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Fat is the New Black
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Photography Sølve Sundsbø Styling Nicola Formichetti
In case you haven’t noticed, a Fat Movement is underway and building momentum. Bloggers are blogging about it; Rachel Ray interviewed Marie Claire columnist Ashley Falcon on it, twice; Nightline News recently aired a special report highlighting it; and in January, VMagazine.com gave us “Curves Ahead“, a photo spread in honor of it. So large is this movement that organizers expect attendance to break the scale at this year’s second annual Full Figured Fashion Week.
Celebrate fat-shionistas. Fat is the new black!
I’m 5’1” and 106 pounds of pure petite power. The most I’ve ever weighed is a whopping 118 pounds (with child). I come from a family of miniature people. Yet, while I’ve never had a weight issue, I understand the frustrations of being a size 14 and up. So, I’m loving this Fat Movement.
Before you side-eye roll this page, give a Kanye shrug and utter “bitch please”, allow me to elaborate. I am an image consultant, based just outside of Detroit, Michigan, a city ranked number 12 on the “Fattest Cities in the U.S.” list. More than half of my female clientele wear sizes north of 12 and approximately 40% of that group wear sizes north of 20. These clients hire me primarily to assist them with building a workhorse wardrobe that will ultimately help elevate their self-confidence. My clients want – and in many cases, psychologically need — a chance to look modern, sexy and classy. However, the fashion industry continues to insult our intelligence by spoon feeding us this “size 8 is a plus size” garbage. Real talk, every person reading this entry should know that a size 8 is not a plus size. The fact is, the average American woman is 5’4″, 164 pounds and a size 14.
The paradigm shift occurring in the fashion industry, thanks to this movement, makes my job a lot easier. Yes indeed, I’m elated. A growing number of retailers and designers now offer extended sizes that are fashionable, and in many cases, well constructed and made from quality fabrics.
So, whether you’re a size 14 regular or 24 petite, looks like the fashion world is finally making room for you gals and your magnificent curves. Take advantage of the spotlight. This, my dear, is your big moment!
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