Why the poor fashion choices of plus size stars affect us all
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| L to R: Octavia Spencer, Melissa McCarthy, Adele and Sherri Shepherd. |
As plus size women continue to gain more fame and carve out a presence in a world that so famously shuns them, more and more curvy celebrities are beginning to appear on red carpets as staples in the fashion world.
This year was no exception, with the delightful Melissa McCarthy earning both an Emmy and Oscar nod, and Octavia Spencer sweeping the awards show circuit for her role in “The Help.”
But I know that I’m not alone when I say that I feel that the fashion choices of this year’s plus nominees have been less than stellar.
On both social networks and other blogs, I’ve seen women discussing the disappointing fashion from the carpet last night. Like many of you, I too was appalled at the wardrobe choices of the plus size nominees.
But why should we care about the clothes they wear? Shouldn't we support the wardrobe choices of women who are carving out paths for themselves as minorities in the famously sizeist world of Hollywood?
The answer is a resounding "no." Because to put it simply, their clothing is sending a message -- and it's not a good one.
