PLUS MODEL MAGAZINE July 2015, the 9th Anniversary Issue | Page 74

Catherine Norman
hourglasscath.com
IG @hourglasscath
The plus size fashion has steadily grown in
recent years into an industry all its own - we
have so many more brands at our disposal,
which has opened up the opportunity to dress
just as fashionably, if not more, than ever
before. I know I am not the only one to say
that I am so grateful for the strides the plus
size fashion industry and community have
taken to fight for equal rights when it comes
to clothing! In my opinion, a large part about
how we feel/view ourselves is connected
to how we dress; it’s a lot of people’s first
impression and it can impact our confidence.
When I step out of the house in the morning
in a great pair of jeans and a fitted blazer that were made to fit someone my size - I feel
like I can take on the world. I feel put together,
organized and confident. I never want to go
back to the girl in elementary school who
cried when she went shopping because they
didn’t have pants available that fit her, and I
never want anyone else to feel that way.