Katharine R wrote:
This thread makes me feel a lot happier. My measurements mimic these wonderful girls and I have been unable to apply for so many jobs as I am too big, now I feel less rubbish after seeing these great pictures!

have you ever considered plus size modelling?

Katharine R wrote:
Hey, wow thanks for replying.
I would LOVE to do it, do you think I would have a chance? I applied to Hughes last year but had no luck, am currently updating my portfolio to give it another shot.
Im a bit worried about my age (will be 23 this may) and also that theres so few agencies with plus size that I know of. I know Impact models in London were interested in me and one in the south, however the latter commented on my frame, saying it was too big. Even when I have been a stone lighter I still wore the same jeans size and I wasnt healthy then.. hmmm.

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Marianne Michaela wrote:
ashley graham for elomi lingerie. I have no words for how hot and stunning and classy this is (except hot, stunning and classy ofcourse :p). It's pictures like these that reming me of why she's my favorite plus size model...

Awe! I wish your pictures were working :{

its coco wrote:
Awe! I wish your pictures were working :{

huh??? they worked just fine for 2 days, and the source hasn't changed :s

I'll try and fix it!

its coco wrote:
I checked out the link and those shots of Ashley are gorgeous! My jaw nearly dropped to the floor... Thank you for sharing them, Marianne!

Man. This whole thread is amazing - it makes me even more excited to be signed again and inspires me to work harder! One day, I definitely hope to be among the ranks of these beautiful women! :}

I'm still so frustrated because I can't seem to find the pictures anywhere! aaaaargh

This season's line was modelled by a dutch model, Linda Ruck. Equally stunning, but again: no pictures.

if anyone finds them, please post them here

Irina Sotnikova wrote:
Im plus size model.How can I post my pics on here?

nice pictures! Here's one (underneath the pictures you'll find "MM forum code, just copy paste that code to show your picture in a forum thread)



are you signed with Bella?

Marianne Michaela wrote:
a little gorgeousness I found in  Plus Model magazine, called "love letters"

featuring Jennifer Maitland and Laura Wells












and a very cute behind the scenes pic

I love plus model magazine! they're amazing and they always have the most beautiful models too!

Tansy Blue wrote:
This thread is awesome. I've been reading it for months, even before I signed up here. Never thought much of (and by that I mean not "thought badly of" but "didn't pay attention to") models before this; my opinion's completely changed.

that's wonderful to hear

Marianne Michaela wrote:

that's wonderful to hear

+100000000

Marianne Michaela wrote:
a new one from Danielle

What a gorgeous face!


I really wish more photographers would be open to shooting plus models in strong, editorial-style concepts - like that Plus Model Mag spread with Jennifer and Laura. IMO, I feel that photographers over-seas seem to be more open to the idea (Plus models from agencies overseas have a lot of editorial/fashion-oriented work in their portfolios), while a lot of photographers here in the States still seem to prefer Straight size/Standard fashion models for that type of work. I hope that changes soon though!

I want to see more curvy figures in edgy couture and fierce editorials!

its coco wrote:

What a gorgeous face!


I really wish more photographers would be open to shooting plus models in strong, editorial-style concepts - like that Plus Model Mag spread with Jennifer and Laura. IMO, I feel that photographers over-seas seem to be more open to the idea (Plus models from agencies overseas have a lot of editorial/fashion-oriented work in their portfolios), while a lot of photographers here in the States still seem to prefer Straight size/Standard fashion models for that type of work. I hope that changes soon though!

I want to see more curvy figures in edgy couture and fierce editorials!

I second that!!!
and I was gonna "bump" this thread but you beat me to it

its coco wrote:
I really wish more photographers would be open to shooting plus models in strong, editorial-style concepts - like that Plus Model Mag spread with Jennifer and Laura. IMO, I feel that photographers over-seas seem to be more open to the idea

I could swear it's the other way around, unfortunately.

Rebecca B wrote:
I second that!!!
and I was gonna "bump" this thread but you beat me to it

Bumpin' it like Snooki! Hehe!

Babalon Salome wrote:
I could swear it's the other way around, unfortunately.

