Ever thought about plus size models?
There are a lot of standards and measures place on beauty today.
The current modern society has so many definitions of what beauty is that one can be confused.
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This explains why the possibility of having women with curves grace cover pages is a reality.
In fact, the biases in the modelling world exist even today.
The struggles are real and sometimes despite great talents, there are no gigs to appreciate them.
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Even so, most of these models keep on grinding and doing their best to achieve excellent results.
After all, they are showcasing the true African beauty.
In fact, they are role models as they champion the acceptance of different body sizes and shades.
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You do not have to be petite to be beautiful, that much is clear.
Here are examples of 10 beautiful curvy black women that make South Africans proud.
Yoliswa Mqoco
Beautiful Yoliswa Mqoco starts off the list of the plus-size modes in South Africa.
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She is a famous model whose pics are often seen on social media, especially on Instagram.
She is the perfect definition of true beauty that is not defined by size or confined within certain boundaries.
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This means that sometimes gigs can be very hard to come by.
This way, you might always avoid any disappoints even as you look out for better opportunities.
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Lesego Legobane
Social media model Lesego Legobane aka Thick Leeyonce is a famous curvy South African woman.
Apart from the fact that she has once been body shamed, the model is very proud of herself.
She is a video vixen and her body speaks pretty much for itself.
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She is also an Instagram model that champions for fitness.
Apart from the commonly known models, there are others that south Africans should be watching out for.
Itumeleng Bokaba
The irresistible Itumeleng Bokaba is an actress from Rhythm City, a famous South African soapie.
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it’s possible for you to learn a lot about fashion for a plus size from her Instagram page.
In fact, she is very relatable as most o her posts are about trends that work.
She may not be a model since her career is on TV, but can easily pass for one.
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She has the looks for it all.
As a writer, a lifestyle influencer and a blogger, she is definitely worth to be a model.
After all, it is all about being able to be emulated and Nomali has this capacity and more.
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Her size does not make her any less beautiful than she already is.
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Cynthia Gwebu
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She is a plus sized woman and a comfortable one at that.
She wears her weight with confidence and even flaunts her curves as she makes you laugh.
The modelling industry as well as brands are changing their perceptions embracing the curvy woman.
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But note, being a plus size does not necessarily mean that you have excess weight.
In the end, that could be all that matters.
She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.
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The writer completed a Google News Initiate Course.
you’ve got the option to email her at perisrodah254@gmail.com.
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