The media was buzzing last week when Tess Holliday was signed by Milk. Like most women, I was glad to see that there was an agency out there that got it. That figured out that at 5’5″ and a size 14, I was never going to look like their waif models. Finally, someone like me.
But there was another side to the story, the one that we were talking about but the media wasn’t. Over and over, I kept having conversations with friends about it.
“So what if Milk signed her? I mean … maybe it is all a PR stunt. They are getting tons of great press over it. It doesn’t mean anyone will book her to work.”
We were still taking a guarded stance.
Then THIS happened. This add above, and the video that accompanies it.
Ashley Graham will be the first plus size model in Sports Illustrated’s infamous Swimsuit Issue.
I’m sure that Ashley is also signed to an agency, but it never got buzz about signing her. This isn’t her first modeling gig, she has worked for Addition Elle before.
Of course, we as women are such skeptics. I’ve already heard questions about it. How much nip & tuck did they do to her? How much of it is real, and what is Photoshop?
(Oh, the lies of the Perfection Culture. They are strong ones.)
I don’t know that you can Photoshop a video though, and personally, I don’t think she looks that different than she did in the Addition Elle ads.
I’m holding out hope that things are changing. Plus, how hot are curves in bikini’s?! I love this ad!
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A Plus-Size Model in Sports Illustrated? About Damn Time! http://t.co/DQlFQOtStc
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yummmm
I saw the tagline “Curves In Bikinis” and was like… do people not normally like curves in bikinis? Weirdos. 🙂
Amen!!
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i like that she hip-checked that guy into the pool.
She is an attractive woman, but she is “plus size” compared to the social norm. All of these well meaning people that want to claim that she is not are in fact saying that her obesity is something to cover up with a lie and to be ashamed of. Words have a meaning all their own, so please quit wasting everyone’s time with trying to redefine the English language, with what you think that a word means, or should mean.
A Plus-Size Model in Sports Illustrated? About Damn Time! #catering #wedding http://t.co/pCeA3bZUVk
Just posted this. Isn’t it grand to see more body types? Now, what are the chances we can start getting the word out that smart/funny/kind is the sexiest thing of all?
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I think she is “average” size, not plus, but I appreciate the trend. Hope they keep it up.
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size 14 is not a plus size !
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LOL that’s just wrong to call plus size
Ginger Moseley funny you should mention that, considering the changes I’ve just made to my site. Getting that message out is *exactly* my goal! 😀
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I love this but isn’t she just appearing in an ad in sports illustrated? I want to see sports illustrated really embrace this and actually photograph her!!!! She is gorgeous
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It’s a plot point in one of my books, too, Christine .
Ooooweee! Yes! http://t.co/hBRdHVsVVc
She may not be what I would consider plus size, BUT this is totally a step in the right direction! Love it!!
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Yvonne Ortiz unfortunately, at a size 14 (which I only reached a few weeks ago) – I still can’t shop at most stores. I can only find things that fit in the Plus section, or maybe if I’m lucky there is an XXL that fits. Most stores are a no-go for me at a size 14.
Sad to report that she IS not the “plus-sized” model. She will be in an ad in the magazine but here is your “plus-sized” model. Things never change: http://www.cbc.ca/newsblogs/yourcommunity/2015/02/sports-illustrated-to-feature-first-ever-plus-sized-model-in-2015-swimsuit-issue.html
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Stephanie Ostermann wrote a great post on http://vividandbrave.com sharing her thoughts on the situation too – totally worth reading!
. 🙁 they picked a 6’2″, size 12. not exactly ground breaking. proportionately, she may as well be a size 6.
I heard she was a size 14! If that’s plus size …well… need I say more… however, it is a step…and the pressure of the ad, made them listen… so this will be interesting to watch the unfolding.
i read one that said she was a 10, and several others 12.
well what ever size…it’s not a size 18 or 20 or 22… the real plus sizes!!!!
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