rosie abigail

blogger and content creator – just looking to make you smile

Best Mid and Plus-Size Accounts *You* Should Be Following! | Mid-Size Style

Oof I’m back talking about a passion of mine! Now, I’m no stranger to blogging about mid/plus-size representation (being a mid-size queen myself) and I doubt I’ll ever stop talking about it. In fact, my “What is Mid-Size?” post is one of the most popular posts on Google about this subject (sorry for the brag, but I am really proud of this fact). So, what’s inspired me to write another post on this subject? Well, it’s only the darn state of the world.

We’re living in a pandemic, and amongst the news of cases and vaccines, I’m seeing headlines about the “Quarantine 15” weight gain, and people pushing weight loss schemes on a stressed out world. And don’t get me started on the UK Government’s stupid soups and shakes plan to tackle obesity. Amongst this, eating disorders and anxiety are on the rise in this lockdown world, which will not be having a positive effect on anything. Since March, I’ve fallen foul to my mental health too many times to count, and it’s had a huge hit on my self-esteem. Looking at social media made me feel sick. So I changed that. I now only follow people on Instagram who bring me joy, positivity, and realness. A big ol’ group of people I follow are midsize and plus-size ‘influencers’ who use their platforms for sharing goodness and speaking the truth. Every time I open that app, I get hit in the face with love and warmth and bodies that are like my own, and it fills me with such happiness! So, I thought I’d share my favourites of these absolute goddesses with you, in the hope that you can have some joy on your timelines too. 

Nicole Ocran – @nicoleocran

Nicole is wearing a pastel lilac jacket, orange and blue striped jumper, and light blue cropped jeans. She has one foot kicked forward and is grinning towards the camera
Nicole is wearing a black and white check puff sleeve top, and tan glasses. She is reading a novel called 'The Black Kids', and there's coffee in the foreground
Nicole is wearing a light brown cardigan and top set, and white jeans and sandals. She is looking to her right and is smiling

Oh the only way I can describe Nicole’s style is cottagecore meets frontrunning fashion, and I am here for it every darn day. She’s an American living in London, with a mantra that everyone can be stylish without breaking the bank. Not only are her grid posts top notch and leave you feeling well and truly influenced (I’ve got my eye on a cardigan she’s been wearing), but her stories are fab too. They leave you feeling warm and relaxed, and I especially love her little house updates.

Great for those who like: everyday fashion, positive vibes only

Grace Victory – @gracefvictory

Grace is wearing a pale grey sweat combo. She has a hand in her hair, a hand grabbing the jumper, and is looking off to her right
Grace is stoof in a blue pool, with a hand on top of her pregnant stomach. She is wearing a black bikini with floaty sleeves, and she is smiling.
Grace is stood leaning against the wall, taking a mirror selfie. She is wearing black trousers, and a yellow floral printed bralet style top. Her face is obscured by the camera.

There’s something about Grace that glows and gives off such a vibe of safety and peace. Healing and wellness is Grace’s main thread, giving the world reminders to heal and to listen to their bodies. As well as being a holistic and positive voice online, she also shows what it’s like to live real life in a plus sized body. Plus, she is currently pregnant, and I have been loving seeing her open and honest pregnancy updates!

Great for those who like: chilled wellness, holistic healing

Helen Anderson – @helenanderz

Helen is sat on a rock with the sea behind her, and she is looking at the sunglasses. She is wearing a black and white swimsuit, sunglasses, and her tattoos on her legs are popping.
Helen is wearing a long, yellow check winter coat, black stomping boots, and a tan wide brim hat. She is walking forward and looking at the camera
Helen is walking towards the camera, wearing a Led Zeppelin tee, denim shorts, and a check shirt around her waist. The sun is setting on a lake behind her

I could not make an account-recommending post without recommending my favourite lady of the internet; Helen Anderson. Helen is a YouTuber and musician who is all about (what we would know as) alternative style, and living life to the full. She’s a bottle of pop on the screen and I always end up cackling at her captions or videos. If I had to pick one person’s wardrobe to steal, it would be her’s. As well as fashion and lifestyle, Helen talks very candidly about life, from sex to relationships to money. We love an honest gal with a love of cowboy boots

Great for those who like: ‘alternative’ style, raucous laughter

Sonny Turner – @sonnyturner___

Sonny is wearing light blue mom jeans, a dark pink vest, and a light pink cropped denim jacket. Her eyes are closed, she is smiling, and has her hands behind her.
Sonny is staring directly in to camera, and is wearing a nude bra and pant set, with a faux fur coat.
Sonny is wear a matching pink cropped sports tee and shorts. She is pulling her leg behind her to stretch, and is looking off to the right.