Really? I love glimpsing through the books of Plus models overseas for that reason! I've seen a good deal of editorials from European fashion mags with plus models than here in the states too, but again, that's just my own personal opinion :}

"The seaweed is always greener is somebody else's lake!" Hehe

All-around, I just hope to see equal exposure for all sizes in the industry soon!

its coco wrote:

What a gorgeous face!


I really wish more photographers would be open to shooting plus models in strong, editorial-style concepts - like that Plus Model Mag spread with Jennifer and Laura. IMO, I feel that photographers over-seas seem to be more open to the idea (Plus models from agencies overseas have a lot of editorial/fashion-oriented work in their portfolios), while a lot of photographers here in the States still seem to prefer Straight size/Standard fashion models for that type of work. I hope that changes soon though!

I want to see more curvy figures in edgy couture and fierce editorials!

well, to be honest, you're on the right side of the ocean . Plus size modelling comes from america. Over there, there are nice plus size clothing labels, plus size fashion week, plus size magazines...
we don't have that here. A lot of photographers have never even heard of it!
so just network your ass of and pay some people if you have to, to get you started.
good luck!

Marianne Michaela wrote:

how could I forget her

I'll start listing some amazing mayhem plus size models tomorrow, we have some talent here!

So many beauties!   What a cool thread.  And London Andrews!  She's beyond smoldering hot!   I had a chance to work with her while she traveled through but was already booked up and had to decline.  I chose poorly.   She is amazing!

Brad Gowan wrote:
I think was is important is that ladies out there aspiring to rock what they've been blessed with as a plus size model still needs to work at toning those features of theres to as high a level as they can.  The women posted in this thread have spent as much time and effort on physical conditioning and tone, nutrition, the smootheness and complection of thier skin etc. as any other professional model from any other genre.  No model can show up anywhere in "as-is" condition and expect to be taken seriously.  The women in this post are gorgeous because they've believed in themselfs and put the work in.

very true. people pften forget that plus size models are models. they are models first, and plus size women second. they work hard on their body, watch their diet, work out and work very hard to stay fit and gorgeous

Brad Gowan wrote:
I think was is important is that ladies out there aspiring to rock what they've been blessed with as a plus size model still needs to work at toning those features of theres to as high a level as they can.  The women posted in this thread have spent as much time and effort on physical conditioning and tone, nutrition, the smootheness and complection of thier skin etc. as any other professional model from any other genre.  No model can show up anywhere in "as-is" condition and expect to be taken seriously.  The women in this post are gorgeous because they've believed in themselfs and put the work in.

Yes! Absolutely!

As someone who has been around for a (very long, lol) while, I can tell you that those who have been in the industry for some time are absolutely thrilled at the attention and exposure that is beginning to be given to plus models.

But...along with this comes the idea that being large=plus size model, and that is still not certainly the case. as mentioned many times in this thread, plus size woman does not equal plus model, and often a pluys model may not actually be plus sized.

The 'arrival" so to speak of the plus model has surely been instrumental in providing positive body images for young women and girls, but yet, a model is still a model. (fashion) Models are still tall, plus or otherwise, and still have industry standards to meet. (hence as someone also said, plus models have fairly flat tummies). They also have minimal cellulite and stretch marks, good skin, hair and teeth, and all those other qualities that make a model.

I often have given (solicited) advice to potential and aspiring plus models. If losing weight (in a healthy way) is something I mention or suggest, this can be met with some degree of anger or hostility. Same if I may say one is too short. I did not make these standards, but they are there.

The same way I understand I am never going to book Torrid or Forever 21, but I will rock the hell out of Sears, lol. Or that some plus models do lots of lingerie work, and some are more geared to basic commercial catalog.

Plus modeling has opened a whole new avenue, but it is still a road with lots of familiar directions and few detours.

My suggestion is any girl interested in plus modeling, go to www.plusmodelmag.com (I have been writing for them for the last 4 years, and you may see me in there a few times ), read everything you can, absorb the info and the images, as it is spot on and all in one place. You can familiarize yourself with everything from the models, to the agencies, to the designers, to the retailers. You can even find the names of photographers who shoot plus models and shoot them well and as they should be.