Generally, people think about skinny, tall and slim body, while talking about model. Besides this type of model, there are plus-size models who are in high demand for their captivating looks and modeling in the society. With the growing fashion society, plus-size models are more and more appreciated.
The demand for Plus-size models is very high as the fashion world is evolving. There is a lot of scope and opportunities for plus-size models and likewise the requirement to be the one. Here are the rules or let’s say the features needed to be a plus-size model.
10. Candice Huffine
Age: 34 Years Old
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight: 92 kg (203 lbs)
Body Measurements: 42-33-43 in
Candice Huffine as an American plus-size model has been active in the fashion world for nearly two decades and knows for breaking the barrier slim models and plus-size model. She has appeared in the editorials of various international magazines including Italian Vogue, CR Fashion Book, Glamour, W, V Magazine and i-D. In addition, she worked as a model for popular fashion designers such as Prabal Gurung and Christian Siriano. She became the first plus-size model to appear on the 2015 Pirelli Calendar.
09. Fluvia Lacerda
Age: 39 Years Old
Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight: 82 kg (180 lbs)
Body Measurements: 43-35-48 in
Fluvia Lacerda is renown as one of the sexiest Brazilian plus-size models. With the gorgeous and amourous look, she appeared on the cover of various magazines such as Vogue Italy and Beautiful. Moreover, she was titled a Model Plus Size of the Year during Fill Figured Fashion Week in 2011. She was the face of various international brands including Mar & Nua, Torrid, Fashion Bug, Igigi, and Kmart. Additionally, she founded her own lingerie line, Fluvia Lacerda Lingerie.
08. Anita Marshall
Age: 27 Years Old
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Body Measurements: 36-32-47 in
Anita Marshall had a very easy-going career as compared to the early plus-size model who had to prove themselves into the fashion world. She started out as an Instagram star and various modeling agencies contacted her. Now, she works as a model, appearing in various fashion shows around the globe. She appeared on the cover of various magazines including Plus Model Magazine.
07. Tabria Majors
Age: 29 Years Old
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight: 98 kg (215 lbs)
Body Measurements: 44-38-55 in
Tabria Majors, an American plus-size model is known for her fabulous looks and curvy body. She started as a model after approached by a talent scout agency in Los Angeles. To make her popular, she was offered to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated Magazine’s Swimsuit Issue. With the soaring popularity, she got various contracts to work with Calvin Klein, Victoria’s Secret, Fashion Nova, and Forever 21. In addition, she co-hosted an iTunes podcast, The Thick.
06. Lexi Placourakis
Age: 27 Years Old
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Body Measurements: Waist (32 in), Hips (42 in)
The 27-year-old Lexi Placourakis is an American plus-size model, advocate and social entrepreneur. Struggled with food and a unique body figure, she had an unhappy childhood. Nevertheless, she became a supermodel due to her inner and outer beauty and considered one of the top ten models of the United States. Moreover, her mother was Miss Hawaii USA and later started modeling in Japan. Lexi has her own fashion brand, LEXI.
05. Danika Brysha
Age: 31 Years Old
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Body Measurements: 43-33.5-47 in
Danika Brysha is a gorgeous body-positive model and is an American wellness entrepreneur. Unlike most of the models who keep maintaining the diet to maintain the figure, she maintains a healthy diet habit regardless of weight. She worked as the model for various international brands such as Forever 21, Target and Kohls. In addition, she is the founder and CEO of Model Meals and The Brunch Series.
04. Chloe Marshall
Age: 28 Years Old
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Weight: 80 kg (176 lbs)
Body Measurements: 39-29-45.5 in
Reaching the finals of Miss England tiara, Chloe Marshall became the first plus-size model. She is also the winner of Miss Surrey competition in March 2008. Additionally, she appeared on the cover of Plus Model in March 2010. She worked as the model for various international brands such as Macy’s and Torrid. Furthermore, she is one of the finalists of Miss England which was held on July 18, 2008. She signed a three-year contract with Ford Models.
03. Precious Victoria Lee
Age: 28 Years Old
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight: 90 kg (198 lbs)
Body Measurements: 41-27-42 in
As the name represents, in today’s world of the fashion world, Precious Victoria Lee is precious and one of the popular models. She has appeared on the ad campaign of several brands including the ImNoAngel marketing campaign which made her popularity off the roof. In addition, she appeared on the cover of prestigious Sports Illustrated magazine for the Swimsuit Issue and Lane Bryant for body positive issue.
02. Jessica Leahy
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Body Measurements: 38-32-42 in
Renowned for the startling beauty, Jessica Leahy is an Australian model and writer. Making the debut in New York Fashion Week, she became popular overnight. Regardless of people’s comments about the body, she is very comfortable with her body. She is a regular contributor to various magazines such as ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Body&Soul, Whimn, and news.com.au. Her articles are mainly related to fashion, beauty, style, and feminism.
01. Ashley Graham
Age: 31 Years Old
Height: 5 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m)
Weight: 85 kg (187.5 lbs)
Body Measurements: 42-30-46 in
Ashley Graham is one of the big names of the fashion world right now. Starting the career at the tender age of 13, she worked with many model agencies such as Ford Models and Wilhelmina Models, over the years. As time went her popularity grew so enormous that, she appeared four times on the cover of Sports Illustrated Magazine. Moreover, she is associated with various editorials including British Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Bust magazine and so on.