“Beauty comes in all sizes.”
National Plus Size Appreciation Day is celebrated on October 6 every year. The day highlights that no matter how your body looks, it is beautiful. It teaches to accept oneself the way they are and not go by presumptions of people or their talks.
For women, of whom the term plus-sized has traditionally been most associated with, clothing size 14 and above is considered plus-sized. The term arrived in the early twentieth century, and was applied to the clothing itself at first, and not about the women wearing it.
It became popular after Lane Bryant, a women’s clothing store, began advertising “misses plus sizes” in 1922. Not many years later, “misses” was removed and the clothing simply became known as “plus sizes.” Other clothing stores besides Lane Bryant began offering the clothing. By at least the mid-1950s, the term was applied to women themselves, not just to clothing.
On the occasion of National Plus Size Appreciation Day, here are celebrities who flaunted their plus size bodies with confidence:
Adele
Hollywood singer Adele proved us that we can be chic no matter what the weather is like.
Oprah Winfrey
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Me and Sadie in this month’s @oprahmagazine—and 11 years ago when we first met at @pawschicago! ??
Winfrey, commonly noted as the queen of talk, is another celebrity well-acquainted with body-shamers. She had put a new perspective on how much time and energy is wasted if a woman focuses on body image alone.
Mariah Carey
American singer Mariah Carey wasn’t spared the conflict, even before she became pregnant. People wondered if the singer was expecting a baby or “was she just fat?”
Demi Lovato
The gorgeous Demi Lovato was ruthlessly bashed on social media for her plus size. Nevertheless, she flaunted her body with no regrets and still looked breath-taking.
