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- StyleErin Donnelly
Tess Holliday slams Piers Morgan for saying she 'needs better friends' to tell her she's 'dangerously overweight'
Piers Morgan continues to troll the plus-size beauty over her weight, and she's not having it.
StyleMargie Ashcroft9 style tips from curvy influencers
My own style journey really started when I threw all the plus size fashion ‘rules’ I had been told my whole life out the window and stoped being afraid to wear certain trends because of my body type. Through forcing myself to step out of my comfort zone and be bold, I found the confidence to rock any garment and when you feel good in your own skin you can rock anything! This NYFW thanks to size inclusive shows like Chromat and events like theCURVYcon, plus size influencers have taken over the streets and sharing their top style tips to keep you looking your best this season! For more style inspiration follow me on instagram @margieplus and my style blog www.margiepus.com.
- LifestyleJulie Tong
‘I battled eating disorders since I was 12': How this plus-size blogger found body confidence and a collab with Lane Bryant
Tanesha Awasthi, who has just partnered with Lane Bryant for a new design collection, says her journey to body confidence was a long one.
StyleJulie Tong'Curviest model ever' Hunter McGrady, Candice Huffine and more body-positive moments at NYFW— so far
Plus-size women are seeing themselves represented in fashion by designers and retailers in ways unseen before.
- StyleMargie Ashcroft
The best plus-size street style looks at New York Fashion Week
You won't want to miss these street styles spotted at New York Fashion Week!
- FinanceMelody Hahm
Larger clothes sometimes cost more online. Is it price discrimination?
E-commerce sites like Farfetch and Need Supply change prices based on size.
- StyleJulie Tong
Curvy shoppers grill retail execs: 'Plus-size' applies to body shapes other than 'hourglass'
Plus-size shoppers want clothing that fits their diverse figures, athletic wear that actually performs, and better styles for men.
StyleJulie TongCurvy woman pleads for wide calf boots that actually fit: 'It's my dream'
One of the challenges curvy girls face is finding wide calf boots that actually fit.
StyleAdrianna BarrionuevoBeyoncé gave Gabourey Sidibe a compliment she could not accept. Here's why.
"I didn't take it," Gabourey Sidibe says of receiving a compliment from the icon.
- StyleMaggie Parker
'This is for all the fat girls!': How Camryn Manheim's Emmy win inspired Joy Nash to follow her acting dreams
Joy Nash may be a beacon of body confidence now, but it wasn’t always this way. “I kind of had a contentious relationship with some family members when I was growing up,” the Dietland star reveals to Yahoo Lifestyle at theCURVYcon in New York City on Friday.
- StyleAdrianna Barrionuevo
'She's helped me through so many things': Jennifer Lopez's surprising influence on Nikki Bella
For Nikki Bella, Jennifer Lopez has been a source of inspiration from a young age just as much as sports has been.
StyleAdrianna Barrionuevo'Project Runway' winner declares unexpected item a 'superimportant' part of any outfit
"Project Runway" winner Ashley Nell Tipton reveals that the secret of a successful outfit is what you put on your body first.
LifestyleAdrianna BarrionuevoFashion insider reveals the secret reason brands don't use more plus-size models
Nicolette Mason, a co-founder of the fashion line Premme, says most modeling agencies don't sign models above a size 14.
- StyleJulie Tong
Curvy model causes a stir in 'Sample Size' T-shirt at NYFW’s most diverse show
On Friday at the Chromat fashion show, a curvy model walked the runway wearing a statement T-shirt that read "Sample Size."
- LifestyleAdrianna Barrionuevo
Why the crowd went wild over this 'wildest dreams' moment on a New York fashion week runway
Three models made their runway debut at theCURVYcon and the crowd reaction was priceless.
- StyleAdrianna Barrionuevo
The first time she saw a 'big girl bikini' is the moment Lizzo felt represented by fashion
Following LOFT‘s inclusive runway show at theCURVYcon was a panel discussion on size diversity in the fashion industry featuring singer-songwriter Lizzo. Lizzo attends #TeeUpChange Campaign Launch Hosted By Dia&Co. and the CFDA at theCURVYcon on September 7, 2018 in New York City. Later in the panel, Dia & Co shared the news of its T-shirt campaign with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to fund size-inclusive fashion education programs, and Lizzo felt emotional about seeing her ‘Worship me’-emblazoned’ T-shirt modeled on the runway.
- StyleMaggie Parker
Venus Williams is proud of her size: 'I'm a big girl! Bring me that 8/10!'
Williams, 38, stepped away from the U.S. Open to talk about growth in plus-size fashion. The athlete and designer of the brand EleVen likened size discrimination in fashion to gender inequality in tennis.
StyleJulie Tong'I know I'm beautiful. Keep looking': Sassy new T-shirts champion size inclusivity
Through the #TeeUpChange campaign, plus-size e-commerce retailer, Dia & Co, and the CFDA hope to champion size inclusivity.
- StyleRefinery29
Not Small Enough, Not Big Enough: How The Plus-Size Debate Got Silenced
In fashion, representation isn't given — it's earned. Last season's Fashion Spot diversity report — a biannual digest that logs runway diversity in all forms — showed the fall 2018 runways experienced the first regression in plus-size model castings in two years.
- WellnessElena Sheppard
Nikki Bella on her journey from Hooters waitress to WWE Superstar
Before her panel at theCURVYcon on Saturday, WWE Superstar Nikki Bella talks to Yahoo Lifestyle about reality TV, being a twin, and her love for Jennifer Lopez.
- LifestyleBeth Greenfield
Plus-size influencer Madeline Jones on her MS diagnosis: 'I had to learn to love my body again'
Plus-size model Madeline Jones wondered how she could tell other women to "love yourself, love your body" when multiple sclerosis caused her body to attack itself.
StyleMargie Ashcroft5 body positive crusaders to follow now on Instagram
Growing up plus size in the early 2000s, there was never much body diversity. In fact, there wasn’t anyone I could even relate to in media. This had a significant effect on my self-esteem, but I am happy to share that those days of feeling less than are gone! It’s 2018 and loving yourself never looked so good. Thanks to social media apps, like Instagram, there’s are platforms that allow men and women to spread the word on body positivity , encouraging people to live their truth. Need a little more self love inspiration on your feed? Click through to see my current five body positive Instagram crusaders to add to your follow list. For style inspiration follow my instagram @magieplus and blog www.margieplus.com . Yahoo Lifestyle will live-stream theCURVYcon 2018 on Friday, Sept. 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bookmark this link to tune in! Read More from Yahoo Lifestyle: • What you need to know about the star-studded Tom Ford fashion show • Kate Spade’s most iconic bag lives on through the brand she left behind • Plus-size fashion blogger Hayet Rida hates shopping: ‘I sort of have PTSD from never being able to shop’ Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter for nonstop inspiration delivered fresh to your feed, every day.
- LifestyleJulie Tong
'I sort of have PTSD' from shopping: Curvy fashion blogger highlights major retail inequity
Four years after launching her popular eponymous blog, Hayet Rida is joining the lineup of influencers at New York City's theCURVYcon to talk about body positivity and size diversity in the fashion industry.
- WellnessKerry Justich
Magazine editor gets called out for fat-shaming: 'Why are you using 3 fat and out of shape women for your models?'
Curvy model Amelia Stubbs is speaking out after being fat-shamed by an L.A.-based magazine employee.
- WellnessAbby Haglage
Woman accuses Instagram of censoring her 'provocative' topless photo: 'Maybe it's because I'm bigger'
Wagner was ecstatic to share her first magazine cover with her 1.5 million followers. So why did Instagram take it down?
