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Plus Size en Vogue? (Only a dream?)

| March 27, 2009 | 7 Comments

Have you picked up the latest Vogue issue? You know the one with the amazing Beyonce on the cover, with the revered caption, “Real Women Have Curves: Beyonce at Her Best?” Well, I just received this issue, curious about the definitions and interpretation of Plus Size in the eyes of fashion’s elite. You see, this month’s Vogue issue was titled “The Shape Issue.” Underneath this title were captions: “Fashion for Every Figure from size 0-20.”

I must say, this month’s edition did not fall completely flat for the Plus Size Curvy.Confident.Chic. Fashionista. While not completely amused, I was not falling over myself with the turn of every page either, especially since they did a “Nip Tuck: Designing a Perfect Body” article, which I find to be extremely hypocritical. But, they did an amazing story on both Beyonce and Adele! While I could celebrate and reference Beyonce, I must do what I am here to do- share the Plus Size perspective in the magazine!

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(Photographed by Annie Leibovitz from Vogue.com)

Adele, along with Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks, represented the “Curvy” women. While Christina’s piece was lovely, as she shared her bouts with high fashion, the red carpet, and her amazing accessory addiction, the real gem of a spread was Adele’s!

Did you see Adele at the Grammy’s? Donning a custom Barbara Tfank satin dress, Adele wooed me, as she was who I anticipated to see, knowing that Miss Anna Wintour had personally styled her for the event. This article illustrated her transformation “from ladette to lady” in preparation for this year’s Grammy’s.

As she addresses fashion and her voluptuous frame, Adele stresses that she likes to be more comfortable than anything else, adorning herself in “trapeze shapes, enveloping sweaters and cardigans… with leggings and ballet flats.”

While I could go into more depth of a lovely and extremely piece of an article, I must say it is an amazing read, all fashion aside. But, what I do know is that this is definitely the Year of the Plus Size Fashionista!

What do you think about this? Please share your thoughts!


Tags: Plus size news, Vogue magazine

Category: Celebrity Style and Fashion, Fashion/Style

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Marie Denee is owner of the Curvy Fashionista, sharing the latest trends and designers in plus size fashion, beauty, and accessories to keep you Curvy.Confident.Chic.! Have you checked out Curvy.Confident.Chic - the home of the JUST LAUNCHED plus size ebook!? BUY NOW!
  • prissi chic

    OMG, I had to look at the pic twice before I realized it was her. I loves that coat, now be a gem and tell me where I can cop it :)

  • MarieDenee

    well darling, the jacket can be got from Neiman Marcus- $3295 (dont worry, I am hunting for a better price with the same oopmh appeal!)
    The Barbara Tfank dress is custom order and was $3700 (again I will search for the recession friendly version!)

    Thanks darlin!

  • shyningstarnaja

    At first glance she looks like Leighton Meester from Gossip Girl in the pic. I think it’s dope thatVogue is showing a little BBW love but why couldn’t they choose a photo that showcases her personality and sass instead of one that hides her curves. I’m sure the average consumer would rather see lumps and bumps than a pretty log lying on a bed. She just looks…dead.

  • MarieDenee

    this is one pic of many they have in the mag. I am sorry you do not like this picture! I am a fan of it! I have the physical mag and I got the pic online, thank you for the love!

  • Tamia

    LOVE Adele…she has such an amazing voice. This Vogue spread was lovely, though I do appreciate the photos where you can really see her a bit more.

    Also wanted to let you know your blog will be featured in the upcoming issue of Style Sample Magazine!

  • vita.reed@gmail.com

    I was wondering where Adele’s dress and coat came from. Barbara Tfank’s silhouette is wonderful, early 60s inspired.

  • vita.reed@gmail.com

    I liked that Tfank on Adele, particularly the green evening coat. Ah, if I could only sew something similar. I don’t have four figures to drop on my clothes.

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