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'Curviest model ever’ Hunter McGrady turned down fashion week opportunities: 'Do they carry my size?’
Hunter McGrady is speaking out about having to turn down a slew of Fashion Week opportunities because brands still aren't inclusive.
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Khloe Kardashian’s Good American co-founder explains why the size-inclusive brand is a ‘game changer’
Good American co-founder, Emma Grede, talks about the innovative and inclusive brand, and why Khloe Kardashian is the perfect business partner.
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'Claws' star Jenn Lyon thought her career was over after eating disorder rehab: 'Unless I'm this ideal, I'll never get work'
Jenn Lyon thought her acting career was over after going to eating disorder rehab and gaining 75 pounds. Instead, she booked the role of a lifetime and learned how to use her voice for change.
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‘I’m not gonna preach loving yourself’: Jameela Jamil wants people to practice ‘body ambivalence’
Jameela Jamil isn't trying to get everybody to love themselves. Instead, she came to TheCurvyCon to remind people that their worth has nothing to do with their bodies.
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‘I love cows’: Body-positive influencer has the perfect response for fat-shaming trolls
“I’m just always flipping it, Nabela Noor told a crowd of hundreds at theCURVYcon 2019.
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'Claws' star Jenn Lyon says Hollywood wants actresses to be 'as small as your bones will allow'
Extreme dieting and disordered eating was the original path Claws star Jenn Lyon first took to get the acting roles that weren't available to her as a plus-size woman.
Yahoo Life'Traumas in our bodies': Grammy winner Melanie Fiona on why she lost her singing voice — and how she got it back
A few months after Melanie Fiona realized the importance of these key factors, she was on tour with Mary J. Blige.
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Plus-size influencers have message for 'fat-phobic' family members: 'I need your support'
Experts at theCurvyCon tackle how to handle family members who are negative about their weight.
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'Curviest model ever' makes bold statement with plus-size bridal fashion show
Plus-size model Hunter McGrady introduced the first-ever plus-size bridal fashion show.
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Watch theCURVYcon 2019, two-day celebration of size-diversity and inclusion
Watch theCURVYcon 2019 live on Yahoo Lifestyle
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Curvy models stun at Target's empowering fashion show of top fall styles under $100
Watch live as curvy models showcase Target's top fall fashions and shop our favorite looks from the show — all under $100
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'I have always been a rebel': Why TheCurvyCon co-founder Chastity Garner Valentine wants to push women to take big risks
"I have always been a rebel of what women can and can’t do, so anything that allows me to say, ‘Yes, we can do that!’, I take the chance," Chastity Garner Valentine tells Yahoo Lifestyle.
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'Curviest model ever' Hunter McGrady talks being a plus-size bride: 'Give me the tightest, sexiest dress'
Hunter McGrady is shedding light on problems that still exist in plus-size fashion after becoming the first plus bride to cover "The Knot."
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#MeToo movement, more women in Congress: Influencers sound off on the biggest wins for women
From sexual and reproductive health to voting rights and civic engagement, women are on the frontlines of creating lasting change.
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TheCurvyCon co-founder CeCe Olisa on being overlooked by the fashion industry: 'We knew that our community saw us'
"When the fashion community didn’t see what we were doing, we knew that our community saw us," says TheCurvyCon co-founder CeCe Olisa.
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'My Big Fat Fabulous Life' star Whitney Way Thore says women can’t be afraid to ask for what they deserve
“When you don’t put yourself first like that you really compromise what you’re able to bring to the table,” says Whitney Way Thore.
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Hunter McGrady and Nia Jax's confidence-boosting advice is something everyone needs to hear
It doesn’t matter what size or shape you are, you’ve probably had moments when you are feeling down on yourself. Here are some tried-and-true tips to increase confidence.
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Jameela Jamil headlines theCurvyCon 2019 with focus on leadership: 'Catalyst for confidence’
TheCurvycon, which brings together celebrities, body-positive influencers, and their fans to celebrate diversity and fashion inclusivity, has announced its 2019 lineup.
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8 curvy influencers on the brands that get plus-size fashion right
"Some of us want to be noticed and do not want to hide, so make designs that any other woman wants because we have the same needs, desires, and eye for design that a straight-size woman has," says Alex Michael May.
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9 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.
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'Curviest model ever' calls out Revolve on recent controversy: 'I think it's a little tone-deaf'
Model Hunter McGrady calls out the retailer for its major fashion faux pas.
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Big and tall: Plus-size men 'struggle' as much as curvy women
The plus-size fashion movement isn’t just about women.
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'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.
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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!
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'Poverty on a different level': What growing up poor taught one curvy influencer about confidence
Stylist Shainna Harrison says she "learned a lot about myself and the things that I liked because I was made to make them.”
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The Victoria's Secret model is what society sees as the 'beauty ideal.' Here's why that's a problem.
Katie Willcox has been studying the symbolism of the beauty ideal — and what she found is utterly fascinating.