Why is it still hard to find affordable, plus-size wedding dresses in 2021?
Just because a high street bridal line claims to have inclusive sizing, it doesn t make it so.
By Jess Thomson Apr 29, 2021
Your wedding is often considered to be one of the best days of your life, filled with confetti, cake, embarrassing relatives and lots of booze. And for many brides, one of the most important details of the day is their dress.
However, with the average UK dress size a size 16, and many bridal brands only stocking limited (read: smaller) size ranges, curvier brides-to-be can find themselves unable to buy their dream outfits. It s something fashion blogger Callie Thorpe has explored when recounting her own wedding dress shopping experience at various boutiques here.
Lauren Chan is a model, a fashion editor, and the founder/CEO of Henning, a luxury womenswear brand that is ethically made in New York City. There s truly nothing Lauren can t do, and watching her work is mesmerizing. Whether she s walking the NYFW runway for Christian Siriano or showcasing the latest Henning collection, she does it all with so much power and style. I can t wait to see what she does next. Javiera Q. Del Pozo
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“I’m so grateful for the chance to discuss an issue I believe is often ignored and that is this one dimensional understanding of health,” she wrote. “How it’s used to shame others. How there is a distinct lack of diversity or support in ‘wellness spaces’ and how poorly fat people are treated in the name of health.”
A number of critical readers claimed the magazine was celebrating obesity by calling a range of body types healthy – many specifically referring to the relationship between obesity and COVID-19, reported The Independent.
“There’s nothing to celebrate about being obese in the middle of a pandemic, where you have a 70 per cent bigger chance of being ill with coronavirus if you are obese,” Piers Morgan said to a crowd Jan. 12 on “Good Morning Britain,” reported The Daily Mail.
The cover of the February issue of Cosmopolitan magazine stars plus-size women with the tagline This is healthy for an edition dedicated to body positivity.