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women breaking the rules of fashion

Women who are breaking the rules of fashion

By Jennifer Barreto-Leyva

Industries who tell us what to buy and who to aspire to be, have crafted a certain standard of beauty. The use of the typical tall, willowy model has always represented femininity and beauty and in turn, has affected the way we view ourselves.

When it comes to fashion, a market not yet aware of the normal female existence, with a long list of “don’ts”, what can we do? Should we follow them? Should we care about these rules?

Instagram like other digital platforms provides the opportunity for individuals to express themselves freely. It is a source of inspiration and has a lot of influence on its viewers.

To look flawless -no matter your size- is to be who you are and be proud regardless of the ‘rules’. Here are some of our favorite plus-size bloggers that serve as an inspiration to the fashion industry and the body positivity movement!

Jamie Hamilton @jamie_jetaime

 Have you´ve been told to not match prints? Jamie is the queen of matching things that you thought all your life were not compatible in fashion. If you like to mix Jamie is your girl.

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Looking like a striped & plaid autumnal buffet! What’s your fave fall food/drink? I’m huge into apple cider. My family had a small apple & pear orchard when i was growing up. We took our apples & pears to an old fashioned cider mill to make a bunch of cider to freeze. Trust me, it sounds quainter than it was! . Fit: @modcloth (hat, boots, bag, & clothes) . . . . #mymodcloth #modclothsquad

A post shared by Jamie Hamilton | + Size Style (@jamie_jetaime) on Aug 29, 2018 at 10:05am PDT

 Lisa Schoenberger  @mustangsallytwo

“Fat girls shouldn´t wear stripes” yeah right. You tell ´em, Lisa!

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Happy Saturday evening peeps, how was your day? What are your plans for the evening? I got my hair done and picked up a package across the border and it was so sunny, such a nice drive. ☀️☀️ If you are looking to do a little shopping, make sure you check out @soncyshop. They have 20% off everything for #presidentsday. This little blue dress immediately gave me 90’s power suit vibes when I saw it. The metallic sheen totally makes it perfect for a night out. 💃🏼 The best part is it is only $38 regular price!! I am wearing the size 6. 😱😱 But there’s more, you can use the code MUSTANGSALLY to save $15 off every order, no minimum purchase and includes sale items. And they have free US shipping. So with the sale and the code you can score this for only $15!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Leave a comment and tell me if you would rock this boss babe look and where. 💙 📸 by @rebeccanorthcottphotography Link to shop with a different photo will be in my stories 😉 #sosoncy #soncybabe #90saesthetic #powersuit #visiblyplussize #littlebluedress #cocktaildress #plusmodel #goldenconfidence #pmmlovemybody #mystylishcurves #tcfstyle #styleandcurve #fullfiguredfierce #wewearwhatwewant #mustangsallytwo

A post shared by Lisa 🌟| Plus Fashion Blogger (@mustangsallytwo) on Feb 16, 2019 at 6:00pm PST

Shomaila Maurer @emiratesfashionista.

We are being told all the time to not wear things without sleeves because our fat arms can´t look pretty. Well, Shomaila speaks for every one of us. Gorgeous as usual!

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First of all, thank you for always giving your love and support. I love receiving your messages and I absolutely adore your comments. My apologies if I can not reply to all your messages. You must have noticed that I have fun in trying different hairstyles, hair colors, uniquely styling my fashion looks for every photo shoot and my makeup is always done either by my favorite makeup artists or myself. There is a lot of hardwork that goes into every photo and video shoot. Last year you didn't see many posts from me because I was trying to get to know every brand's fashion & beauty products to bring the distinct looks and knowlege to you. This year there are many exciting projects I will be sharing. I am working closely with the selected magazines and PR agencies. Talented journalists, bloggers and influencers are more than welcome to get in touch. There is no time that passes which I don't invest in educating myself. Changing my haircolor tomorrow and next is the exciting news about a new project. Stay tuned! Until then peace and love, SHOMAILA MAURER #EmiratesFashionista 👠 ::: : : #beautyinfluencer #dubai #fashioninfluencer #dress #gold #reddress #red #pragency #magazine #ootd #photooftheday #dressoftheday #elevision #dubailifestyle #fashionista #dubaidowntown #fashion #style #ef #fashiontv #dubaiinstagram #mydubai #fashionaddict #amazing #gorgeous #outfit #instagood @mydubai

A post shared by SHOMAILA MAURER |📍Dubai (@emiratesfashionista) on Jan 18, 2019 at 8:01am PST

Shahd @shahdnyc

Shahd has an impeccable style Everything she wears looks fantastic. One of the things we are being told as plus size women is to not wear white. She proves us all wrong.

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Eid Mubarak, my ummah! I’m here to bless you with this Angelic Vibe of mine. I’m sending you love and peace and positivity and happiness for me and mine to you and yours all the way from Africa. I love you all so, so, so much. عيد مبارك عليكم و القابله على منى 🤲🏿 احبكم موووت و اتمني ليكم كل شي جميل! •••• #blackouteid #eidblackout #blackouteid2018 #khartoum #nycbloggers #hijabfashion #eidadha2018 #nycmua #nycinfluencer #nycmakeupartist #nycstreetstyle #nycsummer #summerinnyc #eid2018 #bkmakeupartist #brooklynmua #brooklynmakeupartist #newyorkcitymakeupartist #sudanese #sudan #omdurman #blackgirlswhoblog #eidmubarak2018 #brooklynblogger #blackfashionblogger #blackswhoblog #blackgirlmagic #r29unbothered #blackexcellence

A post shared by Shahd Khidir NYC Influencer (@hadyouatsalaam) on Aug 21, 2018 at 8:40am PDT

Sarah Alexander @fromsarahlex

Fashion doesn’t stop in a certain size, is not just for some and Sarah shows every time so. Fashion should be for all.

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This tracksuit ticks three of my boxes; it’s comfortable, animal print and black. Oh and I didn’t pay for it because my mum got it for me as a present from my niece and nephews for my birthday. After I saw @jessontheplussize rock it, I had to have it. I have a feeling you’ll be seeing me in this an awful lot. Do you gravitate towards a certain style or colour when picking clothes? • • • • Tracksuit @asos Trainers @vans 📸 @demonsrunband • • • • #disabledandcute #animalprint #blackaesthetic #psootd

A post shared by Sarah Alexander (@fromsarahlex) on Feb 20, 2019 at 11:24am PST

 

Hanane Fathallah @curvynounzie

“Skinny jeans are not for plus size women” there it goes another rule that may or may not be for you. Hanane Fathallah broke that rule with some simple and cute styling that you can follow.

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#plusstyle #plussizefashion #plussizeblogger #longlineshirt #fuchsia #embroidery #blackshirt #plussizeblackshirt #fuchsiasatchel #yoursclothing #yoursmiddleeast #effyourbodystandards #bodypositive #embraceyourcurves #beyou #beyoutiful #plusstylewatch #lookoutmiddleeast #lebaneseblogger #lebaneseplussizeblogger #plussizemodel #plusmodel #plusmag #skorchmag #callitspring #redtagfashion

A post shared by Hanane Fathallah حنان فتح الله (@curvyautismmama) on May 16, 2017 at 2:14am PDT

These women have surely pushed the boundaries of the fashion industry and are lending to the body positivity movement one fabulous pose at a time!

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About Jennifer Barreto-Leyva

First Latina plus size model, lawyer, journalist. Radio and TV host.
Fashion and lifestyle editor for Dubai Fashion News.
Find me in all social media as @jenniferbarretoleyva

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