Let me talk to you about Sonny Turner. Signed to Milk Model Management, she is a ‘Curve’ model that is bringing midsize bodies to the mainstream. It’s been fantastic to watch her career go from strength to strength, and at the age of 22 (twenty-freaking-two!!) has already walked NYFW, and modelled for big brands like ASOS, H&M, and Aerie. As well as working non-stop to get where she is now, she’s also a vocal body positivity advocate and is super funny and honest on YouTube and Insta Stories about her life and experiences.

Great for those who like: fashion baby, baddie lifestyle

Megan Jayne Crabbe – @bodyposipanda

Megan is wearing a lilac bra, pant, and sheer teddy set. She is rocking pink hair, looking at her camera, and showcasing her beautiful belly rolls and legs.
Megan is wearing a yellow check mini dress, with a cut out in the middle. She has pink and purple hair, is looking directly at the camera, and is posing on a train.
Megan is wearing bright pink trousers and blue corset top, and is accessorising with hot pnk shoes and a floral clutch. She is smiling to the right, behind a sign that says Girls Room

Megan is one of the OG body positivity queens of Instagram. Not only is she a bonafide author, mental health advocate, and YouTuber, she also brings rainbows and joy to everyone’s social media. I live for her dance floor seshes and celebration of belly rolls. Megan is a prime example of positivity meets real life, and is a true icon of the BoPo movement. Everytime I see her, she just makes me want to dance around in my bikini and shout ‘I AM BEAUTIFUL’.

Great for those who like: body-lovin’ dance parties, unabashed joy

Nyome Nicholas-Williams – @curvynyome

Nyome is smiling off to her left, and is wearing a jewel toned top. Her nails are pastel, and they rest under her chin. Her eye make up is pink and green, and she's wearing silver jewellery.
Image shot my Alex Cameron. Nyome is looking directly into camera. One hand rests on her cheek, the other arm and hand covers her breasts. She is wearing black cycle shorts, is sitting on a stool, and is sat in front of a green and purple floral backdrop
Nyome is posed with her head to her right, and is wearing a midi length silver dress. She is sat posing on a white box.

If you move in the mid-size/plus-size community, I am sure you would have seen Nyome’s gorgeousness before. Earlier this year, there was photo campaign shared around entitled #IwanttoseeNyome, because Instagram kept removing a portrait of her, despite the image not breaking any rules (the centre image). After weeks of campaigning against Instagram’s internalised racist and fatphobic bias, Instagram apologised and thanks to Nyome (and a wonderful group of other creatives), Instagram policy got changed! As well as being a policy changer, Nyome brings fashion and good vibes to the grid, whilst inviting us into her life as a badass model. What a woman. 

Great for those who like: serving looks, changing the world

Lucy Wood – @lucyjanewood

Lucy is wearing a white tee with the text 'Levi's '73' in red. She is led in bed, surrounded by white pillows and duvet, and is smiling with her eyes closed
Lucy is posing in the doorway of Moe's Tavern in Universal Studios. She is wearing a white tee, denim shorts, and is smiling at the camera.
Lucy is wearing a pale pink check shirt, and blue mom jeans. She is posing in front of an autumn lake scene and looking directly at the camera.

When I see a picture of Lucy, I can’t help but clap my hands like an excited Disney Princess. As well as bringing happiness and light to my feed, she is also the ruler of #averagegirlsize YouTube. I’ve spent many an evening settling down with a cup of tea to watch her videos, whilst muttering ‘damn, what a cool girl’. She is calming, creative, and a powerhouse to have on the mid-size movement. 

Great for those who like: retro vibes, content full of joy

Tess Holliday – @tessholliday

Tess is wearing a red, green, and white midi dress, and is flinging up a corner of the skirt. She is posing in a green vineyard, and is looking directly at the camera.
Tess is looking directly at the camera, through white cat eye sunglasses. Her hair is damp, and she is serving pwoer looks
Tess is wearing a red jacket that exposes her shoulders, white trainers, and blue cycle shorts. The backdrop is pale blue, and she is looking over her shoulder at the camera.

Everything that Tess does seems to anger old, white men, so she’s definitely doing something right. Arguably, Tess is one of the most important plus-size supermodels in the business today. She’s outspoken, unafraid, and unapologetically herself, both online and in calling out the negativity that comes with her line of work. She’s a Cosmopolitan cover star, advocate for all things good, and an expert at shutting down the  ‘promoting obesity’ crowd, all whilst working hard at her well-earned career.

Great for those who like: fierceness, advocacy

Those are my favourite mid-size and plus-size folks who bring positivity and joy to my social media! Let me know who your favourites are too (especially if they are NB identifying or trans; I am aware that my diversity in sexuality and identity is not great on this list and I’d love to find more folks to follow!) Here’s to making my feed even brighter, positive, and realistic. 

Rosie x

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