I’m Jessica (Jess) and I am 32 years old and size 30/32 dress size. I am a founding member of the Positively Perfect movement and I couldn't be prouder to be. You've heard a lot of introductions from us all.... well there are 10 of us! I hope you can see what an amazing and inspirational group of women have come together here.
Being a size 32 is sometimes, I think, harder than being any other plus size. It seems to be that most plus size brands "dare" to cater for up to a size 26....anything above this seems to be taboo even in the plus size market place. I want to change all of that, and that's why I am here. We are labelled as plus size women (and men) and that term alone doesn't really bother me.... after all it's better than being a "Larger Lady".
However, if they are going to call themselves plus size brands then I want them to cater for all plus size women upto and including a size 32! I also have the mind set that if these brands are going to cater for plus size women.... then it only makes sense to display their clothes on plus size models!? It's just so simple!
I must admit that I have always been over weight and "fat" and I have no problem in acknowledging that. I have had the fortune of being the fat and funny one in most groups which has helped me a lot during my life. Whilst school really wasn't a problem for me, I have found far more prejudice and ignorance as an adult and when you think about it.... that's really sad!!
Through movements like Positively Perfect I hope we can spread love, support and education! An education on the ignorant judgements made, as a size 32 I must be lazy, eat chocolate and chips all day and I couldn't possibly exercise! When in fact I am constantly active in my job, I enjoy Pasta and Chicken for my lunch and I swim 2-3 times a week!!
I am so passionate about inclusion and diversity and at PP we are nothing if not diverse in ourselves. I obviously have my own agenda with being plus size but PP isn't just about that..... Positively Perfect is for everyone. It's for you, your best friend, your mum, your dad, your neighbour, even your Nan...... because you see everyone is Perfect just the way they are, and we want them to realise that!!
I am a plus size woman and I am Positively Perfect!!! Jess OUT!! (Mic drop!)
Jess
Founder Member, Model, Face & Brave Girl
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