Real women

There’s a phrase we tend to hear a lot in the fashion industry, particularly in regards to plus-size fashion: Real women have curves. It’s a catchy way for a brand to communicate its understanding of shoppers and their bodies.

Affirmations are your friend.

We've been fed perfection for so long.

Tess Holliday has made headlines recently as the first size 22 plus size model to sign with a major agency, but it's not just her achievements that have peoples' perfectly-shaped bums wiggling.

Women can shape-shift to different identities. They're mothers, friends, CEOs... But they're also compassionate. Strong enough to be vulnerable. And they literally have the superpower to create life. They're amazing.

While the difference between vintage and modern sizing has changed drastically, inches and pounds have not. This is a publicity photo put out by Fox Studios in 1950 detailing Marilyn's vitals.

Why the medium-sized woman matters.

Content by women that’s meant to empower other women - now that’s what I like to see. Lainey Molnar is a talented artist who creates relatable comics about self-acceptance, motherhood, refusing to adhere to social stereotypes, and freedom of choice. These clever and very current comics touch on everyday situations that even men might resonate with.

What do real women look like? There's no such thing as the perfect body because real women look just like you and me - every one of us is unique!