Like Ashley Graham, Robyn Lawley is a plus size model who's posed for the pages of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. She's also gone on to create her own swimwear line, saying, "I couldn't find any cool, supportive and well-made swimsuits in my size. (Aus 14-16. USA 10-12), which still to this day shocks me. Glad to see the fashion world slowly awakening from their slumber and being more and more inclusive of everyone."
Scarlett Hao is a body positive activist and influencer based in NYC. To remain confident in who you are, she says, "Stop comparing yourself with others. Everybody is beautiful in their own way. Learn beauty and style tips to make yourself the way you want to be — not the way other people tell you to be." And when it comes to finding the plus size swimsuit that shows off your curves, Hao says to try on suits that you may not be drawn to because you may be surprised by how gorgeous you look in them.
Natalia Lilly is a Miami-based style blogger, and she looks damn good in a bathing suit on those Florida beaches. On a recent blog post, she says she loves shopping for new swimsuits come spring, and that she always keeps three "staple suits" in her arsenal: a one piece, a plain bikini, and a patterned bikini. And pro tip: buy a printed bikini that mixes and matches with your black bikini to give yourself more options!
Sarah Rae Vargas is a beauty and fashion vlogger from Chicago. In addition to flaunting her figure via Instagram, she also posts videos on YouTube about real issues that affect women of all sizes, ranging from weighing yourself to online dating. What she says clearly resonates with people, as she's built an impressive following across all social media channels.
Jennifer Pedrazza is a plus size model with True Model Management, and you'll often find her strutting her stuff in lingerie and swimwear. She tells Total Beauty, "I don't allow myself to listen to others who body shame, and having a strong determination to change the world's standards on what is 'allowed' and 'not allowed' also helps. I believe that we are all built differently, and it's time we embrace that."
