The 8 Plus-Size Celebrities With the Best Style
In the bubble of the fashion world, it's easy to forget that not everyone with a super-covetable wardrobe is a straight-size woman. With the immense popularity (and fashion prowess) of ladies like Kim Kardashian, that's slowly starting to change, but there's still a fairly large distance to make up.
To prove that you can have amazing wardrobe at any size, we're taking a look at eight plus-size celelbrities who regularly kill it. Whether they're on the red carpet or stepping out to buy groceries, their personal style is something to be admired and replicated.
Click through the gallery below to see which plus-size ladies have style we love!
The size-12 beauty recently made headlines for being the first-ever plus-size model cast in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. When she's not donning bikinis, Lawley looks stunning on the red carpet. The 6'2" model was blessed with height, and she knows how to complement her curves in all the right ways.
Robyn Lawley in M2Malletier
The Selma director, who is a client of celebrity stylists Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald, achieves the perfect combination of grace and modernity in her red carpet looks. "It’s good for women to just do trial and error, go somewhere and get a whole bunch of things you think you like, go in the dressing room, really focus, and work it out," her styilists revealed to us. "There are some things you’ll find that will surprise you, like, 'Oh wow, I had no idea this would look this good on me.' You’ve got to get out there and take that risk. Try a whole bunch of styles—you’ll surprise yourself."
The curvy size-12 reality star might seem to play second fiddle to her much-talked about older sister, but Khloe can hold her own in a sartorial battle. The 5'10" beauty regularly proves that she really knows how to flatter her figure in fashion-forward looks, without falling victim to trends that don't work for her.
Khloe Kardashian in Bardot skirt, Saint Laurent bag, and Gianvito Rossi pumps
Conventional wisdom might suggest that a cape is never a good idea for a curvier woman, but Melissa McCarthy proves otherwise in this modern look. We love that she takes risk on the carpet and off—and most often, those risks pay off.
Melissa McCarthy in Calvin Klein, with a Rauwolf clutch
The great thing about singer Adele's style is that simply knows what works for her. She's a big fan of wearing the color black, changing it up from time to time by wearing the classic shade in different textures and silhouettes.
Oscar winner Octavia Spencer is another curvy woman who knows exactly what works for her. The designer she gravitates to most is Tadashi Shoji, and her preferred silhouette is a classic A-line dress that hits right above the knee. The look highlights her figure in all the right places.
Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji, Rauwolf clutch, and EF Collection jewelry
Queen Latifah is walking proof that not all plus-size women stick to dresses and skirts—her edgy, urban-infused wardrobe features a robust mix of pieces loved by many a street style star, like bomber jackets, leather leggings, and sneakers.
The Australian actress who sky-rocketed to fame after hysterical turns in Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect has perhaps the edgiest vibe of any of the other ladies on our list. She never shies away from statement-making pieces on the carpet, regularly reaching for bright colors, architectural silhouettes, and off-beat accessories.
Rebel Wilson in ASOS Curve
Who's YOUR favorite plus-size style star? Sound off in the comments below!
Hailing from the heart of the South and cutting her teeth on the mean streets of New York, Meghan has six years of experience covering fashion, style, celebrities, culture, and human behavior. A longtime devotee of rap music, tacos, and generally perfect weather, she is excited to put down roots in Los Angeles. Her top three style staples are a good pair of cutoff shorts, virtually any kind of colorful digi-print, and a solid set of shades.
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