20 Amazing Moments from #NYFW that proves #Plussizegirlsrock!

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.

 

Thank you @csiriano for having me serve these curves on your runway today? I’m obsessed with every look you showed? ugh! I adore you❤️ #christiansiriano #NYFW #cfdanyfw @imgmodels

@csiriano #Diversity

A photo posted by PRECIOUS LEE (@preciousleexoxo) on Sep 10, 2016 at 6:32pm PDT

 

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 Sep 14, 2016 at 6:44pm PDT

 

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

 

Slay! ????? @theashleygraham serving major everything today at her @additionelle show. #ashleygraham #beautybeyondsize #snappedbyanastasia

A photo posted by Anastasia Garcia (@anastasiagphoto) on Sep 14, 2016 at 2:00pm PDT

 

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 Sep 11, 2016 at 5:25pm PDT

 

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 Sep 14, 2016 at 1:34pm PDT

 

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 Sep 10, 2016 at 7:50am PDT

 

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

 

About last night… ?? incredibly grateful to be a part of the @diaandco & @ftfsnaps fashion week event! So much fun seeing everyone. #DIAxFTF #FTFsnaps #NYFW #Maxeymizeyourstyle

A photo posted by Caralyn Mirand (@caralynmirand) on Sep 13, 2016 at 8:09am PDT

 

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 Sep 10, 2016 at 5:49pm PDT

 

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 Sep 14, 2016 at 8:40am PDT

 

 

Of course beautiful women are everywhere.

 

When you’re in NYC and run into Supermodel @theashleygraham oh my! She’s such a beauty inside and out! Shot by @calligrafist ☺️ #style #fashion #supermodel #curvymodels #nyfw

A photo posted by Tami Reed (@talkingwithtami) on Sep 14, 2016 at 4:02am PDT

 

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 Sep 9, 2016 at 7:46pm PDT

 

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

 

Curves rocked the runway last night for @ByronLarsBM at #KiaStyle360 #NYFW !! FULL VIDEO on Facebook.com/LirisC (scroll down to my FB Live video) !! So happy that Byron showed women of DIFFERENT SIZES & ETHNICITIES! Another proud moment for a step in the right direction!! ????????????? Pics via @bklyngurl42533 #LifeOfAWorkingModel #Models #fashion #plussizemodel #plussizefashion #plussize #effyourbeautystandards #celebratemysize #tcfstyle #mystylishcurves #goldenconfidence #theresnowrongwaytobeawoman #teamcurvy #couture #editorial #edwardenninfulscouts #blackdesigners

A photo posted by Liris Crosse (@lirisc) on Sep 13, 2016 at 8:39am PDT

 

 NYFW is nothing without… Babes backstage.

 

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

A photo posted by Denise Bidot (@denisebidot) on Sep 10, 2016 at 8:06am PDT

 

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 Sep 13, 2016 at 4:23pm PDT

 

 

On day 3 of fashion week I chose to rock a statement kimono. I’m kind of obsessed with them at the moment. For full outfit details click link in bio #mystylishcurves #nyfw #plussize #realoutfitgram ? @ceceolisa #celebratemysize

A photo posted by stylishcurves (@stylishcurves) on Sep 11, 2016 at 5:50am PDT

 

 

Black & white stripes for today. Love this @lanebryant dress paired with these @torridfashion platforms! . . . #iembodyme #ATGCFashionista #nyfw #psblogger #plussizefashion #honormycurves #celebratemysize #mystylishcurves #goldenconfidence

A photo posted by Shainna Tucker (@thickgrlscloset) on Sep 13, 2016 at 8:47am PDT

 

 

Stepping out in @SimplyBeUsa’s jumpsuit and floral bomber jacket! #StepOutNYFW. Shop my #NYFW look via @liketoknow.it or by copying this link ?? http://liketk.it/2p9Hr into browser. #liketkit #LTKxNYFW.

A photo posted by Nazira ?? Curvy RoleModel ?NYC (@nazirasacasa) on Sep 9, 2016 at 4:22pm PDT

 

And selfies!

 

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

A photo posted by Lane Bryant (@lanebryant) on Sep 14, 2016 at 5:19pm PDT

 

So until next year..

 

That’s a wrap! My first ever NYFW was incredible! Thank you to @ashley_nell_tipton and @jcpenney for having me in your show and giving me the opportunity to cross a major item off my bucket list! ‘Til next season! ✨✨✨ Major photo cred to @thickgrlscloset

A photo posted by Alex LaRosa (@missalexlarosa) on Sep 15, 2016 at 4:48pm PDT

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!!