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Do you know what has been soo freaking amazing theses past two weeks? The representation of plus size women during New York Fashion Week. Team Plus Size has been showing up and showing out during all the NYFW festivities. Gurl!!! I’m talking about taking over the streets of NYC with impromptu photo shoots, displaying killer street style, and slaying the runway. I’m talking about those key Plus Size Fashion Moments from NYFW!

Just the mention of the plus size model sightings throughout the past two weeks has sent my heart into flutters. From the Ashley Nell Tipton runway show for her new line at JCPenney to a celebration of curves with Christian Siriano Spring 2017 collection featuring not one or two , but five plus size models! Seriously I have been in the midst of many emotions from all this greatness going on.

Finally, young women are seeing real women with meat on their bodies tearing up the runway, images far from the iconic “Super Models” I grew up viewing. I remember I would watch Fashion TV and feel so sad because I never saw anyone like me on the runway.

I hated how this feeling of shame unfortunately stayed with me for such a long time. It really wasn’t until I saw plus size images of comedian, Monique and plus size model, Emme did I feel differently. I knew then there were women out there in fashion beyond size zero!

This is the message I hope many young women take in from this post as I share:

20 Amazing Plus Size Fashion Moments from NYFW!

Plus size model Precious Lee killing the runway for Christian Siriano.

 

Blogger and Plus Size Model, Nadia Aboulhosn showing her collection from AdditionElle.com.

 

Today was surreal and the first time I saw my designs walk down a #NYFW runway. I had a mini breakdown in the bathroom with my best friend trying to hold back tears from it all. Thank you so much to @additionelle. It’s always so great designing for you. Congrats to @theashleygraham! This is one of my pieces from my Fall collection. The models wearing all my pieces were stunning and did such a great job. Appreciate all the love and support from all of you who follow me. You help me achieve my dreams every day and I hope I can always deliver you the best. It sometimes feels like I take small steps but today was a stride and milestone for my career. Forever grateful to all of you and especially @additionelle. #nadiaxadditionelle

A photo posted by Nadia Aboulhosn (@nadiaaboulhosn) on

 

Ashley Graham bringing major heat to the runway with her lingerie collection with Additional Elle.

 

Plus size model, Jezra appearing in the MAISONtheFAUX showcase.

 

Thank you to everyone one for their love and support. I was excited and nervous to take part in @maisonthefaux presentation! Thank YOU everyone!! ” “CHUBBY CHASER” is a never ending desire for more, more, more. In the insanely strange world of fashion, fashion houses act as godlike institutions; telling us how to look, act and who we should be. Fashion seems to be a repeating ritual of brands overfeeding us.” #MAISONtheFAUX. #CHUBBYCHASER #MADEFW photography by @teampeterstigter #nyfw2016 #nyfw #imblessed #fashionshow #madefw #madenewyork #fashion #fashionphotography #milkstudios #chubbychaser #plussize #purebodylove #curves #nyc #plusizemodel #curvy #bbbg #bigandproud #wewearwhatwewant #celebratemysize #PLUSModelMag #selflove #BodyPositive #effyourbeautystandards #locs #naturalhair #daretowear

A photo posted by |JEZRA M| (@jezra_m) on

 

Lane Bryant had the ultimate launch party for the Fall collection collaboration with Christian Siriano.

 

Pictured: how @CSiriano + some of our girl squad launched his new LB collection last night.

A photo posted by Lane Bryant (@lanebryant) on

 

Project Runway Ashley Nell Tipton kicked off NYFW live with her latest collection collaboration with JCPenney.

 

I love these girls, they rocked the runway!!!?✨?#designerashley #jcpenney #hereiam

A photo posted by Ashley Nell Tipton (@ashley_nell_tipton) on

 

Dia & Co and Fashion to Figure launched their new venture with DIAxFTF.

 

Five plus size models slayed the Christian Siriano show.

 

@csiriano features plus size models in his #NYFW show, check out my blog for details www.estrellafashionreport.com #newyorkfashionweek @jojacalled @marquitapring @thesabinakarlsson @preciousleexoxo @alessandragl

A photo posted by Estrella Fashion Report (@estrellafashionreport) on

 

Actress and all around BABE, Dascha Polanco gave life with this look during The Blondes show.

 

Waaaaaaaaaayyyment! ?? I wasn’t ready…but im totally here for ALL of this… ??? ~ #DaschaPolanco #WCW #ThickThighsSaveLives #DivinelyFeminine #love #GoddessBehavior

A photo posted by El Ajna Hailé (Sheba Shakti) (@3rdeyewoke) on

 

 

Of course beautiful women are everywhere.

 

Oh! And Denise Bidot returned to the slay Chromat runway.

 

@chromat #nyfw #fashionweek #estrellafashionreport @denisebidot #chromat

A photo posted by Estrella Fashion Report (@estrellafashionreport) on

 

While Liris Crosse led the formation at the Byron Lars Beauty Mark show.

 

 NYFW is nothing without… Babes backstage.

 

?#Repost @anastasiagphoto ・・・ #SquadGoals AF backstage at @chromat

A photo posted by Denise Bidot (@denisebidot) on


 

And slayage in the streets.

 

It’s all about a color palette …⚫️?⚪️⚫️?⚪️ | TY @lanebryant for a lovely morning ?? . . . . . . #Lldstyle #psfashion #psstyle #psblogger #plussize #style #stylist #fashion #celebratemysize #goldenconfidence #lanerbryant #nyfw #chic #blackandwhite #neutrals #basics #notsobasicbasics

A photo posted by Meaghan O’Connor (@littlelimedress) on

 

 

 

 

And selfies!

 

#ThisBody is made for @CSiriano (and selfies). ?

A photo posted by Lane Bryant (@lanebryant) on

 

So until next year..

How amazing were these moments? Seriously, my cup runneth over from all the body positive vibin’ all over the place and this was just from the pictures. Can you imagine being there first hand. I’ve already put NYFW on my calendar for next year! I must be in the midst of all this.

Which moment was your favorite? Tell Me!!

Marie Denee is a digital marketing strategist, media aficionado, and plus size fashion pioneer. Known as the “walking wiki of plus-size fashion,” Marie has spent over two decades empowering women to celebrate their curves while reshaping the paradigm of fashion norms.
In 2008, she launched The Curvy Fashionista, a leading plus-size digital media platform, in response to systemic issues within plus-size fashion, including poor merchandising, back-of-store placement, and a lack of size-inclusive design expertise. As Editor-in-Chief, Marie and her team curate plus size wardrobe and style options from top fashion brands, deliver inclusive news content, and host community-centered events virtually and in person.

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