The Curvy Fashionista Reader’s Choice Awards
The brands. The creators. The retailers. The changemakers.
The brands that showed up.
The creators who kept us inspired.
The retailers that understood the assignment.
This is your chance to celebrate the people and businesses making plus size fashion better and to help decide who deserves the spotlight.
Because if we’re already talking about them in the group chat, they deserve their flowers.
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If we’re already talking about them in the group chat, they deserve their flowers.
The Reader’s Choice Awards are our annual celebration of the brands, creators, retailers, designers, and changemakers shaping plus size fashion and culture.
Unlike traditional awards programs decided behind closed doors, our winners are determined by the people who actually shop, wear, create, advocate, and show up every day.
The community nominates.
The community votes.
The community decides.
As it should be.
How It Works
Your Voice. Your Favorites. Your Vote.
Three simple steps to help us celebrate the brands, creators, retailers, and changemakers doing the work and doing it well.
Nominate
Tell us who deserves their flowers across fashion, beauty, creators, retail, and community impact. Fill in as many categories as you’d like.
Vote
Once finalists are announced, the community gets to weigh in and help decide who takes home top honors.
Celebrate
We’ll announce the winners, share the love, and spotlight the people and brands shaping plus size fashion and culture.
DISCOVER THE CATEGORIES
The Categories Everyone Will Be Talking About
From fashion favorites and beauty must-haves to the creators, retailers, and changemakers moving the industry forward, these awards celebrate the names making the biggest impact on our community.
Fashion & Retail
• Favorite Plus Size Retailer
• Favorite Denim Brand
• Favorite Swim Brand
• Favorite Activewear Brand
• Favorite Footwear Brand
• Favorite Occasion Wear Brand
Brands
• Favorite Size Inclusive Brand
• Favorite Luxury Brand
• Favorite Indie Brand
• Best New Brand
• Most Improved Brand
• Best Extended Sizes (3X+)
Creators & Talent
• Favorite Content Creator
• Favorite Designer
• Favorite Stylist
• Favorite Model
Beauty & Community
• Favorite Beauty Brand
• Best Brand Campaign
• Community Choice
• Brand We Want To See Do Better
“If we’re already talking about them in the group chat, they probably belong on the ballot.”
-The Curvy Fashionista
WHY IT MATTERS
More Than A Popularity Contest.
These awards aren’t just about who’s trending.
They’re about recognizing the brands that invest in our community, the creators telling our stories, the retailers raising the bar, and the people helping shape the future of plus size fashion.
Every nomination is feedback.
Every vote is influence.
Every winner is proof that our community’s voice matters.
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Years of Community
For nearly two decades, TCF has been creating conversations, building community, and championing plus-size fashion.
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Community Driven
The nominations come from readers. The votes come from readers. The winners are chosen by readers.
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Award Categories
From fashion and beauty to creators and community impact, we’re celebrating excellence across the plus size ecosystem.
“Because nobody knows what plus size shoppers need, want, and deserve better than plus size shoppers.”
-The Curvy Fashionista
THE AWARDS SEASON
Every Year, We Gather To Give Flowers.
The Reader’s Choice Awards aren’t just about choosing winners.
They’re about celebrating the brands, creators, and changemakers making an impact and creating a moment for the community to recognize the people helping move plus size fashion forward.
Nominate
Readers submit nominations across fashion, beauty, creators, retail, and community impact categories.
Vote
The community helps determine which finalists and winners deserve the spotlight.
Celebrate
Winners are announced and celebrated across The Curvy Fashionista community.
Inspire
The conversations continue as we spotlight winners, finalists, and emerging voices throughout the year.
“Recognition matters. Visibility matters. Community matters.”
-The CUrvy Fashionista
CURRENT AWARDS
Reader’s Choice Awards 2026
Nominations are officially open for the inaugural Reader’s Choice Awards.
Help us build this year’s ballot and celebrate the brands, creators, retailers, and changemakers shaping plus size fashion and culture.
You’ve Got Questions. We’ve Got Answers.
Whether you’re nominating a favorite brand, voting for a creator you love, or simply curious about how the Reader’s Choice Awards work, here’s everything you need to know.
Who can participate?
Anyone. If you shop, wear, create, advocate for, or simply care about plus size fashion, you belong here. These awards exist for and because of this community.
How does the process work?
Three stages: nominations, voting, winner announcements. The community nominates, the TCF editorial team determines finalists, and then the community votes. That’s it.
Do I have to fill out every category?
Nope. Nominate who and what you know. A few strong nominations are worth more than a rushed sweep through every field.
Can I nominate myself or my brand?
Yes. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged. If you’re doing the work, we want to know about it.
How are finalists selected?
The TCF editorial team reviews all nominations and selects finalists based on nomination volume, category relevance, and eligibility. Every nomination gets considered.
How are winners chosen?
By the community, through open voting. No panels, no gatekeepers. The people who shop, wear, and show up every day decide.
Is there a fee to nominate or vote?
Zero. Free to nominate, free to vote, free to celebrate.
Why did TCF create these awards?
Because the community has always known who’s doing the work. These awards exist to make that visible, to hold the industry accountable, and to put the recognition where it belongs: in the hands of the people this space is actually for.