Category "plus size": parameters, best brands. Famous Plus Size Models

It is not easy to be a professional model, because not all of them have a slender figure by nature. The rest remains to constantly adhere to debilitating diets, malnutrition and even starvation. But there is another way out of the "full" position - you can simply become a plus size model. What are the roots of this expression?

The origin and meaning of the term plus size?

The term Plus size first appeared in America in the mid-20th century. The mentality of the inhabitants of this country contributed to this. Turning to a modeling agency, a designer or photographer could not simply invite literally "a full girl." Otherwise, this often led to certain problems, because the model itself could take such an expression as an insult and sue the offender. Therefore, the term "plus size" was coined, which translates as "plus size" or "one size larger."

Later, in 1958, the National Institute of Standards and Technology established size ranges for American residents. The term plus size was formally enshrined in this report. And already at the end of the 70s of the XX century, plus-size models first entered the world podium.

Necessary parameters of a figure model plus size

Those girls whose breast, waist and hips volumes are beyond the scope of the 90/60/90 standard can safely refer to the plus-size category models. The upper value of the parameters of complete models is not accepted. The plus size model can easily become a girl with forms 96/76/106. But such magnificent parameters are far from the limit. In the modeling business, girls with even more magnificent forms 112/94/120 and even more become no less successful.

Plus-size clothing is presented in sizes from 46 to 60. The parameters that a girl must have in order to become a model in the body are presented in the table below.

The owners of such chic forms have real chances to conquer the domestic, and even the world podium or get on the cover of a fashion publication.

Brands of clothes for overweight

More than half of women in the world are overweight. Designers could not leave this niche without attention and therefore, along with models of clothes for slim, began to produce entire collections of plus size.

To date, the most popular brands that offer things for ladies with luxurious options are the German brands Mia Moda and Meyer Mode, the American brand Igigi and the French company Tailissime. They create their collections, taking into account all the features of a magnificent figure. Thus, overweight women have a real opportunity to dress fashionably and beautifully.

Truly comfortable and high-quality knitwear is offered by the Turkish brand VERDA and the Danish company Bon'a Parte, and exquisite summer dresses and suits are offered by the sewing company Aira Style from Belarus and many other German, American, and French companies.

Regardless of the brand chosen, all models of clothing have a cut in which they fit perfectly on full ladies, emphasizing the beauty of a magnificent body.

Plus size models in Russia

The first Russian girl with magnificent forms, who was able to achieve success on the world podium, was Ekaterina Zharkova. She was born in Minsk in 1981, since childhood dreamed of becoming a model but, despite all efforts, did not fit into the generally accepted standards of beauty. Now the girl is also a successful actress and TV presenter. It is in demand not only in Russia, but also in America. The parameters of the figure of Ekaterina Zharkova - 107/82/112.

Julia Lavrova could confidently lead the list of Plus Size Models, Russia. A girl with a beautiful face and a gorgeous figure has long been in demand both in Russia and abroad. The parameters of the figure of Julia Lavrova are 110/80/120 with an increase of 170 centimeters, and her weight is 86 kilograms.

Among the well-known complete models of the domestic catwalk, other beauties can be noted: Ekaterina Shumskaya, Dilyara Larina, Natalya Pampukhts, Marinz Bulatkina.

Famous world-class in-body models

The format of plus size models first appeared in America. Therefore, it is in this country that most of all women with magnificent forms, successfully conquering the catwalk.

Thirty-year-old American Tess Holiday is by far the most complete model in the world. Her weight is 155 kilograms, clothing size 22 (USA). The story of the girl is much similar to those that other full stars of the catwalk tell about themselves. Tess has been a bun since childhood. She was teased for being full at school, and relatives, having learned that the girl was going to become a model, simply laughed in her face.

But, despite all the insults, Miss Holiday managed to achieve everything that she could only dream about. She is a successful model, beloved woman and mother. Tess's motto is: "I'm sexy, and I know that."

In 2009, the world-famous magazine Glamor published a photo of a naked woman whose parameters were far from ideal. Lizzy Miller, with a height of 180 centimeters, weighed 80 kilograms and was much fuller than other models. This girl was one of the first to say that a woman can be beautiful in any weight. Now Lizzy is a successful model posing for the covers of famous publications.

No less popular girls in the Plus Size format were Barbara Brickner, Sophie Dahl, Charlotte Coyle, Chloe Marshall and others.

How to become a plus size model?

There are several requirements, adhering to which, a girl with curvaceous forms can become a plus size model. The main selection criteria are presented below.

1. The plus size model should have attractive and interesting facial features.
2. Well-groomed hair, smooth skin and healthy teeth are a prerequisite for successful casting.
3. Models with above-average body parameters should be in good physical shape. No need to exhaust yourself with heavy strength training. But having an elastic body is much better than loose.
4. Plus size girls must be confident, otherwise they will not succeed. Even after ten failures, you need not to leave your goal and continue to storm the castings.

It should be remembered that each agency has its own standard of beauty. And if the plus size model does not match the standard of one of them, then another will definitely like it. The main thing is self-confidence and self-reliance.

The advantages of full models over thin

Girls who do not fit into the generally accepted standards of beauty should not despair and become complex about this. You need not to get rid of extra pounds, but accept them with dignity. An example for them are the successful “plus size” models, which could become so thanks to their non-standard parameters, and today even have a number of advantages over slim women.

The plus size model should not adhere to exhausting diets. To be in demand in the profession, she does not need to deny herself her favorite food and starve. Full models are rarely in a bad mood and happy in their weight, despite the displeased looks of the surrounding skinny.