A couple of decades ago, only girls with the cherished 90-60-90 could shine on the catwalk. The fatties only had to sigh bitterly, envy or strive for their dreams, give up their favorite foods and actively engage in sports.
Now the situation has changed, more and more on the podium you can see plus-size models.
These girls have proven to the world that you can be attractive even with an imperfect body. They are feminine, sexy, well-groomed.
Plus-size models are very popular, they are invited to the podiums, removed in advertising.
There is nothing surprising here. Women have long been tired of looking at clothes that can not be worn in real life, because most of them can only dream of an ideal figure.
Below is the rating the most famous plus-size models.
10. Ekaterina Zharkova
Height 178 centimeters, weight 84 pounds.
Catherine was one of the first to prove that female beauty does not obey standards. The Russian top model claims that life is short and you should not spend it on “folds at the waist”.
When Katya was 14 years old, she enrolled in a model school. The girl dreamed of a podium, but her figure was far from ideal.
Attempts to lose weight did not lead to anything good, then the director of the agency showed her a book about plus-size models. Zharkova was on fire with the idea, but these girls were popular only in the USA, in Russia everyone was eager for 90-60-90.
Katya moved to Moscow, got an education, started working as a presenter, but she did not leave her dream. In 2006, she became the first magnificent model in Russia, then New York, Milan ...
Catherine made a brilliant career and showed millions of women around the world that extra pounds can also look beautiful.
9. Evgenia Podberezkina
Height 174 centimeters, weight 70 pounds.
Eugene is a former athlete, once she was professionally engaged in synchronized swimming, but even then there were problems due to her figure. Podberezkina has 4th breast size and this created certain difficulties.
Eugene was injured, after which she had to leave the sport. She decided to build a modeling career. In 2017, the girl received the title of Miss Russia Plus Size.
8. Lizzy Miller
Height is 180 centimeters, weight is 80 kilograms.
In 2009, Lizzie decided on a photo shoot for the famous American magazine. These photos made a splash.
The fact is that Lizzy's figure is far from the standards of 90-60-90, and the photo shoot was in the style of nude. These photos have helped many women take a fresh look at their bodies and become more confident.
By the way, Miller began her career as an ordinary top model. She constantly struggled with herself, limited herself in food and used other methods to achieve a perfect body.
One fine day the girl got tired of it all. She recovered and fell in love with herself for who she is. This decision did not affect her career, Lizzy became a famous plus-size model.
7. Tara Lynn
Growth 170 centimeters, weight 80 kilograms.
Many consider Tara the most beautiful plus-size model. But she was always chubby, even at school. She is not afraid to admit that she loves to eat deliciously.
Lynn worked in several modeling agencies. She became famous all over the world after taking part in a photo shoot for a famous magazine.
Tara starred naked, she behaved freely, liberally and literally overshadowed all other models.
This girl visited the covers of the most popular magazines. She advertised designer clothes, became the advertising face of the H&M brand.
Tara is happy that she can show women that extra pounds are not an obstacle to creating a fashionable image and buying designer clothes. In any weight, you can look beautiful and stylish.
6. Crystal Rennes
Height 175, weight - unknown, (the figure is inconsistent, as Rennes's weight changes all the time).
Crystal's story is completely unlike a fairy tale. When she was 14 years old, she decided to become a model. The agency has put forward a requirement - she must lose weight.
Rennes did everything possible to achieve a perfect figure. She exhausted herself with training, severely limited herself in food. Result: depression and anorexia.
Only three years later, Crystal realized that it was impossible to live like that. She recovered and fell in love with a new weight. Now she is considered one of the most successful models.
5. Ashley Graham
Height 175 centimeters, weight 91 pounds.
Ashley inspires all the women of the world and with her example proves that a full woman can also be beautiful. The girl had to endure a lot, extra pounds appeared at school, classmates mocked her.
Even the parents did not support Graham, they also were of the opinion that it was time for her to lose weight. 12 year old
Ashley was walking around the mall when a young man approached her and offered to become a model. At first, she was not very popular, but Graham did not give up.
Her perseverance helped her build a dizzying career. Even those who are far from the modeling business know about Ashley Graham.
4. Velvet D’Amour
Height is unknown (according to some reports less than 160 centimeters), weight 139 kilograms.
Velvet had to overcome many trials before she became a model. When she turned 21, the girl went around all the modeling agencies, she was advised to lose at least 10 kilograms. D'Amour did so, but the new figure did not bring her closer to the dream. She was denied.
Then the girl took up photography. She began to get fat quickly and came to terms with the fact that she was not to be a model. Then fate gave a chance, she was noticed and invited to participate in the show of Jean Paul Gaultier.
After that, Velvet became a popular model, offers of cooperation fell on her. She is called the thickest model, but Velvet does not upset her.
3. Mia Tyler
Growth 173 centimeters, weight 95 kilograms.
The daughter of famous rock musician Stephen Tyler. Little Mia was pretty chubby, the girl was very worried about this. Tyler never dreamed of a career as a model, but fate decreed otherwise.
Mia became a member of the TV show about models. The girl was struck by the fact that in a short time you can earn good money, and she immediately signed a contract with a modeling agency.
Tyler worked for different brands, represented the company Lane Bryant, specializing in the production of lingerie.
Mia is confident and believes that the beauty of a woman does not depend on the size of her clothes.
2. Rosie Mercado
Height 179 centimeters, weight 77 kilograms.
Rosie is a popular American model and actress. She was never skinny, so it was very difficult for her to get into the modeling business. Nevertheless, the girl achieved her goal, but the real fame of Mercado brought her weight loss story.
In 2011, her weight reached a critical point (185 kg). When she was offered to pay for another seat on the plane, as she simply couldn’t fit on what she bought, Rosie realized that this could not continue. She lost weight to 77 kilograms.
Now she feels much better and more confident. Of course, her body does not resemble a hanger, she is still a plus-size model, but Rosie looks much more attractive and sexier.
1. Tess Holiday
Growth 165 centimeters, weight 155 kilograms.
Tess has always been complete. She still remembers her self-doubt and the ridicule of her classmates. The girl even had to leave school, she could not endure all these bullying.
Immediately, she decided to try herself as a model. Relatives twisted around the temple and called Holiday crazy, modeling agencies refused her.
Tess was invited to a telecast in which they advocated the fight against excess weight. Holiday did not like this format, but she agreed.
The girl was noticed, an offer began to come from modeling agencies. Tess is now a well-known plus-size model. She hopes that her example will give the same women a chance for a happy life.