable!” (Photo: Instagram/thetallsociety) “I’m joining my friends at @diaandco #diaarmy because it’s too damn hot out here to be covering up my arms. You don’t like my big arms then that’s your problem.” (Photo: Instagram/plusjones) “I’m showing off my arms as part of the @diaandco #DiaArmy ! Tag your bestie and challenge them to fight the stigma and show their arms in the summer! It’s hot. Let’s wear what feels good to us & forget whatever judgment someone else might have! If you like it, wear it!” (Photo: Instagram/readytostare)
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
One Woman’s Viral Photo Encourages All Shoppers to Forget About Sizing
Sharing a side-by-side image of trying on two pairs of pants in the exact same size, Katy used the accompanying caption to call out clothes sizing everywhere.
- StyleKerry Justich
Plus-Size Model’s Fans Rally Around Her After She’s Fat-Shamed: ‘She’s Absolute Goals’
When a photo of Gabriella Lascano was re-posted on the Shade Room on Saturday, it became the perfect lesson on how to overcome the hate.
- StyleKerry Justich
Model Kelly Bensimon, 49, Shows Off Underboob and Fit Figure in Teeny Bikini
Former "Real Housewives of New York City" star Kelly Killoren Bensimon enjoyed a Sag Harbor getaway and people can't get over her bikini body.
- StyleJessica Ankomah
Why this former body builder feels happier after gaining weight
"Body builder to body lover."
- StyleKerry Justich
Plus-Size Blogger Has the Best Revenge for Those Who Called Her ‘Fat, Ugly’
Callie Thorpe is a plus-size advocate and fashion blogger, and now the size-24 beauty has something else to add to her resumé: being featured in Vogue.
- StyleNisean Lorde
26-year-old with 'Wrinkles' Challenges Beauty Stereotypes by Becoming a Model
Sara Geurts is only 26-years-old, but suffers from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome — a rare genetic disorder that affects the body’s production of collagen and can cause skin to be stretchy, saggy, and fragile.
- StyleLauren Sharkey
Teen hits back at classmate who called plus-size models 'disgusting'
Anna Sweetland is shutting down body-shamers.
- StyleAmy Stevenson
Plus Size Woman Documents Herself Being Fat Shamed on Flight
On a recent flight to Los Angeles, Calif., Hage, who’s a plus-size model and influencer, noticed the person sitting next to her texting fat jokes. Taking to social media, Hage shared photos and video and also recounted how she saw the man write, “I think she ate a Mexican,” and send it to a friend.
- StyleLauren Sharkey
ASOS Didn't Photoshop Models' Stretch Marks — and People Are Loving It
When shopping for swimwear online, we’re usually faced with shots of young models with taut bodies, zero body hair, and no sign of any blemishes.
- StyleKerry Justich
Guy Gets Epically Shut Down After Saying Body Positivity Campaigns Are ‘Wrong’
A 16-year-old girl from Wilsonville, Ore., who recently encountered a critic of the body positive movement — and responded in the most epic, educated way.
- StyleLauren Sharkey
Plus-Size Blogger Calls Out TV Company That Asked Her to Lose Weight
Plus-size blogger Lottie L’Amour hit back at a company who asked her to appear on a weight loss program. Lottie L’Amour is a plus-size blogger known for promoting body positivity to her vast social media following. Needless to say, when she received an email from a TV production company asking her to take part in a new weight loss series, she was mighty annoyed.
- StyleNisean Lorde
Plus size blogger claps back at TV producers asking her to lose weight
"Our bodies deserve to be visible without assumption that we are working to get thinner."
- StyleBeth Greenfield
Conservative Writer Urges Women to 'Stay Fit' for Their Husbands
Conservative columnist Inez Feltscher’s latest marriage-advice essay implores: “Staying Fit for Your Husband Is One of the Best Gifts You Can Give Him.”
