Beautiful-Sized

The Dress: To Sleeve Or Not To Sleeve

I traveled to Curve Bridal Collection in Jacksonville Florida, the only exclusively plus size bridal boutique in Florida, and interviewed their manager at the time, Meagan Varndell. I asked her about plus size fashion, bridal trends, and managing body negativity in the dress try-on process.

The Dress: Cupcake, Mermaid, or Handmaid's Tale?

In this episode I asked brides about their experience shopping for a wedding dress as a plus size person. There are highs, lows, tears, and no tears (because sometimes you don't have the "crying because you've found The Dress" moment, and that's okay!) This episode in particular highlights people who bought traditional white dresses from bridal boutiques, David's Bridal, and consignment, and I briefly discuss the recent bankruptcy declaration and sale of David's Bridal.

Photography: Adjust Your Focus

They say a picture says a thousand words...just kidding. We discuss how to find a photographer, trying to find portfolios with other plus size people in them, struggling with inner voices, and the joy of seeing how happy your person makes you.

Social Media: FOMO and Promo

Content warning: This episode has adult language and discussion of diet culture, intentional weight loss, and eating disorders. How has social media affected how we see ourselves as brides and how we feel about our wedding? I discuss these questions with plus-size brides and wedding photographer Jasmine Norris.

An Introduction

Why is this show called "Beautiful-Sized"? Why is this important? Who is SWV? We answer these questions and more.