Body Positivity Is Trending in Hallmark Channel's 'Romance in Style'

K.L. Connie Wang
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Hallmark Channel's newest Fall into Love movie, Romance in Style, focuses on body positivity and that romance can come in all shapes and sizes. In it, a plus-size fashion designer catches the eye of a publishing heir after he seeks out her help in navigating the world of high fashion.

Here's everything we know about Romance in Style including a Parade.com exclusive first look!

What is Romance in Style about?

Ella (Elliot) is a confident and passionate aspiring plus-size fashion designer who wants to make clothing for women like herself. While working as a freelance seamstress at a high-profile fashion magazine, she meets the handsome and disarming Derek (Hollingsworth), the “Prince of Publishing,” who is working on taking over the publishing business from his father. Derek needs to learn the fashion business quickly and enlists Ella to show him the ropes. Ella and Derek come from two different worlds but are somehow drawn to one another, but can they work past their differences to overcome unexpected work obstacles and expectations of what makes a conventional couple?

Who stars in Romance in Style?

Jaicy Elliot (Ella)

Fairly new to television, this is Elliot's first television movie. Her first television acting gig was as a the recurring character of Dr. Taryn Helm on Grey's Anatamony Elliot was born in France.

Follow Jaicy on Twitter and Instagram @jaicyelliot.

Ben Hollingsworth (Derek)

Hollingsworth has starred in a number of Hallmark films including the recent A Splash of Love opposite Rhiannon Fish. He can be seen on Netflix's Virgin River.

Follow Ben on Twitter and Instagram @hollingsworthb.

Fun fact: Laura Soltis, who costars in Romance in Style as the editor of The Look magazine that Derek is overseeing, also costarred with Hollingsworth in the recent A Splash of Love!

When does Romance in Style premiere?

Romance in Style premieres on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel.

When can I watch Romance in Style again?

Sunday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. ET
Thursday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. ET
Sunday, Aug. 21 at 12 p.m. ET
Saturday, Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. ET
Saturday, Sept. 17 at 10 p.m. ET

Is there a trailer for Romance in Style?

Yes. Check out the official trailer for Romance in Style below.

Does Parade.com  have a sneak peek from Romance in Style?

We do! Check out the Parade.com exclusive first look at Romance in Style below!